
Almost 30
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 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 • 1h 55min
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 34min
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 19min
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 50min
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 • 58min
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 29min
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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Feb 1, 2024 • 39min
665. Your Body Has Changed… Now What?
In this deeply personal solo episode, Lindsey opens her heart to explore the profound transformation her body has undergone post-pregnancy. Not just physically, but on a cellular, spiritual and emotional level. Always deeply connected to her body, the journey of motherhood has prompted Lindsey to navigate a new terrain of self-acceptance. She is learning to become a witness to her own process and to go slow. Tune in as Lindsey shares raw and honest revelations about her post-baby body acceptance journey. We also talk about:
Growing up + learning to listen to your body
Unpacking your relationship with your body
How the body communicates
Giving birth + postpartum
Intense physical + emotional transformation
Reframing your mindset
Recalibrating your body
Having a convo with your higher self
Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 33min
664. Compassion Fatigue + Following Your Purpose with Ellie Laks, Gentle Barn Founder
This week, Krista is joined by Ellie Laks, Founder of the Gentle Barn, a place where animals can find rehabilitation and sanctuary, and humans can open their hearts to the magic of animals. Ellie tells the miraculous story of her journey starting Gentle Barn, which began when she was just seven years old.Ellie withstood the pressures of her family’s disapproval, divorce, financial ruin, and harrowing self doubt until she found the law of attraction and began to fully trust herself and the Gentle Barn’s mission. Now Ellie understands that her deep sensitivity and empathic nature are her greatest gifts, and she explains how she’s been able to nurture and share those talents with the world. If you are someone who is second guessing your unique purpose in this life, let Ellie be your source of inspiration to trust that little voice in the back of your mind. The road isn’t always easy, but you were born to do what you love. We also talk about:
Compassion fatigue
Reconnecting with woman’s intuition
Doing big work and being a sensitive person
Protecting your energy
Letting go of attachments
Denying your gifts
The role of trauma in finding purpose
Affordable self care practices
Self abandonment
Learning how to receive
Cows + the importance of rest
When partners don’t support your dream
Empaths + their connection to animals
Veganism + feminism
Resources:
Website: www.gentlebarn.org
Website: www.ellielaks.com
@thegentlebarn on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
@ellielaks on Facebook and Instagram
Book: My Gentle Barn: Creating a Sanctuary Where Animals Heal and Children Learn to Hope by Ellie Laks of Gentle Barn
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