Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond is a memoir and manual that helps readers navigate transitional moments in life. It combines personal stories with advice from notable guests like Jay Shetty and Gabrielle Bernstein, offering tools for self-discovery and growth. The book is designed to support individuals feeling lost or uncertain about their life path, providing guidance on spirituality, relationships, and career alignment.
Crucial Conversations provides tools and strategies for handling difficult conversations where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. The book focuses on creating a safe environment for candid discussions, using techniques like STATE (Share, Tell, Ask, Talk, Encourage) and CRIB (Commit, Recognize, Invent, Brainstorm) to ensure productive and respectful communication. It underscores the importance of shared understanding, mutual purpose, and active listening in achieving successful outcomes in crucial conversations.
In this book, Louise Hay posits that the mind and body are interconnected, and illnesses are often the result of negative thought patterns and emotional issues. She advocates for the use of techniques such as affirmations, mirror work, and forgiveness to heal both the body and the mind. The book, which has sold over 35 million copies worldwide, provides practical advice on how to change one's thoughts and beliefs to achieve better health and well-being.
In 'Sex at Dawn', Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá present a compelling argument that human beings evolved in egalitarian groups where food, child care, and sexual partners were shared. The authors use evidence from anthropology, archaeology, primatology, anatomy, and psychosexuality to debunk the standard narrative of human sexual evolution. They contend that before the advent of agriculture, human societies were characterized by sexual freedom and promiscuity, which strengthened social bonds and ensured the well-being of the group. The book challenges modern concepts of monogamy and sexual exclusivity, offering a fresh perspective on human sexuality and its implications for modern relationships.
In 'Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress,' Christopher Ryan challenges the notion that civilization is inherently good. He argues that the advancements of modern society have introduced new and often more severe problems than those faced by prehistoric humans. Ryan questions whether the dangers of pre-civilized life, such as infant mortality and life-threatening injuries, were more murderous than modern scourges like car accidents, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases. He suggests that the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural and industrial societies has led to a decline in measures of health, longevity, security, and leisure. The book proposes that looking back to the ways of hunter-gatherer societies could provide insights into creating a more sustainable and fulfilling future[1][2][4].
In this episode, Tina Anderson, founder of Just Thrive, enlightens us on all things gut health and its link to everything from mood to glowing skin. Tina spills the tea on how modern living (hi, glyphosate and antibiotics) is impacting our microbiome more than we ever realized.
Ahead, Tina also shares her personal journey from attorney to gut health disruptor, plus the affirmations and spiritual practices she swears by for manifesting her dream life and soulmate relationship. Krista + Tina also get real about breaking free from ego and living authentically.
Understand how mindset, intention, and conscious relationships are the true foundations for long-term happiness and success. Whether you’re biohacking your wellness routine, dreaming of starting your own soulful business, or searching for ways to become more magnetic, this is for you!
We also talk about:
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Signs of an unhealthy microbiome + why “bloating” isn’t always what you think
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Affirmations + subconscious reprogramming for next-level manifestation
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Healing the mind-gut connection—how brain + belly talk affect mood + intuition
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Spiritual tools for calling in your soul purpose (and true love!)
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The “Crucial Conversations” that deepen relationships + keep love alive
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Busting myths about probiotic refrigeration + what actually works
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The realities of building a conscious, female-founded business
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Why prioritizing pleasure, connection + community is the real glow-up
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