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Almost 30
By Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik | Wellness & Personal Growth HostsAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-Improvement
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Almost 30 episodes
- 920. What Kabbalah taught me about my crash out
In this solo episode, Krista turns a travel disaster into a lesson in personal growth + emotional resilience. Through the lens of Kabbalah, she shares the spiritual practices + mindset shifts that helped her stay grounded when everything went wrong—and trust that there might be more unfolding than she could see.
After missed flights, a lost bag, and an unexpected night in Chicago, Krista reflects on finding the light in difficult moments, releasing control, and trusting that what’s meant for you won’t pass you by. She explores how disruption can reveal the exact places where we’re being asked to grow, surrender, and transform.
Krista also gets personal about dating, letting go of the need to make relationships happen, and learning to embrace a more receptive approach to love. This conversation is a reminder that surrender isn’t about everything going according to plan—it’s about staying connected to yourself, your faith, and your purpose when it doesn’t.
We also talk about:
- The Kabbalistic concept of tikkun + soul-level lessons
- Why Krista sees kindness from strangers as a form of divine guidance
- Her personal spiritual “algorithm” + favorite teachings
- The difference between intuition + trying to control an outcome
- Creating space between a trigger + your response
- Why a social or professional detour doesn’t mean you’re behind
- Practicing trust during life’s smaller disruptions
- How Krista wants to live her life “like a musical”
- Her new Substack on spirituality, pivots + personal reflections
Resources:
- Instagram: @itskrista
- Website: https://itskrista.com/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@itskristawilliams
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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
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- Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast
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35 min - 919. Unavailable men, overachieving women, and the wound underneath with Terri Cole
Terri Cole, psychotherapist and global relationship + empowerment expert, joins Krista to explore her upcoming book, Father Wound. Learn why even when a father seems fine on paper, old family patterns can influence who we choose + how much of ourselves we abandon.
Terri unpacks the high-achieving woman’s habit of over-functioning, over-giving, and struggling to receive. She shares how the drive to succeed can become a way to prove your worth, and what changed when she stopped trying to make emotionally unavailable relationships work.
From inherited beliefs about men to self-abandonment in the bedroom, this conversation is an invitation to stop shape-shifting for approval, get honest about what you really want, and build deeper connections without making yourself smaller.
We also talk about:
- The difference between compatibility + compliance
- How mothers can buffer—or deepen—a father wound
- Why authority figures can trigger old family dynamics
- The cultural messages women internalize about beauty, aging, and the male gaze
- What Terri’s relationship with her husband taught her about stating her standards
- How family systems influence attachment patterns
- Why self-care + self-consideration are not the same
- How earned secure attachment can develop over time
- What Mariah Carey + Kate Hudson reveal about father wounds
- Using relationship inventories + inner-child work to understand your patterns
Resources:
Terri's new book, Father Wound, out on November 17th: https://www.fatherwoundbook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole
Website: https://www.terricole.com
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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
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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
1 hr 22 min - 918. The red flags you’re WIRED to ignore: How childhood wounds shape your relationships + self-worth
In this episode, attachment expert + relationship educator Dr. Sarah Hensley (aka The Love Doc) joins Krista to unpack why modern dating feels harder than ever—and how our attachment styles shape the relationships we choose, the red flags we overlook, and the love we believe we deserve.
Sarah gets into the complicated dynamics of narcissism, emotional unavailability, and trauma bonds, sharing how childhood experiences can influence the way we show up in love. She reveals why we over-function in relationships, how criticism can reinforce disconnection, and why understanding someone’s behavior is not the same as excusing it.
Drawing from her own experiences, Sarah shares what it takes to break painful relationship patterns + move toward more secure, healthy love. This conversation will change how you see your past relationships—and what you look for in the next one.
We also talk about:
- Fearful avoidance vs. dismissive avoidance
- The difference between attachment patterns + personality disorders
- How to recognize emotional manipulation + weaponized incompetence
- Why some people shut down instead of repairing conflict
- The connection between parentification + over-functioning in love
- Why betrayal blindness can make red flags harder to see
- The cycle of love-bombing, devaluation + discard
- Why some partners return after a breakup—and what may be driving it
- How social media + dating culture shape expectations around commitment
- Building a relationship with someone who genuinely has your back
Resources:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahhensley/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsarahhensley
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.SarahHensley
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-doc-podcast/id1748854144
- Website: https://thelovedoc.com/
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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
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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
1 hr 28 min - 917. Why your vitamins aren't working: Absorption, real food, and what your body really needs
In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Krista Maas, founder of Nunona, the world's first organic, real-food prenatal and postnatal vitamin bite. From supplement marketing to the science behind real food, Krista shares why she believes nourishment starts with understanding what we put in our bodies—and what the labels don’t always tell us.
After becoming a mother, Krista saw firsthand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own nutrition while caring for a baby. She shares the story behind creating her real-food vitamin and explores how women’s nutritional needs can shift through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.
They also unpack the overwhelm of online health advice, the pressure to get everything right as a mom, and how to tell meaningful research from clever marketing. This conversation is a reminder that supporting your health doesn’t have to mean chasing every new trend—it can start with simplifying, getting curious, and making nourishment more accessible.
We also talk about:
- Why “clinically studied” doesn’t always mean effective
- The food matrix + how nutrients work together
- Creatine, quality sourcing, and women’s wellness
- What the first 1,000 days means for maternal health
- Breast milk vs. formula: what each can provide
- Why a postpartum social media detox can be powerful
- The role of fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s
- How stress + information overload can undermine self-trust
- Building a science-led business while raising young children
- Why Krista believes experts should make nutrition easier to understand
Resources:
- Website: https://www.nunonalife.com
- Nunona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nunonalife/?hl=en
- Krista’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamaasdevilliers/
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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
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1 hr 20 min - 916. How to stay connected when you’re in different seasons of life
In this solo, Lindsey opens up about navigating friendships in different seasons of life, from motherhood to career changes, marriage, and everything in between. She shares why relationship shifts don’t automatically mean something is wrong—and how letting go of expectations can create more space for connection.
She gets into the difference between a friendship that needs more intentionality + one that may be naturally falling away. From having honest conversations about capacity to setting boundaries, Lindsey shares practical ways to stay connected without overextending yourself or making every change mean something.
She also shares simple ways to nurture the people you love through big life transitions, including voice notes, meaningful plans, meals, and small acts of care. This is a reminder that lasting friendships can ebb and flow, enter “winter seasons,” and still come back with fresh energy when you give them room to evolve.
We also talk about:
- Friendship after becoming a mom
- When distance is actually healthy
- The pressure to be a “good friend”
- Supporting friends through grief + major change
- Why one friend often changes seasons first
- How to stop filling silence with assumptions
- Nourishing someone when they’re overwhelmed
- Balancing compassion with accountability
- Being a better friend to yourself
- Planning something to look forward to
Resources:
- Go to https://wearechiyo.com/ and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off any purchase.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/
- Substack: https://momplex.substack.com
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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
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47 min - 915. Let your hardest season transform you: Faith, purpose, and personal growth with Lindsey Burwell
Lindsey Burwell, integrated health practitioner + founder of The Patch Method, joins us for a powerful conversation about healing, self-awareness, and learning to trust your body again. She shares how a decade of trials transformed her relationship with her body, her faith, and her purpose.
We get into the pressure to optimize everything, why more isn’t always more, and how Lindsey learned to loosen her grip on perfection. From supplements + wellness routines to intuitive movement + nervous system regulation, she shares what shifted when she stopped treating herself like a project to fix.
Lindsey also opens up about fear of being seen, spiritual warfare, following intuitive nudges, and finding meaning in the hardest seasons of life. Together, we explore what happens when you release the outcome, trust the process, and let your personal transformation become part of your purpose.
We also talk about:
- IVF, motherhood, and feeling like your body has failed you
- The emotional weight of medical diagnoses + uncertainty
- Why perfectionism can become its own form of stress
- Learning to exercise intuitively instead of following every trend
- “Done is better than perfect” in business + visibility
- How social media can drain your creativity
- The difference between consuming content + strategically studying it
- Building a business by following your mission + staying unattached
- How pain can dissolve the ego + reveal your purpose
- Trusting that the hard season may make sense later
Resources:
- Lindsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslindseyburwell/
- The Patch Method Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.patchmethod/
- Website: http://www.lindseyburwell.com/ + http://www.thepatchmethod.com/
- The first 100 listeners who DM us “ALMOST30” at @the.patchmethod on Instagram get 30% off and FREE Patch Kits!
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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
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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
1 hr 26 min - 914. How the algorithm keeps you living paycheck to paycheck
Anthony O’Neal, author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, joins us for a conversation about money, mindset, and building a life beyond survival mode. He opens up about the moment he realized looking wealthy wasn’t the same as actually being wealthy—and how that realization changed everything.
We get into what it really means to build wealth, from creating a vision for your money to developing the habits that will actually get you there. Anthony shares his approach to debt, saving, investing, generosity, and preparing for a future where the way we work and make money may look very different.
We also go deep on relationships, family, and the money stories we inherit. Anthony shares why couples need a shared financial vision, why kids need to be part of honest money conversations, and how changing your relationship with money can become part of your personal growth + legacy.
We also talk about:
- Why a pay raise shouldn’t immediately change your lifestyle
- The difference between a dream + an actual vision
- Why your five closest friends can impact your wealth
- How to build a one-month financial cushion
- Estate planning essentials most people overlook
- Why social media can distort your idea of success
- The financial lessons we absorb from our parents
- What money meetings can look like as a family
- Why couples need a shared vision for their money
- Anthony’s vision for legacy, freedom, and his future family
Resources:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_anthonyoneal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/anthonyoneal
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aoneal
- X: https://x.com/AnthonyONeal
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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
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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
1 hr 16 min - 913. We’ve made wellness too complicated: The conscious living shifts that actually matter with Koya Webb
Koya Webb, wellness expert + author of Wellbeing Rituals, joins us to talk about conscious living, spiritual practices, and what it really means to care for yourself. She shares how self-awareness helped her rethink her rituals, relationships, and everyday choices.
We get into burnout, plant-based living, conscious consumption, and why doing more isn’t always the answer. Koya breaks down how to turn routines into rituals and use the seven areas of wellbeing to create more balance + alignment.
Koya also gets personal about healing her relationship with her father, setting boundaries, and creating deeper friendships. This conversation is all about slowing down, listening to yourself, and taking small steps toward feeling more supported in your life.
We also talk about:
- Koya’s “crowding out” approach to wellness
- The hidden impact of synthetic fabrics + fast fashion
- Her journey with veganism + plant-based nutrition
- ADHD, time blindness, and building systems that support you
- Why gossip can be a form of avoidance
- How to build an inner circle that actually meets your needs
- The CHBT framework: Connect, Heal, Build, Thrive
- Creating more joy through small daily rituals
Resources:
- Website: https://www.koyawebb.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koyawebb/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KoyaWebb
- Book Link: https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeingritualsbook
- Book Tour: https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeing-rituals-leadership-immersion-tour
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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
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1 hr 1 min - 912. You are the chooser: How to date with self-worth + stop chasing the wrong people
Serena Kerrigan, author of Let’s Fucking Date, joins us for a candid conversation about relationships, self-worth, and the mindset shifts that can completely change the way you date. She gets real about going from chasing validation to knowing you are the chooser.
From the “three P” theory—potential, practice, or plot—to the two-drink rule, Serena shares how to make dating feel lighter, more fun, and less like a search for “the one.” We unpack red flags, the ick, pacing, standards, and why your time is a valuable resource.
We also talk about the difference between true self-worth + self-sabotage, why healthy relationships can mirror the parts of yourself you still need to grow, and how to stop projecting old heartbreak onto someone new.
We also talk about:
- Why being single can be such a powerful season of self-worth + personal growth
- The “Mirror, Mirror” practice + talking to yourself like your own best friend
- Why we’re often attracted to people who reinforce what we believe we deserve
- The three P’s of dating: potential, practice, or plot
- How to tell the difference between the ick + an actual red flag
- The two-drink rule, pacing, and protecting your time
- How high standards can sometimes become limitations
- The difference between a foundation list + a flex list when dating
- What healthy love feels like: safety, ease, confidence, and being fully seen
- Why your friendships can become the blueprint for the relationship you want
Resources:
- Book: https://letsfuckingdate.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenakerrigan
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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
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1 hr 4 min - 911. The viral olive oil shot: It’s worth the hype
In this episode, Maya Ayed, founder of Alya Health, joins us to talk about why some of the most powerful health practices may be much simpler than we’ve been led to believe. She shares the Tunisian family tradition that changed her relationship with food, her gut, and her health.
From olive oil + polyphenols to gut health, blood sugar, hormones, and eating seasonally, Maya breaks down the lessons she brought from Tunisia into her life in the US. She also shares how her own health struggles became the catalyst for leaving tech and building a company around women’s health.
We also get into entrepreneurship, trusting your path, knowing when to make a career pivot, and why “less is more” might be the wellness philosophy we need right now. This conversation is about personal growth, nourishing your body, and building a life + business with purpose.
We also talk about:
- Maya’s Tunisian roots + the Mediterranean lifestyle
- How her own bloating, fatigue, and skin issues led her to investigate her gut health
- The difference between regular olive oil + high-polyphenol olive oil
- Gut health, inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health
- Why eating seasonally + prioritizing whole foods can change how we nourish ourselves
- The wellness industry’s obsession with supplements, powders, and quick fixes
- Leaving a career in tech to pursue women’s health
- How Maya built a community before she built her company
- Why you’ll never feel completely ready to make a big career leap
- Entrepreneurship, resilience, identity, and having fun along the way
Resources:
- Go to https://alyahealth.com/s/almost30 and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off.
- Alya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkalya/
- Alya TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinkalya
- Maya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayafromtunisia
- Maya’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayaayed/
Sponsors:
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About Almost 30
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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, deepening your relationships, or discovering who you're becoming, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives to support your conscious evolution.
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. We are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, written to help you navigate life's biggest transitions with intention and self-trust.
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