We live in a fear-inducing world. It’s wrecking our immune systems, eco-systems, and sense of community. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but curious minds like Dr. Zach Bush are carving a new path for people beyond the “pill-for-every-ill” philosophy that doesn’t seem to be leading anywhere good. In this eye-opening episode that confronts the mental, physical and environmental vortex we all find ourselves in, Dr. Zach Bush lays down the facts: from how the pharmaceutical industry has failed to hel...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 451
In this episode, Krista examines the scientific root of comparison and the knock-on effects it can have on one's confidence and sense of self. Everyone can relate to the sensation of seeing green when a friend or someone you know or admire achieves a life milestone you're yearning for. It's human, it's real, and can be mentally excruciating – if you fall down the rabbit hole of negative self-talk. When Krista caught herself slipping down the comparison spiral, she decided to delve into the ratio...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 450
K + L get into throwback mode and reflect on how they started their podcast. Six years ago they were two 20-something-year-olds in the vortex of their Saturn return recording on a closet floor. Today, they’re two 30-something-year-olds with an incredible Almost 30 community. So much has unfolded over the years, and it’s been one heck of an epic ride! This episode was inspired by Almost 30’s six-part podcast masterclass for Bossbabe’s membership program, The Societé. In this intimate behind-the-m...
Aug 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 449
Here to talk about the psychology of money – sans the BS – is Ramit Sethi. A finance entrepreneur who actually meets you exactly where you are, Ramit helps you create the rich life you deserve – the one your bank told you that you couldn’t have. Setbacks don’t have to mean cutbacks. Ramit gives you the permission to rewrite the money rules that have kept you prisoner in your own life. His book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, changed K + L’s lives, and now he has turned his focus to how money conve...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 448
Catch the highlight reel from last week’s Camp Almost 30, where K + L shared sacred space with Elisa Romeo, Terri Cole, Africa Brooke, Aaron Abke, Devi Brown, Adriana Ayales, Jas The Moon Mother, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, and Almost 30 Nation. Excuse the name-drop blast, but we’re literally still buzzing from this fire lineup! To me, the soul is the part of us that is all-loving, it’s all-knowing, and it’s always there behind the noise. - Elisa Romeo, Camp Almost 30 Dive into the juiciest nuggets f...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 447
Manuela Welton is an intuitive whose endless gifts defy any stringent labels. She juggles an array of different healing techniques, ranging from shamanistic studies, intuitive touch, psychic ability, crystal healing, aromatherapy, mediumship, dance and movement therapy, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy. Her practice helps people activate their own healing abilities to understand themselves on a deeper level. She’s currently working with Krista to unearth her role as an “ice queen” (more on that i...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 446
K + L catch up with the community to talk about the things playing on everyone's mind right now. This month, it's about cultivating a relationship with God later in life, expectations in friendships, and the concept of emotional infidelity. We Talk Relationships with God, Friends & Partners, and How to Navigate Change with Authenticity Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams answer Almost 30 Nation’s questions about relationships with God, friends and partners, marriage and how to navigate change...
Jul 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 445
Sexy mama and relationship/sex expert Shan Boodram, hangs out with K+ L for some real talk on motherhood and how her sexuality, body image, and sex life changed during pregnancy and postpartum. Shan Boodram, aka Shan Boody, Talks Motherhood & Sex Empowerment with Almost 30. You’ll be relieved to hear that Shan’s new role as a mother has not diluted her thirst and curiosities around sex, relationships, and love. Nothing is off the table in this hilarious, jaw-to-the-floor chat about getting t...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 444
In this episode, skincare specialists, acne-survivors, and founders of CLEARSTEM Skincare, Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich, dish the dirt – or as they call it: “pore-cloggers” – on the skincare habits and products that are detrimental to our facial homeostasis. They’ve disrupted the skincare scene with a product that is both anti-aging and fights acne (kindly). These skin saviors break down the reasons for your breakouts, examining hormonal triggers, sharing nutritional acne facts (heads...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 443
Jill Wintersteen, the beautiful Leo soul behind Spirit Daughter, explores the cosmic calendar for the collective with astro-obsessed K+L. They discuss how to explore your emotional landscape using your birth chart, why Leo season is always lit, the collective reset vibrating through the universe right now, and the forecast for the rest of 2021. Plus: a recap on the role of The Sun, rising, Moon signs, and why you need to keep an eye on your houses to truly understand how the planetary movements ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 442
Ground-breaking yogi, author, and activist, Jessamyn Stanley, jams with K + L for another heart-opening conversation about “living life off the book.” For Jessamyn, that translates to consciously keeping check of what she is consuming on social media and how she positions herself in the public sphere as one of the only black, female business owners in the digital, yoga space. She opens up about the loneliness that comes with responsibility and how she reconciles the darker elements of her life e...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 441
Neuroscientist, medical doctor, and neuroscience and psychological advisor for To Be Magnetic, Dr. Tara Swart, joins “Almost 30” to discuss the scientific roots behind manifestation. Everyone loves to drop words like “dopamine,” “oxytocin,” “serotonin,” and “endorphins” when talking about career, relationships, and our everyday device-dependent lives. But who really gets to grips with the nitty-gritty details behind such big terminology or what Dr. Swart refers to as the DOSE hormones? Tara’s pr...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 440
Energy healer, entrepreneur – and Krista's wedding officiant, Millana Snow, shares space and profound wisdom with a conversation centered on her journey to becoming a healer, self-empowerment, and spiritual growth. It's a beautiful closing of a circle from her last episode back in 2017, as she has made monumental strides in just about every aspect of her life since her previous pod chat with K + L. Millana unpacks her initial resistance to publically “coming out” as a healer. Since doing so, she...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 439
Andy Mant, light therapy expert and CEO of BLUblox (seriously, this guy is a lab research wizard), returns to Almost 30 to talk to K + L about the different ways to use light in your life. We get into tips for biohacking your workspace, increasing your melanin levels safely (read: healthy tan!), and giving your brain and body a vitamin D glow up to fight disease and look great doing it. Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at blublox.com We also talk about: Biohacking during the pandemic The connection...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 438
Krista reflects on her wedding, including the lead-up to the ceremony and the takeaways from the emotionally charged event By tying the knot, Krista had to untie herself from the anti-marriage narrative she had lived since childhood. She had to redefine what a sacred union meant to her and Justin as a spiritually-evolved couple. In this episode, Krista shares how she moved away from tradition to tap into the natural flow of the day; from getting ready alone and adding intentional moments to the ...
Jun 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 437
This episode is a hard pill to swallow, but sex trafficking is too important of an issue for “Almost 30” – or anyone else – to sweep under the rug. This is not a drill: modern slavery, sex trafficking, and organ harvesting are rampant worldwide. This week’s guest, Tim Ballard, has dedicated the past 20 years to infiltrating the rings where this unimaginable level of abuse happens. Today he talks about his organization, Operation Underground Railroad, and their mission to crush a 150 billion doll...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 436
In this episode, Nedra Tawwab lays the groundwork for implementing and integrating boundaries for yourself and your community. K + L get to the root of self-abandoning habits – often programmed into us in childhood through normalized parental behaviors – which can be detrimental to our ability to listen to our internal knowing. Plus, Nedra advises on how to self-advocate for what feels safe and right for you and dives into the ways we communicate with each other from face to face, to social medi...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 435
Lindsey takes a moment to share a slice of her life after her big move from LA to NYC, and talks about the importance of following your heart in decision making. Following your inner compass is not always rainbows and butterflies. Even when everything feels aligned, programming, judgments, and obsessions can seep through the cracks of your happiness bubble. Just know you’re not alone in this process and following your heart will always pay off – even if you’re not sure what’s around the corner. ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 434
PLEASE NOTE: Trigger warning as episode contains dialogue around ritual abuse. Curandero, galactic channeler, and cosmic energy healer, Michael Thornhill, joins the “Almost 30” community to discuss his medicinal practices at Casa Galactica, a transformative healing sanctuary located in the depths of the Peruvian Amazon. This emotionally charged conversation dives deep into the depths of the universe and beyond – from spiritual plants, indigenous communities, and the galactic spheres. Michael ope...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 433
K + L dive into all of your burning questions!! Topics of the day include takeaways from the last year, therapy transformations, the non-negotiable tools keeping us sane right now, and approaching decisions from an authentic place of flow and ease (our lifelong mission) instead of fear. We also talk about: Lessons from 2020 Choosing the right therapist Non-negotiable self-care rituals Learning how to live in ease Human Design Trusting your intuition Find more to love at almost30.com! Podcast dis...
Jun 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 432
Fertility queen, Dr. Cleopatra, is in the Almost 30 house, making K + L’s ovaries burst with love for life, motherhood, and the prospect of creating what she calls “superbabies:” the brainiest, healthiest, most beautiful babies our bodies were meant to have. She has three superbabies of her very own (FYI: she's 43) and has dedicated over 80,000 hours developing and perfecting her primemester protocol. This woman is on a mission, and by the number of questions you guys sent over, it seems you're ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 431
This week’s guest, Morgan Harper Nicols, has been on the Almost 30 dream guest list for years. K + L are huge fans of her Instagram, @morganharpernichols, which immerses you in an enriching tapestry of words, images, and music. In a world of doom scrolling and self-comparison, it’s a rare joy to find an account that nourishes you on such a soulful level. Morgan discusses how she distills her unique creative language and vision – informed by her inventive childhood, music career, inner-child, and...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 430
It’s hard to believe that someone who has built a billion-dollar brand could ever feel doubts about anything in their life, especially when they’ve ticked off all the things. But today’s Almost 30 guest, Jamie Kern Lima, isn’t afraid to get real and vulnerable about what goes on behind the mask. Today, she reveals all her doubts, from the, Are You There-God? It’s Me, Jamie moments and past career qualms to questions about self-worth and her body – the last puzzle piece she’s currently dead set o...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 429
Today’s guest, Trina Felber, used to be your typical commercial skincare addict with a bathroom shelf laden with (toxic) products that weren’t delivering what they said on their (plastic) packaging. After discovering the benefits of using natural olive oil on her face (the true first paleo-friendly skincare), she cured her acne, scars and found her skin looking dewier and plumper than ever before. It took her on a long detoxification journey which eventually led her to launch her own organic, no...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 428
Shamanic healer, seer, and astrologer, Réyel Byrd, shares her potent medicine with the Almost 30 community in a heart-opening episode that explores the abundance of her energetic gifts and layered lineage. Krista and Lindsey have been long-time fans and followers of Réyel on Twitter and Instagram (@blksoltheory) for her quick and elegant truths. They are so excited to introduce her to the Almost 30 community. In this therapeutic voyage, K + L reflect on the profound takeaways from their private ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 427
In this tender, partnership episode, Krista reflects on the bridge between singledom and marriage. She opens up about her previous resistance to the institution and how she has collaborated with Justin to create a ceremony that encapsulates their unique and playful spirit without feeling inauthentic. Lastly, she answers the thoughtful questions you sent over, touching on attachment styles, spirituality, mother wounds, family pressures, and wedding traditions. We also talk about: Coming up agains...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 426
There’s no smoke and mirrors when it comes to celebrity astrologer and spiritual influencer David Palmer, aka The Leo King, devoted truth-seeker and student of the stars. He was making waves on the astrological scene long before astrology morphed into the trending topic that it is, today. So much of mainstream astrology orbits the specifics, leaving you sated but not wholly satisfied. David's profound strides towards the truth, however, push through the darkness, to search for the real deal. Kri...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 425
Lindsey walks through her experience with enmeshment and how she is processing behavioral patterns with her therapist and her loved ones. Through the support of a therapist, dedicated research, and breathwork, Lindsey has found liberation in setting boundaries with those closest to her and is reprogramming her brain to not seek outside validation at the expense of her own growth and happiness. Lindsey hopes this episode will inspire you to reflect on where enmeshment shows up in your life and se...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 424
In the first episode dedicated to the science of meditation, Lindsey and Krista connect with grounded guru and renowned meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher, (who’s had 50,000 students and counting). She’s also the founder of Ziva Meditation. Emily delivers some serious science mic drops in the conversation as she dispels meditation myths that encourage the eye-roll response from naysayers when you say, “meditation changed your life.” The facts can’t be swept under the mediation cushion anymore be...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 423
A conscious check-in with you guys to answer some of the questions you’ve been sending our way. In this episode, Krista and Lindsey explore self-sabotage in relationships, moving in with partners (and *accepting* their bachelor-aesthetic), and how they’ve navigated dark depressive spells. They also give you some behind-the-scenes intel on their content creation process, from conception to campaigning and channeling their collective vision. FYI: Lots of juicy stuff coming in 2022! We also talk ab...
Apr 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 422
