Sheleana Aiyana is the real deal when it comes to processing family trauma. After you hear the story of what she went through as a child – and how she overcame it – you'll be a believer as well. Sheleana knows that, if more of us could understand the impact of inherited family trauma and how to move through it, the world would be a brighter place. She’s the founder of Rising Woman, a community of more than three million readers. Sheleana is very truthful, very heart-centered, and she’s doing wor...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 511
How many of us truly understand what it means to be mindful? Manoj Dias was raised under Buddhist mindfulness traditions. Today, he’s also deeply embedded in the modern world. For some time, he was chasing a different life working in marketing and finance, but that experience – and the toll it took on his health – only strengthened his resolve as he found his way back to his roots. Having learned so much about the art of being present, he co-founded Open, a modern mindfulness studio merging tech...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 510
Nikki Novo is tapped into some higher consciousness, and she’s really stepping into her work in a deep way. She’s a best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive healer, and she’s teaching a new generation how to tap into their intuition. She shares how to connect to your intuition, how to discover what gifts you may have, what could be blocking you from tapping into them, and all of the steps for you to connect to this beautiful part of yourself. This conversation is Nikki Novo in all o...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 509
It’s impossible to avoid – all of us are living digital lives in some form or another. Whether it’s on social platforms, group chats, email, and even in the images themselves, we are leaving a trace of our life all over the place. But that online version of us is just a reflection of who we are. We are constantly changing. Shouldn’t that reflection change with us? Enter: The digital life edit. Look, we’ve all said some cringe stuff in the past. That’s okay, no judgment. We love past us. But you ...
Mar 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 508
Natalia Benson is bringing the astrological down to earth when it comes to empowering women with their money. The collective conversation around money is shifting in such a refreshing way, and Natty Ice is here to usher in the new age of feminine financial power as we bring you all along for the ride. The subconscious work around money + abundance is so important. Natalia knows that without changing your thoughts around money, you will never see real change when it comes to your financial wellne...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 507
You may remember Bethany Webster from our most recent Camp Almost 30 where she, we have to say, brought the freaking house down. She also joined us in March of 2021, where she introduced the community to the life-changing idea of the “Mother Wound,” and about healing and dealing with the multi-generational trauma that gets passed on to us. Now, she’s helping us to identify another unheard part of ourselves, our inner teenager. By now, the idea of the inner child is totally understood, but our in...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 506
The collective mental health conversation is making big strides, y’all, but for the longest time it just wasn’t talked about. For Linds, anxiety was something that was always a part of her life but never really understood until adulthood. Whether you’re just meeting your anxiety or you’re old friends by now, this episode is going to help shed some light on that dynamic, get right in that relationship, and leverage it for powerful transformation and manifestation. We also talk about: Hello, anxie...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 505
Our subconscious cues communicate so much of what’s brewing under the surface. Behavior expert, Vanessa Van Edwards, has mastered the impact of what cues reveal and how they can be weaponized to your advantage. From elevating interactions with your community, both online and IRL, to honing in on your authentic tone of voice, this conversation unpacks the art of communication, and shows you ways to boost trust and charisma and shine your inner competence and warmth to the world. We also talk abou...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 504
Ascension guide, Sandra Walter, is pretty out there – literally. She lived in Mount Shasta for seven years after heading to the call. That call led her to transformative encounters of the galactic kind. As a conduit for Higher Dimensional Beings, Sandra has dedicated her life to being of service for the earth’s ascension by sharing these messages and helping her growing community expand their consciousness. In this episode, Sandra shares her unique experiences as a guide. From her soul-opening s...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 503
Siffat Haider is on a mission to help women beat bloat naturally. She created Arrae after spending years battling health issues with toxic over-the-counter meds that didn’t work. In this episode, Sifat shares the behind-the-scenes of how she built this unique brand that’s both efficacious and elegant. Almost 30 unpacks the powerful ingredients to combat your everyday woes (such as stress, anxiety, bloat), the realities of running a growing biz, and why dressing up for the home office can change ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 502
If you’ve ever felt that swell of superiority for your spiritual pursuits over your peers, then this episode is for you. The spiritual ego is real, y’all, and it’s a trap pretty much all of us will fall into as we power our way through the “high vibrations” checklist. Yoga, check. Plant-based diet, check. Meditation morning routine, check. In this episode, Krista explores how the spiritual ego manifests itself in our day-to-day lives, how she has curbed past spiritual narcissism, and the differe...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 501
Almost 30 is officially 500 episodes old! Hundreds of interviews and many more lessons later, K + L reflect on how they built Almost 30 from the ground up (literally! The first 6 months were recorded from their closet floor) and manifested this heart-centered community by accident. Learn all about the energetics behind the mic, and future dreams for Almost 30 Nation. And to think, it all began with a (doomed) Soul Cycle audition! We also talk about: How the universe brought K + L together Creati...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 500
How do you relate to love? This illuminating conversation between Rosie Acosta and Krista unwraps the notion of love at its deepest, most raw level. From the love we cultivate with our romantic partners (one of the highest forms of spiritual practices) to how we treat and speak to our inner self. Rosie invites you to ride the waves of compassion and empathy in your pursuit of love, and with her new book, “You Are Radically Loved”, shares the spiritual practices that will empower you to embody th...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 499
There is a burning desire in everyone to be happy, but somewhere in our collective pursuit, we’ve lost our way – whether that’s feeling trapped by trauma, overwhelmed with shame, or caught on a rinse and repeat spin of numbing vices. Gabby Bernstein has been exactly where you are, and she’s come out the other side. Fresh from penning her 11th book, “Happy Days,” Gabby joins Almost 30 Nation to share how her past traumas have shaped her to become the embodied, liberated being she is today. Plus, ...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 498
If self-development is a ride through the matrix, your Saturn return is a rocket that catapults you through the stratosphere and back down again – with a few bruises and plenty of lessons to carry forward. In the depths of Saturn's soul shedding, Krista + Lindsey birthed Almost 30. Now, years later, they're able to offer guidance as guests on Olivia Amitrano's podcast, "What's the Juice?" Join the trio as they deep dive into all things astrology, human design, and creativity. From taking time of...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 497
This is a PSA for your expansion! It’s time to dial into our programming and rip the limited beliefs to shreds. Our triggers are nothing more, and can/should be used as teachable moments, not debilitating traumas. This episode, with human connection specialist, Mark Groves, is just one in a long list of spellbinding Camp Almost 30 segments. It delves into how we are programmed to self-abandon ourselves to seek belonging and how we can reclaim our sovereignty in love and life. Get ready to emerge...
Feb 15, 2022•43 min•Ep. 496
Kindness is often overlooked as a priority for business, but for Katrina Scott, co-founder of Tone it Up, embodying sincerity is part of her entrepreneurial DNA. In her ever-evolving mission to help women feel good in the body they’re in, she’s founded a mega-successful fitness community and the Live Beautifully podcast. Katrina is proof that you can win with kindness. She’s finding new versions of herself as a mother, partner, and multi-faceted human on this earth. In this episode, Krista and L...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 495
When Lindsey first received the download to take a break from Instagram, she pushed the thought aside and went back to scrolling. After some intentional reflection – and a good bit of planning – she decided to listen to the call, logging off of all social media for thirty days. In this episode, Lindsey opens up about what came through during this period of intentional nothingness. From self-judgment to an unleashed sense of creativity and purpose, she explores how she found meaning and came home...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 494
Let’s get physical! Krista and Lindsey have been revving up on their body check-ins with Base, the at-home testing, and health tracking system. Somehow, Lola Priego, founder of Base, has made blood data accessible, affordable, and – dare we say it – kinda cute! In this episode, she joins Lindsey to show how you can explore and monitor your health baseline and get to the root triggers affecting your sleep, stress, and fatigue. If you’re obsessed with feeling your best and want to take the guesswo...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 493
A spiritual awakening can feel like a bit of a drag at times. Between the shadow work, journaling, and therapy, it can be a rollercoaster of healing that never quite reaches a climax. When did growing up stop being so fun? This conversation with psychic medium, Natalie Miles, is the perfect antidote to the HEAVY energy we’ve all been dragged down by lately. Recalibrating balance in your interpersonal relationship and juicing up your battery life (instead of plugging into someone else’s) is the e...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 492
In this episode, Krista reveals her manifestation journey through the lens of microdosing. For the past month, Krista has been intentionally microdosing psilocybin to reconstruct neural patterning and liberate herself from deep-rooted narratives that do not serve her. The results have been phenomenal! From connecting to her inner child to feeling ALL her feelings, Krista recounts how microdosing has triggered macro shifts in her relationships, partnerships, and career, as well as inviting creati...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 491
Nutrition is so much more than chugging green juice smoothies and smashing out sessions on a Peloton. Our relationship to food is an energetic extension of self. It reflects our mental and environmental nourishment on a deep level. When renowned celebrity nutritionist and bestselling author, Kimberly Snyder, made the conscious decision to create something that veered from the existing food narrative, she found her authentic essence. Up close, it wasn’t the number on the scale, the figure in her ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 490
"Be bold, tenacious, and resilient." Ashley Nickelson had no idea that her parent's childhood mantra would eventually take form as an edible snack. But when Ashley's parents' lives were tragically struck by a rare form of cancer, she found solace and purpose in making nutritious snacks to nourish them. The idea snowballed into a full-blown movement: BTR Nation. The protein bar that's actually good for you. If you've been itching to bring your business idea to life but have no idea where to start...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 489
Do you believe in God? Contemplating your relationship to spirit can feel supercharged with triggering emotions, especially if we’ve had negative or uninspiring interactions with religion in the past. In this episode, K + L reflect on their spiritual evolution and relationship with God. From traditional rituals of childhood conditioning to the framework they feel aligned with today. They discuss how they navigated resistance around what it means to believe in God, and how the process of unlearni...
Jan 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 488
Sex carries so much currency in our internal and external landscapes. For many, sexuality is cloaked in shame, fear, or heady expectations that leave us feeling short-changed and disempowered. Fortunately, the tides are shifting with the help of pioneers like Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist helping people integrate the physical and emotional components of sex, sexuality, and relationships. True sexual embodiment is a journey, not a destination (the same can be said for orgasms). This conve...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 487
Put your hands together – and grab your birth chart – for astrology OG, Ophira Edut, (one half of the AstroTwins), who joins Krista to divulge ALL of the cosmic scoop on 2022 and beyond. You’ve guessed it – there is A LOT of action going on in the stars above, and things aren’t going to feel smooth sailing for a while yet. However, you can get yourself in the driver’s seat for all the planetary dances, retrogrades, and “returns” (Saturn’s just the start) coming up over the next 365 days. With Op...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 486
Do you *really* want to run a marathon? Or, take that ceramics course? Or, lose 10 pounds? Or, is it more likely that you are creating a future you that’s based on external validation from others? There are no right/wrong answers, but checking in to the why behind your to-do list is a beautiful opportunity to unpack your authentic desires. So, before you grab your journal and rattle off your resolutions for 2022, take a moment to reflect. Let’s reshape our expectations around goal setting and gi...
Jan 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 485
EXHALE… You’ve made it through 2021. Sure, there were a few stumbles, and some scratches are still healing, but let’s all pat ourselves on the back. A+ for effort. Gold stars for everyone. Another reset stands before us. But before diving in with an ambition-fueled wishlist for 2022, we invite you to take in your surroundings (listen outdoors if you can stay warm!) as we go full circle on 2021 with a re-aired segment from a conversation we shared earlier this year with the always insightful, Dr....
Dec 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 484
Quigley tries on roles like beautiful outfits. She’s a singer/performer, blogger, influencer, and creative director. Yet, even with all the accomplishments, glamorous gowns, and a blue tick on Instagram, there are times when Quigley doesn’t feel like she’s enough. When those moments arise, she’s not afraid to lift the veil. If you thought influencers were all #ad posts and destination trips, this conversation will most definitely make you reassess that stance. There are ugly tears, fights, and f...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 483
Advanced financial moves can feel like a huge mountain to climb when you can barely keep up with your credit card payments. Katie Perry, VP of Marketing at Public.com, is here to let you in on a secret, though. Are you ready to hear it? You don’t have to be a millionaire with an MBA to invest. You can start right now – and there is a whole community here to help you get started! We know that our money mindset goes way deeper than the figure in our bank account. So, this conversation makes plenty...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 482
