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Almost 30
by Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik | Wellness & Personal Growth Hosts
Welcome to Almost 30, the self-improvement and wellness podcast helping you navigate life's biggest transitions with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders on personal growth, spirituality, mental well-being, relationships, health, and conscious living. Whether you're building healthier habits, healing old patterns, deepening your relationships, or discovering who you're becoming, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives to support your conscious evolution. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We're honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you. With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. We are
Episodes
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918. The red flags you’re WIRED to ignore: How childhood wounds shape your relationships + self-worth
In this episode, attachment expert + relationship educator Dr. Sarah Hensley (aka The Love Doc) joins Krista to unpack why modern dating feels harder than ever—and how our attachment styles shape the relationships we choose, the red flags we overlook, and the love we believe we deserve. Sarah…
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917. Why your vitamins aren't working: Absorption, real food, and what your body really needs
In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Krista Maas, founder of Nunona, the world's first organic, real-food prenatal and postnatal vitamin bite. From supplement marketing to the science behind real food, Krista shares why she believes nourishment starts with understanding what we put in our...
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916. How to stay connected when you’re in different seasons of life
In this solo, Lindsey opens up about navigating friendships in different seasons of life, from motherhood to career changes, marriage, and everything in between. She shares why relationship shifts don’t automatically mean something is wrong—and how letting go of expectations can create more space...
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915. Let your hardest season transform you: Faith, purpose, and personal growth with Lindsey Burwell
Lindsey Burwell, integrated health practitioner + founder of The Patch Method, joins us for a powerful conversation about healing, self-awareness, and learning to trust your body again. She shares how a decade of trials transformed her relationship with her body, her faith, and her purpose. We…
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914. How the algorithm keeps you living paycheck to paycheck
Anthony O’Neal, author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, joins us for a conversation about money, mindset, and building a life beyond survival mode. He opens up about the moment he realized looking wealthy wasn’t the same as actually being wealthy—and how that realization changed everything.…
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913. We’ve made wellness too complicated: The conscious living shifts that actually matter with Koya Webb
Koya Webb, wellness expert + author of Wellbeing Rituals, joins us to talk about conscious living, spiritual practices, and what it really means to care for yourself. She shares how self-awareness helped her rethink her rituals, relationships, and everyday choices. We get into burnout…
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912. You are the chooser: How to date with self-worth + stop chasing the wrong people
Serena Kerrigan, author of Let’s Fucking Date, joins us for a candid conversation about relationships, self-worth, and the mindset shifts that can completely change the way you date. She gets real about going from chasing validation to knowing you are the chooser. From the “three P”...
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911. The viral olive oil shot: It’s worth the hype
In this episode, Maya Ayed, founder of Alya Health, joins us to talk about why some of the most powerful health practices may be much simpler than we’ve been led to believe. She shares the Tunisian family tradition that changed her relationship with food, her gut, and her health. From olive oil +...
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910. Your life isn’t random: How invisible strings shape relationships, purpose, and your growth
In this episode, Krista + Lindsey explore the idea of the invisible strings connecting our lives. They reflect on the relationships, places, and seemingly random moments that led them exactly where they are—and how much more meaningful life feels when you trust the connections you can’t always…
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909. Woo-woo practices that actually work + have radically changed my life
In this episode, Krista pulls back the curtain on the spiritual practices + rituals that have genuinely supported her over 10+ years in spirituality. From angels + guides to prayer, intuition, manifestation, and energetic cleansing, she shares the practices that help her feel more supported +...
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908. Postpartum update part 2: The gift of losing parts of yourself in motherhood
Lindsey is back with part two of her postpartum catch-up, getting honest about personal growth, relationships, and identity after becoming a mom of two. She shares what this season has taught her about asking for help, letting go of comparison, and giving herself permission to do motherhood her…
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907. The pressure you put on yourself is the pressure your child will inherit with Dr. Shefali
Dr. Shefali, bestselling author + expert in conscious parenting, joins us for an honest conversation about raising emotionally resilient children in a world that is increasingly disconnected. She shares why parents must stop trying to perfect themselves—and start showing up fully as they are. We...
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906. Channeling Yeshua: The healing, surrender, and growth we’re being asked to embrace with Carissa Schumacher
Carissa Schumacher, renowned psychic medium + channel, joins us to talk about channeling Yeshua—and what happens when you stop abandoning your own essence. She shares her journey from suppressing her gifts to fully trusting her path. We go deep on transformation, surrender, intuition, conscious...
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905. Rewire your subconscious FAST + embody your new identity TODAY with Haley Hoffman Smith
Haley Hoffman Smith, manifestation teacher + EFT tapping practitioner, joins us to talk about mindset, personal growth, and the courage to pursue the dreams that won’t leave you alone. She shares how she stopped playing it safe + became the woman she knew she could be. From music to money,...
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904. Postpartum update part 1: The reality of going from one child to two + finding myself again
Seven weeks postpartum, Lindsey is back with a deeply honest look at going from one child to two—and the emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth that have come with becoming a mom all over again. She shares what no one prepared her for about this transition. From physical…
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903. You’re coaching people for free already: Here’s how to actually become one + get paid
In this episode, Krista pulls back the curtain on her journey from self-improvement skeptic to life coach, sharing what coaching actually is, why she finally trusted herself enough to become one, and what she’s learned about helping women transform. She gets radically honest about the shadow side...
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902. You can want MORE: Your desire is CALLING you with Regena Thomashauer
In this episode, Regena Thomashauer, bestselling author + founder of The School of Womanly Arts, joins us for a bold conversation about pleasure, the nervous system, self-worth, and feminine power. She shares why reconnecting with your body can change the way you move through your entire life....
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901. Toxic relationships: How they hurt you + how to find healing
In this episode, author, activist, and speaker Dr. Najwa Zebian joins us for a deeply honest conversation about relationships, healing, self-worth, and boundaries—especially what happens when a relationship slowly disconnects you from yourself. We explore why leaving a toxic relationship can feel...
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900. What Almost 30 taught me about being almost 40
In this solo episode, Lindsey reflects on what years of personal growth have really taught her as she approaches 40—and the lessons from Almost 30 that changed how she sees herself, success, relationships, and her own path. She gets honest about intuition, healing, ambition, and the pressure to...
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899. Men tell us what they want in BED: Better sex with Vanessa + Xander Marin
In this episode, Vanessa Marin, renowned sex therapist + her husband Xander Marin get radically honest about self-worth, communication, and desire—including the surprising ways couples lose their sexual connection. They share how they found their way back to intimacy, pleasure, and each other....
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898. Your nervous system is being exposed every day: EMFs, energy, and the biofield EXPLAINED
What if something you can’t see is affecting how you feel every single day? Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder of Leela Quantum Tech, joins us to explore energy, consciousness, and the nervous system—and why he believes modern life may be pulling us further from our natural state. From…
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897. Why personal growth changes your friendships (+ how to let go of the guilt)
If you want deeper female friendships, this episode is for you. K+L explore the communication habits, mindset shifts, and emotional maturity that create truly conscious relationships. Ahead, the girls talk about why your friendships are meant to evolve with each season of your life, why we need…
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896. The truth behind “unexplained infertility” + the wellness habits that matter with Dr. Ann Shippy
Fertility isn't something you prepare for a few months before getting pregnant—it begins years earlier. In this powerful conversation, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Ann Shippy to explore how intentional living can transform not only your fertility, but your long-term health, emotional well-being…
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895. Q&A: Krista gets honest about dating, discernment, and spiritual growth
In this solo episode, Krista answers your biggest questions about dating, spirituality, body image, purpose, and becoming the woman you're meant to be. From learning to trust your intuition to navigating major life transitions, this conversation is the mindset shift needed for your next level....
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894. Ask Lindsey: Dream meanings, turning 40, and why I keep my kids offline
Motherhood changes far more than your daily routine—it transforms your identity. In this solo Q&A, Lindsey answers your questions about parenting, relationships, personal growth, and the unexpected lessons she's learning while preparing to welcome baby number two. She opens up about why she…
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893. Drop the "good girl" in you + embrace your desires: Spiritual practices to transform shame with Elise Loehnen
This conversation with bestselling author Elise Loehnen explores how spiritual practice can help us question the beliefs we've inherited about being a "good woman." Krista + Elise unpack shame, envy, comparison, and desire, revealing how these patterns shape our lives—and how spirituality can...
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892. Uncover what's blocking your wealth + self-worth
What if your self-worth is shaping what you’re able to manifest? In this episode, Krista sits down with To Be Magnetic’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill to unpack the patterns behind money, abundance, relationships, and the subconscious blocks that may be keeping you from what you truly want....
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891. 7 books every woman needs for self-awareness + personal growth
In this episode, Krista shares the seven books that transformed her self-awareness + changed the way she moves through life. These books allowed her to understand herself on a deeper level, shift her mindset, and see her patterns, relationships, and growth in a completely new way. Ahead, hear…
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890. Emotional healing after betrayal + heartbreak
What if the thing that broke your heart was actually the thing that set you free? In this episode on emotional healing, Krista sits down with Lindsey Schwartz, founder of Powerhouse Women®, to explore betrayal, heartbreak, and what it takes to rebuild your life when everything you thought was...
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889. What every ambitious woman needs to hear about motherhood + purpose
Motherhood didn't just change me—it transformed the way I see myself, my purpose, and the life I want to create. In this solo episode, Lindsey explores self-awareness through the lens of motherhood, identity shifts, and emotional healing, sharing what happens when we release old versions of...
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888. Stop chasing money and become someone who can hold it
What if everything you've been taught about money is wrong? In this conversation with high-level wealth strategist Elizabeth Ralph, we're exploring why wealth might be less about working harder and more about the energy, beliefs, and patterns shaping your relationship with abundance. We explore…
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887. We were so cringe in our old episodes (Here to give you permission to be cringe, too!)
OMG, we're taking a trip back to the very beginning of Almost 30 to listen to our early episodes, and honestly...we can't believe we're here today. Listening back had us laughing, cringing, and getting emotional over the dreams we had, the women we were, and the people we thought we'd become.…
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886. Mark Manson on why personal growth can backfire
What if the personal growth you've been chasing isn't about becoming someone new—but finally accepting who you already are? Krista sits down with bestselling author Mark Manson to explore self-awareness, mindset shifts, and why letting go of the need to constantly fix yourself can lead to greater...
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885. How to find women who truly see + support you
We know our girls in this community are craving deeper relationships with other women. In this episode, Krista explores why healthy female friendships have been one of the most powerful sources of emotional healing, self-awareness, and personal growth in her life—and how they can be in yours…
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884. Spirulina vs. chlorella: What every woman should know
Could the missing piece in your wellness routine be something that's been around for billions of years? Dr. Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits and author of the highly anticipated “Love Your Health to Bits” joins K+L to share the science behind nutrition, chlorella, and why algae may be one...
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883. Why your purpose is asking you to let go (not push harder) with Blu + Lily Ashwell
What if purpose isn't about doing more—but about letting go of everything that isn't meant for you? Blu of Earth + Lily Ashwell join Krista to explore how slowing down, trusting your intuition, and releasing external validation can help you reconnect with the work that truly aligns with your...
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882. The beauty and shadow of self-awareness
Hi my loves, Lindsey here. I've spent years in therapy, pursuing healing + self-discovery, but no one prepared me for this part—the loneliness that can sometimes come with becoming deeply self-aware. In this solo episode, I'm exploring the beauty + burden of self-awareness—and why personal growth...
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881. Why intuitive women still ignore red flags in relationships
This conversation with spirit channel and medical intuitive Christine Lang explores how intuition shapes the relationships we choose, the lessons we're here to learn, and the signs we're often overlooking. Krista and Christine dive into dating, soulmates, red flags, and the self-awareness that...
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880. When you’re not on the timeline you thought you’d be
Listen up, ladies—Krista here. Can we talk about something that's been weighing on my heart? Lately, I've been questioning everything I thought my life would look like by this age—marriage, motherhood, success, and whether I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. In this deeply personal solo…
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879. Having a baby at 49 + the aging mindset shift that changes everything with Lucy Goff
Having a baby at 49 challenged everything Lucy Goff thought she knew about aging, success, and what was possible. Lucy, founder of LYMA, joins Krista to explore the mindset shifts behind reinventing yourself, trusting your timeline, and embracing personal transformation at any stage of life. Lucy...
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878. You want to write a book? We break down the entire process as two bestsellers
If you've ever felt called to write a book but haven't taken the first step, this episode is for you. K+L share the unfiltered story behind writing their book—the excitement of landing a book deal, the moments they wanted to quit, the creative blocks that surfaced, and what it actually took to...
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877. Men need consequences: Why modern dating is so broken with Adam Lane Smith
This might be one of the most important conversations we've had about modern dating. Global attachment expert + bestselling author Adam Lane Smith joins Krista to explain why so many people feel insecure, overwhelmed, and disconnected in relationships—and what it actually takes to build lasting...
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876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2
In this deeply personal solo episode, Lindsey shares the exact mindset shifts, wellness practices, and daily rituals transforming her second pregnancy experience—and why she’s approaching birth, postpartum + family life differently this time around. From hypnobirthing + nervous system healing to...
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875. What You Aren’t Being Told About Hormones, Heavy Periods + Fatigue
Feeling exhausted or disconnected from your body—even when you’re “doing everything right?” K+L sit down with DailyBasis founders Izzy Fischer + Sophie Allen, alongside board-certified OBGYN Christy Evans, for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden health struggles impacting millions of...
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874. Turn “Someday” Dreams Into Today’s Reality: Your Personal Transformation Starts Here
What if the life you keep waiting for doesn’t require a new version of you—but a deeper connection to the one you already are? In this conversation on personal transformation, author + self-healing expert Yasmine Cheyenne joins Lindsey to explore burnout, self-betrayal, and what it takes to stop...
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873. The Toxic Side of Wellness Influencer Culture
This solo episode with Krista is a raw, unfiltered conversation on body image, wellness culture, and the emotional cost of chasing the “perfect” body. Krista opens up about the toxic side of influencer culture, body shame, and how social media disconnects women from themselves. From disordered...
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872. How We Built Almost 30 Into a Global Personal Growth Brand
K+L share the personal growth lessons behind building Almost 30 from a $15 microphone into a global brand + community. In this episode, they open up about the mindset shifts, self-awareness, and creative risks it took to find their voice, build trust with millions of listeners, and create…
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871. If You’re Constantly Wondering ‘Could This Be My Person?’…Listen to this
In this solo episode, Lindsey dives into the dating pattern so many of us secretly fall into but rarely admit: future tripping. From imagining a future with someone after one date to wondering if they could be “the one,” Lindsey reframes future tripping as something deeper than overthinking....
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870. Miranda Kerr: The Spiritual Tools That Got Me Through My Hardest Years
In this episode, Krista sits down with world-renowned supermodel, mother, philanthropist, and Founder of KORA Organics, Miranda Kerr, for a conversation on motherhood, intuition + self-love. Miranda shares the spiritual practices + wisdom that helped her create a life aligned with her heart.…
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869. Q+A with Krista: Body Image, Dating + Finding Your Purpose
What if the way you see your body, your relationships, and your purpose… isn’t actually yours? In this raw solo Q&A, Krista opens up about the beliefs, patterns, and emotional habits quietly shaping your life—and how to finally break free from them. From food anxiety + body image to dating,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Almost 30, the self-improvement and wellness podcast helping you navigate life's biggest transitions with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders on personal growth, spirituality, mental well-being, relationships, health, and conscious living.
Whether you're building healthier habits, healing old patterns, deepening your relationships, or discovering who you're becoming, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives to support your conscious evolution.
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We're honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. We are
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