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Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcikalmost30.com
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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Episodes

Ep. 97 - Sex, Consciousness + Infidelity With Relationship Coach + Teacher John Wineland- Part 2

We’re winding down the weekwith part 2 of our conversation with John Wineland, a relationship coach who leads men + women to learn, practice, and master the capacity to experience depth and intimacy that is compassionate, understanding, exciting, and truthful. We chat about... Communicating what you want so that everyone feels empowered by sex When you should have sex with a potential partner (and what waiting does in our brains) How your frequency you put out attracts different types of people ...

Feb 15, 20181 hrEp. 97

Ep. 96 - Relationship Coach + Teacher John Wineland on Creating and Sustaining the Intimacy We all Desire + The Masculine/Feminine In All Of Us - Part 1

Valentine’s Day is what it is for you this year! Whether you are single or in a relationship, we want you to celebrate your current state of affairs!!! There is purpose and growth living there, so trust that. We’re celebrating with a double dose of John Wineland, a relationship coach, speaker, and teacher who leads men + women in the practices of embodied masculine leadership, spiritual intimacy, and sexual polarity. There is a palpable integrity in John’s work--his vulnerability in exploring th...

Feb 13, 20181 hr 53 minEp. 96

Ep 95 - Author and Leader in Female Driven Social Impact, Morra Aarons Mele on Embracing Your Introverted Self While Creating Your Own Success

Morra Aarons-Mele joins Krista and Lindsey this week for an impactful conversation. She is the author of Hiding in the Bathroom and the Founder of award-winning social impact agency Women Online and its database of women influencers, The Mission List. We’ve talked to a lot of you about the struggle of being an introvert with big plans. You want to get out there and pursue your dreams, but you also want to stay true to who you are… and it’s a constant battle!! Morra spent years fighting this batt...

Feb 06, 20181 hr 2 minEp. 95

Ep. 94 - The Beats, The Sweat, The Tribe: How Sarah Levey Created a Yoga Empire

Today we’re chatting with entrepreneur Sarah Levey!! Sarah is the Founder of Y7 Studio, the original hip-hop yoga studio. Humble warrior to Kendrick!? Uh, yes please.. BE HUMBLE. At Y7, you’ll find yourself in a dark, mirrorless, warm room, flowing to hip hop beats, inspired to lose yourself in the music and tune in to your body. Sarah founded Y7 with her husband, believing that the yoga space was missing something like this. We chat about... How Y7 went from pop-up to phenomenon Designing the b...

Jan 30, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 94

Ep. 93 - The Life Stylist Luke Storey Shares His Best Bio-Hacks for Healing + Personal Transformation - Part 2

It’s still Storey week! We’re PUMPED to share a double dose of Luke Storey, lifestyle design expert, transformational coach, and host of The Life Stylist Podcast!! If you haven’t already, you should check out Tuesday’s incredible episode to hear how Luke overcame almost two decades of addiction through spirituality + biohacking. Luke has been sober for more than 20 years, and in that time he’s used himself as a human research lab. He has explored a broad (and sometimes extreme) variety of measur...

Jan 25, 20181 hr 31 minEp. 93

Ep. 92 - The Life Stylist Luke Storey on Overcoming 17 Years of Addiction + How Biohacking And His Spiritual Exploration Transformed His Life - Part 1

It’s Storey week, #ALMOST30NATION!! We bring you part 1 of our conversation with Luke Storey, a lifestyle design expert + transformational coach who has been KILLING IT as host of The Life Stylist Podcast. His podcast is progressive, thoughtful, vulnerable, and enlightening. WE ARE HUGE FANS. In this first episode, we dive deep into Luke’s life before sobriety. Please be careful, your jaw will hit the floor. He has nearly died in the depths of addiction multiple times. His story of transformatio...

Jan 23, 20181 hr 43 minEp. 92

Ep. 91 - Elissa Goodman On “Cancer Hacks” And How To Cleanse Your Body + Soul With Food

Krista + Lindsey sit down for a fun chat with Elissa Goodman, who is a cancer survivor, holistic nutritionist, and lifestyle cleanse expert – and an absolute delight. We wanted to hang all night! She knows so much about eating for optimal health, as it relates to feeling + looking your best (she is STUNNING!). Elissa also knows first hand that what you put in your body and how you treat yourself directly relates to your health. Elissa started to look at the nourishing side of food after she was ...

Jan 16, 20181 hr 28 minEp. 91

Ep. 90 - Almost 30 Recap Part 2

Double episode week!!! Prepare for intense inspo. On Monday, Krista + Lindsey shared some of the most impactful and hilarious conversations they had throughout 2017, and today it’s all about the big AHA! moments. Krista + Linds are SUPER excited to connect more with #ALMOST30NATION in 2018! They’re planning more events, Almost 30 meetups around the country, and are committed to hearing more from YOU on air! Want to chat? Give us a ring!! Call 1.424.270.1853 and leave them a message if you have a...

Jan 11, 20181 hr 39 minEp. 90

Ep. 89 An Almost 30 Highlight Reel: 2017 Recap Part 1

To celebrate the end of another year, Krista and Linds are doing something a little different. They’ve put together a handful of conversations from 2017 that had a BIG impact on them… or just made them laugh until they snorted. Krista + Linds are also SUPER excited for #ALMOST30NATION in 2018! They’re planning more events, Almost 30 meetups around the country, and generally just want to get to know more of YOU. For starter’s, give us a ring!! Call 1.424.270.1853 and leave us a message if you hav...

Jan 09, 20181 hr 39 minEp. 89

Ep. 88 - Astrologist + Author Tanaaz Chubb on Planetary Alignment, The Power of Positive Energy + Honoring the Forever You

Today Krisa + Linds sit down with the spiritual, intuitive, Tanaaz Chubb. She is an astrologist, the co-creator of ForeverConscious.com, and the author of The Power of Positive Energy. We dive deep into moon cycles, planetary alignment, and how you can honor the Forever You – the eternal part of you that is bigger than just this life. We chat about… The awakening that revealed Tanaaz’s purpose How starting small is the key to making your dream a reality Manifesting Charmed What Astrology is &amp...

Jan 02, 20181 hr 8 minEp. 88

Ep. 87 - Natalie Kuhn On Investigating Your Soul’s Purpose, Being in a Place of Choice + The Healing Power of The Class by Taryn Toomey

#ALMOST30NATION! MERRY/HAPPY EVERYTHING! With 2018 right around the corner, we wanted to gift you an episode that will help you “release the white knuckle grip on what you think should happen” this coming year, and lean into the unpredictable, trusting that you will learn more about who you really are. Krista and Linds sit down for a beautiful + intimate conversation with Natalie Kuhn, Executive Director of The Class by Taryn Toomey, a cathartic workout that will give you a physical and emotiona...

Dec 26, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 87

Ep. 86 - Co-founder and Editor in Chief of The Chalkboard Mag, Suzanne Hall on Creating a Wellness Empire + The Hottest Wellness Trends for 2018

The funny, the passionate, and mega intelligent Suzanne Hall, Co-Founder + Editor-In-Chief of The Chalkboard Mag, joins Krista and Lindsey this week for a wellness pow-wow. The girls LOVE Chalkboard because it offers a really positive, motivational, and sexy space for people to learn about the hottest new trends in wellness. Interested in living well, building a brand, building a business in the wellness space, or how to find your gateway to wellness? Suzanne is your gal. We chat about: The orig...

Dec 19, 20171 hr 20 minEp. 86

Ep. 85 - Charity Lighten on Digestion, Intermittent Fasting + Facing Cancer With Your Spouse

Charity Lighten is here to inspire and teach. For most of her life she was “dying to be skinny.” We discuss her path to an inner awakening that has led her to honor her body and pursue a career as a Plant-Based Nutritionist + Food for Life Cooking Instructor. She is on a mission to inspire and educate people on keeping our bodies healthy, so that we don’t wait until we are sick to do something about it. Krista and Linds are obsessed with how the gut and bacteria affect our brain, digestion, mood...

Dec 12, 20171 hr 22 minEp. 85

Ep. 84 - She’s Back! Danielle Pascente On Varying Your Fitness Routine, Vulnerability on Social Media + How She Balanced Her Hormones Naturally

The #1 fitness babe in LA, Danielle Pascente, is back! Krista and Lindsey love Danielle for so many reasons. At the top of that list is her REALNESS. It has been incredible to watch Danielle over the last year. She has experienced exponential growth in her business, and behind the scenes has been working hard to balance her hormones naturally and heal her digestion issues. Danielle has been super vulnerable and shared her journey on social media, giving women dealing with similar issues hope and...

Dec 07, 20171 hr 18 minEp. 84

Ep. 83 Jessamyn Stanley on How Yoga Will Strengthen You From The Inside Out + Why It Will Save The World

To say Jessamyn Stanley is inspiring would be an understatement! Her truth gave the girls SO MUCH PAUSE. This episode is a shining example of why Krista and Lindsey love interviewing people for Almost 30. They were shaken, shifted, and felt inspired to take a closer look at how they are living. Jessamyn is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and the author of Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. Linds, Krista, and Jessamyn sit down for an incredible conversation...

Dec 05, 201756 minEp. 83

Ep. 82: Four Sigmatic Founder, Tero Isokauppila, On The Magical Healing Power Of Mushrooms + Why They Hold The Key To Your Healthiest Life

Linds sits down for a one-on-one interview with Tero Isokauppila, the Founder + President of Four Sigmatic, a natural superfoods company specializing in mushroom-based drink powders (that you’ve probably already heard Krista and Linds talking all about). Mushrooms aren’t new, but they’re about to be the next BIG thing! Are you ready to hop on the wellness train? 13 generations of foraging for mushrooms in Finland The SUPER POWERS of women The responsibility of being an expert Theories about why ...

Nov 28, 20171 hr 7 minEp. 82

Ep. 81 Much Needed Catch Up + Our Very First Episode We Thought We’d Never Share

Krista & Linds are catching up with each other after an eventful weekend, and they have a lot to talk about! Also, Lindsey isn’t an almost anymore – she’s 30 now (and she’s excited)! Krista spent the weekend at Summit LA17, where she was surrounded by people who are doing BIG things, dreaming bigger, giving back, and wanting to make the most of their lives. Linds went to PatreCon, a conference for creators put on by Patreon. October was a period of TRANSITION Acting classes at The Groundling...

Nov 21, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 81

Ep. 80 Your New Formula For Manifesting Your Dream Life With Lacy Phillips

Today on Almost 30, Krista and Lindsey are honored to welcome Lacy Phillips. She is the creative, connected spirit behind the blog Free and Native and a Manifestation Advisor. She had a conscious awakening at 25, which changed the trajectory of her life. Started manifesting her own way after reading a slew of manifestation books that didn't resonate with her. We talk to Lacy about the birth of Free and Native and how she began sharing her own way of manifesting with friends and clients. Soon she...

Nov 14, 20171 hr 24 minEp. 80

Ep. 79 Leading Lady Mia Serafino On Hollywood, Doing The Work, + Being A Female In Film

Ever wondered what it's actually like to "Follow The Yellow Brick Road"? Well, newsflash IT'S HARD WORK. And the hilarious and talented rising star, MIA SERAFINO is here to tell us why. We're in need of some serious everyday inspo so get ready for grounded girl talk with Mia, an actress who's been on Shameless, Saving Mr. Banks, Crowded, and you guessed it, Oz: The Great & Powerful. This episode is honest and hilarious. We talk about the true consistency it takes to get what you want when pu...

Nov 07, 20171 hr 18 minEp. 79

Ep. 78 “Don't Sugar Coat Your Diet” - The Power Of Sugar + Finding Every Piece Of The Health Puzzle With Holistic Health Coach Jess Suchan

It's that time of year again ALMOST30NATION. Booze, cookies, candy, holiday craziness in general ... the temptations ARE REAL. That's why we brought in JESSICA SUCHAN, LA Holistic Nutritionist + Health Coach, to save us (and our booty's) from falling off the wagon this holiday season. Not only is this episode going to help navigate you through the next few months, but Jess (of Body Bliss by Jess) is all about navigating you through your food journey, emotionally, physically, spiritually, scienti...

Oct 31, 20171 hr 18 minEp. 78

Ep. 77 - Crystals 101, Trusting Your Intuition + Building a Business With Your BFF With The Founders of Energy Muse

This week we're givin' off some HIGH VIBES, talking all things CRYSTALS, and much much more with the founders and CEO's of Energy Muse, HEATHER ASKINOSIE + TIMMI JANDRO! Long story short, Heather and Timmi have been friends for nearly 45 years, living lives of adventure, spirituality, and self-exploration and healing. While Heather was the queen of holistic energy experiments in her home in Manhattan beach for many years, Timmi worked in the garment industry for just as long. And with that combi...

Oct 24, 20171 hr 26 minEp. 77

Ep. 76 - Viral Poet and Activist Yung Pueblo on The Power of Social Media and The Evolution of Our Collective Consciousness

Originally from Ecuador, our talented guest this week, Diego Perez, actually goes by another name - YUNG PUEBLO! This past year he blew up on Instagram under the pen name @yungpueblo sharing poems, love notes to the universe, and everyday, simple mantras by which to live your life. Not only is he a writer, but a student and expert practicer of Vipassana mediation and speaker. Through his work, he hopes to support the healing of the individual, knowing that when people release their personal burd...

Oct 17, 201743 minEp. 76

Ep. 75 - Modern Mystic + Sexuality Goddess Alexandra Roxo on Unleashing Your Inner Shaman and Changing the Female Narrative

With everything going on in the world, good & bad, it's about time we have another MYSTICAL MAMA on the show to work with our energy. The fiery and foxy ALEXANDRA ROXO (side note: what a fabulous name) is one of LA's best ENERGY and TRANSFORMATIONAL workers, seeking all things mystical and magic. She's also an actress and director, working with names like Spike Jonze, Clive Owen, and Steven Soderbergh. Needless to say, she's a bundle of creative light that we all need right here, right now (...

Oct 10, 201758 minEp. 75

Ep. 74 - The Philosophie Founder + Wellness Guru Sophie Jaffe Opens Up About Balance, Being a Mom + How She Saved Her Marriage From the Depths of Addiction

This week we are not holding back from getting deep, deep, deep and neither is our angel of a guest SOPHIE JAFFE! If you're in the mood to talk relationships, trusting your instincts, carving your own path, and figuring our your life "philosophies", then this episode is going to change your week (month, or year honestly). For those of you who aren't familiar with the spiritual spearhead that is Miss Sophie Jaffe, she's a Southern Californian, certified raw food chef and yoga teacher, health and ...

Oct 03, 20171 hr 22 minEp. 74

Ep. 73 - Polly Rodriguez of Unbound Box on Surviving Cancer and Redefining Sexuality and What it Means to be a CEO

This week we're talkin' about SEX, LOVE & OTHER THINGS (hehe shameless plug for our event on October 14th) with Co-Founder and CEO of Unbound Box, POLLY RODRIGUEZ! We discuss everything from how and why she started Unbound Box, her battle at 21 years old with colon cancer and early menopause, the male dominated sex industry, to sexuality as a whole. Polly and Unbound Box have been featured in press like Bustle, The New York Times, Bravo, Glamour, and POPSUGAR for revolutionizing the sex indu...

Sep 26, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 73

Ep. 72 - How Curvy Songstress 'Isabelle' Breaks The Music Industry Mold Through Body Positivity

Glad we got her on show before she fricken blows up around the world because ISABELLE is a superstar inside and out. This week we are joined by Isabelle Pasquelone, born and raised in Atlanta, she's a singer, body positivity activist, and former American Idol contestant. Growing up, she was the "singer chick", who was always, always, always singing, starting voice lessons at 7 years old. For college, she attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the only college she applied to BTW (*sna...

Sep 21, 20171 hr 28 minEp. 72

Ep. 71 - Achieving Ultimate Mind-Body Wellness with Ayurvedic Practitioner Sahara Rose

Raise your hand if you've avoided learning about Ayurveda because you can't pronounce it or it sounds really intimidating! US TOO!! Sahara Rose, author of 'Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda' joins the girls this week to make Ayurveda a practice you can begin TODAY. This 26 year old Ayurvedic practitioner and holistic health coach has been called, "A leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift" by Deepak Chopra. Once addicted to junk food and disconnected from the excess and l...

Sep 19, 201747 minEp. 71

SPECIAL EPISODE: BIRTHDAY GIRL LINDS SIMS TURNS 30!

Taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to say HBD to LINDSEY! In this very special and very unique episode, we take the time to wish our very own almost 30 podcast host, Lindsey Simcik a happy birthday! We've compiled all the love notes we could from her family, friends and those in #almost30nation to make this birthday extra special for the one that works so hard to bring bomb content to us each week! Now that she's no longer 'Almost 30', we may need to change the name? JK pls stop...

Sep 14, 201747 min

Ep. 70 - Redefining Comedy + Owning his Thirties One Embarrassing Story at a Time with Funny Guy Billy Griffin

Pulling again from our hat of comedians our listeners know and love, we bring on the one, the only, BILLY GRIFFIN. And boy, will you sh*t your pants from laughing so hard, and within in the first minutes no less. We're keepin' things light and a lil cray cray with Billy, a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and host, who's been on America's Funniest Home Videos, performs local stand-up, and with the infamous Second City Improv Program in Chicago. Right away we dive into only the most random of e...

Sep 12, 20171 hr 26 minEp. 70

Ep. 69 - Detoxifying Your Body, Soul + Environment with Shiva Rose

#ALMOST30NATION, Krista + Lindsey bring you an angel on earth. Shiva Rose joins us this week to help detoxify us and empower us! Shiva is the goddess behind the blog "The Local Rose" and the Shiva Rose beauty and skincare line. From her days as a successful actress in Hollywood, to her marriage at a young age to another successful actor, to her life as a young mom diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases: lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis...and to her life now as an evolved citizen of...

Sep 05, 201744 minEp. 69
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