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Today on the podcast we have the incredible Michelle Elman! Michelle is a five board accredited body confidence coach and an award-winning body positive activist. She went viral after posting a bikini picture on Instagram with the hashtag, #ScarredNotScared, starting a global conversation about surgery, illness, chronic pain and ultimately scars. Michelle has since been featured in multiple media sources, given a TedX talk, wrote a book, and was awarded the Body Positive Activist of the Year by Yours Awards. Today we talk about what brought Michelle to the place of loving her body and helping others love theirs, the multiple surgeries she has endured, and what that felt like for Michelle. She also shares with us about dying and coming back to life at the young age of 11, and the day that she decided to start her campaign and wear a bikini. Michelle even explains to us just what the new-age therapy technique, havening, is and how it helped her confront and heal through past traumas. This conversation is a beautiful reminder of just how amazing our bodies are, and how we should embrace our scars, inside and out.   We also talk about… How her illnesses affected the relationship between her and her family The moment she realized she was being viewed differently Her journey with her weight mindset Learning to be confident in an unexpected way Being diagnosed with PTSD Deciding to become a life coach Body shaming and other forms of shame Tips to feel better with your body Fears surrounding sex Michelle’s book, Am I Ugly?   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: michelleelman.com Instagram: @scarrednotscared Youtube: youtube.com/michelleelman   Watch: Michelle’s TedX Talk   Read: Am I Ugly? Your Podcast Pro: enroll at yourpodcastpro.com     Upcoming: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Help us create a video! Call our hotline: 1-424-272-1853   Sponsors: No Cow | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off and free shipping at www.nocow.com Spindrift | Head to spindriftfresh.com and pick your favorite flavors of the season! Morning Recovery | Use code ALMOST30 for $5 off a single purchase or subscription at morningrecoverydrink.com Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com Lola | Use code ALMOST30 when you subscribe and get 40% off first month at mylola.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Eben Alexander on the show today. Dr. Alexander is a neurosurgeon, and the author of multiple books, including the New York Times #1 Best Seller, Proof of Heaven. Since his own near-death experience, Dr. Alexander has dedicated himself to sharing information about near-death experiences and other spiritually-transformative experiences, and what they teach us about consciousness and the nature of reality. In this conversation we talk about how Eben believes that our generation will make big changes, and the struggle he faced with his religion and his career as a neurosurgeon. Eben recounts an unbelievable experience he had while he was in a coma, and all that he has learned and discovered since.     We also talk about… The alarming stats of his illness while in the hospital Terminal lucidity The power of sound Psychedelics vs. sound Eben’s call-to-action Both of his books   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: ebenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/ebenalexandermd   Read: Proof of Heaven ; Living In A Mindful Universe   Check out: Sacred Acoustics   Your Podcast Pro: enroll at yourpodcastpro.com     Upcoming: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Help us create a video! Call our hotline: 1-424-272-1853   Sponsors: Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 for 25% off the modeling kit Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Jo Martin, a New York Times bestselling author and CEO, dives into the world of business leadership and brand humanization. She discusses her journey of finding her voice in the early days of social media and the importance of vulnerability. Amy shares her insights on self-care, emphasizing its diverse definitions, and how to humanize a brand. She also reflects on thrilling moments like teaching Shaquille O'Neal to tweet and emphasizes the value of authenticity in personal branding. Expect a blend of humor and heartfelt wisdom!

Deborah Hanekamp, known as Mama Medicine, is a celebrated healer and holistic practitioner featured in Vogue and the New York Times. In this conversation, she shares her powerful journey of healing, including overcoming infertility through plant medicine. Deborah discusses the importance of integrating spiritual and material aspects of life, offers insights on personal empowerment, and explains the transformative practice of medicine readings. She also reflects on the dynamics of parenting and the unique energies found in different cities.

Candice Kumai, a renowned chef and wellness expert, returns to share her inspiring insights on relationships and personal growth. She dives deep into overcoming heartbreak with self-care strategies and the importance of embracing one's inner light. The conversation touches on the complexities of dating, societal pressures, and the significance of authenticity in the wellness community. With humor and honesty, they discuss creative blocks, resilience, and the powerful lessons learned from life's challenges. Candice’s vibrant energy shines as she motivates listeners to trust their journey.

Rachel Cargle, an influential activist and founder of The Loveland Group, dives into pressing societal issues. She recounts her experiences growing up in a predominantly white environment and the impact of socioeconomic disparities on race. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusive feminist discourse, exposing historical exclusions of Black women. Rachel also tackles the flaws in traditional education and advocates for accessible knowledge. Prepare to be inspired to spark pivotal conversations within your community!

Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott, co-founders of Tone It Up, share their inspiring journey of creating a fitness empire that empowers women. They discuss how their friendship fueled their business success and the importance of community in overcoming challenges. The duo reflects on their evolution in the fitness industry, personal stories of growth, and the strength found in female relationships. With humor and authenticity, they address the balance of friendship and business and their commitment to body positivity and mindfulness.

Today on the podcast we are joined by the Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Her book, I’m Judging You, is a hilarious book of essays, inspiring readers to BEHAVE BETTER, one sharp and funny side-eye at a time. In this episode, we talk about where her confidence in what she does comes from, and what her approach was when she started writing. Luvvie shares how she stays in check with herself, and how she began to use humor as a tool without even realizing it. We also talk about Luvvie’s New York Times Best Selling book, I’m Judging You–from what sparked the idea, to how she wrote 80,000 words in 5 months. We are so happy to have Luvvie on the podcast because she has used her voice to fight for those who do not have one, to incite change, and inject humor when necessary.   We also talk about… Getting a D in chemistry, and changing her college career Moving to Chicago + feeling like she needed to change herself The apps that helped Luvvie write her book Understanding the tagline in her book The feminism olympics Privilege Social media and how Luvvie manages it   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: luvvie.org Instagram: @luvvie Twitter: @luvvie Read: I’m Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi Listen: Rants & Randomness Podcast Check out: Scrivener   Watch: Insecure Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver       Sponsors: Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Veggie Grill | Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours! LOLA | Head to www.mylola.com use code ALMOST30 for 40% off when you subscribe Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at www.woomoreplay.com   Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30   The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking with Matthew Lillard, successful and talented actor, passionate giver, creator of Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse (Oh, what!?  Oh, yes!), and one of our new favorite humans. Matthew is kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and insightful. We nearly fell over when Matthew arrived and admitted that he had no idea why he was here!   He was serious. “Why do you want to talk to me?”, he asked. “I’m over 30, I’m a DAD!”. He was confused, but ready to go, open and willing to dive into a conversation. We cover important topics like social anxiety, the dating world today, and body dysmorphia. Matthew also shares what truly brings him joy, and how he believes that being a creative is achievable for everyone, they just need to go out there regardless of the fear and chase their dreams. We also talk about what it’s like to raise young women in today’s society + what Matthew has learned from his daughters, and Matthew’s passion for the social cause , HIVE Be Good.   We also talk about…   Why we have a podcast + want Matthew to have one too Matthew’s take on dating apps How Matthew met his wife His experiences at Comic Con events How a love for Dungeons and Dragons sparked a company Deciding he wanted to be an actor Having a learning disability Matthew’s ask for Almost 30 Nation   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn More: beadleandgrimms.com Instagram: @matthewlillard Check out: HIVE Be Good   Twitter: @matthewlillard Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com     Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Dirty Lemon | www.dirtylemon.com use code ALMOST30 for a free case in your order. Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more FabFitFun | Winter Box is finally here! Sign up for FabFitFun today! FabFitFun boxes make amazing gifts for the holidays! Go to fabfitfun.com to sign-up and start getting the box for a life well-lived! Use promo code ALMOST30 to get $10 off your first box - that’s over $200 for only $39.99! Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 , you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit! Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 for two months of Skillshare for 99 cents. The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast our good friend, Tero Isokauppila, one of the founders of our favorite mushroom company, Four Sigmatic, joins us. Tero melts our hearts and our brains every time we hang., He recently came out with his second book, Santa Sold Shrooms. His company, Four Sigmatic, is a mushroom brand that has people all over the world obsessed with the everyday magic of mushrooms and what they do for vitality and health. We talk about what Tero has been up to recently, (he bought a ghost town!) and what having a company has taught him, especially in receiving customer feedback. We also talk about creating a good, comfortable culture in business + life, what the mushroom growing process is like, and we get a good laugh in about gifts that people send Tero. Tero also gives us the details on his new book, Santa Sold Shrooms, and what sparked the idea to write it.   We also talk about… Tero’s Ted talk addiction Four Sigmatic’s success + growth Tero being recognized in public The Four Sigmatic mushroom bus Famous mushrooms Holiday’s that have different meaning than we know Staying balanced Providing long term value + meaningful content   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: teroisokauppila.com ; foursigmatic.com Instagram: @iamtero ; @foursigmatic   Read: Healing Mushrooms ; Santa Sold Shrooms Listen: Almost 30 episode 82 with Tero Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30 Brooklinen |  Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use code ALMOST30 at brooklinen.com   Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Outdoor Voices | For 20% off your first order of $100 or more, visit OutdoorVoices.com/almost30 and enter ALMOST30 Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices