The Hidden Grief No One Talks About: Losing Yourself & Starting Over With Carissa Karban

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, Chris sits down with Carissa Karban—systems architect and shadow alchemist—to explore a form of grief that often goes unseen: the loss of identity.

Carissa shares her personal journey through profound life transitions, including the unraveling of marriages, careers, and the versions of herself built for survival rather than truth. Together, they dive into what it really means to grieve the life you thought you would have, and how to rebuild from a place of authenticity.

This conversation goes beyond traditional grief and opens the door to deeper healing through shadow work, self-discovery, and emotional integration.

If you’ve ever felt lost, disconnected, or unsure of who you are after major life changes—this episode will meet you there.