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[Please be advised, this episode includes sensitive subject matter including sexual assault and trauma.] Dr. Sheila Cambell’s mission is to help us understand the (sexual) body as a container from which energy – or Jing Qi – flows. Our sexual bodies host our ecstasy, vulnerability, and carry sexual trauma – a frequency that haunts our bodies and can shadow intimate relationships. K + L’s chat with Dr. Sheila Cambell is the sex education you never knew you needed. Not only does she give you a myriad of rituals and practices rooted in inter-connectivity and self-awareness to help you connect with your body beyond the physical, but you’ll walk away ready to cut the cords of your sexual past and tune into your sacred sexuality: a space that will take you to the highest peaks – if you just learn how to trust it. We also talk about: The sexual body in science and Chinese medicine How our body holds sexual trauma Morning rituals and workouts to tune into your body Dr. Sheila Campbell’s sexual healing treatment and Krista’s session Orgasms, sexual blocks, and connecting with sex Protecting your sexual body, energetic leaking, and casual sex Leaning into sacred sexuality Cord cutting and cleansing rituals Resources: Instagram: @drsheilamariecampbell Website: sheilamariecampbell.com Website: nuchi.us For course information and sessions, email: [email protected] Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Goetz is not your typical CBD brand founder and CEO. She’s a savvy and sassy mother of three who loves sex and wants to talk about it. While juggling a career, divorce, and a few glasses of wine, she turned to CBD to get her through. It changed her life, and she decided to launch her company, House of Wise, with a few trusted products to empower women and help them conquer the three big S’s: sex, stress, and sleep. K+L are invested in her mission – literally. They’re helping build this female-focused brand because it aligns with EVERYTHING Almost 30 is about – and their sex gummies are legit AF y’all. Tune in to learn about CBD from a female perspective that prioritizes pleasure over profit and community over commerce. Can we get an Amen!? We also talk about: Reflecting on House of Wise’s first live event Fertility journey, divorce and being a modern family Breaking down CBD: what is it and how do you source the good stuff? Maturing into your sexuality as a woman Building a company based on community New products in the pipeline Resources: Website: houseofwise.co. Instagram: @house__of__wise Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a fear-inducing world. It’s wrecking our immune systems, eco-systems, and sense of community. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but curious minds like Dr. Zach Bush are carving a new path for people beyond the “pill-for-every-ill” philosophy that doesn’t seem to be leading anywhere good. In this eye-opening episode that confronts the mental, physical and environmental vortex we all find ourselves in, Dr. Zach Bush lays down the facts: from how the pharmaceutical industry has failed to help us heal to the toxic food industry that’s bleached the soil and harmed our bodies. But, there is hope. To truly fix this, we will have to work together, move away from fear, and turn to Mother Nature for her true medicine. We also talk about: Working in traditional medicine and experience with depression The health insurance crisis we don’t want to talk about The fear paradigm and how it affects our health The viruses we’re currently fighting How glyphosate is attacking humanity and the environment Mother Nature as a teacher Resources: (Use keywords, titles, proper nouns, etc., to describe each third-party resource) Website: zachbushmd.com Instagram: @zachbushmd ION*: Go to ionbiome.com and use code almost30 at checkout for a free 3oz supply with a 32oz bottle purchase. Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Krista examines the scientific root of comparison and the knock-on effects it can have on one's confidence and sense of self. Everyone can relate to the sensation of seeing green when a friend or someone you know or admire achieves a life milestone you're yearning for. It's human, it's real, and can be mentally excruciating – if you fall down the rabbit hole of negative self-talk. When Krista caught herself slipping down the comparison spiral, she decided to delve into the rationale behind it, and explore the theme with Almost 30 Nation in greater detail. Tune in to uncover Krista's spiritual support system that allows you to break free from comparative thought loops and step back into your power. We also talk about: The science of comparison Why some people are prone to comparing themselves to others Identifying your inner-critic How to with comparison and negative self-talk Learning to be your own best friend and hyping up yourself Reframing comparison Living uncensored Resources: Research study Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K + L get into throwback mode and reflect on how they started their podcast. Six years ago they were two 20-something-year-olds in the vortex of their Saturn return recording on a closet floor. Today, they’re two 30-something-year-olds with an incredible Almost 30 community. So much has unfolded over the years, and it’s been one heck of an epic ride! This episode was inspired by Almost 30’s six-part podcast masterclass for Bossbabe’s membership program, The Societé. In this intimate behind-the-mics look at Almost 30, K+ L share what they learned about the business of podcasting along the way, from navigating multiple jobs and work identities to starting a business partnership and marketing your brand to the world. We also talk about: How to blend business and friendship successfully The best way to organically grow your podcast alongside your business How to promote and market your podcast on social media Time management and learning skills Work identities and expressing your true self Resources: Join The Societé Masterclass by Almost 30: bossbabe.com/almost-30 Join Podcast Pro: almost30.com/podcast-pro Listen: Krista & Lindsey on The BossBabe Podcast Listen: BossBabe Founders, Natalie & Danielle on Almost 30 Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here to talk about the psychology of money – sans the BS – is Ramit Sethi. A finance entrepreneur who actually meets you exactly where you are, Ramit helps you create the rich life you deserve – the one your bank told you that you couldn’t have. Setbacks don’t have to mean cutbacks. Ramit gives you the permission to rewrite the money rules that have kept you prisoner in your own life. His book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, changed K + L’s lives, and now he has turned his focus to how money conversations unfold in relationships on his brand new podcast, I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, launching August 4th. Thanks to his no-nonsense approach to finance, couples have given him access to their accounts to untangle the money issues that play out in relationships. Ramit’s approach helps you rewire the relationship you have with your bank account, but, more importantly, he’ll help you reframe your money mindset in life and within your relationships. We also talk about: Why he decided to launch a podcast about money and relationships The importance of dreaming big Anxiety about money Guilt-free spending Creating a plan that fits your lifestyle Gendered patterns around money Growing your assets Resources: Podcast: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Read: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Website: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Instagram: @ramit Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch the highlight reel from last week’s Camp Almost 30, where K + L shared sacred space with Elisa Romeo, Terri Cole, Africa Brooke, Aaron Abke, Devi Brown, Adriana Ayales, Jas The Moon Mother, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, and Almost 30 Nation. Excuse the name-drop blast, but we’re literally still buzzing from this fire lineup! To me, the soul is the part of us that is all-loving, it’s all-knowing, and it’s always there behind the noise. - Elisa Romeo, Camp Almost 30 Dive into the juiciest nuggets from this curated, conscious collective as they share their potent medicine on topics ranging from self-care, boundaries, unity consciousness, rituals, to self-empowerment. Only when you know what you’re truly afraid of can you shift something. - Africa Brooke, Camp Almost 30 If you’d like an all access pass to all the talks from this incredibly inspiring event, be sure to grab an Almost 30 membership, which only has two days left for enrollment (closing July 31st). Go to almost30.com/membership for more information. We also talk about: K+L: The Stories We Tell Ourselves Elisa Romeo: Meet Your Soul Terri Cole: Codependency + Boundaries in Relationships Africa Brooke: Moving from Self-Censorship to Mindful Self-Expression Aaron Abke: The Science of Reincarnation Devi Brown: You Are Limitless Adriana Ayales: Psychic Cleansing Techniques Through The Use of Herbs + Altars Jas The Moon Mother: You Are God: Identifying as God Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: Conscious Living: Nourish Your Mind, Body, Soul + Planet Earth Resources: Elisa Romeo: elisaromeo.com + @holyandhuman Terri Cole: terricole.com + @terricole Africa Brooke: africabrooke.com + @africabrooke Aaron Abke: aaronabke.com + @aaronabke Devi Brown: devibrown.com + @devibrown Adriana Ayales: animamundiherbals.com + @animamundiherbals Jas The Moon Mother: moondustourmother.com + @themoon.mother Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: radhidevlukia.co + @radhidevlukia Related content: 390: Meet Your Soul with Elisa Romeo 421: How To Create Boundaries & Reclaim Your Power with Terri Cole 413. Cancel Culture, Moral Superiority, and the Woke Cult with Africa Brooke 336: The Spiritual Text that Changed My Life with Aaron Abke 399: The Joy of Healing with Devi Brown 295: Herbal Healing with Adriana Ayales 365: Human Design + Healing Your Relationship with Money with Jas the Moon Mother 371: Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on Ayurveda, Plant Based Living, + The Power of Mantras Find more to love at almost30.com! Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manuela Welton is an intuitive whose endless gifts defy any stringent labels. She juggles an array of different healing techniques, ranging from shamanistic studies, intuitive touch, psychic ability, crystal healing, aromatherapy, mediumship, dance and movement therapy, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy. Her practice helps people activate their own healing abilities to understand themselves on a deeper level. She’s currently working with Krista to unearth her role as an “ice queen” (more on that in the episode.) We Learn About Shamanistic Studies, Intuitive Touch, Psychic Ability, Crystal Healing, Aromatherapy & So Much More Manuela Welton plugs into the energetics of the universe and explains how one can survive in the matrix and tap into their innate healing gifts. “We send energy without being conscious of it.” – Manuela Welton, on the Almost 30 podcast In this energy-charged conversation, K+ L deconstruct their sessions with Manuela and explore a wide spectrum of energetics, from the murky underworld of healing curses and moving dark energy, to the surface of social media and celebrity. “We are the channels of something so much bigger than ourselves.” – Manuela Welton, on the Almost 30 podcast We also talk about: Understanding the wounded healer Discovering gifts and finding mentors Resisting labels Moving dark energies and understanding curses Living in the matrix Taking sides, cancel culture, and speaking your truth The energetics behind social media and celebrity Resources: Website: manuelawelton.com Instagram: @manuelawelton Book: Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Book: Soul Contracts: Find Harmony and Unlock Your Brilliance by Danielle MacKinnon Almost 30 Membership: Enrollment is now open and closes Saturday, July 31st. Go to almost30.com/membership for more information. We can’t wait to connect with you! Related content: Episode 401: “Psychic Protection + Mystic Healing with Kiki Robinson” VIDEO: Episode 401 BLOG: Episode 401 Find more to love at almost30.com! Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K + L catch up with the community to talk about the things playing on everyone's mind right now. This month, it's about cultivating a relationship with God later in life, expectations in friendships, and the concept of emotional infidelity. We Talk Relationships with God, Friends & Partners, and How to Navigate Change with Authenticity Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams answer Almost 30 Nation’s questions about relationships with God, friends and partners, marriage and how to navigate changes in an authentic way “Trust yourself, discern, take what’s for you and leave what’s not.” – Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 Podcast We also talk about: Connecting to God Creating a prayer practice Addressing imbalances in friendships Finding fulfillment within yourself Emotional infidelity and outgrowing partners The idolization of social media influencers Related content: 346: “Ask Us Anything with K + L” 437: “Behind the Scenes of Krista’s Spiritual Wedding Vortex” Find more to love at almost30.com! Upcoming events: Register for Camp Almost 30: Saturday, July 24th, 2021. 9:30AM-3:30PM (Pacific Time) Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexy mama and relationship/sex expert Shan Boodram, hangs out with K+ L for some real talk on motherhood and how her sexuality, body image, and sex life changed during pregnancy and postpartum. Shan Boodram, aka Shan Boody, Talks Motherhood & Sex Empowerment with Almost 30. You’ll be relieved to hear that Shan’s new role as a mother has not diluted her thirst and curiosities around sex, relationships, and love. Nothing is off the table in this hilarious, jaw-to-the-floor chat about getting the D with a baby in her belly and giving her partner, Jared, TMI on her breastfeeding journey while still trying to nipplegasm at night. “So much of your success in your relationships is not just based on communication and what you say – it’s what you don’t say.” - Shan Boodram, Sexologist Plus, the lowdown on open relationships and the different ways you can explore things with your SO as your dynamic shifts. We also talk about: Navigating “mommy police” and creating boundaries with her online community Journey through pregnancy and post-partum Sexuality during pregnancy and parenthood Getting slutty, jealousy, and insecurities in partnership Exploring an open relationship on your terms Resources: Website: shanboodram.com Instagram: @shanboody Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1aFO8kPS2WgdOfvU0zpag Read: The Game of Desire by Shan Boodram Read: The Art of Living by Erich Fromm Read: Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel Related content: 240: “Shan Boodram on Sex, Relationships, + Dating with Confidence” 298: “In Bed with Expert Shan Boodram Live–Talking Sex Relationships Communication” Find more to love at almost30.com! Upcoming events: Almost 30 Virtual Day Camp. Sign up for our free event here: https://learn.authenticaudience.co/camp-almost-30-2021/ Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, skincare specialists, acne-survivors, and founders of CLEARSTEM Skincare, Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich, dish the dirt – or as they call it: “pore-cloggers” – on the skincare habits and products that are detrimental to our facial homeostasis. They’ve disrupted the skincare scene with a product that is both anti-aging and fights acne (kindly). These skin saviors break down the reasons for your breakouts, examining hormonal triggers, sharing nutritional acne facts (heads up your daily scrambled eggs could be scrambling your skin), and giving you the info you wish you had in childhood. BTW: washing your face with hot water is bad for you! Who knew? Not only is CLEARSTEM non-toxic, cruelty-free, GF, and vegan, it’s also a hella reasonable purchase – the long-term investment can actually transform your skin for good. K + L love their stash and wanted to share the glowing skin love with all of Almost 30 Nation with a great discount. You can use the code “Almost30'' for 20% off all their products at clearstemskincare.com. Breaking Out of Bad Skincare Habits with Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich CLEARSTEM founders, Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich, connect with Almost 30 to talk about all things skincare. Find out everything you need to know about fighting acne, healing hormones, and the rituals you can do to help your skin (and self-esteem) thrive. “Stop washing your face in hot water, that will lessen your wrinkles straight away.” - Kayleigh Christina, Co-founder of CLEARSTEM Not only is CLEARSTEM non-toxic, cruelty-free, GF, and vegan, it’s also a hella reasonable purchase – the long-term investment can actually transform your skin for good. K + L love their stash and wanted to share the glowing skin love with all of Almost 30 Nation with a great discount. You can use the code “Almost30” for 20% off all their products at clearstemskincare.com. “Exfoliation is the thing that determines how your skin is going to look.” - Danielle Gronich, Co-founder of CLEARSTEM We also talk about: Why we’re angry at our skin Hormonal shifts and causes Sun hygiene and sunscreen The role of water on the skin Microneedling and lasering Inflammation triggers Face mapping Good fats for the skin The lowdown on ingredient labels The skincare rituals you can implement today Resources: Website: clearstemskincare.com Instagram: @clearstemskincare Related content: 261 - Lindsey’s Skin Journey: Cystic Acne, Chinese Medicine + Emotional Release Find more to love at almost30.com! Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Wintersteen, the beautiful Leo soul behind Spirit Daughter, explores the cosmic calendar for the collective with astro-obsessed K+L. They discuss how to explore your emotional landscape using your birth chart, why Leo season is always lit, the collective reset vibrating through the universe right now, and the forecast for the rest of 2021. Plus: a recap on the role of The Sun, rising, Moon signs, and why you need to keep an eye on your houses to truly understand how the planetary movements affect your life. Jill also shares her morning routine and her most recent creative projects – including her manifestation cards and journal – to help you unlock your magic. Astrology queen, light-filled Leo, and Founder of Spirit Daughter, Jill Wintersteen, talks to K + L about horoscopes, houses, the different roles of your Sun, Moon, and rising signs, and explains how The Age of Aquarius is hitting the collective for 2021 and beyond. Jill Wintersteen, Founder of Spirit Daughter, Connects With the Collective For a Deep Dive Into All Things Astrology & Manifestation They discuss how to explore your emotional landscape using your birth chart, why Leo season is always lit, the collective reset vibrating through the universe right now, and the forecast for the rest of 2021. Plus: a recap on the role of The Sun, rising, Moon signs, and why you need to keep an eye on your houses to truly understand how the planetary movements affect your life. "In order to feel our intuition, we have to feel - and when we feel, we feel everything." - Jill Wintersteen, Spirit Daughter We also talk about: The beauty of Leo season Defining The Air Age Worldly transformation during The Age of Aquarius Reexamining Mercury retrograde Houses, house scopes, and why you need to know about them The meaning of your rising, Sun, and Moon signs Astrology reading for the rest of 2021 Jill’s manifestation practice and creative tools Resources: Website and shop: spiritdaughter.com Instagram: @spiritdaughter Related content: 299: “Astrology for Radical Self Acceptance with Chani Nicholas” YouTube: “Astrology for Radical Self Acceptance with Chani Nicholas” 425: “Astrology for the Collective Awakening with David Palmer” YouTube: “Astrology for the Collective Awakening with David Palmer” Find more to love at almost30.com! Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ground-breaking yogi, author, and activist, Jessamyn Stanley, jams with K + L for another heart-opening conversation about “living life off the book.” For Jessamyn, that translates to consciously keeping check of what she is consuming on social media and how she positions herself in the public sphere as one of the only black, female business owners in the digital, yoga space. She opens up about the loneliness that comes with responsibility and how she reconciles the darker elements of her life experience, from being bullied in childhood to how she processed being sexually assaulted amid a peak career “high.” Black Female Business Owner & Author of "Yoke", Jessamyn Stanley, Joins Almost 30 Jessamyn Stanley brings a nuanced perspective to yoga as a successful, black female with a strong online presence rooted in body positivity, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Teaches Us About Living Life Off the Book When it Comes to Yoga & Social Media For a more in-depth dive into her courageous and beautiful spirit, be sure to read her new book, “Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance.” "From the moment you arrive on Earth, you're wearing a mask." - Jessamyn Stanley, Yoga Instructor and Body Activist We also talk about: What it means to “live off-book” Writing “Yoke” Healing and processing darkness Believing in yourself and dealing with loneliness in the public space The pain of puberty Mindful consumption and navigating social media Wearing a mask Upcoming adventures Resources: Website: jessamynstanley.com Instagram: @mynameisjessamyn Download: “The Underbelly” Related content: “Jessamyn Stanley on How Yoga Will Strengthen You from the Inside Out + Why It Will Save the World” Find more to love at almost30.com! Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/podcast-pro instagram.com/yourpodcastpro Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuroscientist, medical doctor, and neuroscience and psychological advisor for To Be Magnetic, Dr. Tara Swart, joins “Almost 30” to discuss the scientific roots behind manifestation. Everyone loves to drop words like “dopamine,” “oxytocin,” “serotonin,” and “endorphins” when talking about career, relationships, and our everyday device-dependent lives. But who really gets to grips with the nitty-gritty details behind such big terminology or what Dr. Swart refers to as the DOSE hormones? Tara’s pragmatic approach and research-backed perspective are a grounded way to filter the woo-woo from the lofty themes of the trending spiritual practices you see pop up on your Insta-feeds so that you can really connect with the roots of manifestation. In this episode, Dr. Tara Swart dissects the dynamics of the brain, neural pathways, and explains how societal programming stems from human evolution. You’ll also learn why the brain is malleable, flexible, and how you can connect neuroplasticity to a manifestation practice (such as To Be Magnetic) to unlock your true potential. We also talk about: Money blocks and income flows Risk and reward dynamics Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins Numbing processes and subconscious reprogramming Inner child work and trauma Envy and jealousy reprogramming Maintaining brain flexibility Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: taraswart.com Instagram: @drtaraswart Read: “The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain” Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Energy healer, entrepreneur – and Krista's wedding officiant, Millana Snow, shares space and profound wisdom with a conversation centered on her journey to becoming a healer, self-empowerment, and spiritual growth. It's a beautiful closing of a circle from her last episode back in 2017, as she has made monumental strides in just about every aspect of her life since her previous pod chat with K + L. Millana unpacks her initial resistance to publically “coming out” as a healer. Since doing so, she has seriously up-leveled into the upper echelons of the wellness world (yay, abundance!), evolving her spiritual practice by teaching herself and her clients to jump into the unknown and release attachments to narratives that no longer serve them. This truly enriching conversation will inspire you to believe manifesting your dream life is 100% possible, and you don't have to look outside yourself to do so. We also talk about: Friendship origins Stepping into being a healer Belief mindset and leaning into healing Analyzing attachment to old narratives and constructs Work, money, time, and sense of worth Cutting cords and setting boundaries Deep learnings and manifesting partnership Millana’s offerings and online courses! Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: wellnessofficial.com Instagram: @wellnessofficial + @millanasnow Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Mant, light therapy expert and CEO of BLUblox (seriously, this guy is a lab research wizard), returns to Almost 30 to talk to K + L about the different ways to use light in your life. We get into tips for biohacking your workspace, increasing your melanin levels safely (read: healthy tan!), and giving your brain and body a vitamin D glow up to fight disease and look great doing it. Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at blublox.com We also talk about: Biohacking during the pandemic The connection between light exposure and depression The effect of blue light on skin Health benefits of UV light How to biohack your work station Separating “junk light” from “good light” Benefits of red light Research, clickbait and seeking “truth” EMF blocking products we love Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Instagram: @blubloxofficial + @iamandymant Website: blublox.com Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krista reflects on her wedding, including the lead-up to the ceremony and the takeaways from the emotionally charged event By tying the knot, Krista had to untie herself from the anti-marriage narrative she had lived since childhood. She had to redefine what a sacred union meant to her and Justin as a spiritually-evolved couple. In this episode, Krista shares how she moved away from tradition to tap into the natural flow of the day; from getting ready alone and adding intentional moments to the ceremony, to allowing herself to sit in the more somber shades of such an emotionally heightened experience. We also talk about: Emotions and challenges coming up, pre-wedding Navigating the guest list and feelings of disappointment How she made the ceremony personal Surrendering to the moment and celebrating (real) life in vows The spiritual components to the wedding Creating space to grieve on “the best day of your life” The aligned timing of the wedding and getting back into real life Find more to love at almost30.com! Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a hard pill to swallow, but sex trafficking is too important of an issue for “Almost 30” – or anyone else – to sweep under the rug. This is not a drill: modern slavery, sex trafficking, and organ harvesting are rampant worldwide. This week’s guest, Tim Ballard, has dedicated the past 20 years to infiltrating the rings where this unimaginable level of abuse happens. Today he talks about his organization, Operation Underground Railroad, and their mission to crush a 150 billion dollar industry, saving one child at a time. In addition, he reflects on his years working for the US government and educates the audience on how they can help a cause that’s so hard to get your head around. Shedding innocence is as challenging as it is gut-wrenching, but K + L hope this enlightening conversation is a step in the right direction. You can watch Tim Ballard’s recent Emmy-nominated documentary, “Operation Toussaint,” on Amazon Prime. We also talk about: His political backstory and why he left the US government to work privately How sex trafficking has been politized and the detrimental consequences Following leads and building relationships The organ harvesting industry How the pandemic has affected sex trafficking Internet, social media, and the porn industry What is happening on US soil Keeping the faith Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: ourrescue.org Instagram: @timballard89 Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nedra Tawwab lays the groundwork for implementing and integrating boundaries for yourself and your community. K + L get to the root of self-abandoning habits – often programmed into us in childhood through normalized parental behaviors – which can be detrimental to our ability to listen to our internal knowing. Plus, Nedra advises on how to self-advocate for what feels safe and right for you and dives into the ways we communicate with each other from face to face, to social media, to behind each other’s backs. We also talk about: Setting boundaries and dealing with reactions Non-verbal boundaries and checking in with yourself Being vocal about your preferences Things that aren’t helpful to hear Expressing emotions Social media boundaries and public perceptions Gossip and how to redirect your energy Selfcare and how Nedra takes care of herself Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Instagram: @nedratawwab Read: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey takes a moment to share a slice of her life after her big move from LA to NYC, and talks about the importance of following your heart in decision making. Following your inner compass is not always rainbows and butterflies. Even when everything feels aligned, programming, judgments, and obsessions can seep through the cracks of your happiness bubble. Just know you’re not alone in this process and following your heart will always pay off – even if you’re not sure what’s around the corner. We also talk about: Reflecting on move from LA to NYC Overcoming perfectionism Why following your heart can be triggering to others Internal resistance to happiness Supporting yourself in the journey Find more to love at almost30.com! Upcoming Events: Join Krista and Lindsey for a FREE five-day Self Love Immersion workshop, starting June 14th, focused on filling your cup with joy, gratitude, and celebration for being you. Sign up at: almost30.com/selflove Camp Almost 30 is coming up in July. You can go to Almost30.com/camp for more information on this FREE online event. Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PLEASE NOTE: Trigger warning as episode contains dialogue around ritual abuse. Curandero, galactic channeler, and cosmic energy healer, Michael Thornhill, joins the “Almost 30” community to discuss his medicinal practices at Casa Galactica, a transformative healing sanctuary located in the depths of the Peruvian Amazon. This emotionally charged conversation dives deep into the depths of the universe and beyond – from spiritual plants, indigenous communities, and the galactic spheres. Michael opens up to K + L about his profound healing journey, reconciling ritual abuse and repressed trauma through intentional plant medicine ceremonies and his conscious partnership. He now helps others move through conscious and subconscious trauma to find peace and purpose in the therapeutic, shamanic courses available at Casa Galactica. For those inspired by Michael’s teachings and offerings, you can use the code “ALMOST30” for 15% off healing sessions listed on his website: casagalactica.com We also talk about: Communicating with the galactic universe The Casa Galactica methodology How spirits connect with plants Honoring shamanic indigenous traditions Personal trauma healing and creating a safe container for others Spiritual transitions and the path to personal freedom Cultivating a conscious relationship Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: casagalactica.com Lindsey’s Episode on her Ayahuasca journey: Episode 217 Krista’s Episode on her Ayahuasca journey: Episode 219 Upcoming Events: Join Krista and Lindsey for a FREE five-day Self Love Immersion workshop, starting June 14th, focused on filling your cup with joy, gratitude, and celebration for being you. Sign up at: almost30.com/selflove Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K + L dive into all of your burning questions!! Topics of the day include takeaways from the last year, therapy transformations, the non-negotiable tools keeping us sane right now, and approaching decisions from an authentic place of flow and ease (our lifelong mission) instead of fear. We also talk about: Lessons from 2020 Choosing the right therapist Non-negotiable self-care rituals Learning how to live in ease Human Design Trusting your intuition Find more to love at almost30.com! Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fertility queen, Dr. Cleopatra, is in the Almost 30 house, making K + L’s ovaries burst with love for life, motherhood, and the prospect of creating what she calls “superbabies:” the brainiest, healthiest, most beautiful babies our bodies were meant to have. She has three superbabies of her very own (FYI: she's 43) and has dedicated over 80,000 hours developing and perfecting her primemester protocol. This woman is on a mission, and by the number of questions you guys sent over, it seems you're on the same page. Dr. Cleopatra shares her perspective on every angle of the baby-making process, from nurturing the prime environment and mindset for conception to understanding the environmental and societal factors that work against us. Knowledge is power, and K + L sincerely hope that this episode inspires every woman who is feeling the call to conceive and create her own superbaby. We also talk about: Dr. Cleopatra’s lifelong dedication to fertility The difference between fertility challenges and infertility Modern life, reproduction, and epigenetics How inequality can affect fertility and pregnancy experience Her primemester protocol Creating superbabies The role diet and nutrition play in genetic expression Exploring pleasure energy Questions from the community Spirituality in her practice Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: fertilitypregnancy.org Dr. Cleopatra’s Protocol Instagram: @doctor_cleopatra Join our Self Love Immersion Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/websitedisclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest, Morgan Harper Nicols, has been on the Almost 30 dream guest list for years. K + L are huge fans of her Instagram, @morganharpernichols, which immerses you in an enriching tapestry of words, images, and music. In a world of doom scrolling and self-comparison, it’s a rare joy to find an account that nourishes you on such a soulful level. Morgan discusses how she distills her unique creative language and vision – informed by her inventive childhood, music career, inner-child, and love of nature – onto a screen and how she connects with her audience in a meaningful way. She talks about evolving as an artist and how her inner development led to her book, How Far You Have Come, a visual and literary retrospective on the vastness of human experience and growth through the lens of place. We also talk about: Creating your story Morgan’s creative upbringing and influences How spirituality influences her practice Online boundaries and showing up authentically and respectfully to her online community Connecting to the inner child through play Her creative evolution Adult autism diagnosis and lifestyle changes The inspiration behind her new book Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: morganharpernichols.com Instagram: @morganharpernichols Read: How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/websitedisclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard to believe that someone who has built a billion-dollar brand could ever feel doubts about anything in their life, especially when they’ve ticked off all the things. But today’s Almost 30 guest, Jamie Kern Lima, isn’t afraid to get real and vulnerable about what goes on behind the mask. Today, she reveals all her doubts, from the, Are You There-God? It’s Me, Jamie moments and past career qualms to questions about self-worth and her body – the last puzzle piece she’s currently dead set on solving (aren’t we all)? Her latest book, “Believe IT,” illustrates how she became resolute in her mission to, not only, build a cosmetic empire, but to do it her way, even when doors were slamming in her face. She made it, BIG, but found herself dimming her light in the name of “being humble” and not owning her achievements. Today, she wholly owns her story, hoping that it will help inspire everyone out there to BELIEVE they can do IT too. Can we get an amen? Want to learn how to start, grow or monetize your current or future podcast? Check out the new-and-improved PodcastPro EBook - your comprehensive podcasting guide by Almost 30 founders! almost-30.mykajabi.com/offers/Bx2uQE3F/checkout 4 Secrets to Your Bestselling Book: FREE TRAINING WITH GABBY BERNSTEIN Sunday, May 23rd Choose from 2 screening times: 1:00 pm EST & 8:00 pm EST SIGN UP NOW: gabbybernstein.com/writeabook/?ref=almost30 We also talk about: How Jamie rediscovered her faith in God Showing up authentically in business and relationships The competition and comparison cycle Dealing with body doubt Why women dim their light Healing female relationships and curating an uplifting circle Searching for her biological mother Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Read: Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable Instagram: @jamiekernlima Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/websitedisclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest, Trina Felber, used to be your typical commercial skincare addict with a bathroom shelf laden with (toxic) products that weren’t delivering what they said on their (plastic) packaging. After discovering the benefits of using natural olive oil on her face (the true first paleo-friendly skincare), she cured her acne, scars and found her skin looking dewier and plumper than ever before. It took her on a long detoxification journey which eventually led her to launch her own organic, non-toxic, clean skincare and dental hygiene company, Primal Life Organics. Together we get real on the beauty products and ingredients that are failing us and talk about why skin, teeth, and gums are mirrors to your inner ecosystem. She breaks down the elements you should be adding to your skincare and dental routine and the dangerous devils you should be scoping out on your toiletry labels. We also talk about: The fantastic results she found changing her skincare regime Launching Primal Life Organics The nutrients found in natural oils What to look out for on labels Using clay and carbon to detoxify Feeding your skin seasonally What you should consider before getting Botox SPF toxic truths Detoxifying your dental routine “Leaky gums” and how to reverse gum disease Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Trina’s exclusive, limited time offer for Almost 30 listeners: Save 60% off the regular price of the teeth whitener at https://www.naturalteethwhiteners.com Primal Life Organics Website: primallifeorganics.com Instagram: @primallifeorg Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/websitedisclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shamanic healer, seer, and astrologer, Réyel Byrd, shares her potent medicine with the Almost 30 community in a heart-opening episode that explores the abundance of her energetic gifts and layered lineage. Krista and Lindsey have been long-time fans and followers of Réyel on Twitter and Instagram (@blksoltheory) for her quick and elegant truths. They are so excited to introduce her to the Almost 30 community. In this therapeutic voyage, K + L reflect on the profound takeaways from their private sessions with Réyel, delving into the cosmic world of visions, spirit animals, and plant-healing, as well as discussing more three-dimensional themes of relationships, childhood trauma, and shadow work. Through in-depth psychological insights and multi-dimensional connections, Réyel invites you to rip off your mask of ego, reclaim your power, and come back home to your most authentic expression of self. We also talk about: Unpacking the downloads and lessons from K + L’s sessions Sacred relationships, singlehood, and trauma bonds Doing shadow work to cultivate self-love and understanding Wearing masks and self-abandonment Working with the ego Réyel’s connections to the galactic universe Exploring lineage Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: supernalsacredspace.com Instagram: @blksoltheory Twitter: @blksoltheory 4 Secrets to Your Bestselling Book: FREE TRAINING WITH GABBY BERNSTEIN Sunday, May 23rd Choose from 2 screening times: 1:00 pm EST & 8:00 pm EST SIGN UP NOW: https://gabbybernstein.com/writeabook/?ref=almost30 Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting https://almost30.com/disclaimer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: theleoking.com Instagram: @theleokingdom Media company: highvibe.tv This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Breathwork: breemelanson.com Read: Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free By Terri Cole Follow: @nedratawwab This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: zivameditation.com/preview Instagram: @emilystellafletcher This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Courses: almost30.com/learn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Read: Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free Website: terricole.com Instagram: @terricole Define your boundary personality: boundaryquizz.com Bonus proactive boundaries work guide: boundaryboss.me/almost30 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: theblondefiles.com Instagram: @ariellelorre This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gluten, non-dairy milk, and making healthy choices Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: kellyleveque.com Instagram:@bewellbykelly Buy: Body Love: A Journal: 12 Weeks to Practice Positivity, Create Momentum, and Build Your Healthy Lifestyle This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at woomoreplay.com ALOHA | Visit aloha.com and use code ALMOST30 for 25% off your first order Tonic | Visit tonicsiteshop.com/almost30 for customizable websites for the modern, stylish creative. Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: luvvie.org Instagram: @luvvie Read: “Professional Troublemaker” Shop our amazing courses, workshops, and apparel at almost30.com/shop Join Podcast Pro to learn how to launch, grow, and monetize a podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Body image is something women are acutely aware of from a young age, and a topic we don’t shy away from on Almost 30. Everyone - no matter what they look like - has a complicated relationship with their body, and it’s important not to judge or assume things based on how someone looks. In today’s conversation, K+L got together with close friends and influencers Shayla Quinn + Britney Vest for a roundtable reality session to shine a light on the internal dialogue we all have around weight and body image. Although our stories are different, we all still experience hardships and shame around our bodies. It takes years of reprogramming and conscious effort to change the narratives we’ve grown up with about our bodies, but it is possible to get to a place of love and acceptance. . Shayla and Britney talk about when they first started noticing their bodies, how well-meaning people can warp our self-perspective, and how we can learn to move on from the need for validation. We’re so grateful that they’re willing to vulnerably share their experience with all of us, remind us that we’re not alone, and that truly loving and accepting ourselves is the most powerful and healing thing we can do. We also talk about: Where our body image issues come from How diet culture benefits from our insecurities Changing your relationship with weight loss Healing the need for validation The lessons we pick up from our parents The power of showing up Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: fittybritttty.com Instagram: @fittybritttty shaylaquinn.com Instagram: @shaylaquinn Shop our amazing courses, workshops, and apparel at almost30.com/shop Join Podcast Pro to learn how to launch, grow, and monetize a podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Younger aka The Balanced Blonde is a longtime friend of the show, fellow podcast host of Soul On Fire, blogger, author, and wellness educator. Jordan joins K+L to talk about her healing journey that has led to her own intuitive way of eating called the "celestial lifestyle." We talk about what she’s learned from years of visiting doctors and healers, and self-experimentation, to deal with her Lyme disease and other health issues. Jordan is committed to sharing her story for others who may not have access to those resources, making her a beloved educator in the wellness space. As such, she has been the subject of negative commentary in the media. They get into how to speak your truth in hard times and what Jordan is doing to take action against a defamatory article written about her recently. Jordan is profoundly heart-centered and full of integrity and such a joy to listen to, and we’re excited to share openly and honestly in this episode! We also talk about: Moving on from your old story Returning to an intuitive diet after a lifetime of built up food habits and addictions What the celestial diet is Jordan’s health journey and public battle with Lyme disease How some journalists choose clickbait over truth Making wellness accessible Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: thebalancedblonde.com Instagram: @thebalancedblonde | @tbbpodcast Listen: Soul on Fire Shop our amazing courses, workshops, and apparel at almost30.com/shop Join Podcast Pro to learn how to launch, grow, and monetize a podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's incredible how empowering it can be to bring in different perspectives to our decision making process. When we ask questions, do research, trust ourselves, consult with multiple authorities, and make decisions from there, then we can truly feel secure in our choices, regardless of the outcome. That's what we dive into on today’s podcast with Africa Brooke: a mindset coach, business consultant, podcaster, and speaker, who specializes in helping people overcome what is commonly known as self-sabotage. This conversation covers woke culture (and toxic forms of it), self-censorship, cancel culture, and so much more. They also dive into Africa's journey to sobriety, and how she developed self-responsibility from that. This episode is a reminder that we live in a world of endless creativity. If we cut off that creativity by putting ourselves into a shameful mindset, or preventing ourselves from moving away from our past, we're doing a disservice to ourselves and to the world. Africa encourages us to stay open-minded, take what works for us, and create our own opinion. We also talk about: How sobriety has led to radical responsibility Why being offended robs you of your power The moral superiority trap Fighting the pull to join the cancel culture mob How people are leveraging language Being wary of self-censorship Moving towards being solution-oriented instead of problem-oriented Cultivating confidence within yourself Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: africabrooke.com Instagram: @africabrooke Listen to Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophia Amoruso is back — and she’s been on quite the journey. Known as the founder of Girlboss, she’s stepped out into a new adventure by starting Business Class, an MBA-like program that walks people through the entrepreneurial journey. Sophia knows when she’s ready to step away from a current project, regardless of its success, and that’s something admirable in an entrepreneur. She embodies the intuition-led actions that we are all about at Almost 30: Doing things differently, not being afraid to fail, and not letting others’ judgment get in the way of doing what works for us. We also talk about: Aligning your life and business with your priority Not having to reinvent the wheel The balance of mindset and tactics in business The importance of being versed on the legal side of business Why you shouldn’t work with friends Keeping up your mental health as an entrepreneur Being 99% sober Who Business Class is for Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: sophiaamoruso.com takebusinessclass.com Instagram: @sophiaamoruso Instagram: @businessclass This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @the.holistic.psychologist, is a clinical psychologist who is well-known for sharing inspiring content on Instagram to give people the tools they need to take healing into their own hands. Her new book “How to Do the Work'' just became a New York Times Best Seller, and we’re grateful to dive into her philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves today on the podcast! Even though it’s called “self-healing,” no healing is truly done in isolation; it takes a village. We talk about learning to lean on others without falling into codependency patterns, creating positive boundaries, and setting up expectations in your relationships. Wherever you are in your healing journey, Dr. Nicole is going to help you do the work. We also talk about: Developing communities for self-healing Balancing self-guided healing and healing through others Realizing where to define boundaries Finding your childhood archetypes Taking the mask off and being yourself How to make a meaningful, heartfelt apology Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: yourholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist Read: “How to Do The Work” This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to be a “Boss Babe?” We sat down with BossBabe founders Natalie Ellie and Danielle Canty, who have created one of the world’s largest online communities of ambitious women and female entrepreneurs. They’re pulling back the curtain and showing how strategic, thoughtful, and calculated they’ve had to be to build their business in just three years — and it’s no joke. We talk about the benefits of picking one social platform you love and going all-in on it, getting to know your audience on a deep level, and working together as co-founders and best friends. They’re the real deal, and they bring it all to this conversation. We also talk about: Cultivating a strong business partnership The Hoffman process and learnings from it Finding validation from within while also growing the business meaningfully Having a focused vision and goal Finding your zone of genius Takeaways from building a team Knowing whether you’re meant to be an entrepreneur The Boss Babes going through Saturn return Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: bossbabe.com Instagram: @bossbabe.inc Instagram: @iamnatalie Instagram: @daniellecanty Listen: bossbabe.com/podcast Launch, Grow and Monetize your podcast with Podcast Pro: almost30.com/podcast-pro Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feedback — both giving and receiving it — is such an integral part of life. These are often the pivotal moments that define our futures. So why do so many of us suck at feedback… and how do we get better? Therese Huston, a cognitive scientist at Seattle University, literally wrote the book on feedback. “Let’s Talk” blends research with personal stories that share how to say what needs to be said in a way that people hear what they need to hear. And remote work makes things more complicated with a new set of etiquette that we haven’t mastered yet! So, let’s learn to make the most of feedback moments so that we can do our best work and lift others up as well. We also talk about: The difference in digital feedback The negativity bias and how to combat it when giving feedback The nuances between different communication methods How we wrap up our identity in our work Why we dread giving and receiving feedback Handling feedback during short-term relationships Creating a culture of feedback How to best integrate feedback in your life Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: theresehuston.com Read: "Let's Talk" This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K+L are checking back in with the A30 community today! You all had some super fun questions about what is coming this year (note: K+L do not claim to be psychic), understanding the separation between life and social media, having to tone down who you are in the presence of others, and more. And if you love these, you’ll be happy to hear that K+L do regular “Ask Us Anything” moments in the Almost 30 membership! We also talk about: Predictions for 2021 Getting clear on the important things in life The pressure to talk about topics as an influencer Wanting to see spirits Managing your relationship energy with your mother Suppressing your esoteric side Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Join our membership waitlist at almost30.com/membership! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethany Webster is a global expert on healing the “Mother Wound,” something K+L have been intimately working with for a while now. It’s the source of so much trauma in our lives, with generation after generation of mothers passing along the damaging beliefs embedded into them by the patriarchy and their parents. But Bethany helps women heal this core wound by teaching them how to discover and tap into their “Inner Mother.” The Mother Wound feeds into all areas of our life, from our diets to our interactions with other women to our own self-worth. It’s foundational to the way we interact with the world. How incredible would it be, then, to change it for the better? Way better. We also talk about: Where Bethany discovered the Mother Wound How the Mother Wound impacts and shows up in women’s lives Defining the patriarchy and how to dismantle it within ourselves The female empowerment industrial complex Setting up purposeful boundaries Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: bethanywebster.com Instagram: @themotherwound Read: “Discovering the Inner Mother" This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey was single for seven years, and it wasn’t until about five years in that she realized the purpose of that season in her life, that she stopped trying to find validation, reason, and purpose solely in a relationship. Being in a committed relationship now, she is in the unique position to look back on how powerful reconnecting to herself during that time was and how it opened her up to be able to connect with another person like she had never been capable of before. So, what is the source of this pressure to find a partner? Let’s look inside and find out. We also talk about: The meaningfulness of this period in time Being in the in-between Leaning into the unknown Dealing with whatever shadow comes up Celebrating the seasons of our lives Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE INTERVIEW Lee Harris has one of those energies that just completely envelops you and fills you with warmth. An intuitive energy guide, healer, and transformation teacher, he strives to ground creative spirituality with people across the world. He channels a collective consciousness known as “the Z’s” who reached out to him in 1998, and his book “Energy Speaks” shares their guidance on how to grow and change the things that matter most to us. He talks about the significance of this time in history, the collective consciousness of humanity, and the energetic pros and cons of social media. We also talk about: What to do if you’re feeling good while others are struggling Finding purpose in the chaos Feeling contraction before expansion When to cut people out of your life Channeling the Z’s How to prevent yourself from giving your power away Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: leeharrisenergy.com Instagram: @leeharrisenergy YouTube: youtube.com/user/LeeHarrisEnergy The Sacredness of Being Single program is live! Visit almost30.com/the-sacredness-of-being-single to learn more This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost 30 has gone through a lot of growth lately! We launched our membership, did a complete rebrand, and built out entirely new systems. And as that all settled, Krista’s first thought was: What’s next? But it is so, SO important that we make time and space to receive from all of the hard work that we put in. We can get so caught up in the manifesting and the goal-setting that we forget to actually enjoy the fruits of our labor. Receiving and expressing gratitude are huge parts of manifesting, and we have to be able to receive all the things we’re striving for. We talk about: The focus in our culture on productivity - and how we can get out of it How to work on your unconscious beliefs to support your ability to receive Understanding the importance of receiving How to feel what it feels like receiving in your body Being present and paying attention to your life and why it’s important Find more to love at almost30.com! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Will Cole is a functional medicine expert who consults people around the world, investigating the causes of chronic illnesses instead of just treating the symptoms. K+L sourced their questions straight from the A30 community to tap into Dr. Cole’s knowledge and give you all the answers most relevant to your lives. We cover hormone health, the causes of hormone imbalance, PCOS, functional medicine, intuitive fasting, and what fasting can do for us when done mindfully, and we talk about how his new book, "Intuitive Fasting," can help you amplify the body’s natural rest and repair cycles so that you can truly feel your best. We also talk about: The importance of understanding and balancing your hormones Prepping your body to get off birth control Why Dr. Will calls this “the autoimmune age” Supporting depression symptoms What functional medicine is Causes of problematic inflammation What our bodies are doing when we sleep Exploring the benefits of fasting as well as the warnings Focusing on your own personalized health Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: drwillcole.com Instagram: @drwillcole Read: "Intuitive Fasting" Listen: The Art of Being Well This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices