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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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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 27min
606. Sex with Emily on Your Best Sex: What's Holding You Back?
In a culture that still teaches us to deprioritize desire, Dr. Emily Morse encourages us to embrace sex as an act of wellness. As a renowned sex therapist and host of the #1 relationship podcast “Sex With Emily,” Emily has been leading the pleasure revolution for nearly two decades. In her new book, Smart Sex, she guides us through expanding our sexual intelligence and owning our desires.In this episode, Emily introduces a radical new paradigm called sexual intelligence (Sex IQ). Classified into five pillars—embodiment, health, collaboration, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance—she creates a framework for how to re-educate ourselves about pleasure and honor our sexual wants. We also talk about:
What’s holding you back from having the best sex
How to have a conversation about your sex life
The five pillars of sexual intelligence
How to relax your body during sex
What to do when your attraction shifts
Non-monogamous relationships
Resources:
Book: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure
Website: sexwithemily.com
Podcast: Sex with Emily
Instagram: @sexwithemily
Facebook: @sexwithemily
Twitter: @sexwithemily
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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 42min
604. Spirit Babies, Conscious Relationships + Online Vulnerability with Sheleana Aiyana
You know her and love her—Sheleana Aiyana, international best-selling author of Becoming the One and founder of Rising Woman, a growing community of more than 3 million readers—returns to the pod! Today, Sheleana and Krista talk about spirit babies, motherhood, conscious relationships, oversharing on social media and making room for our purpose to grow with us throughout life.Sheleana’s training and immersion in couples facilitation, inherited family trauma, family systems, conscious relationship, somatic healing, and plant medicines inform her holistic approach to seeing relationship as a spiritual path. Tune in to learn about Sheleana’s mothering approach, connecting to nature, and living your life IRL (not online!), plus so much more. We also talk about:
Being in a conscious relationship
Setting boundaries as a mom
Unconscious agreements + contracts
Trusting your intuition
Recognizing soul contracts
Learning to trust the masculine + feminine
Oversharing on social media
Vulnerability IRL vs. online
Resources:
Website: SheleanaAiyana.com
Instagram: @sheleanaaiyana
YouTube: @RisingWoman
Book: Becoming The One
Guided Journal: Become The One
Online Programs: RisingWoman.com/Programs
Join the Freedom from Relationship Anxiety Waitlist
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May 30, 2023 • 1h 37min
603. Parasites In Our Culture, Schools, Society + Self with Chervin Jafarieh
Today, we are honored to welcome back to the podcast one of the most respected and influential health experts in the world, Chervin Jafarieh, who has committed his life’s work to seeking knowledge and truth. In 2018, Chervin founded Cymbiotika—an innovative wellness company that designs sophisticated, organic nutritional formulations scientifically proven to increase vitality and longevity by filling the nutritional gaps from a typical modern-day diet. In this episode, Krista + Chervin will open your eyes to the power that lies within you to regain sovereignty of your body and life. They talk about parasites from a health, societal and energetic perspective—how they can take over your consciousness and entire being. Jam packed with unconventional insights, this is one you won’t want to miss. We also talk about:
Becoming aware of our bodies
What are parasites
Where parasites come from
The weaponization of parasites
Societal parasites via the media + culture
School systems, child development + programming
Our future with artificial intelligence
Materialism + deception in society
Resources:
Instagram: @chervin333
Instagram: @cymbiotika
Website: cymbiotika.com
Podcast: Wake the Fake Up
Episode Related Resources:
The Incarnation of Ahriman: The Embodiment of Evil on Earth
The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense
539. Wake Up: Questioning the Mainstream for a Healthy Body & Mind with Chervin Jafarieh
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May 23, 2023 • 1h 24min
602. Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships with Nedra Tawwab
Every family has a story and it’s likely not your preferred ideal. Familial relationships can be challenging to navigate. Changing dynamics with parents, siblings and extended relatives can feel like a lifelong burden. In her latest book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships, Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.She is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. In this episode, Krista and Nedra explore how to approach difficult conversations with loved ones and honor yourself in the process. No matter your current relationship status with your family, this is one you won’t want to miss. We also talk about:
Varying perspectives of family trauma
Identifying dysfunctional family patterns
How to navigate your familial relationships
Nedra’s childhood experiences
How to speak to a person who hurt you
When to confront someone
Giving + receiving honesty
Taking control of your own life
Resources:
Instagram: @nedratawwab
Facebook: Nedra Tawwab
Website: nedratawwab.com
TikTok: @nedratawwab
Books: Drama Free + Set Boundaries, Find Peace
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May 18, 2023 • 44min
601. 7 Changes to Make You Happier and Healthier
Tune in for a powerful and playful solo episode, brought to you by Lindsey! She talks about the 7 changes she recently has made in her life to be happier and healthier. Take what resonates and leave the rest—the point is to be inspired to add little changes in your routine, so that you can become more adaptable and present. In this episode, Lindsey discusses the new habits she has begun to implement in her day to day, plus different modalities of self-care, expressing love and remembering special life moments.Get to know yourself better through new experiences, even if they’re small, like adjusting your morning routine! Life is about being curious and exploring. We also talk about:
Why make changes in your routine
The importance of adaptability
Doing the things you avoid
At home workouts
Changing your eating + drinking habits
Hiding your phone + limiting screen time
Reflexology + foot massages
Showing gratitude
Dropping into special memories
Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik
Episode Related Resources:
Alo Moves
The Sculpt Society
The Class
Glucose Goddess
Be Well by Kelly
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May 16, 2023 • 1h 17min
600. Astrology Insights for Sexy, Soulful + Satisfying Relationships
Did you know that in astrology your relationships have a zodiac sign? It’s created by blending both of your charts into a high-powered composite and is the key to unlocking the magic of your connection—with any zodiac sign. Today, professional astrologers and identical twin sisters, Ophira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, return to the show to discuss the concept, which is the premise of their new book, Supercouple! In this episode, you’ll learn insights for bettering your relationship through the lens of astrology. Single or coupled, their new book will be your go-to guide. Plus, the concept can be applied to platonic relationships too (ahead, you’ll hear all about K+L’s composite sign). We also talk about:
Understanding your relationships through astrology
The different types of compatibility charts
Celebrity chart examples
Free will + destiny
Valuable challenges in a chart
Krista + Lindsey’s composite chart
Lindsey + Sean’s composite chart
Forecast of the second half of 2023
Technology’s impact on finding love
Resources:
Instagram: @astrotwins
Website: astrostyle.com
Book: Supercouple
2023 Horoscope
Episode Related Resources:
Book: Love Zodiac
Book: Momstrology
TV Show: Cosmic Love
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May 9, 2023 • 57min
599. Your Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Energized + Feeling Amazing with the Glucose Goddess
Almost 30 community favorite, Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess, is back on the show with a newly published book! Jessie is a French biochemist and author, who is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, a #1 international bestseller, she shared her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives and the surprising hacks to optimize it. In her latest novel, The Glucose Goddess Method, she details a four-week program to incorporate the principles of how to avoid glucose spikes in your everyday life.In this episode, the ladies discuss the four simple, science-proven ways to steady your blood sugar, gain boundless energy, curb your cravings, clear your skin, slow your aging process and balance your hormones. Expect to create positive new habits for life after tuning into this one. The best part? You won’t be counting calories and can still eat all the foods you love.We also talk about:
Having a savory breakfast
The science behind drinking vinegar
Getting sunlight in your eyes
Coffee + healthy milk
Making veggie starters
Moving your body after eating
Modern science proving ancient wisdom
The importance of fiber
Research behind mindful eating
Grounding in nature
Glucose in relation to fertility + hormones
How glucose supports healthy skin + aging
Resources:
Instagram: @glucosegoddess
Website: glucosegoddess.com
Book: The Glucose Goddess Method
Book: Glucose Revolution
Episode Related Resources:
Almost 30: 579: How to Hack Your Glucose Levels for Skin, Weight, Energy, Aging + Hormones with The Glucose Goddess
Morning Microdose: 171. The Impact of Glucose Spikes on Your Body
Organic Olivia’s GlucoBitters
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May 4, 2023 • 35min
598. Drop Perfectionism + Be Yourself in Relationships
In this solo episode, Krista talks about how relationship (whether friendship, romantic or familial) breakups and endings can provide you with an opportunity to grow and be who you really are, as well as reclaim the parts of you that have been lost and step into more magnetism and truth. Recently, she vulnerably shared about the ending of her 10-year partnership and in this episode, she dives into conscious uncoupling. Instead of trying to be perfect or make someone else be perfect, sometimes setting each other free is the greatest act of love. In the end, if it’s best for you, it’s best for them too. While your decisions might not make sense to others, if you hear the call, it's important to listen, process and act on your truth. We also talk about:
Ending relationships
Stepping into truth + love
Respecting the process
How to support your friends
Making hard decisions
Letting go of people pleasing tendencies
Being yourself in relationships
How perfectionism is not love
Liberating the other person + yourself
Resources:
Instagram: @itskrista
Related Program: The Sacredness of Being Single
Related Episode: How to Know and When to Let Go
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 40min
597. The Origins of You: Understand the Root of Your Wounds + Behavior
It’s no surprise to the Almost 30 community that your childhood trauma and wounds can shape your adult life. Vienna Pharaon knows this all too well. A licensed marriage and family therapist, and one of New York City’s most sought-after relationship therapists, she has practiced therapy for more than fifteen years and is the founder and owner of the group practice Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Today, she joins Krista on the show to discuss her first book, The Origins of You. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been in therapy for decades, or if therapy just isn’t for you. It doesn’t matter if you have countless memories from childhood, or none at all. All that matters is having a willingness to look inside, dig deep, and commit to building the life you want. In this episode, Krista and Vienna discuss how to fully understand the family dynamics and dysfunctions that created what she calls “origin wounds,” as well as the practical work needed to heal our wounds and leave behind the limiting beliefs and behaviors that don’t serve us.We also talk about:
Why the “firsts” in your life are important
Understanding your family patterns
Remembering your childhood wounds
Fear about recalling the past
What it means to be hypervigilant
Living in victim mentality + avoiding healing
How there will always be a need to heal + grow
Examples of people unpacking their wounds
Resources:
Instagram: @mindfulmft
Facebook: Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy
Book: The Origins of You
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Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 36min
596. Fantasies, Sexual Misconceptions and Pleasure with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Is not getting your period normal? Do women have a lower sex drive than men? Should your first time hurt? It’s time to bust all of the misconceptions related to women’s health, hormones and sex with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgmental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave…because feeling pleasure is your birthright. In this episode, Krista and Dr. Brighten discuss the many myths that women have been told for generations and chat about everything from pain in the bedroom to how cyclical hormones rule your life—there is no such thing as TMI here.We also talk about:
Women's hormones and health
Birth control syndrome
Unpacking sex education
What's blocking you from pleasure
Oxytocin and one night stands
Men vs. women's libido
Misconceptions about sex and hormones
Practicing mindfulness to have better sex
How men and women fantasize differently
What is metabolic health
How to sleep better
Women not having their periods
Resources:
Website: drbrighten.com
Instagram: @drjolenebrighten
TikTok: @drjolenebrighten
Youtube: @drjolenebrighten
Beyond the PIll by Dr. Jolene Brighten
Is this Normal by Dr. Jolene Brighten
Episode Related Resources:
Episode 577: Lifting the Veil: Understanding the Impact of Hormonal Birth Control
Episode 293: Biohacking Your Hormones with Alisa Vitti
Book: Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan
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