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Almost 30

Almost 30

By: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik | Wellness & Personal Growth Hosts
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Welcome to Almost 30, the self-improvement and wellness podcast helping you navigate life's biggest transitions with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders on personal growth, spirituality, mental well-being, relationships, health, and conscious living. Whether you're building healthier habits, healing old patterns, deepening your relationships, or discovering who you're becoming, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives to support your conscious evolution. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We're honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you. With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. We are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, written to help you navigate life's biggest transitions with intention and self-trust. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+A30@yapmedia.comf9f44950-eb76-11f0-8b8c-c172a4fa91ca Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • 918. The red flags you’re WIRED to ignore: How childhood wounds shape your relationships + self-worth

    918. The red flags you’re WIRED to ignore: How childhood wounds shape your relationships + self-worth
    22 Oct 2026
    In this episode, attachment expert + relationship educator Dr. Sarah Hensley (aka The Love Doc) joins Krista to unpack why modern dating feels harder than ever—and how our attachment styles shape the relationships we choose, the red flags we overlook, and the love we believe we deserve. Sarah gets into the complicated dynamics of narcissism, emotional unavailability, and trauma bonds, sharing how childhood experiences can influence the way we show up in love. She reveals why we over-function in relationships, how criticism can reinforce disconnection, and why understanding someone’s behavior is not the same as excusing it. Drawing from her own experiences, Sarah shares what it takes to break painful relationship patterns + move toward more secure, healthy love. This conversation will change how you see your past relationships—and what you look for in the next one. We also talk about: Fearful avoidance vs. dismissive avoidance The difference between attachment patterns + personality disorders How to recognize emotional manipulation + weaponized incompetence Why some people shut down instead of repairing conflict The connection between parentification + over-functioning in love Why betrayal blindness can make red flags harder to see The cycle of love-bombing, devaluation + discard Why some partners return after a breakup—and what may be driving it How social media + dating culture shape expectations around commitment Building a relationship with someone who genuinely has your back Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahhensley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsarahhensley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.SarahHensley Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-doc-podcast/id1748854144 Website: https://thelovedoc.com/ Sponsors: Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Quince | Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/almost30. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
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    1 hr and 28 min
  • 917. Why your vitamins aren't working: Absorption, real food, and what your body really needs

    917. Why your vitamins aren't working: Absorption, real food, and what your body really needs
    20 Oct 2026
    In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Krista Maas, founder of Nunona, the world's first organic, real-food prenatal and postnatal vitamin bite. From supplement marketing to the science behind real food, Krista shares why she believes nourishment starts with understanding what we put in our bodies—and what the labels don’t always tell us. After becoming a mother, Krista saw firsthand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own nutrition while caring for a baby. She shares the story behind creating her real-food vitamin and explores how women’s nutritional needs can shift through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. They also unpack the overwhelm of online health advice, the pressure to get everything right as a mom, and how to tell meaningful research from clever marketing. This conversation is a reminder that supporting your health doesn’t have to mean chasing every new trend—it can start with simplifying, getting curious, and making nourishment more accessible. We also talk about: Why “clinically studied” doesn’t always mean effective The food matrix + how nutrients work together Creatine, quality sourcing, and women’s wellness What the first 1,000 days means for maternal health Breast milk vs. formula: what each can provide Why a postpartum social media detox can be powerful The role of fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s How stress + information overload can undermine self-trust Building a science-led business while raising young children Why Krista believes experts should make nutrition easier to understand Resources: Website: https://www.nunonalife.com Nunona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nunonalife/?hl=en Krista’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamaasdevilliers/ Sponsors: Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Quince | Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/almost30. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
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    1 hr and 20 min
  • 916. How to stay connected when you’re in different seasons of life

    916. How to stay connected when you’re in different seasons of life
    15 Oct 2026
    In this solo, Lindsey opens up about navigating friendships in different seasons of life, from motherhood to career changes, marriage, and everything in between. She shares why relationship shifts don’t automatically mean something is wrong—and how letting go of expectations can create more space for connection. She gets into the difference between a friendship that needs more intentionality + one that may be naturally falling away. From having honest conversations about capacity to setting boundaries, Lindsey shares practical ways to stay connected without overextending yourself or making every change mean something. She also shares simple ways to nurture the people you love through big life transitions, including voice notes, meaningful plans, meals, and small acts of care. This is a reminder that lasting friendships can ebb and flow, enter “winter seasons,” and still come back with fresh energy when you give them room to evolve. We also talk about: Friendship after becoming a mom When distance is actually healthy The pressure to be a “good friend” Supporting friends through grief + major change Why one friend often changes seasons first How to stop filling silence with assumptions Nourishing someone when they’re overwhelmed Balancing compassion with accountability Being a better friend to yourself Planning something to look forward to Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Quince | Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/almost30. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
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    46 min
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