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There’s no smoke and mirrors when it comes to celebrity astrologer and spiritual influencer David Palmer, aka The Leo King, devoted truth-seeker and student of the stars. He was making waves on the astrological scene long before astrology morphed into the trending topic that it is, today. 

So much of mainstream astrology orbits the specifics, leaving you sated but not wholly satisfied. David's profound strides towards the truth, however, push through the darkness, to search for the real deal.   

Kristi, Lindsey, and David unpack science, the planets, pandemics, relationships, and God through the lens of astrology and piece together the multi-dimensional shifts we've been experiencing as a collective since 2012. After discussing the foundations of hermeticism and the outlook for 2021 (FYI: you're in for a wild ride), David dives into Almost 30's birth charts, examining K + L's astrological focus for the rest of the year. 

We also talk about:

• Hermeticism and alchemy 
• Synchronicities in our collective search for truth 
• The 2021 forecast
• Death of relationships 
• Astrology’s connection to the divine 
• Examining our birth charts 

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Resources:

• Website: theleoking.com

Lindsey walks through her experience with enmeshment and how she is processing behavioral patterns with her therapist and her loved ones.

Through the support of a therapist, dedicated research, and breathwork, Lindsey has found liberation in setting boundaries with those closest to her and is reprogramming her brain to not seek outside validation at the expense of her own growth and happiness.

Lindsey hopes this episode will inspire you to reflect on where enmeshment shows up in your life and seek the support necessary to step into your highest self. 

We also talk about:

• Family enmeshment and self-advocacy
• Seeking outside validation
• Shame and guilt when you choose to against the grain
• How enmeshment shows up as an adult 
• Self-abandonment 
• How I’m healing in real-time

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Resources:

• Breathwork: breemelanson.com

In the first episode dedicated to the science of meditation, Lindsey and Krista connect with grounded guru and renowned meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher, (who’s had 50,000 students and counting). She’s also the founder of Ziva Meditation. 

Emily delivers some serious science mic drops in the conversation as she dispels meditation myths that encourage the eye-roll response from naysayers when you say, “meditation changed your life.” The facts can’t be swept under the mediation cushion anymore because this s*** actually affects your brain chemistry and has been scientifically proven to turn you into a productive powerhouse. 

Almost 30 decodes the cognitive benefits of meditation and how leaning into the practice can help you process your feelings (ugly crying included), listen to nature’s signals, and manifest from your highest, most present self. 

We also talk about:

• Her breakdown in Broadway to her breakthrough in India 
• Myths around meditation
• How meditation impacts the physical body  
• Productivity and meditation 
• Meditation, manifestation, and the in-between 
• Toxic positivity and surrendering to your feelings 
• Meditating for the collective 
• Personal challenges 

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Resources:

• Website: zivameditation.com/preview

A conscious check-in with you guys to answer some of the questions you’ve been sending our way.  

In this episode, Krista and Lindsey explore self-sabotage in relationships, moving in with partners (and *accepting* their bachelor-aesthetic), and how they’ve navigated dark depressive spells. They also give you some behind-the-scenes intel on their content creation process, from conception to campaigning and channeling their collective vision. FYI: Lots of juicy stuff coming in 2022! 

We also talk about:

• Self-sabotage and self-abandonment
• Preparing to move in with your partner
• Dealing with depressive spells 
• Behind the scenes creating courses and programs 

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Resources:

 Courses: almost30.com/learn

Boundary boss babe, Terri Cole, has the last word when it comes to the power of personal boundaries. As a top psychotherapist, she’s helped thousands of women set and sustain effective boundaries with ease and grace for over two decades. 

Her modern diagnosis of codependent behavior is going to hit home for so many of you out there who are seriously slaying it hard in life but become shrinking violets when it comes to articulating your needs with those closest to you — or feel shackled by the need/yearning to people-please, even at the expense of your sanity.

We get it. We relate, and boy, have we been there!

The good news is, there is a way out. Terri has it all mapped out in her boundary blueprint, Boundary Boss, right down to conversation scripts! In this episode, we deep dive into different boundary scenarios and how you can set limits with anyone using her specific set of tools to help you become the boss of you!

Remember,  boundaries are not a punishment; instead, they are an opportunity to cultivate healthy relationships and expectations that nourish us rather than deplete our inner resources. 

We also talk about:

• Why setting boundaries is a trending topic
• Codependency vs. high-functioning codependency 
• Creating boundaries with family 
• The importance of preference
• The path to becoming a boundary boss
• Self-growth and reflection
• Narcissism and narcissistic behavior  
• Actionable steps to create boundaries 

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Resources:

• Read: Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free

Arielle Lorre doesn’t put a Disney spin on anything. She’s a unique wellness and lifestyle influencer who candidly reveals the ebbs and flows of self-improvement with brutal honesty and vulnerability. 

Her backstory is no fairytale. While most of her 20-somethings peers took a hop, skip, and a jump from graduating college to living their best SATC-style lives in NYC, Arielle was, at her lowest point, delirious in a 2-month blackout, snorting dust from the floor as she battered her body with alcohol and drugs. Seizures were the norm, as were half-ditched attempts at rehab between the ages of 20 to 28. 

Today, she unpacks her journey from addiction to recovery and the stepping stones it took her to get to where she is today – 7 years sober, happily married, and a bad-ass entrepreneur dedicated to living her best life possible, which now includes meditation, morning Matcha, intuitive eating – and a little cosmetic surgery along the way!

We also talk about:

• The roots of her addiction
• The rehab and relapse cycle 
• Rock bottom and rehabilitation process
• Sobriety and the importance of her support system 
• Spirituality, community, and Transcendental Meditation 
• Starting a high-profile relationship in the public eye
• Body healing, eating habits, and diet journey 
• Evolving with her audience
• Cosmetic surgery and self-love
• Morning routines

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Resources:

• Website: theblondefiles.com

As females, our plates are full – with spiked-up hormones, food drama, mommy pressures, and family dynamics. No one understands this more than Kelly, and she encourages her clients to check in with their mental well-being as much as their shopping list. Her Body Love Journal is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on your relationship with food and celebrate life’s little treasures along the way. 

We love chatting with Kelly LeVeque – an OG guest and supporter of the podcast – and just marinating in her nutritional knowledge. Today she delivers the facts on clean water, salt intake, gluten, non-dairy milk – and how to deal with your partner’s penchant for pizza. 

Proper body nourishment goes beyond food. Kelly unpacks how she released the mental residue from a traumatic birth and how non-science-based healing modalities transformed her life and approach with clients. In short, you can gulp all the green juice you want but can’t truly fill your cup without releasing energy/trauma and pain that’s carried subconsciously in the body.  

We also talk about:

• Our relationship with food
• How to tackle mold damage in the home
• High-quality water and hydration benefits 
• Processing grief and trauma
• Preparing the body for pregnancy and birth 
• Embracing science and spirituality for self-care
• Motherhood pressures
• Aligning with your partner on wellness
• Kelly’s Body Love Journal 

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Resources:

• Website: kellyleveque.com

Everything is as it was, and everything has changed.

Lindsey is closing the door on her LA chapter and moving back to New York. Krista is contemplating motherhood and a potential move to Austin. Today, they give gratitude to the city that gifted them life-long connections, boundless creativity, and the opportunity to live out their authentic truth. Not to mention, drop woo-woo one-liners in social circles without any sense of irony! They also open up about the harder edges of LA life; from the hollowness of Hollywood and spiraling homelessness crisis to the impact of the pandemic on local businesses. 

If you were waiting for an LA-bashing episode, this isn’t it. This is a celebration of what is, what’s coming, and what the hell was that? It’s an active shedding of old beliefs, and a permission slip to re-write the rules, lean into your intuition, go big, and go (to a new) home. 

We also talk about:

• Celebrating community and creativity in LA
• Sober reflections on Hollywood industry
• Trusting your decisions, following your truth
• Our next destinations! 
• Why it’s normal to feel hesitant about starting a family 
• Creating narratives in your head
• Spirituality 2.0
• Friendship transitions

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• Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30

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We all have a troublemaker inside of us: that part of us gets put in its place at an early age. It's up to us to learn how to awaken this part of ourselves — that's what Luvvie Ajayi is all about.

The troublemaker is the part of us that's committed to pushing past the fear. Luvvie almost let fear make her say no to the TED talk that ultimately changed her life. Inspired by that event, her book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual is full of Luvvie's trademark wit and warmth while dispensing life-changing advice.

It's so important that we shake things up in society and culture and stand up for what we believe in. Being a troublemaker means being a changemaker, and we all know the world is ready for some change. That's why we're here, right?

We also talk about:

• Doing the thing that feels too easy
• How imposter syndrome is the cousin of fear
• How Luvvie almost passed up a life defining moment due to fear
• Being purposeful about who you reach out to for advice
• The importance of being fearless
• The pros and cons of social media
• Bringing about constructive conversations
• Writing your life’s mission statement

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Resources:

• luvvie.org
• Instagram: @luvvie

The path to spiritual awakening can be so lonely. Chances are, the people in your life are going to be skeptical, especially if they haven't made space for their own growth. They'll sow doubt, and can make you feel alone, different, and isolated from the world you thought you knew. 

Too much outside noise and influence started to make Krista feel like she was doing something wrong by going on this journey – but she had to trust her gut above all else. When you know in your heart and soul that you're doing the right thing, you HAVE to keep pushing forward – even when society tries to tell you that you're wrong or make you feel unsafe.

Throughout this type of transition, things will feel shaky, and uneasy. You may lose some friends (let's be honest, you probably will). But it's all part of making space for your own growth. On the other side, you're going to find a beautiful support system, and a powerful alignment to who you TRULY are that feels better than you could have imagined.

We also talk about:

• Coming to the realization of how lonely the spiritual journey can be
• Knowing that you are never alone
• Having a relationship with Source
• Embracing change + letting go of the illusion of permanence
• Being unattached to how others think
• Outsourcing our intuition
• Building up a new community
• Being comfortable in solitude

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