Almost 30
Almost 30

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

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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: [email protected]

Recent Episodes

877. Men need consequences: Why modern dating is so broken with Adam Lane Smith
JUN 9, 2026
877. Men need consequences: Why modern dating is so broken with Adam Lane Smith
This might be one of the most important conversations we've had about modern dating. Global attachment expert + bestselling author Adam Lane Smith joins Krista to explain why so many people feel insecure, overwhelmed, and disconnected in relationships—and what it actually takes to build lasting trust + emotional safety. Adam challenges some of the biggest myths we've been taught about attraction + relationships, explaining why chemistry isn't always compatibility, and why emotional safety is the foundation of lasting love. If you've ever found yourself overthinking a text, staying in the wrong relationship, or wondering why love feels harder than it should, don't miss this episode. We also talk about: The four levels of safety women need How childhood wounds shape adult relationships Why dating apps create emotional disconnection Communication mistakes couples constantly make Rebuilding trust after betrayal + cheating Oxytocin, cortisol + the science of attachment Resources: Get 10% off Adam’s courses and products with code ALMOST30: ⁠https://circle.adamlanesmith.com/free-sign-up⁠ Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/?hl=en YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/about TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro?lang=en X: https://x.com/adamlanesmith Threads: https://www.threads.com/@attachmentadam Sponsors: Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order.  BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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98 MIN
876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2
JUN 4, 2026
876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2
In this deeply personal solo episode, Lindsey shares the exact mindset shifts, wellness practices, and daily rituals transforming her second pregnancy experience—and why she’s approaching birth, postpartum + family life differently this time around. From hypnobirthing + nervous system healing to conscious partnership, Lindsey shares the practices helping her feel more grounded, connected, and prepared for motherhood the second time around. She also opens up about the lessons + emotional shifts about growing a family. If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future or curious about creating a healthier, more supported pregnancy + postpartum experience—this episode is packed with the kind of honest conversations, wellness tools, and emotional insights every woman deserves to hear. We also talk about: The wellness habits Lindsey swears by for pregnancy + postpartum Why nervous system regulation matters during labor The foods + supplements supporting fetal brain development How pelvic floor therapy changed Lindsey’s understanding of birth Why Lindsey switched to a midwife-centered care model The emotional reality of preparing for baby #2 How Lindsey + her husband are protecting their marriage through this transition Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: BodyBio | Go to https://bodybio.com/LINDSEYS and use code LINDSEYS for 15% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at check out for up to 35% off your first order.  To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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51 MIN
875. What You Aren’t Being Told About Hormones, Heavy Periods + Fatigue
JUN 2, 2026
875. What You Aren’t Being Told About Hormones, Heavy Periods + Fatigue
Feeling exhausted or disconnected from your body—even when you’re “doing everything right?” K+L sit down with DailyBasis founders Izzy Fischer + Sophie Allen, alongside board-certified OBGYN Christy Evans, for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden health struggles impacting millions of women. From eating disorders + chronic stress to hormone imbalances + cycle syncing, they unpack why so many women feel dismissed by the healthcare system—and how understanding your menstrual cycle can completely change the way you approach your health, energy, relationships, and life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, frustrated by your hormones, or confused about what supplements actually support your body, this episode offers a grounded, empowering approach to women’s health—and will change the way you think about your body for good. We also talk about: PMDD, hormone imbalance, and severe mood swings Why women are chronically exhausted + burnt out The connection between body image, control, and eating disorders How hormones impact hunger, energy, confidence, and anxiety Why women’s health research has historically ignored female biology The truth about cycle syncing + wellness obsession Iron deficiency, heavy periods, and nutrient depletion How understanding your cycle can improve relationships + self-compassion Resources: Instagram: @dailybasislife Website: www.dailybasislife.com  Get 50% off your first month with code ALMOST30 at dailybasislife.com, or go directly to dailybasislife.com/ALMOST30. Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at check out for up to 35% off your first order.  To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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115 MIN
874. Turn “Someday” Dreams Into Today’s Reality NOW
MAY 28, 2026
874. Turn “Someday” Dreams Into Today’s Reality NOW
What happens when the life you worked so hard for no longer feels like your dream? In this deeply honest conversation, author + self-healing expert Yasmine Cheyenne joins Lindsey to unpack burnout, reinvention, and the emotional reality of entering your “comeback era.”  Yasmine opens up about the pressure women feel to hold everything together while secretly feeling disconnected. From motherhood and ambition to the weight of comparison and perfectionism, she shares how self-betrayal kept her stuck—and why honesty finally set her free. Together, they discuss reconnecting with your younger self + learning how to trust your desires again. Yasmine shares wisdom on boundaries, self-worth + taking small steps toward the life you actually want. This conversation is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to choose yourself. We also talk about: Reconnecting with your younger self Why success can still feel unfulfilling Comparison, perfectionism + self-betrayal The fear of starting over later in life Building self-trust through small daily steps Boundaries, honesty + hard conversations Grieving old versions of yourself Redefining success on your own terms Giving yourself permission to choose yourself Resources: http://yasminecheyenne.com http://instagram.com/yasminecheyenne https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-comeback-era-yasmine-cheyenne?variant=44065298153506 https://yasminecheyenne.substack.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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74 MIN
873. The Toxic Side of Wellness Influencer Culture
MAY 26, 2026
873. The Toxic Side of Wellness Influencer Culture
This solo episode with Krista is a raw, unfiltered conversation on body image, wellness culture, and the emotional cost of chasing the “perfect” body. Krista opens up about the toxic side of influencer culture, body shame, and how social media disconnects women from themselves. From disordered eating + GLP-1 conversations to nervous system healing + identity work, Krista shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her stop obsessing over weight + finally feel at home in her body.  If you’ve ever compared yourself to others, felt trapped in diet culture, or believed your happiness lived on the other side of being thinner, this episode will change the way you see your body. This is about healing your relationship with yourself, and finally learning how to feel free in your own skin. We also talk about: The dark side of wellness and “fitspo” culture Why many influencers secretly struggle with body image + control How social media fuels comparison, insecurity, and perfectionism The emotional roots of overeating, restriction, and food obsession Why your body holds onto weight when it doesn’t feel safe Nervous system healing, trauma responses, and body liberation Krista’s personal story with body image, divorce, and healing Why diets fail without identity work + self-worth How to stop outsourcing your intuition to influencers online Building a healthier relationship with food, movement, and yourself Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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48 MIN