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Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik | Wellness & Personal Growth Hosts

Welcome to Almost 30, the self-improvement and wellness podcast helping you navigate life's biggest transitions with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders on personal growth, spirituality, mental well-being, relationships, health, and conscious living.

Whether you're building healthier habits, healing old patterns, deepening your relationships, or discovering who you're becoming, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives to support your conscious evolution.

With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We're honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.

With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. We are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, written to help you navigate life's biggest transitions with intention and self-trust.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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  • Yesterday · 46 min

    908. Postpartum update part 2: The gift of losing parts of yourself in motherhood

    Lindsey is back with part two of her postpartum catch-up, getting honest about personal growth, relationships, and identity after becoming a mom of two. She shares what this season has taught her about asking for help, letting go of comparison, and giving herself permission to do motherhood her own way. She opens up about marriage, couples therapy, communication, and the reality of doing the relationship work while raising two kids. She also talks about how her priorities have shifted, what she’s temporarily letting go of, and why she’s learning to trust the timing of her creativity + career. Most of all, Lindsey reflects on the identity shift that comes with a major life transition—and why uncertainty doesn’t have to mean confusion. This is a reminder to give yourself grace, stay present, and trust that the next version of you is allowed to look different. We also talk about: Building a childcare + support system that actually works for you Why you shouldn’t compare your motherhood to anyone else’s Marriage, couples therapy, and staying connected through big life changes Why communication gets harder when you’re overwhelmed The identity shift that comes with becoming a mom of two Letting go of perfection, productivity, and pressure Putting creativity + career on the back burner without abandoning them Trusting the ebb + flow of priorities, relationships, and self-care Entering a new decade with more uncertainty, curiosity, and trust Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Shop on eufy.com: https://eufyofficial.com/eufy_Baby_BFM_Campaign_Almost30_0_197307 Shop on Amazon: https://shop.eufy.com/eufy_Baby_BFM_Campaign_233172 Discount code: AM30EUFY for an extra 15% off. Sponsors: Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • Tuesday · 1 hr 6 min

    907. The pressure you put on yourself is the pressure your child will inherit with Dr. Shefali

    Dr. Shefali, bestselling author + expert in conscious parenting, joins us for an honest conversation about raising emotionally resilient children in a world that is increasingly disconnected. She shares why parents must stop trying to perfect themselves—and start showing up fully as they are. We talk about the hidden ways anxiety, achievement, social media, and performance-based parenting shape our kids, and why true connection starts with our own nervous system. Dr. Shefali explains how to raise children who trust themselves instead of chasing validation, success, or approval from the outside world. She also gets real about the different ways boys + girls are being impacted by modern culture, from shame + disconnection to self-abandonment + the pressure to perform. This episode will challenge how you think about parenting + personal growth. We also talk about: Why parents can’t “out-perfect” their unconscious How children borrow regulation + a sense of safety from us The difference between connection + simply being happy together Why performance-based parenting is no longer working Social media, comparison, beauty standards + the “perception prison” Raising boys with less shame around emotions, sexuality + masculinity Why girls are learning to be perceived before they learn to be Parentification, self-abandonment + emotional caretaking How to help children develop inner authority + self-trust Dr. Shefali’s new books, Raising Conscious Sons + Raising Conscious Daughters Resources: Books: https://www.drshefali.com/raisingconscious-daughters-sons/ Sponsors: The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • September 10 · 1 hr 31 min

    906. Channeling Yeshua: The healing, surrender, and growth we’re being asked to embrace with Carissa Schumacher

    Carissa Schumacher, renowned psychic medium + channel, joins us to talk about channeling Yeshua—and what happens when you stop abandoning your own essence. She shares her journey from suppressing her gifts to fully trusting her path. We go deep on transformation, surrender, intuition, conscious maturity, and the power of letting old identities + behaviors die so something new can emerge. Carissa + Krista explore what it means to become more aligned in your mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Carissa also shares her perspective on feminine power, religious trauma, divine sexuality, and loving boundaries. This conversation is an invitation to trust yourself, honor your essence, and step into a deeper personal transformation. We also talk about: Carissa’s childhood experiences with spirit, nature, and the divine Why she spent years trying to suppress her intuitive abilities The moment she chose to let everything “die” + recommit to healing Her channeling of Yeshua + the creation of The Alchemy Transmissions The difference between the beautiful lie + the ugly truth Willingness, surrender, acceptance, and learning to stop fighting what is The “dark goddess” + feminine power, discernment, needs, and boundaries How alchemy brings the mind, body, emotional body, and spirit back into alignment Conscious maturity, responsibility, and moving beyond victimhood Divine sexuality, religious trauma, and finding your own relationship with the divine Resources: The Alchemy Transmissions book: http://www.thespirittransmissions.com The Freedom Transmissions book: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Transmissions-Pathway-Peace/dp/0063098563 Sponsors: The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • September 8 · 1 hr 17 min

    905. Rewire your subconscious FAST + embody your new identity TODAY with Haley Hoffman Smith

    Haley Hoffman Smith, manifestation teacher + EFT tapping practitioner, joins us to talk about mindset, personal growth, and the courage to pursue the dreams that won’t leave you alone. She shares how she stopped playing it safe + became the woman she knew she could be. From music to money, identity, and faith, Haley breaks down the beliefs that can keep us stuck—and how EFT tapping, subconscious rewiring, and the law of assumption helped her change what she believed was possible. She also gets real about surrendering control, trusting God’s timing, and letting go of the need to know exactly how your dreams will happen. If you’ve been afraid to hope for something again, this episode is a powerful reminder that your next chapter might require you to believe differently before you can live differently. We also talk about: How Haley found her way back to music after years of suppressing that dream Why rejection can create subconscious beliefs that follow us for years How EFT tapping can help change your relationship to painful memories The power of “mind movies” for creating new emotional evidence Why manifestation is less about forcing an outcome + more about embodying a new identity Haley’s journey from motivational speaker to creator, musician, and spiritual teacher What it means to trust God when the opportunity you want doesn’t work out Why she believes it’s safe to hope again after disappointment The spiritual practices she returns to, including EFT tapping, prayer, and reading the Bible Letting yourself evolve instead of feeling like you need to have all the answers Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhoffmansmith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haleyhoffmansmith Website: https://haleyhoffmansmith.com/ Order her book + journal: https://haleyhoffmansmith.com/book/ Join Dreamaway: https://haleyhoffmansmith.com/dreamaway/ Listen to her podcast Big Conversations: https://haleyhoffmansmith.com/podcast/ Listen to her music: https://haleyhoffmansmithmusic.com/ Sponsors: BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • September 3 · 53 min

    904. Postpartum update part 1: The reality of going from one child to two + finding myself again

    Seven weeks postpartum, Lindsey is back with a deeply honest look at going from one child to two—and the emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth that have come with becoming a mom all over again. She shares what no one prepared her for about this transition. From physical recovery and breastfeeding to overwhelm, guilt, identity shifts, and learning to ask for help, Lindsey gets real about what this season has demanded of her. She also opens up about stepping away from Instagram to protect her intuition and make space for her own inner knowing. Then there’s motherhood the second time around: watching Mav become a big brother, becoming a daughter-mom, and realizing how much her choices now shape the woman her daughter will grow into. It’s messy, beautiful, challenging, and a powerful lesson in letting go of perfection. We also talk about: What Lindsey’s birth experience was like + the subtle signs she noticed beforehand How postpartum recovery compared to her first experience The support, nourishment, rest, and childcare that have helped her recover Why going from one child to two has felt unexpectedly emotional The guilt + self-judgment that can come with splitting your attention between children Rebuilding mindfulness, movement, and a sense of self in early motherhood Why Lindsey deleted Instagram + how it helped her trust her intuition as a mom Mav’s adjustment to becoming a big brother + making intentional one-on-one time with him What becoming a mother to a daughter is bringing up around self-worth, boundaries, body image, and how she moves through the world The identity shifts that can happen when your family, body, and priorities change all at once Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: Evvy | Go to ⁠https://checkout.evvy.com/discount/ALMOST30⁠ to receive 10% off your first purchase, up to $25. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • September 1 · 1 hr 9 min

    903. You’re coaching people for free already: Here’s how to actually become one + get paid

    In this episode, Krista pulls back the curtain on her journey from self-improvement skeptic to life coach, sharing what coaching actually is, why she finally trusted herself enough to become one, and what she’s learned about helping women transform. She gets radically honest about the shadow side of coaching, the difference between a coach, therapist, mentor, and consultant, and why doing your own personal growth work is essential before you try to guide someone else. From finding your niche to setting boundaries, building self-worth, and knowing when you’re actually ready to coach, Krista answers the questions so many aspiring coaches are afraid to ask—including how to make coaching feel authentic instead of cringey. We also talk about: How therapy helped Krista become more open to coaching The coach who changed Krista + Lindsey’s relationship with themselves + each other What finally made Krista feel ready to become a coach The difference between coaching, therapy, consulting, and mentorship Why your own healing work is part of becoming a great coach How Krista protects her energy, nervous system, and boundaries while coaching What countertransference looks like + why coaches need to watch for it How to know who you are actually meant to serve Why shy, sensitive, or introverted people can make incredible coaches Krista’s advice for getting trained, finding clients, building confidence, and charging what your work is worth Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 27 · 1 hr 33 min

    902. You can want MORE: Your desire is CALLING you with Regena Thomashauer

    In this episode, Regena Thomashauer, bestselling author + founder of The School of Womanly Arts, joins us for a bold conversation about pleasure, the nervous system, self-worth, and feminine power. She shares why reconnecting with your body can change the way you move through your entire life. Regena opens up about her own trauma, the moment she realized success couldn’t heal what was happening underneath, and how pleasure became an unexpected path back to herself. She also shares what it means to trust your desire, even when life hasn’t unfolded on the timeline you imagined. This episode is a reminder that you are not here just to achieve, caretake, and hold everything together. We explore what becomes possible when you let yourself feel more, receive more, and reconnect with the part of you that knows you’re meant to be fully alive. We also talk about: Why women are taught to disconnect from their bodies + pleasure How shame around the female body can disconnect us from confidence + intuition Why Regena believes pleasure can help regulate the nervous system The difference between sexuality + erotic aliveness What happened when Regena realized her identity had become completely wrapped up in helping other people Her “on our knees” moment + the decision to finally turn inward How grief, fear, and desire can coexist during periods of deep uncertainty Using movement to help emotions move through the body The stories of Lilith, Psyche, Demeter, and Persephone + what they can teach us about feminine power Why women don’t have to shrink themselves to be loved or accepted Resources: Website: https://mamagenas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamagena Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamagena Sponsors: Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 25 · 1 hr 14 min

    901. Toxic relationships: How they hurt you + how to find healing

    In this episode, author, activist, and speaker Dr. Najwa Zebian joins us for a deeply honest conversation about relationships, healing, self-worth, and boundaries—especially what happens when a relationship slowly disconnects you from yourself. We explore why leaving a toxic relationship can feel so impossible, how manipulation can erode your ability to trust your own decisions, and why the first step toward healing may be much smaller than you think. From rebuilding your identity to learning what healthy attachment actually looks like, this episode is about becoming your own source of clarity again. We get into communication, self-awareness, autonomy, reciprocity, and the difference between being deeply connected to someone + losing yourself inside them. We also talk about: Why “just leave” can be the worst advice for someone in a toxic relationship How toxic dynamics can take away your ability to trust your own decisions Rebuilding your sense of self through small, everyday choices Why staying in a painful relationship does not make the pain your fault How to forgive yourself for staying longer than you wanted to The difference between taking responsibility for your healing + blaming yourself What healthy relationships actually require: transparency, communication, alignment, and reciprocity How to be securely attached to someone while still remaining fully yourself Why you do not need an apology, closure, or validation from the person who hurt you Najwa’s new book, The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You Resources: Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722356/the-one-who-broke-you-cant-heal-you-by-najwa-zebian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/ Website: https://najwazebian.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NajwaZebian TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najwazebian1 Sponsors: Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 23 · 42 min

    900. What Almost 30 taught me about being almost 40

    In this solo episode, Lindsey reflects on what years of personal growth have really taught her as she approaches 40—and the lessons from Almost 30 that changed how she sees herself, success, relationships, and her own path. She gets honest about intuition, healing, ambition, and the pressure to constantly become “better,” sharing the mindset shifts that have helped her trust herself more and stop chasing an idea of who she is supposed to be. From learning to listen to her body to realizing there is no finish line, Lindsey explores what happens when you let your life evolve—and start choosing fulfillment, purpose, and inner peace over constantly trying to arrive. We also talk about: Why your intuition often whispers before your life has to scream The difference between healing yourself + remembering who you already are Breaking free from the self-improvement trap How the quality of your relationships shapes the quality of your life Learning to listen to your body before burnout takes over How Lindsey’s definition of ambition has changed Why discernment matters when you consume endless advice Getting comfortable with uncertainty instead of needing all the answers Why most things that feel like emergencies eventually become perspective Letting your dream life evolve into something simpler + more meaningful Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 20 · 1 hr 36 min

    899. Men tell us what they want in BED: Better sex with Vanessa + Xander Marin

    In this episode, Vanessa Marin, renowned sex therapist + her husband Xander Marin get radically honest about self-worth, communication, and desire—including the surprising ways couples lose their sexual connection. They share how they found their way back to intimacy, pleasure, and each other. Ahead, Vanessa + Xander share the messy, vulnerable story of losing their sexual connection, what finally forced them to change, and the surprising ways work, stress, gender roles, and resentment can affect your sex life. We also explore why so many women struggle to receive, and why men may be asking for connection when they’re asking for sex. This conversation will make you rethink what you’ve been prioritizing—and what you’ve been calling “not enough time” for. Vanessa + Xander get real about desire, pleasure, boundaries, initiation, and the small shifts that can completely change the way you experience intimacy with your partner. We also talk about: Why long-term relationships can quietly lose their sexual spark How sex can become a test of whether you’re attractive, wanted, or “enough” Why men may use sex as a way to ask for emotional connection The six different styles of sexual initiation Why women are often socialized to struggle with receiving pleasure How work boundaries transformed Xander’s relationship + sex life Masculinity, femininity, and how gender roles show up in the bedroom Why having a shared purpose can deepen your relationship Scheduling sex without making it feel clinical or transactional Why prioritizing pleasure + connection can actually create more space in your life Resources: Follow @vanessaandxander on Instagram for daily laughs and totally doable tips, and check out Ultimate Foreplay Guide and Ultimate Sex Positions at VanessaAndXander.com. Sponsors: Evvy | Go to ⁠https://checkout.evvy.com/discount/ALMOST30⁠ to receive up to $25 off your first purchase. Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 18 · 1 hr 4 min

    898. Your nervous system is being exposed every day: EMFs, energy, and the biofield EXPLAINED

    What if something you can’t see is affecting how you feel every single day? Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder of Leela Quantum Tech, joins us to explore energy, consciousness, and the nervous system—and why he believes modern life may be pulling us further from our natural state. From EMFs + 5G to the energy we absorb from the people + environments around us, Philipp challenges us to question what we’ve normalized. We dive into coherence, intuition, the biofield, and the possibility that there’s a better way to support your body, your energy, and your nervous system. Philipp also shares the experiences that completely changed the trajectory of his life—from corporate executive to energy + consciousness pioneer. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled to hear your intuition, or sensed there was something more going on beneath the surface, this episode will make you look at your everyday world differently. We also talk about: Why Philipp believes EMFs may be impacting our bodies + nervous system What happens when we’re constantly surrounded by electromagnetic signals The connection between coherence, intuition, and feeling like yourself again How to recognize when an energy, environment, or relationship feels expansive or contracting Philipp’s powerful experience at a Buddhist monastery in Thailand The moment he realized he had completely disconnected from his own intuition What the biofield is + why Philipp believes it matters How Leela Quantum Tech came to be + the technology behind it Why Philipp believes we can access more of our consciousness than we realize The idea that your purpose reveals itself when you start moving toward it Resources: Upgrade your energy, harmonize your EMF exposure, and elevate your wellness with Leela Quantum Tech’s science-backed quantum technology and get 10% off at leelaq.com when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout. https://www.instagram.com/philipp_vhf/ https://www.instagram.com/leelaquantum/ https://www.instagram.com/quantumupgrade.io/ Sponsors: Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    897. Why personal growth changes your friendships (+ how to let go of the guilt)

    If you want deeper female friendships, this episode is for you. K+L explore the communication habits, mindset shifts, and emotional maturity that create truly conscious relationships. Ahead, the girls talk about why your friendships are meant to evolve with each season of your life, why we need to stop expecting people to read our minds, and why honest communication is one of the greatest acts of love. This conversation is a reminder that the strongest relationships aren't effortless—they’re built through intention, mutual growth, honesty, and allowing people to show up as they are. We also talk about: Why choosing resonance over history changes your friendships Healing anxious attachment + the fear that your friends are mad at you How to communicate your needs instead of expecting mind reading Regulating your nervous system before difficult conversations Why every friend isn't meant to meet every need Embracing the seasonal nature of female friendships Building friendships through honesty, boundaries, and self-awareness Why effort is the new intimacy in adult relationships Navigating social media, comparison, and friendship expectations Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Sponsors: Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 11 · 1 hr 24 min

    896. The truth behind “unexplained infertility” + the wellness habits that matter with Dr. Ann Shippy

    Fertility isn't something you prepare for a few months before getting pregnant—it begins years earlier. In this powerful conversation, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Ann Shippy to explore how intentional living can transform not only your fertility, but your long-term health, emotional well-being, and future family. They unpack the science behind epigenetics, environmental toxins, gut health, inflammation, and the nervous system—revealing how your daily habits influence everything from fertility to longevity. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating fertility challenges, or simply committed to personal transformation, mindfulness, and conscious living, this episode offers empowering tools to strengthen your self-awareness, build healthier habits, and trust your body's incredible ability to heal. We also talk about: Why "unexplained infertility" isn't actually unexplained Common toxins that could be disrupting your hormones Why sperm health matters just as much as egg health The truth about IVF, AMH, and fertility testing Simple habits that support fertility + longevity Birth control, testosterone, and reproductive health Shifting from "trying to conceive" to "ready to conceive” Resources: Website: https://annshippymd.com/ Book: https://annshippymd.com/the-preconception-revolution/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/annshippymd Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/annshippymd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annshippymd/ Sponsors: Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 9 · 1 hr 8 min

    895. Q&A: Krista gets honest about dating, discernment, and spiritual growth

    In this solo episode, Krista answers your biggest questions about dating, spirituality, body image, purpose, and becoming the woman you're meant to be. From learning to trust your intuition to navigating major life transitions, this conversation is the mindset shift needed for your next level. Krista opens up about developing deeper discernment, what it actually means to choose yourself, and why the answers you're searching for may already be within you. She shares her evolving perspective on relationships, manifestation, and the spiritual practices that have transformed the way she moves through life. Whether you're craving love, questioning your next chapter, struggling with your body image, or feeling stuck between who you've been + who you're becoming, this episode is an invitation to stop performing, trust your own path, and reconnect with your deepest truth. We also talk about: Why being single + wanting love can both be true at the same time Calling in a healthy relationship without abandoning yourself The difference between intuition, discernment, and judgment Healing your relationship with your body instead of chasing the next glow up What "choosing yourself" actually means in everyday life Letting go of rigid goals to create more space for purpose + alignment Navigating identity shifts with more self-compassion Krista's experience with energy healing, Reiki, mediumship, and spiritual boundaries Finding your unique voice + becoming fully expressed Learning to trust your soul instead of constantly chasing the next version of yourself Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • August 6 · 41 min

    894. Ask Lindsey: Dream meanings, turning 40, and why I keep my kids offline

    Motherhood changes far more than your daily routine—it transforms your identity. In this solo Q&A, Lindsey answers your questions about parenting, relationships, personal growth, and the unexpected lessons she's learning while preparing to welcome baby number two. She opens up about why she chooses not to share her children's faces online and the complicated emotions that can arise when one partner becomes the primary breadwinner. Lindsey also reflects on approaching her 40s, embracing change, and learning to loosen her grip on perfection. Whether you're a parent, preparing for motherhood, or simply navigating a season of transition, this conversation offers honest reflections on identity, relationships, boundaries, and trusting yourself through life's biggest changes. We also talk about: Why Lindsey keeps her children's faces off social media Parenting, privacy, and protecting your family's digital footprint What dreams about an ex may actually be telling you Reframing the value of caregiving + motherhood Thoughts on aging, turning 40, and having children later in life Why control becomes harder—and surrender becomes more important Learning to trust yourself through every new season of life The identity shifts that come with growing your family Resources: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/⁠ Substack: ⁠https://momplex.substack.com⁠ Sponsors: Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to ⁠https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30⁠ for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to ⁠https://absorbmore.com⁠ and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at ⁠https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30⁠. Upwork | Visit ⁠https://Upwork.com⁠ right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at ⁠https://square.com/go/almost30⁠! #squarepod Smileset | Go to ⁠https://smileset.com/almost30⁠ to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠https://BetterHelp.com/almost30⁠. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to ⁠https://hero.co⁠ and use code A30POD at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: ⁠partnerships@almost30.com⁠. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. ⁠https://almost30.com/book⁠ Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - ⁠https://almost30.com/morning-microdose⁠ Watch on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast⁠ Join our community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups⁠ Follow: ⁠https://instagram.com/almost30podcast⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast⁠ Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ⁠almost30.com/disclaimer⁠.

  • August 4 · 1 hr 35 min

    893. Drop the "good girl" in you + embrace your desires: Spiritual practices to transform shame with Elise Loehnen

    This conversation with bestselling author Elise Loehnen explores how spiritual practice can help us question the beliefs we've inherited about being a "good woman." Krista + Elise unpack shame, envy, comparison, and desire, revealing how these patterns shape our lives—and how spirituality can become a path back to authenticity. Together, they explore the misunderstood story of Mary Magdalene, the origins of the seven deadly sins, and why emotions like envy, anger, and longing aren't flaws to overcome but invitations to deeper self-understanding. Elise shares how questioning old narratives can become one of the most powerful spiritual practices we have. From body image + ambition to belonging + purpose, this conversation invites you to rethink the rules you've inherited and embrace a more intentional way of living. If you've ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or feeling like you have to be "good" to be worthy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on spirituality, freedom, and self-worth. We also talk about: The truth about Mary Magdalene that history left out How the "good girl" script shows up in everyday life Why envy is pointing you toward your next chapter Releasing guilt around desire, ambition, and wanting more Healing your relationship with food + your body The emotional cost of comparison + perfectionism How shame disconnects us from our intuition Choosing depth over performance in the age of social media Finding freedom beyond society's expectations Why your triggers may be your greatest teachers Resources: Instagram: @eliseloehnen Substack: eliseloehnen.substack.com Book: https://a.co/d/0hlAvZYx Sponsors: Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/almost30! #squarepod Smileset | Go to https://smileset.com/almost30 to get 35% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • July 30 · 1 hr 34 min

    892. Uncover what's blocking your wealth + self-worth

    What if your self-worth is shaping what you’re able to manifest? In this episode, Krista sits down with To Be Magnetic’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill to unpack the patterns behind money, abundance, relationships, and the subconscious blocks that may be keeping you from what you truly want. From attracting more money to calling in your soulmate, Jessica reveals why your nervous system needs to feel safe enough to hold your next level. They break down manifestation “tests,” wealth consciousness, and what happens when you stop settling for less than you truly desire. They also uncover the sneaky ways we self-sabotage—from childhood conditioning and perfectionism to fear of visibility. This conversation will help you reclaim your power, expand your capacity to receive, and rethink everything you know about manifestation. We also talk about: Manifestation tests + how to recognize them Breaking subconscious patterns around money + love Building wealth consciousness + an abundance mindset Nervous system regulation + expanding your capacity to receive Self-worth, boundaries, and trusting what you truly desire Manifesting aligned relationships + finding your soulmate Childhood conditioning + generational patterns Self-sabotage, perfectionism, and analysis paralysis Using jealousy + envy as tools for expansion Visibility, authenticity, and overcoming the fear of being seen Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashleygill/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JessicaAshleyGill Substack: https://substack.com/@jessicaashleygill Expanded Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2B1ZemTinqpXMfH8vy6zzk?si=50f43dc8830c4e52 Watch our full-length vids of Expanded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tobemagnetic/podcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobemagnetic/?hl=en Website: www.tobemagnetic.com Use code JESSICA for 15% TBM Pathway membership Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Super | Start building your credit the easy way. Go to https://Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • July 28 · 43 min

    891. 7 books every woman needs for self-awareness + personal growth

    In this episode, Krista shares the seven books that transformed her self-awareness + changed the way she moves through life. These books allowed her to understand herself on a deeper level, shift her mindset, and see her patterns, relationships, and growth in a completely new way. Ahead, hear about the lessons + teachings that shaped Krista’s personal growth, emotional healing, and self-discovery journey. From attachment styles to spirituality, intuition, and self-worth, these books offer powerful tools for becoming more connected to yourself. It’s time to look at the patterns that keep you stuck and the beliefs that shape your reality. Krista explores why self-awareness is the foundation for change, how to stop self-sabotaging the life you want, and what it means to trust yourself more deeply. We also talk about: Why we self-sabotage when life starts getting really good The “upper limit problem” + expanding your capacity for love, success, and abundance Reclaiming the wild woman within + trusting your intuition without outside validation How people-pleasing can become a form of self-betrayal What your relationship with food can reveal about control, numbing, and receiving Anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment in romantic relationships + friendships Choosing love over fear + shifting the way you perceive your reality Staying powerful during conflict without becoming hardened Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Super | Start building your credit the easy way. Go to https://Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • July 23 · 1 hr 22 min

    890. Emotional healing after betrayal + heartbreak

    What if the thing that broke your heart was actually the thing that set you free? In this episode on emotional healing, Krista sits down with Lindsey Schwartz, founder of Powerhouse Women®, to explore betrayal, heartbreak, and what it takes to rebuild your life when everything you thought was certain falls apart. Lindsey shares her journey of learning to trust herself again, healing from deep wounds, and navigating the identity shift that comes after loss. Together, they explore self-awareness, self-worth, and how painful experiences can become the catalyst for deeper purpose, authenticity, and transformation. From the financial + emotional fallout of betrayal to dating again after a 13-year marriage, Lindsey opens up about the messy, nonlinear process of healing. If you're navigating heartbreak, a major life transition, or learning to find yourself again, this conversation is for you. We also talk about: The financial + legal fallout that kept Lindsey “unhealed” How betrayal trauma made Lindsey question who she could trust The surprising role of Lindsey's childhood + religious upbringing Dating for the first time after a 13-year marriage Why rejection became an opportunity to fall more deeply in love with herself The pressure to share a perfectly healed version of yourself online Being seen in the messy seasons instead of waiting until you have it figured out Resources: Instagram: @Lindseymarieoffical Instagram: @Powerhouse_women Website: www.powerhousewomenevent.com Sponsors: Super | Start building your credit the easy way. Go to https://Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

  • July 21 · 45 min

    889. What every ambitious woman needs to hear about motherhood + purpose

    Motherhood didn't just change me—it transformed the way I see myself, my purpose, and the life I want to create. In this solo episode, Lindsey explores self-awareness through the lens of motherhood, identity shifts, and emotional healing, sharing what happens when we release old versions of ourselves and learn to embrace who we’re becoming. If you've ever wondered whether it's okay to miss your old life while deeply loving your current one, this conversation is for you. Lindsey opens up about ambiguous grief, matrescence, and the emotional complexity of stepping into a new chapter while honoring the person you were before. As she prepares to welcome her second child, Lindsey reflects on slowing down, redefining success, and letting go of the pressure to constantly achieve. She shares what motherhood has taught her about fulfillment, trusting the timing of your life, and finding deeper purpose—even when the path looks completely different than you imagined. We also talk about: Why becoming a mother completely reorganized Lindsey’s identity The surprising grief of missing your old life while loving your new one The concept of matrescence + the psychological transformation of motherhood Why fulfillment feels different from achievement + external validation Letting go of productivity, perfectionism, and the need to optimize everything Choosing family over hustle culture + redefining success How motherhood stripped away performative tendencies The pressure of watching everyone else achieve while you're in a slower season Trusting the timing of your life + embracing the creative unknown Why every season of motherhood asks you to become someone new Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Super | Start building your credit the easy way. Go to https://Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

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