Almost 30

What if you could start over—right now? In this K+L solo, Lindsey + Krista explore the truth about identity shifts, the discomfort of being in-between versions of yourself, and why the most painful seasons are often the most transformative. 

They dive into the illusion of “arrival” and why so many of us feel lost when life doesn’t follow a predictable timeline. You’ll hear powerful reflections on releasing old identities, navigating uncertainty, and how to trust yourself when nothing feels clear. 

If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your life isn’t reflecting who you’re becoming… this episode will shift something in you. Because the truth is: you don’t need a milestone to reinvent your life—you just need the courage to begin.

We also talk about:

Why life transitions feel harder outside of “expected” milestones

The grief + liberation that coexist during major life changes

Letting go of old timelines, relationships, and versions of yourself

Why feeling your emotions is essential for real transformation

Navigating breakups, divorce, and calling your energy back

Motherhood as a massive identity shift + spiritual initiation

The difference between soul desire vs. comparison-driven restlessness

Why acceptance is the key to true personal growth

Healing stuck emotions + how they keep you from moving forward

Reparenting yourself + breaking generational emotional patterns

Resources:

Instagram: @lindseysimcik

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. 

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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.

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If you’ve done the therapy, read the books, regulated your nervous system…and still feel stuck in the same relationship patterns—this is for you. Thais Gibson, counselor, speaker, and the co-founder of The Persona Development School, breaks down why true healing starts deeper.

Thais brings us beyond surface-level self-help into the real mechanics of emotional healing, attachment styles, and nervous system regulation. From anxious + avoidant dynamics to people-pleasing, overgiving, and burnout, Thais reveals why you feel disconnected from yourself.

If you’re ready to finally come back home to your body, your needs, and your truth—Thais shares the missing piece most people never address. Learn how to heal at the level of your core wounds, and finally shift those limiting subconscious beliefs that quietly shape your reality. 

We also talk about:

Why core wounds—not triggers—are the root of your patterns

The truth about anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles

Why nervous system regulation alone won’t create lasting change

How self-attunement helps you reconnect to your body + emotions

Somatic processing + how to release stored emotional energy

Why you struggle to set boundaries (even when you know how)

How to communicate your needs clearly + effectively in relationships

The link between people-pleasing, burnout, and lack of boundaries

Why you’re attracted to traits you later resent in partners

How to get your partner to “do the work” (without forcing them)

Resources:

Website: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/

Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool

YouTube: The Personal Development School, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ/videos

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. 

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Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. 

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! 

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What if social media isn’t ruining your confidence… but revealing the exact places you’re meant to heal? In this deeply honest solo, Krista breaks down how your Instagram feed is actually a mirror—reflecting your fears, desires, insecurities, and untapped power. 

This solo is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt not pretty enough, not consistent enough, or not “good enough” to show up online. Krista dives into the psychology + spirituality of shadow work, explaining how your inner critic, fear of judgment, and need for validation shape your digital life.

Plus, learn how to regulate your nervous system, release comparison, and use visibility as a tool for healing, empowerment, and becoming your most magnetic, fully expressed self. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start expressing your truth, this episode is your guide. 

We also talk about: 

How AI influencers are impacting beauty standards + self-worth

The “mirror effect” of social media + what it reveals about you

Why so many women hold themselves back from being seen online

The connection between your inner critic + fear of judgment

How comparison, jealousy, and triggers point to hidden desires

The role of the nervous system in visibility + online expression

Fear of cancellation + the subconscious fear of being “exiled”

Attachment to validation vs. avoidance of posting altogether

Microdosing visibility to build confidence + self-trust

How to use social media as a tool for healing, not self-sabotage

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. 

Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.

Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. 

Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order.

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In this episode, Krista sits down with world-renowned relationship therapist, media personality, award winning radio host, and New York Times bestselling author Laura Berman to unpack what’s really happening in modern love, intimacy, and sexuality.

From the impact of dopamine-driven culture + porn to the hidden reason so many women feel burnt out + disconnected from their bodies, this episode is a powerful reset on what it actually takes to feel safe, turned on, and deeply connected in a relationship.

They also explore the difference between authentic sexual expression + dopamine-seeking behavior, how to rebuild trust + connection in a relationship, and what it really means to practice “sex magic” in a grounded, accessible way. 

We also talk about: 

The truth about open relationships, threesomes, and sexual exploration

The importance of taking 100% responsibility in relationships

How your partner mirrors your wounds—and your growth

Why “butterflies” can be a red flag in dating

What healthy attraction + chemistry actually feel like

What “sex magic” is + how it can deepen connection

Why who you sleep with matters energetically

How to rebuild desire in long-term relationships

Resources:

Website: https://drlauraberman.com/

Podcast: https://drlauraberman.com/lb_podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauraberman/

Book: http://drlauraberman.com/sexmagic

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Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30. 

Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.

Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

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Check out Activations at activations.com/a30 for a FREE 2 week trial + massive discount.

This is one of those episodes we still get DMs about—and for good reason. We’re bringing back our conversation with Mimi Bouchard because the tools, mindset shifts, and energy in this episode are just as powerful (if not more) today. If you’re ready to get out of a rut, reconnect with your future self, and feel lit up about your life again… this one is for you.

In this episode, Mimi breaks down how to embody your future self in real time, shift your subconscious patterns, and manifest a life that actually feels good to live. From the “bounce back rate” to feminine energy, abundance, and healing your relationship with food, this conversation is packed with practical, life-changing tools you can apply immediately.

We also talk about how to feel more alive in your daily life, rewire limiting beliefs, and use simple habits to become magnetic to what you want. Whether you’re revisiting this episode or hearing it for the first time, trust that it’s landing exactly when you need it.

We also talk about: 

Manifestation techniques that actually work

Building wealth + shifting your money mindset

Why feeling deeply is your manifestation superpower

How to feel alive instead of numb in your daily life

Creating your “bubble” to protect your energy from others

The science of visualization and rewiring your brain

How music influences your motivation + mindset

Overcoming perfectionism while manifesting

Using your highly sensitive nature as a superpower

Resources:

Go to https://www.activations.com/podcast/a30 for a FREE 2 week trial + massive discount.

Sponsors:

Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30.

Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order!

Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. 

Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 

Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. 

Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30. 

Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.

Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected].

Learn More:

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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. 

Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.

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