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Do kegels actually work? Is painful sex normal? How can breathing help alleviate pelvic tension and pain?In this episode, we go there and answer all of your burning questions with Dr. Sonia Bahlani, who is an expert in the fields of gynecology and urology―sought purposefully because she was interested in helping patients with pelvic pain. In her efforts to bring the topics of pelvic pain and women’s sexual health out from behind closed doors and find real, proven solutions for those in pain, Dr. Bahlani joins Lindsey to discuss the key to feeling good “down there,” starting with what exactly is your pelvic floor. She provides valuable insight on what might be causing your pain, what you can expect in a doctor’s office and what to do at home.So much of women’s sexual health remains unexplored, leaving us to wonder and question if specific experiences are normal…but no more. We’re deeply grateful to welcome Dr. Bahlani to the show to unpack the many misconceptions about this important topic. We also talk about: What is your pelvic floor How to connect with your pelvic floor The relationship between your jaw + pelvic floor Pain during sex: Why it’s happening + what to do  The importance of pleasurable sex + foreplay Women’s healthcare in the U.S. Everyday habits to support your pelvic floor Understanding your urination habits The truth about kegels  Side effects of birth control Resources:  Instagram: @pelvicpaindoc TikTok: @pelvicpaindoc Website: pelvicpaindoc.com Book: Dr. Sonia's Guide to Navigating Pelvic Pain Sponsors:Hatch | Hatch is offering $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at hatch.co/almost30. AG1 | Go to drinkAG1.com/ALMOST30 and get a FREE 1-year supply of vitamin D + 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.Banyan Botanicals | Save 20% off your first order at banyanbotanicals.com/almost30 and enter the promo code “Almost30” at checkout.Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com/ALMOST30 and use coupon code ALMOST30 to save 15%.Babbel | Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/ALMOST30.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re delighted to bring you part two with one of our favorite gals, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty! You can listen to part one, episode 618, here.In this episode, Lindsey + Radhi unpack how they have previously abandoned themselves and outsourced support from friends and family, who they felt were better equipped to explain their own lives. Plus, they discuss what it means to re-introduce newer versions of yourself to your loved ones and to the world via social media. Can’t get enough of Radhi? Well, lucky for you, in a few short weeks, Radhi is launching her own podcast! On her new weekly show, she’ll share wellness tips, talk about the psychology behind food, intuitive eating, self-development and more. Trust me, we’re just as excited as you! Stay tuned for more info. ;) We also talk about: Accepting changes within you Abandoning one’s self + outsourcing support  Re-introducing yourself to family + the world People resisting a new version of you Knowing your go-to people  How showing up as you disarms others The importance of being yourself  Radhi’s new podcast Resources:  Website: radhidevlukia.co Instagram: @radhidevlukia YouTube: @radhidevlu TikTok: @radhidevlukia Episode Related Resources:  618. Be Yourself No Matter What with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty 371. Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on Ayurveda, Plant Based Living + The Power of Mantras Sponsors:Dose | Get 30% off your first order by going to dosedaily.co/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30. Cymbiotika | Use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase (This is in addition to custom bundle discounts, so you could get up to 45% off). Go to cymbiotika.com/discount/ALMOST30. Pendulum | Head to PendulumLife.com and use code ALMOST30 to save 20% on your first month of any Pendulum product membership. Dreamland | Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code ALMOST30 at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping.Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout at jennikayne.com. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s baaaack—for the fourth time!!! That is, Dr. Zach Bush, a fan favorite of Almost 30 and a beloved friend of the show. Zach Bush, MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. His accolades are nothing short of extraordinary, but it is truly his heart that makes him so special—plus, his unique ability to honor and express the unconditional, divine love that lives within him and everyone else. In this episode, Zach and Krista talk about what it means to live a fertile life and the innate nature of our bodies and environment. This eye-opening and thought-provoking conversation is sure to leave you wanting more, so be sure to check-out our three other episodes with the incredible, Zach Bush to learn more.  We also talk about: PCOS + fertility Taking on other people’s emotion Meeting people where they are Nature vs. nurture Zach’s experience delivering babies The innate nature of the body + our world Why creativity is important The healing power of animals The oneness of the planet How life is a journey Resources: Zach Bush, M.D.: Website: ZachBushMD.com Instagram: @ZachBushMD Facebook: Zach Bush MD Twitter: @DrZachBush YouTube: Zach Bush MD Farmers Footprint:  Website: FarmersFootprint.us Instagram: @FarmersFootprint Facebook: Farmer’s Footprint YouTube: Farmer’s Footprint ION*: Website: IntelligenceofNature.com Instagram: @intelligenceofnature Facebook: Intelligence of Nature YouTube: Intelligence of Nature The MClinic:Website: Journey of Intrinsic Health Episode Related Resources: 513. Defining Our Wellness Narrative with Dr. Zach Bush 484. Finding the Beauty in Yourself with Dr. Zach Bush 451. Dr. Zach Bush on Fear, The Immune System & The Real Meaning of Life Sponsors:ION* | Visit intelligenceofnature.com and start restoring your gut today. For a limited time, use code ALMOST30 to save 15% on all one-time orders. Offer excludes bundles and subscription purchases.Catori Life | Get a 20% discount at catorilife.com with code ALMOST30Babbel | Get 55% off at babbel.com/ALMOST30Jenni Kayne | Go to jennikayne.com and get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout.Vessi | Be ready for rain and shine and go to vessi.com/almost30 to get your pair of shoes today.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded a few weeks before she gave birth, Lindsey + Sean sat down for a vulnerable conversation on what it feels like to be on the precipice of parenthood. In this episode, they share their fears about parenthood and hopes for navigating their future together. In this episode, they openly discuss their individual experiences of the pregnancy journey and what they think it’ll be like to raise a mixed child. These two don’t hold back and confront aspects of their own identities that have shaped their worldview and the way in which they expect to parent. Congratulations to Lindsey + Sean, and welcome to the Almost 30 family and world, baby Maverick! We also talk about: The pregnancy journey as a couple Confronting uncomfortable aspects of self Unpacking anxieties around parenthood Owning motherhood as a part of Lindsey’s purpose Bringing a mixed child into the world Sean’s experience of Lindsey being pregnant Keeping the main thing the main thing Lindsey + Sean’s approach to social media Key takeaways from preparing for the birth Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Episode Related Resources:  543. Growing Together + Individually: A Partnership Talk with Lindsey and Sean 350. Lindsey + Sean on Growing Their Relationship Roots Sponsors:JS Health | Go to jshealthvitamins.com/a30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 20% off your purchase Levels | Levels is offering our listeners a special offer when you use our link, levels.link/ALMOST30Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com/ALMOST30 and use coupon code ALMOST30 to save 15%BTR Nation | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off site-wide + free shipping on orders $15+ at btrnation.com/discount/ALMOST30OSEA | Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code APOD30 at OSEAMalibu.comTo advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome back to the show Shawn Stevenson, the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. In this episode, Krista + Shawn sit down for a candid discussion on obesity and food addictions, and the ways in which food manufacturers manipulate food in the United States. They also discuss how to better support your family’s health + wellness journey, including the shocking food consumption trends on the rise among children. Shawn recently published his family cookbook, Eat Smarter, which features 100+ delicious recipes to transform your health, fitness + connection! We also talk about: The latest statistics on obesity  Shawn’s approach of targeting behavioral change The severe consequences of obesity  Food manufacturers manipulating our food What are cravings  Foods that have glyphosate Childhood health + obesity today Creating microcultures intentionally The science behind eating together  Resources:  Instagram: @shawnmodel Facebook: The Model Health Show YouTube: @TheShawnModel   Episode Related Resources: Episode 475. Something is Wrong with Health in America with Shawn StevensonSponsors:Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Stitch Fix | Go to Stitchfix.com/almost30 and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. Nutrafol | Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code ALMOST30.BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month.Chomps | Go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first order and free shipping. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about the different attachment styles and how to become more secure in relationships. The hosts reflect on their own experiences and discuss the importance of clear communication, personal growth, and understanding each other's wounds. They also recommend resources like the book 'Attached' and promote a new course on building secure attachments.

Curious about the connection between your gut, brain and blood glucose?Joining Krista on Almost 30 today is Colleen Cutcliffe, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pendulum. In this episode, you’ll learn about the probiotics industry and why Pendulum products are an effective solution in managing your gut health. Colleen has more than 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the senior manager of biology at Pacific Biosciences and a scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and we’re so excited for #Almost30Nation to learn more about their gut microbiome! Head to Pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 to save 20% on your first month of any Pendulum product membership. We also talk about: Societal perception of probiotics What is akkermansia Symptoms of GI distress The connection between your blood glucose + gut Understanding GLP-1 How the microbiome impacts your metabolism  The impact of genetics vs. lifestyle on your gut microbiome How to support your gut microbiome The connection between your gut + brain Resources:  Website: pendulumlife.com Colleen's LinkedIn Pendulum LinkedIn Instagram: @pendulumlifeco Twitter: @Pendulum_Co Amazon Storefront: Pendulum Sponsors:IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products by texting ALMOST to 64000. AG1 | If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/ALMOST30. Osea | Head to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code APOD30. Catori Life | Get a 20% discount with any purchase at catorilife.com.SKIMS | SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-selling essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Eden is more than just a CrossFit athlete turned entrepreneur; she is a catalyst for personal transformation and a beacon of inspiration for those seeking their own paths. Vigorously committed to her own self-development, Hannah completed the Darkness Retreat with Krista! In this episode, Hannah + Krista recap their takeaways from being in the darkness. They also talk about the different phases of life and how although identities shift, it’s your own perception that defines a narrative and experience. Packed with relatable anecdotes, life advice + real talk, don’t be surprised if you want to step further into the world of Hannah Eden and discover the power within yourself after tuning into this one. We also talk about: The Darkness Retreat Having a rebel phase Recognizing anger within Shifting identities + perception of self The divine masculine vs. divine feminine  Being motivated by self-hatred Hannah’s relationship with her body Learning to trust your intuition Prioritizing the relationships that matter  Resources:  Instagram: @hannaheden_fitness YouTube: @HannahEdenFitness Website: hannahedenfitness.com App: HEF Training  Program: BumpFit Retreat: DARE2BE: EMPOWERED Episode Related Resources:  568. Journey Into the Darkness  569. Finding Everything in Nothing: Darkness Retreat Recap Sponsors:Kion | To save 20%, go to getkion.com/ALMOST30 to get fundamental supplements for fitness, Kion Aminos.BTR Nation | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off site-wide + free shipping on orders $15+Joi | Get 20% off your labs by going to choosejoi.co/ALMOST30 and browse their curated selection of comprehensive labs. Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Juneshine | Buy 1 JuneShine package and get the 2nd for only a penny. Go to JUNESHINE.com/ALMOST30, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we demystify sex with past guests Emily Morse, Dr. Kate Balestrieri, and Shan Boodram. Sex is an important part of our daily lives, and how we approach it greatly affects our relationship and connection to our partners and selves. Krista and Lindsey open the conversation to a multitude of topics: receiving pleasure, expectations associated with partnerships, being performative in the bedroom, and dissociation. This collection of discussions demystifies the often vulnerable, guilty feelings affiliated with sexual experiences. Get ready for this new assemblage of wonderful conversations that expand the heart and mind. Let’s talk about sex!We also talk about: Acknowledging conversations around sex Period sex Receiving pleasure Expectations + desires Nervous system + pleasure Being performative during sex Low libido Body positivity Dissociation from sex Resources:  Instagram: @itskrista Instagram: @lindseysimcik YouTube: @almost30podcast Instagram: @sexwithemily YouTube: @sexwithemilyofficial Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri YouTube: @modernintimacy Website: https://www.modernintimacy.com/ Instagram: @shanboodram YouTube: @loversandfriendspodcast Website: https://www.shanboodram.com/ Sponsors:Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/almost30.BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month.Nutrafol | Get $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ALMOST30.Babbel | Get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/almost30.Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Krista embraces pleasure for everything it holds. So many people view self pleasure as shameful, but Krista finds the beauty in life’s everyday pleasures—which is more than sex!  Krista welcomes the five senses and the daily beauty that can be discovered in each. She has learned to accept and love her empathic gifts, and most importantly not be afraid of receiving from nature, others and herself. She confronts and addresses the ego that can hold back happiness. Pleasure is a guide. It is an everyday exploration that can be embarked on at any moment. In every sense, pleasure is the ultimate tool for alignment.We also talk about: Attunement with our bodies The experience of the five senses Pleasure as a birthright Balancing the masculine and feminine Sensory overwhelm Numbing our stress The ego withholding happiness The womb space Birth control Learning to receive Resources:  Instagram: @itskrista The Life Edit program   True Essence Retreat Sponsors:LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30. Ritual | Get 30% off your first month when you visit Ritual.com/Almost30Daily Harvest | Go to Dailyharvest.com/Almost30 to get up to $65 off your first box!IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text ALMOST to 64000.Hatch | Get $20 off your purchase of Restore 2, plus free shipping at Hatch.co/Almost30To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices