Happily Divorced with Karishma

In this soul-stirring episode, Karishma Ismail explores the radical truth that no one else can give us what we refuse to give ourselves—whether it’s love, connection, safety, or respect. Through a vulnerable client story and reflections from her own healing journey, Karishma invites listeners to question their patterns of codependency, people-pleasing, and emotional outsourcing. She dives into:- W...

In today’s raw and unfiltered episode, Karishma peels back the curtain on a six-figure sales month that led to unexpected burnout, emotional collapse, and a deeply uncomfortable truth about success. She shares the hidden thread that connects health, wealth, and relationships — and why ignoring that connection could silently be sabotaging your business, no matter how much you hustle. This episode i...

Karishma dives into a raw and revealing reflection on emotional safety, intimacy, and the illusion of external fulfillment. Sparked by a client session and her own recent experiences with vulnerability, Karishma challenges the lie that changing your circumstances will change how you feel. Instead, she invites you to turn inward—toward the part of you that’s aching to be seen, heard, and loved by y...

In this gripping and heartfelt episode, Karishma pulls back the curtain on one of the most difficult and transformative moments of her motherhood journey: the day her 10-year-old son threw a shoe at her after her divorce. What unfolded wasn’t just a parenting challenge — it was a profound mirror of her own inner unraveling. She shares the raw truth about guilt, rage, overcompensation, and how losi...

In this raw and heartfelt episode of Happily Divorced with Karishma ,, Karishma opens up about a deeply personal story—her own experience as a teenager navigating love under the strict and fear-based lens of Indian culture, and how it shaped her relationship with her mother. Fast forward to today, she’s now the mom of 13-year-old twins—both attending their very first dance with dates. Instead of c...

In this deeply moving episode, Karishma shares a raw and vulnerable story sparked by heartbreaking news the day before Mother's Day. Weaving her personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, and loss with hard-won lessons in surrender, she opens up about the power of trusting in divine timing. Whether you're navigating grief, chasing a dream, or pushing through in business, this episo...

Who are you waiting for permission from? In this powerful episode, Karishma calls out one of the most silent killers of women’s dreams—financial disempowerment. Sharing her own journey through motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship, she reveals why women must stop waiting and start owning. Whether you’re terrified to look at your accounts or you feel guilt around spending on yourself, this con...

In this conversation, Karishma explores the journey of finding the courage to speak her truth and the importance of vulnerability in self-expression. She reflects on her past experiences of self-deception and societal pressures, emphasizing the need to embrace one's true feelings. Through personal anecdotes, she highlights the challenges of advocating for oneself in relationships and the trans...

In this conversation, Karishma delves into the concept of safety in relationships, sharing her personal journey of self-discovery and the evolution of her understanding of love and intimacy. Through her experiences with her own breakthrough session, she reflects on the importance of self-love and authenticity, emphasizing that true safety comes from within. The discussion highlights the transforma...

In this conversation, Karishma shares her profound journey of surrendering control in the face of a loved one's alcoholism. She recounts her struggles with powerlessness, the transformative experience of attending Al-Anon meetings, and the eventual rediscovery of her own identity and inner strength. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, spirituality, and the realizatio...

In this conversation, Karishma shares her transformative journey of self-discovery following her divorce. She reflects on her identity, the cultural expectations of being an Indian woman, and her lifelong struggle for attention and validation. Through her experiences in dating and relationships, she emphasizes the importance of self-love and the shift from seeking external validation to nurturing...

You can create your own rules about everything. My ex and I had an open, vulnerable chat about parenting challenges with our teenage kids this weekend -- which became a beautiful opportunity for connection, collaboration, and honest self-reflection. You get to decide what your relationship looks like about everything and make your own rules! Let's explore together!