

Almost 30
Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
Welcome to Almost 30 - a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, LA-based best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into topics like modern spirituality to health and wellness, aliens to entrepreneurship, social justice, and self development. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible and, make you laugh - a lot. We are honest, open, and above all, human. We are committed to learning right alongside you in real time so we can all find growth in every moment together. With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown from a pioneering leader in the podcast space to a highly engaged global community. #Almost30Nation is full of purposeful dreamers who are curious, passionate, and constantly seeking growth in every aspect of our lives. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy
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Mar 15, 2024 • 23min
BONUS: 15-minute ‘Become Your Magnetic Future Self’ Walking Activation
Join the Superhuman app for a transformative walking activation session to embody your future self. Learn how to raise your vibration, manifest dreams, and embrace your unlimited potential. Explore the power of self-empowerment and conscious decision-making to unlock your full potential.

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 54min
674. Debunking Pregnancy Food Myths + Optimizing Fertility with Lily Nichols
In this episode, K+L take a deep dive with registered dietitian and nutritionist Lily Nichols on all things fertility, conception, and nutrition. Nichols educates us on the importance of preconception preparation, highlighting how lifestyle changes such as diet and self-care can enhance fertility and lead to healthier pregnancies. Ahead, Lindsey and Lily open up about the realities of postpartum challenges, loneliness, and the unspeakable value of friendships that empathize with your current life stage. Plus, Nichols sheds light on the root cause of fertility issues in contemporary society, from stress to diet culture.Get ready to explore the nutritional and emotional journey through pregnancy and the profound impact that eating well, practicing mindfulness, and strategically gearing up for pregnancy can have on both mother and child. We also talk about:
Treating your body like a 'bank account' before pregnancy
The psychological facets of preconception + pregnancy
Nonstick cookware + recommendations for healthier options
Regulating the menstrual cycle for optimal fertility
Effects of EMFs + microplastics on health
Diet culture's impact on hormone balance + ovulation
Comprehensive prenatal supplementation
Raw dairy consumption during pregnancy
Avoiding environmental toxins + using whole foods
Postpartum recovery, nutrition, + community
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Mar 12, 2024 • 44min
673. Finding Your Voice: Reclaim Your Authenticity + Speak Your Truth with Krista
Krista shares her journey of finding her voice and reclaiming authenticity. She discusses voice tone, upbringing's impact on vocal confidence, and challenges in intimate relationships. The podcast explores the power of voice in creating intimacy, trust, and manifesting reality. Krista encourages embracing unique consciousness through our voice.

Mar 5, 2024 • 2h
672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos with Najwa Zebian
Najwa Zebian shares wisdom on self-acceptance, embracing change, and dealing with grief. Topics include toxic relationships, societal conditioning, honest communication, and navigating personal growth. The conversation inspires exploration of different types of change, fostering relationships that encourage emotional bravery, and the beauty that awaits after taking leaps of faith amid life's uncertainties.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 42min
671. Manifestation Hacks + Embodying Your Future Self Frequency with Superhuman Founder Mimi Bouchard
Meet Mimi Bouchard, founder of Superhuman, the motivational audio app that makes transforming your life effortless and inevitable. In this powerful episode, Krista + Mimi discuss the potent tools they use to manifest, including visualization and affirmations.Mimi shares her personal experiences manifesting and growing a business while maintaining the type of mindset that attributes to her success. Those deep emotions and desires that come with envisioning your dream life just so happen to be the perfect formula for manifesting anything you want!Mimi + Krista also unpack their struggles with body image, introducing the 'bounce back rate'— or your ability to return to self love during the ups and downs of life. If you’re new to manifesting or are still honing your skills, this episode is your sign to start dancing with the universe!We also talk about:
The science behind visualization and neural pathways
How childhood experiences shape adult health and body image
The concept of 'future self frequency'
Audio as a tool for subconscious reprogramming
The distinction between chemistry and love in relationships
Using third-person self-talk for self-empowerment
How to trigger positive mindset shifts
Resources:
App: http://activations.com/almost30
Instagram: @mimibouchard
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 25min
670. Memory, Trauma, + Brain Health: How To Change The Way We Remember
Discover how memory impacts our happiness and learn ways to enhance brain health with mindfulness and curiosity. Explore topics like the effects of stress on memory, benefits of aerobic exercise, and the influence of lifestyle habits on memory retention.

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 56min
669. Narcissism Red Flags, Healing from Abuse + Moving Toward Healthy Love with Dr. Ramani
In this episode, Krista welcomes Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist famous for her expertise in narcissism. On a mission to educate the masses about this high-conflict personality type, Dr. Ramani hosts the popular Navigating Narcissism podcast and has written several books, including the forthcoming, It’s Not You, available for preorder now. Dr. Ramani unpacks the complexities of dating in a narcissistic world and warns of the biggest red flags to look out for, such as 'approach avoidance' and 'future faking' behaviors. Krista + Dr. Ramani also connect attachment styles to narcissism and explain how to set boundaries around manipulative behavior. Sharing personal stories about her own experiences in narcissistic relationships, Dr. Ramani details the different types of narcissism you might encounter – from grandiose to vulnerable. In the age of social media, narcissism is an epidemic, but Dr. Ramani explains that healing is possible and fulfilling, healthy relationships are waiting on the other side of this work. We also talk about:
Creating a compelling dating app profile
Recognizing and coping with narcissistic behavior
'Gray rocking' + 'yellow rocking' tactics
Narcissistic abuse + exhaustion
Moderate narcissism
Leaving toxic relationships
The history of narcissism
The importance of trauma-informed therapy
Resources:
Preorder Now: It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People
Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/
Instagram: @doctor.ramani
Podcast: Navigating Narcissism
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
668. Our Inner + Outer Glowups
Krista and Lindsey talk about health and beauty rituals, such as peptides and facial massages, that have enhanced their overall well-being and appearance. They discuss the relationship between internal stability and external beauty, as well as the importance of self-care and finding the right diet and exercise routine. The hosts also touch on topics like dressing for your body type, natural alternatives to botox, and protecting your energy.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 34min
667. BDSM as Therapy, Tantric Practices + Erotic Blueprints
A somatic sexologist explores erotic blueprints and BDSM therapy in a mystical journey towards intimacy and healing. Topics include tantric practices, trauma's influence on sexuality, and reclaiming ancient feminine wisdom. Dive into energetic erotic blueprints, mystical orgasms, and spiritual awakening, shedding shame surrounding sexuality.

Feb 6, 2024 • 54min
666. K+L Catch Up: Modern Courtship, Motherhood + The Latest in Therapy
In this episode, join K+L as they catch up in person for the first time in months! That’s right, just two best friends sitting on a couch in New York City, debriefing the joys and challenges each is moving through right now. The girls get real about what they’re working on in therapy and how that work is manifesting in their lives. Krista talks modern courtship and why she prefers dating during her travels, rather than in LA. She’ll unpack some of the triggers and pleasures she’s experienced in the throes of her dating era. Lindsey’s got you covered in the new mom department, as she discusses the ways in which motherhood has changed her relationship with her body, her partner and her intuition. We all know the energy that is created when best friends reunite after a long period apart. With K+L back in action, we hope you can see yourself in some part of this conversation, and, as always, remember that you’re never alone. We also talk about:
How your energy changes your body
Finding alignment in life
How relationships test you
What makes a radiant person
Why confidence grows over time
Facing our hungry ghosts (deepest desires)
Accepting all parts of you
Modern courting + relationships
Adjusting to life as new parents
Almost 30 book progress
Resources:
Instagram: @itskrista
Website: itskrista.com
Instagram: @lindseysimcik
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