

Almost 30
Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships.
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. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
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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. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+A30@yapmedia.com
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Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 41min
446. Understand the Matrix & Your Energetic Field
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 in the episode.)We Learn About Shamanistic Studies, Intuitive Touch, Psychic Ability, Crystal Healing, Aromatherapy & So Much MoreManuela Welton plugs into the energetics of the universe and explains how one can survive in the matrix and tap into their innate healing gifts. “We send energy without being conscious of it.” – Manuela Welton, on the Almost 30 podcastIn this energy-charged conversation, K+ L deconstruct their sessions with Manuela and explore a wide spectrum of energetics, from the murky underworld of healing curses and moving dark energy, to the surface of social media and celebrity.“We are the channels of something so much bigger than ourselves.” – Manuela Welton, on the Almost 30 podcastWe also talk about:
Understanding the wounded healer
Discovering gifts and finding mentors
Resisting labels
Moving dark energies and understanding curses
Living in the matrix
Taking sides, cancel culture, and speaking your truth
The energetics behind social media and celebrity
Resources:
Website: manuelawelton.com
Instagram: @manuelawelton
Book: Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Book: Soul Contracts: Find Harmony and Unlock Your Brilliance by Danielle MacKinnon
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Related content:
Episode 401: “Psychic Protection + Mystic Healing with Kiki Robinson”
VIDEO: Episode 401
BLOG: Episode 401
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Jul 22, 2021 • 50min
445. Ask Us Anything with K + L: How to Connect to God, Being Let Down by Friends + Social Media Woes
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 changes in an authentic way“Trust yourself, discern, take what’s for you and leave what’s not.” – Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 PodcastWe also talk about:
Connecting to God
Creating a prayer practice
Addressing imbalances in friendships
Finding fulfillment within yourself
Emotional infidelity and outgrowing partners
The idolization of social media influencers
Related content:
346: “Ask Us Anything with K + L”
437: “Behind the Scenes of Krista’s Spiritual Wedding Vortex”
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Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 30min
444. From F*ck Buddies to Parenthood: Shan Boodram Tells All
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 the D with a baby in her belly and giving her partner, Jared, TMI on her breastfeeding journey while still trying to nipplegasm at night. “So much of your success in your relationships is not just based on communication and what you say – it’s what you don’t say.” - Shan Boodram, SexologistPlus, the lowdown on open relationships and the different ways you can explore things with your SO as your dynamic shifts. We also talk about:
Navigating “mommy police” and creating boundaries with her online community
Journey through pregnancy and post-partum
Sexuality during pregnancy and parenthood
Getting slutty, jealousy, and insecurities in partnership
Exploring an open relationship on your terms
Resources:
Website: shanboodram.com
Instagram: @shanboody
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1aFO8kPS2WgdOfvU0zpag
Read: The Game of Desire by Shan Boodram
Read: The Art of Living by Erich Fromm
Read: Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
Related content:
240: “Shan Boodram on Sex, Relationships, + Dating with Confidence”
298: “In Bed with Expert Shan Boodram Live–Talking Sex Relationships Communication”
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Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 13min
443. Skincare Masterclass with CLEARSTEM
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 up your daily scrambled eggs could be scrambling your skin), and giving you the info you wish you had in childhood. BTW: washing your face with hot water is bad for you! Who knew?Not only is CLEARSTEM non-toxic, cruelty-free, GF, and vegan, it’s also a hella reasonable purchase – the long-term investment can actually transform your skin for good. K + L love their stash and wanted to share the glowing skin love with all of Almost 30 Nation with a great discount. You can use the code “Almost30'' for 20% off all their products at clearstemskincare.com.Breaking Out of Bad Skincare Habits with Kayleigh Christina and Danielle GronichCLEARSTEM founders, Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich, connect with Almost 30 to talk about all things skincare. Find out everything you need to know about fighting acne, healing hormones, and the rituals you can do to help your skin (and self-esteem) thrive. “Stop washing your face in hot water, that will lessen your wrinkles straight away.” - Kayleigh Christina, Co-founder of CLEARSTEMNot only is CLEARSTEM non-toxic, cruelty-free, GF, and vegan, it’s also a hella reasonable purchase – the long-term investment can actually transform your skin for good. K + L love their stash and wanted to share the glowing skin love with all of Almost 30 Nation with a great discount. You can use the code “Almost30” for 20% off all their products at clearstemskincare.com.“Exfoliation is the thing that determines how your skin is going to look.” - Danielle Gronich, Co-founder of CLEARSTEMWe also talk about:
Why we’re angry at our skin
Hormonal shifts and causes
Sun hygiene and sunscreen
The role of water on the skin
Microneedling and lasering
Inflammation triggers
Face mapping
Good fats for the skin
The lowdown on ingredient labels
The skincare rituals you can implement today
Resources:
Website: clearstemskincare.com
Instagram: @clearstemskincare
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Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 24min
442. How Astrology Dictates Your Personality + Emotions with Spirit Daughter
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 affect your life. Jill also shares her morning routine and her most recent creative projects – including her manifestation cards and journal – to help you unlock your magic. Astrology queen, light-filled Leo, and Founder of Spirit Daughter, Jill Wintersteen, talks to K + L about horoscopes, houses, the different roles of your Sun, Moon, and rising signs, and explains how The Age of Aquarius is hitting the collective for 2021 and beyond. Jill Wintersteen, Founder of Spirit Daughter, Connects With the Collective For a Deep Dive Into All Things Astrology & ManifestationThey 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 affect your life."In order to feel our intuition, we have to feel - and when we feel, we feel everything." - Jill Wintersteen, Spirit DaughterWe also talk about:
The beauty of Leo season
Defining The Air Age
Worldly transformation during The Age of Aquarius
Reexamining Mercury retrograde
Houses, house scopes, and why you need to know about them
The meaning of your rising, Sun, and Moon signs
Astrology reading for the rest of 2021
Jill’s manifestation practice and creative tools
Resources:
Website and shop: spiritdaughter.com
Instagram: @spiritdaughter
Related content:
299: “Astrology for Radical Self Acceptance with Chani Nicholas”
YouTube: “Astrology for Radical Self Acceptance with Chani Nicholas”
425: “Astrology for the Collective Awakening with David Palmer”
YouTube: “Astrology for the Collective Awakening with David Palmer”
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Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 14min
441. The Path of Self-Acceptance
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 experience, from being bullied in childhood to how she processed being sexually assaulted amid a peak career “high.” Black Female Business Owner & Author of "Yoke", Jessamyn Stanley, Joins Almost 30Jessamyn Stanley brings a nuanced perspective to yoga as a successful, black female with a strong online presence rooted in body positivity, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Teaches Us About Living Life Off the Book When it Comes to Yoga & Social MediaFor a more in-depth dive into her courageous and beautiful spirit, be sure to read her new book, “Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance.”"From the moment you arrive on Earth, you're wearing a mask." - Jessamyn Stanley, Yoga Instructor and Body ActivistWe also talk about:
What it means to “live off-book”
Writing “Yoke”
Healing and processing darkness
Believing in yourself and dealing with loneliness in the public space
The pain of puberty
Mindful consumption and navigating social media
Wearing a mask
Upcoming adventures
Resources:
Website: jessamynstanley.com
Instagram: @mynameisjessamyn
Download: “The Underbelly”
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Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 40min
440. The Science of Manifestation with Dr. Tara Swart
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 pragmatic approach and research-backed perspective are a grounded way to filter the woo-woo from the lofty themes of the trending spiritual practices you see pop up on your Insta-feeds so that you can really connect with the roots of manifestation. In this episode, Dr. Tara Swart dissects the dynamics of the brain, neural pathways, and explains how societal programming stems from human evolution. You’ll also learn why the brain is malleable, flexible, and how you can connect neuroplasticity to a manifestation practice (such as To Be Magnetic) to unlock your true potential. We also talk about:
Money blocks and income flows
Risk and reward dynamics
Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins
Numbing processes and subconscious reprogramming
Inner child work and trauma
Envy and jealousy reprogramming
Maintaining brain flexibility
Find more to love at almost30.com!Resources:
Website: taraswart.com
Instagram: @drtaraswart
Read: “The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain”
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Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 44min
439. Are We All Healers?
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 has seriously up-leveled into the upper echelons of the wellness world (yay, abundance!), evolving her spiritual practice by teaching herself and her clients to jump into the unknown and release attachments to narratives that no longer serve them. This truly enriching conversation will inspire you to believe manifesting your dream life is 100% possible, and you don't have to look outside yourself to do so. We also talk about:
Friendship origins
Stepping into being a healer
Belief mindset and leaning into healing
Analyzing attachment to old narratives and constructs
Work, money, time, and sense of worth
Cutting cords and setting boundaries
Deep learnings and manifesting partnership
Millana’s offerings and online courses!
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Website: wellnessofficial.com
Instagram: @wellnessofficial + @millanasnow
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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 45min
438. Expose Yourself to the Right Light
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.comWe also talk about:
Biohacking during the pandemic
The connection between light exposure and depression
The effect of blue light on skin
Health benefits of UV light
How to biohack your work station
Separating “junk light” from “good light”
Benefits of red light
Research, clickbait and seeking “truth”
EMF blocking products we love
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Instagram: @blubloxofficial + @iamandymant
Website: blublox.com
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Jun 22, 2021 • 56min
437. Behind The Scenes of Krista’s Spiritual Wedding Vortex
Krista reflects on her wedding, including the lead-up to the ceremony and the takeaways from the emotionally charged eventBy 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 ceremony, to allowing herself to sit in the more somber shades of such an emotionally heightened experience. We also talk about:
Emotions and challenges coming up, pre-wedding
Navigating the guest list and feelings of disappointment
How she made the ceremony personal
Surrendering to the moment and celebrating (real) life in vows
The spiritual components to the wedding
Creating space to grieve on “the best day of your life”
The aligned timing of the wedding and getting back into real life
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