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Almost 30
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…
Episodes
Almost 30Ep. 262 - Sarah Vermunt on Navigating Career Growth, Negotiating a Pay Raise + Building Confidence
Please welcome author and founder of Careergasm, Sarah Vermunt! As a previous guest on the show, she is back to share insights and BS free advice from her new…
Almost 30Ep. 261 - Lindsey’s Skin Journey: Cystic Acne, Chinese Medicine + Emotional Release
Today, Lindsey is sharing the journey of frustration and surrender she’s had with her skin. She opens up about cystic acne, hormonal outbreaks, and using birth…
Almost 30Bonus - Nai Vasha & Sophia Chang on Defying Stereotypes, Pushing Limits + Cultivating Community at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today is the last bonus episode from our series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We are live with the founders of UNDO Magazine, Nai Vasha and Sophia Chang…
Almost 30Ep. 260 - Gigi and Bryce Goldman on Pivoting Quickly + The Power of Recognizing Your Successes
For Kopari Beauty founders Gigi and Bryce Goldman, their company is more than just a business—it’s a lifestyle they’ve created. They are incredibly humble and…
Almost 30Ep. 259 - LaRayia Gaston on Breaking Stigmas Around Homelessness + Healing with Radical Love
Today we are joined by the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston. Her work is powerful, her belief in people is unwavering, and today’s episode…
Almost 30Bonus - Optimal Fitness, Emotional Health, + Community Connection with Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton
Joining us LIVE from Propel CoLabs are two legends in the fitness world and top personal trainers, Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton. Gunnar is an expert in…
Almost 30Ep. 258 - Deep Healing: Onsite Workshops Solo with Krista and Lindsey
Today, Krista and Lindsey share their profound experience and the lessons they learned at the Onsite Workshops Creatives’ Retreat. It was five days of…
Almost 30Ep. 257 - Gabrielle Bernstein on Being a ‘Super Attractor’ + Overcoming Postpartum Depression
In today’s episode, we are sitting down with motivational speaker and #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Gabrielle Bernstein! In her new book, Super…
Almost 30Bonus - Cassey Ho on Cultivating a Positive Body Image + Creating Happiness Through Fitness at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today, we are live from Propel CoLabs with the creator and CEO of Blogilates, Cassey Ho! With over 4 million subscribers, Blogilates is the #1 female fitness…
Almost 30Ep. 256 - Krista Williams on Her Silent Retreat Experience
In today’s solo episode, Krista details her Silent Retreat experience at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. For five days, she was free of EMFs…
Almost 30Ep. 255 - Brittany Piper on Life After Sexual Assault + Healing a Broken System
If you’ve experienced sexual assault or some form of trauma, may today’s guest inspire you with her powerful story of resilience and hope. Brittany Piper is a…
Almost 30Bonus - Nicole Lapin on Avoiding Burnout, Finding Balance + Being Financially Well at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
In this week’s bonus episode, we interview financial expert and the author of Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch, and Becoming Super Woman, Nicole Lapin! From starting her…
Almost 30Ep. 255 - April Pfender on Reiki Attunement, Ascension + Aliens
Get ready to talk all things reiki, quantum healing, ascension, and aliens with the founder of Santa Monica Healing, April Pfender! April is a Reiki master…
Almost 30Ep. 254 - Kelly Love on Creating a Safe, Nontoxic Home for Clean Living
Are you looking to live a greener, nontoxic life? Then today’s episode is for you! We are joined by Kelly Love to discuss all things clean living. Due to…
Almost 30Ep. 253 - Lauren Ash on The Power of Sisterhood, Setting Intentions + Preventative Self-Care at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today’s special, Friday treat is from our summer series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! Joining us for this live recording is Lauren Ash, the founder and…
Almost 30Ep. 252 - Sara Panton on Entrepreneurship, Creating Rituals + The Science of Essential Oils
Today we are talking all things essential oils with the CEO of Vitruvi, Sara Panton! Vitruvi started as a passion project by Sara and her brother after Sara…
Almost 30Ep. 251 - Bumble’s Alex Williamson on Shifting Gender Dynamics, Dating + Creating a Safe Space Online
Are you looking to connect with people through dating, making new friends, or networking? Today we are joined by former Chief Brand Officer of Bumble, Alex…
Almost 30Bonus - Simone De La Rue on Surrender, + Body Acceptance After Pregnancy at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today’s episode is a live recording from our summer series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We interview former dancer turned Hollywood fitness expert…
Almost 30Ep. 250 - Your ‘Crystal RX’ with Colleen McCann
Today we are talking all things crystals, tarot, and feng shui readings with the founder of Style Rituals and author of Crystal Rx, Colleen McCann. From…
Almost 30Ep. 249 - #GIRLBOSS, Sophia Amoruso on Redefining Success for Women
Today we are sitting down with the founder and CEO of Girlboss, Sophia Amoruso. After building the fashion brand Nasty Girl, Sophia went on to write #GIRLBOSS…
Almost 30Bonus - Angela Manuel-Davis on Holding Space, Feeling Worthy + Living on Purpose at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
In today’s live recording, we are joined by motivational coach, speaker, and world-renowned cycle instructor, Angela Manuel-Davis! In this short interview…
Almost 30Ep. 248 - The Mission, Vision and Process: L+K on Julie Solomon's ‘The Influencer Podcast’
Today we are sharing our interview from Julie Solomon’s, The Influencer Podcast! Julie is so dedicated to her craft, and being interviewed by her truly brought…
Almost 30Ep. 247 - Jane Wurwand on Playing the Long Game, Never Shrinking + Leading with Purpose
Today we are sitting down with skin therapist and co-founder of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand! At the age of 24, Jane, an immigrant from the United Kingdom…
Almost 30Ep. 245 - Stephan Labossiere on Healing to Cultivate Connection + Love
Today we are sitting down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach, author and speaker, Stephan Speaks! If you’re looking for insight into the male brain…
Almost 30Ep. 244 - Jessica Alexandria on Magic, Intention, + The Divine Energy of Tarot
Today we are joined by astrologer, tarot expert, and intuitive, Jessica Alexandria! She’s the creator of BehatiLife, and provides weekly astrology readings and…
Almost 30Ep. 243 - Lindsey Simcik on Experience with Therapy, EMDR + Feeling Into Her Body
Lindsey is riding solo in today’s special episode! She digs into her experience with EMDR therapy, and the incredible impact it’s had on her life. Lindsey did…
Almost 30Ep. 242 - Kimberly Snyder on Connecting Energy of Food + Emotional Well Being
Today we are sitting down with the founder of Solluna, host of the Feel Good Podcast, and certified nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder. In her new book, Recipes for…
Almost 30Ep. 241 - Mimi Young on Core Shamanism, Plant Medicine + Connecting with Spirit Guides
Today we have shamanic medicine teacher and ritualist, Mimi Young, joining us on the podcast. Mimi offers shamanic readings and healings, spanning from past…
Almost 30Ep. 240 - Shan Boodram on Sex, Relationships, + Dating With Confidence
Today we are talking sex and relationships with clinical sexologist Shan Boodram, aka Shan BOODY! Her new book, The Game of Desire, is all about finding your…
Almost 30Ep. 239 - The Spiritual + Science of Energy Healing with Jill Blakeway
Our guest today, Jill Blakeway, is a board certified acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Our conversation dives into her new book…
Almost 30Ep. 238 - Modern Fertility: Redefining How We Approach Reproductive Health with Afton Vechery
Today’s conversation with Afton Vechery is for ALL of us ladies! Afton is the Co-Founder and CEO of the women’s health company, Modern Fertility. They provide…
Almost 30Ep. 237 - Julie Solomon on Finding Your Genius + Upleveling Your Brand
Today’s listen is applicable for all the women in our community—from mothers, to corporate babes, to entrepreneurs. We are joined by marketing strategist, New…
Almost 30Ep. 236 - Whitney Port’s Honest Look at Transitions: Motherhood, Marriage + Grief
Today we are joined by Whitney Port! You might know Whitney from “The Hills”, the MTV spin-off of Laguna Beach. “The Hills: New Beginnings” just debuted on…
Almost 30Ep. 235 - Sheri Salata on ‘The Beautiful No’ and What It Means To Truly Live
Today’s conversation highlights how the heartbreaking “no’s” we receive in life can take us in a better and more meaningful direction. Our guest is Sheri…
Almost 30Ep. 234 - The Intimacy of Motherhood, Ancestral Healing, + Living Authentically with Peta Kelly
Today we are sitting down with author, mother, and one of our favorite humans, Peta Kelly. Let us give you a few reasons why we love this woman so much: 1)…
Almost 30Ep. 233 - From Homeless Heroin Addict to Millionaire: Khalil Rafati on Addiction, Forgiveness + The Definition of Success
If you’ve ever struggled with substance abuse, or are the loved one of someone with addiction problems, today’s transformational episode is for you. We are…
Almost 30Ep. 232 - Ayana Young on Climate Change + How We Can Reconnect with and Save Mother Earth
Our relationship with Mother Earth, and the need for even the smallest of actions to protect her, is our focus in today’s podcast with Ayana Young. She is the…
Almost 30Ep. 231 - Dr. Jen Esquer on Overcoming Infidelity + Reconnecting to Your Body + Intuition
This episode if for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their body and intuition, for anyone navigating life after betrayal and for anyone wanting to…
Almost 30Ep. 230 - Loraine Dowdy on Breaking Beauty Barriers + Leveraging Feedback
Today we are sitting down with Loraine Dowdy, founder of the American made cosmetics line, Coloured Raine. After 16 years of working a high-powered job in the…
Almost 30Ep. 229 - Yoga Girl, Rachel Brathen, on Humanizing Social Media, Ancestral Healing + Honoring Motherhood
Today’s episode features world-renowned yoga instructor and author of To Love and Let Go, Rachel Brathen. Also known as Yoga Girl, she is a heart-centered…
Almost 30Ep. 228 - Catt Sadler on the Equal Pay Movement, Collaborative Parenting + Empowering Women
Today we are sitting down with Catt Sadler, the three-time Emmy-winning journalist, previous host on E!, and host of the podcast NAKED with Catt Sadler. We are…
Almost 30Ep. 227 - The Keto Diet, Chinese Medicine + Finding Purpose for Optimal Health with Dr. Axe
Today we are joined with author of the book Keto Diet and founder of the wildly popular and trusted, Ancient Nutrition, Dr. Josh Axe! Dr. Axe is a doctor of…
Almost 30Ep. 226 - Your Inner Parent, The Truth of Your Soul + The Healing Power of Tarot with Lindsay Mack
Today on the podcast we welcome Lindsay Mack, the creator of Soul Tarot, and host of the popular Tarot for the Wild Soul podcast. Soul Tarot is a…
Almost 30Ep. 225 - Building Your Dream Business with The Skimm Founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg
Today we are joined by theSkimm co-founders, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg. In 2012, friends Carly and Danielle created this subscription based newsletter…
Almost 30Ep. 224 - On Being Human: Living Real and Listening Deeply with Jen Pastiloff
Today we are sitting down with Jen Pastiloff, author, speaker, and the creator of the workshop series, On Being Human. In her workshops, Jen bring women…
Almost 30Ep. 223 - Lizzy Jeff: The Queen of Cannabis on Stepping Into Your Greatness + Connecting to Your Body
Lizzy Jeff, medicine woman and leader of an emerging renaissance, joins us on today’s episode. She is dedicated to elevating consciousness through plant…
Almost 30Ep. 222 - Our Queendom, The Matrix + Unconditional Love with Shaman Durek
Today’s episode with Shaman Durek is MUCH anticipated. Buckle up! We were ready and willing to go where we have not gone before and holy holy were we cracked…
Almost 30Ep. 221 - Codependency, Addiction + Conscious Uncoupling with Danika Brysha and Billy Haley
Our guests today are Danika Brysha and Billy Haley! Danika is our dear friend and the founder and CEO of Model Meals, as well as a successful model.. Billy is…
Almost 30Ep. 220 - Lauren Scruggs Kennedy on How Tragedy Defined the True Meaning of Beauty
Today we are joined by Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, a business woman, NY Times Best-Selling Author, activist and blogger. Lauren’s story is one of extreme…
Almost 30Ep. 219 - Krista Williams on Her Ayahuasca Experience + Learning Her Superpower
Today, Krista shares her unique experience with ayahuasca Just a few weeks ago, Lindsey shared her own personal ayahuasca experience, so be sure to give that…
Almost 30Ep. 218 - The Science of Ayahuasca + Processing Trauma with Dr. Jeff McNairy
Today we have Dr. Jeff McNairy from Rythmia joining us on the podcast. Dr. McNairy is bridging the gap between ancient modalities and western psychology…
Almost 30Ep. 217 - Lindsey Simcik on Her Ayahuasca Experience + The Importance of Ceremony
Today Lindsey is riding solo and sharing her experience with the incredibly powerful plant medicine, Ayahuasca. A few weeks ago, both Krista and Lindsey…
Almost 30Ep. 216 - Sh*t The Moon Said: Gerard Powell on How Ayahuasca Saved His Life
Today we are sitting down with Gerard Powell, the owner of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, a healing center in Costa Rica. In March we were able to spend time…
Almost 30Ep. 215 - Don’t Just Sit There: Meditation, Motherhood + The Mindset of Abundance with Biet Simkin
BECOMING. RESPONSIBILITY. WISDOM. IMPERFECT PRACTICE. MOTHERHOOD. MEDITATION. Biet Simkin returns to Almost 30 nearly two years after we first spoke to her…
Almost 30Ep. 214 - The Power of Orgasms, Sex Education + How Our Sexuality Impacts our Everyday Relationships with Sexpert Michelle Hope
HOLISTIC SEX. MASTURBATION. SEXUAL EDUCATION. DISSOLVING THE SHAME. NON-JUDGEMENT. THE POWER OF THE BRAIN. Here we go fam! The incredible Michelle Hope…
Almost 30Ep. 213 - Conscious Relationships, Radical Honesty + The Concept of “Deserving” with Krista Williams
CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIPS. THE SHADOW SELF. ENERGETICS. WORTHINESS. Today we have a special one for you, Almost 30 Nation. Krista was interviewed on a podcast…
Almost 30Ep. 212 - The Archetype Diet: Finding Body Balance Through Food, Feelings + Spirituality with Dana James
Today on Almost 30, the intelligent, quick-witted Dana James joins us! Dana is a triple certified nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and cognitive…
Almost 30Ep. 211 - The LA Foster Care System, Social Work + How We Can Help
We are so grateful for today’s episode and today’s guest, sharing her story and providing an inside look at what it’s like to be a social worker in the foster…
Almost 30Ep. 210 - Live with Lacy Phillips: Manifesting, Magnetizing + The Shadow Self
Everyone stop what you are doing. She’s back. Lacy Phillips!! This master of manifestation joins us LIVE at Soho House in West Hollywood to talk all things…
Almost 30Ep. 209 - The Truth About Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Paving Your Path Financially with Nicole Lapin
Nicole Lapin, the NYT bestselling author of Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch and the host of Hatched on CBS, is BACK. Nicole is our go-to gal for everything finance…