

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.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+A30@yapmedia.com
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
Episodes
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Sep 26, 2019 • 44min
Ep. 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 connecting and healing with some of the most inspiring, impactful people they have ever met. They share details of their group affirmation practice, explore the seven rights of a child, and talk about the power of surprises! From trauma and the subconscious mind, to connecting with others by expressing feelings of shame, to codependency and boundaries—K&L open up about their experiences and the deep healing that occurred. They also talk about: Krista experiencing imposter syndrome Small group therapy & sculpts Codependency, boundaries, & self-care Taking time to acknowledge your own pain Denying emotions Equine therapy Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: onsiteworkshops.com
Instagram: @itskrista ; @lindseysimcik
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Peloton | Visit onepeloton.com and use code ALMOST30 for $100 of accessories with purchase of the tread. Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off GoMacro Bars | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at gomacro.com Bombas | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off your 1st order at Bombas.com/almost30
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Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 19min
Ep. 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 Attractor, Gabby reveals how to manifest the life you desire. She enlightens us on what stops someone from manifesting, how to stay in alignment with source, and her first experience with channeling. We also get into the topic of mental health as Gabby is incredibly real and transparent about her struggles with postpartum depression. Her newest mission is to be of service to women who suffer from postpartum, and bring awareness through education. Gabby also shares her experience with SIBO and healing gut inflammation by eradicating stress and changing her diet. You’ll learn all about “sleep hygiene” and Gabby’s daily practices like meditation, prayer, and exercise. We also talk about: Transforming our belief systems Having guidance beyond our physical sight Comparison versus judgment Gabby’s experience with resisting joy and play What Gabby’s son has taught her Having trust when channeling What freedom feels like in your body, heart & mind Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: gabbybernstein.com
Blog: Gut Health
Instagram: @gabbybernstein
Book: Super Attractor
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 for 15% off your first month Lola | Use code ALMOST30 for 40% off all subscriptions at mylola.com
Felix Gray | Visit felixgrayglasses.com/almost30 for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns GoMacro Bars | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at gomacro.com Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2019 • 31min
Bonus - 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 channel on YouTube. In our conversation, Cassey explains how YouTube has changed fitness, and how she mentally navigates the negative comments, such as creating the viral video, The “Perfect” Body. She shares the relationship she had with her body before YouTube, and how childhood insecurities can stay with us throughout our lives. We ask Cassey about her morning routine, how she stays motivated, and what’s upcoming with her brand and community. This conversation is all about loving your workout, cherishing your body, and keeping things simple! We also talk about: Keeping a simple self-care routine How Cassey’s community inspires her content Cassey’s view of the health and wellness industry Creating time and presence for family Shifting our mental space to feel confident Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: blogilates.com
Instagram: @blogilates
YouTube: Blogilates
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2019 • 50min
Ep. 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, immersed in the Blue Ridge Mountains, meditating, taking walks, and eating based on ayurvedic principles. As someone who always needs to be ‘doing,’ Krista shares how these days of silence impacted her ability to turn inward, slow down, and shed the nonessentials. We also talk about: The Happiness Training & 5 Sutras Bringing acceptance into your life Forming your opinion outside of what others’ think Not seeing intention behind others’ mistakes Surrendering to the flow of life Moving out of victim mentality Being present during meals & eating slow Connecting to your Spirit through play & laughter The way Krista’s body released and energetically shifted Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: artoflivingretreatcenter.org
Instagram: @itskrista
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost3
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Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off products on vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca Daily Harvest | Use code ALMOST30 for 3 FREE Cups in your first box at www.daily-harvest.com
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2019 • 1h 42min
Ep. 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 sexual assault survivor who has taken her pain and turned it into purpose. She is a motivational speaker, sexual violence prevention expert, and healing coach who helps others transform their pain and believe in second chances. Our conversation begins with Brittany recounting her story (this may be triggering for some). This leads into how sexual assault has been normalized by the sensationalization of it, and the sheer lack of sex education in the United States. Brittany explains the science behind why trauma survivors have lapses in memory, and physical ways trauma manifests in the body. She details her experience with learning to love herself again after being so disconnected, and shares thoughtful, grounding questions you can use to help heal your own trauma. We know you’ll be touched by her story, and the work she now does to make a difference in trauma survivors’ lives. We also talk about: Sex education in the U.S. & abroad Media attention focused on attractiveness The role race plays in sentencing Tonic immobility & disassociation Brittany’s modes of healing Reintegration as a foundation of healing The healing curriculum Brittany is building for women Putting resources into those who are incarcerated Brittany’s female healing retreats Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: brittanypiper.com ; onthemendretreat.com
Instagram: @thebrittpiper
Books: The Body Remembers ; The Gifts of Imperfection
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
Sponsors: Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30
Dr. Roebucks | Visit drroebucks.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 for 10% off your first month. Third Love | Head to thirdlove.com/almost30 for 15% off! Silver Fern | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off your first order at silverfernbrand.com
Further Food | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off your purchase at shop.furtherfood.com/discount/ALMOST30
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2019 • 38min
Bonus - 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 first job at fifteen, to becoming a CNN anchor at twenty-one…her story of personal and career growth is powerful—you can’t help but admire this inspiring woman. From this conversation, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of financial wellness and creating goals. Nicole stresses the need to change your mindset around finances from deprivation to a place of aspiration. We talk about imposter syndrome, being of service to build a network, and Nicole shares tips for individuals starting a business. By the end, you’ll have expanded your awareness on moving from burnout to balance in your personal and work life. We also talk about: The #1 sign you have burnout Nicole’s experience with imposter syndrome Work relationships and peer mentors Creating a spending plan Opening the dialogue around money Slowing down & prioritizing yourself Nicole’s hobbies & her form of meditation Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: nicolelapin.com
Books: Rich Bitch ; Boss Bitch ; Becoming Super Woman
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2019 • 2h 2min
Ep. 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 teacher, meditation instructor, and author of Chakra Balance and Essential Chakra Meditation. She specializes in quantum healing practices, using plant medicine for healing, and holds sacred workshops and retreats. April is Krista’s personal reiki teacher, so Krista shares her experience with training and shifting her energy. We dive into quantum crystal bed technology for chakra alignment and using specific energy waves for healing. April reveals how we have moved into the time of light, which explains the increase in people waking up to their own truth. We discuss everything you want to know about aliens, connecting with light beings, and understanding star systems. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! We also talk about: Reiki attunement & the 12 chakras Being in the age of Aquarius Bashar Channeled by Darryl Anka Interplanetary and interdimensional travelers The galactic channel & star systems How the planet is healing Our connection with ancient cultures Navigating skepticism around reiki & aliens Plant medicine & our consciousness Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: santamonicahealing.com
Instagram: @santamonicahealing
Books: Chakra Balance ; Essential Chakra Meditation
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off Kopari Beauty | Visit www.koparibeauty.com/almost30 for 20% off Athletic Greens | Get 20 travel packs FREE ($79 value) with your first purchase at www.athleticgreens.com/almost30
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Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 10min
Ep. 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 serious health issues stemming from the toxins in food and cleaners, Kelly and her co-founders created Branch Basics—plant and mineral based, nontoxic cleaning products safe for the whole family. In our conversation, Kelly explains the health implications of using conventional cleaning products, and the pollution it creates in our homes. Reading labels and ingredients is critical due to the lack of regulation and safety testing in the United States. Kelly educates us on what to avoid, and provides resources to make understanding ingredients easier, like using EWG and Think Dirty. She provides simple solutions, so you can begin cleaning out your home today! We also talk about: How to dispose of toxic products Difference between unscented vs. fragrance How not all ‘green’ products are safe Ingredients in Branch Basics products Looking out for toxic chemicals in furniture & paper products Using the sun to help remove toxicity Books L&K are reading Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: branchbasics.com/ (use code ALMOST30) Instagram: @branchbasics
Home Cleanse Guide: branchbasics.com/home-cleanse
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Sophia Bush Podcast 'Work in Progress' Instacart | Visit instacart.com or download the Instacart app and use code ALMOST30 at checkout for $10 off your first order HUM Nutrition | Use code ALMOST30NATION for 15% off at humnutrition.com
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Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2019 • 38min
Ep. 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 executive director of the culture shifting, lifestyle brand, Black Girl in Om. As a yoga and meditation guide, Lauren has made an incredible impact in the wellness space with creating diversity and intentional sisterhood with other women of color. In our conversation, Lauren shares how she found yoga and was called to create the global community of Black Girl in Om. We dive into the power of rejuvenation and rest, and the importance of giving to yourself so you can give to others. Lauren also paints for us the vulnerable picture of the work she’s done to feel deserving of unconditional love and support. We also talk about: The lack of diversity in mainstream wellness Creating allyship for change Awareness of self for preventative self-care Learning to receive Becoming clear on your values to attract more of that to you What Lauren’s looking forward to in 2020 Owning and honoring your emotions Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Instagram: @blackgirlinom
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2019 • 1h 34min
Ep. 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 decided to leave medical school. They committed to many late nights while working multiple jobs. By combining Sara’s background in medical anthropology, her love for the science of scent, and her brother’s entrepreneurial skills, they’ve developed a line to complement your daily rituals. Sara shares the advice she’d give to someone pursuing their passion while still in their career. In our conversation, Sara explains the science behind scent and our limbic system, and why smells can trigger memories. She dives deep into the history of essential oils, how they are created, and why they have such a positive effect on our emotions and immune system. And of course, we had to ask… which oils are best for blemish spot treatments, high stress, and what’s the sexiest scent! We also talk about: Face tools for skin beauty Products to use for cystic acne Carrier oils vs. essential oils How Sara cares for herself as an entrepreneur Why Vitruvi doesn’t promote ingestion of E.O. How to be safe while using oils What L&K eat in a day Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: vitruvi.com
Instagram: @vitruvi
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca
GoMacro Bars | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at gomacro.com Further Food | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off your purchase at shop.furtherfood.com/discount/ALMOST30
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