Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores how expectations, assumptions, and unspoken needs can create distance in our relationships. She shares why believing others should just know how we feel often leads to disappointment and disconnection.

Danielle shares how to communicate more honestly, lead with curiosity instead of judgment, and embrace the ways our friendships challenge us to grow.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

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In this solo episode, Krista explores the connection between our voice, authenticity, and self-expression. She reflects on the ways we change our voices to fit in, avoid conflict, or protect ourselves—and why speaking our truth is essential for intimacy, abundance, and connection.

Your voice is more than just the words you speak—it's an expression of who you are and the reality you're creating for yourself every day.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

Founder and CEO Karissa Bodnar shares how insecurity, purpose, and a deep desire to help others led her to create Thrive Causemetics. She opens up about finding confidence through beauty, staying true to her values, and building a company rooted in giving back.

This episode is a reminder that the most meaningful ideas often come from solving a problem close to your heart—and that purpose can be the very thing that keeps you going when giving up feels easier.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

In this heartfelt solo episode, Lindsey reflects on the pressure to have everything figured out and the peace that comes from trusting that what's next is unfolding in its own time. 

Lindsey shares how being fully present in her current season of life has opened the door to more creativity, alignment, and ease. Sometimes the next chapter isn't something we need to force or figure out—it's something we're being prepared for right now.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

Dr. Taz Bhatia shares how years of trauma + burnout led to a major hormone crisis that changed the course of her life. After being dismissed by doctor after doctor, she took her healing into her own hands and discovered the power of addressing the root causes of illness.

Dr. Bhatia’s journey is a powerful reminder that healing often begins when we stop ignoring our symptoms and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us. 

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried explores the lasting impact of trauma and why our experiences—both big and small—can shape our mental, emotional, and physical health. She shares the science behind breathwork and why understanding our past can help us heal in a more embodied way.

This episode reminds you to stop minimizing your experiences, get curious about the patterns that still affect you today, and remember that healing is possible for all of us.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

In this personal solo episode, Krista reflects on her decision to stop drinking and the profound impact it's had on her skin, mental health, and overall well-being. She shares how removing alcohol gave her more time, clarity, and space to reconnect with herself.

Sometimes the biggest transformations come from letting go of the things that are quietly holding us back and making room for what matters most.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

In this episode, wellness entrepreneur Mari Llewellyn opens up about childhood wounds, hypervigilance, and the ways we lose ourselves trying to feel safe + accepted. She shares how healing has helped her reframe her past and recognize the patterns that once kept her stuck.

This episode is a reminder that our struggles often shape our greatest strengths—and that awareness is the first step toward breaking old patterns and coming back to ourselves.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera explores how our childhood experiences shape the way we navigate conflict + why disagreement doesn't have to mean something is wrong. She shares how conflict can become an opportunity for deeper understanding, connection, and healing.

By learning to regulate our nervous systems, take ownership of our emotions, and move beyond blame, we can begin to navigate conflict in a way that creates more safety, intimacy, and conscious relationships.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod

Spiritual teacher Lorie Ladd challenges the belief that emotions are something to fear, sharing why feeling deeply is actually one of the most empowering things we can do. 

Lorie reminds us to stop running from discomfort, trust that you can handle every emotion that arises, and discover the power that comes from no longer being afraid of your inner world.

Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast.

With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. 

Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.

If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. 

Sponsors:

Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod