Plunge was born from a truth most of us feel but rarely say out loud: we’re more disconnected than we want to be.
We text more than we talk. We scroll past the people we love. We ask “How are you?” When what we really mean is, “Can we talk about something real for a second?”
Kathy Carlisle, the creator of Plunge, felt this deeply—first as a parent, then as someone facing a chronic illness, and always as a person who believes presence is the starting point for everything that matters. In her home, conversations were never just words. They were how the family navigated grief, love, healing, boundaries, change. They were a practice. A ritual. A lifeline.
But not everyone has that.
And so Plunge was created. It’s a tool that helps you direct conversations to a more meaningful connection. A way to come back to each other, one question at a time.
Built at the Kitchen Table
It started at home. What began as a personal practice inside the Carlisle family—between Kathy and her husband Jake, and eventually their children—quickly became something they used every day. Over dinner. On walks. In the car. During the quiet, complicated moments when connection felt most needed.
The app grew out of their lived experience: flowy, soul-led reflection from Kathy; clear, action-forward insight from Jake; and the warm, approachable energy Jalena, Tré and Jamison brings to every room (and every screen) ;). Together, they’ve shaped Plunge into a tool they not only believe in—but use. Sometimes it’s something Jake and the kids use knowing I need a connection.
Plunge is not just an app for that.
It is a way to bring people back to each other. A way to heal, connect, and grow. A solution to the loneliness epidemic.
Plunge helps people move from small talk to meaningful connection with gently guided prompts. It’s built around three emotional levels—Blimpin’, Surface, and Depth—to help users go as light or deep as they feel comfortable. There’s no pressure to perform. No right answer. Just real presence, honest listening, and a little courage.
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It’s a conversation companion for couples, families, friends, and solo moments. It’s a way to feel seen without oversharing, to hear someone without fixing them, to connect without needing all the right words. And a great practice in self-reflection, self-awareness and deeper listening.
Kathy calls this sacred leadership through connection. It’s the belief that when we meet each other with curiosity and courage, something shifts. A pause becomes a presence. A question becomes a door. And healing doesn’t have to be loud—it can be a quiet moment of feeling understood. Going “deep” doesn’t have to be scary or about getting into the weeds of emotions. Let’s not trauma bond, let’s listen.
Plunge is here for those moments.
12 Reasons Plunge Belongs on Every Phone
It’s a tool for emotional courage.
Like all great journeys, connection starts with small brave acts. Plunge gives people the words to begin.
It helps us feel less alone.
Loneliness isn’t about being alone — it’s about not being seen. Every question is a doorway to being witnessed.
It strengthens families.
Your own family embodies the values Plunge teaches: respect, reverence, reciprocity. The app brings those values into others’ homes.
It creates safety in conversations.
With three guided levels, people can choose how deep to go. It’s structured, respectful, and emotionally intelligent.
It’s a healing ritual in your pocket.
Use Plunge as a solo practice to reflect, grieve, clarify, or deepen your self-trust.
It bridges gaps — across generations, cultures, beliefs.
You don’t need to have the same worldview to connect. You just need the right question, and a little heart.
It’s for partners who want to grow together.
Skip the surface. Ask what matters. Witness each other. Plunge guides you gently and gets you closer to your values.
It reduces social anxiety.
No more small talk panic or awkward silences. At the very least, it helps you socialize better.
It’s a leadership tool.
Coaches, therapists, educators, parents, mentors, business meetings — use it to create emotional safety and foster growth.
It honors boundaries while inviting intimacy.
At the “Depth” level, you don’t respond with stories. You acknowledge. That simple act is healing.
It invites daily bravery.
One question a day can change how you relate — to yourself, your partner, your team, your community.
It’s built with soul, not strategy.
This isn’t just tech. It’s heartwork. Made by a family who lives the values they’re inviting the world to experience.