814. THIS Is Why You Struggle With Your Body
In this episode, Krista reveals why so many women struggle with body image, self-worth, and generational patterns around food—plus how to finally break free. If you’ve ever felt at war with your body or wondered how your relationship with your mom impacts your self-love, this is for you. Ahead, Krista shares the truth about what it takes to heal from disordered eating, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. She reveals the psycho-spiritual + practical tools she’s used to create profound change—from somatic healing + reparenting to her very own Metamorphosis Method. This is where the cycle ends. Krista breaks down how to move beyond self-sabotage, inherited beliefs, and body shame—so you can reclaim your power and your pleasure. If you’re ready to feel confident, embodied, and fully expressed, start here. We also talk about: The link between mother-daughter dynamics + body image struggles How inherited beliefs from childhood shape our relationship with food Healing body shame through the Metamorphosis Method + psycho-spiritual tools The power of reparenting + inner child work for emotional eating Breaking the cycle of generational self-loathing + feminine wounds Tools for nervous system regulation + feeling big emotions safely How to move from body judgment to radical self-love + acceptance Why self-worth is not tied to weight, beauty, or numbers on a scale Shifting from outer validation to inner knowing + confidence Finding purpose, nourishment, and pleasure beyond appearance Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Join Metamorphosis, Krista’s six-week small group immersion for women ready to transform from the inside out. You’ll leave with deep appreciation for your body, freedom from food and body shame, an empowered mindset, and the support of a loving community. Save your spot today at itskrista.com/metamorphosis! Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com and use code almost30 to save 15%. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Marras 202537min
813. The Future of Biohacking: What Actually Works + What’s Just Hype
In this episode, Andy + Katie Mant, biohacking pioneers + founders of Bon Charge, reveal the secrets to healthy aging, from red light therapy to grounding, and why less is more with wellness routines. Expect real, science-backed insights on skincare, sleep, supplements, and energy! Ahead, Andy + Katie open up about their personal health journeys as well as the mindset shifts that transformed their lives + business. Together, they explore how to personalize your wellness practices, habit-stack effectively, and identify biohacks you can truly trust. You’ll also get the inside scoop on anti-aging, cellular health, and tech-forward healing, from EMFs + grounding mats to the power of light, sound, and frequency. In an age of ever-evolving technology, Andy + Katie remind us how to stay human, intentional, and connected through it all. We also talk about: How personalized biomarkers + DNA testing elevate your wellness plan Wellness trends vs. what truly stands the test of time for women The science behind red light therapy, collagen production, and healing Simple but powerful daily habits: morning sunlight, blue light blocking glasses, mouth taping Dangers + misconceptions of tech devices (EMFs, wearables, grounding mats) The evolving role of AI + technology in wellness + self-optimization How to habit stack for consistent self-care without the overwhelm Navigating skincare routines: science vs. hype in creams, supplements, and practices Honest conversations about aging, beauty standards, facelifts, and confidence The future of healing: sound, light, PEMF, and ancestral wisdom Resources: Go to www.boncharge.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off all products. Instagram: @boncharge_ Instagram: @iamandymant Instagram: @katiemant_ Website: boncharge.com Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Puori | Visit https://Puori.com/ALMOST30 and use our promo code ALMOST30 for 20% off. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Marras 20251h 22min
812. Stop Shrinking, Start Speaking Up, and Level Up Your Life
In this unfiltered advice episode, K+L tackle your most relatable life dilemmas—from modern dating confusion to sticky workplace dynamics. If you’ve ever wondered how to ask “what are we?”, say no to yet another bachelorette weekend, or finally stop people-pleasing, this one’s for you. Ahead, the girls get real about setting boundaries without guilt, finding clarity in love + friendships, and reclaiming your confidence when everyone else’s opinions get loud. Through grounded spiritual wisdom, K+L explore how self-respect is the foundation for every healthy relationship. Walk away with easy scripts, mindset shifts, and empowering permission to speak up for what you deserve—in dating, friendships, and your career. This conversation is a reminder that honoring your truth doesn’t make you difficult—it makes you magnetic. We also talk about: Navigating toxic workplace dynamics + asking for a raise When your partner’s video game habit crosses a line (and how to address it kindly)-The truth about people-pleasing + how to stop betraying yourself to keep the peace Real-life scripts for setting boundaries at work, in love, and with friends How to give honest feedback to loved ones without guilt or drama Microdosing, creativity, and how self-awareness can unlock confidence Why clarity around your needs leads to more authentic connection Building self-worth through small acts of radical honesty Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com and use code almost30 to save 15%. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Marras 202537min
811. From Secret Lives to Real Life: Mayci Neeley on Abuse, Healing + Finding Herself Again
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with reality personality + author Mayci Neeley to talk resilience, healing, and building a life you love after unimaginable loss. Mayci opens up about early motherhood, traumatic relationships, and the truth behind her Mormon upbringing. Ahead, discover the untold story behind Mayci’s viral reality TV success, her raw + powerful memoir, and her spiritual + emotional transformation after surviving grief and depression. Packed with wisdom for navigating family expectations, faith, and self-worth, Mayci’s story is a must-listen. Plus, Mayci reveals how motherhood saved her, why speaking up heals, and the steps to living your own unapologetic truth. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your darkest moments into your biggest breakthroughs, this episode will light the way. We also talk about: Navigating shame + perfectionism when life doesn’t go as planned Growing up Mormon + forging a personal relationship with faith Finding strength + self-acceptance after an abusive relationship Parenting in a digital age + protecting kids from social media Processing grief + depression during pregnancy Keeping marriages strong—with therapy, check-ins, and date nights Building thick skin for reality TV + online criticism How fame + visibility impact friendships + privacy Setting boundaries for self-care + social media sharing The healing power of vulnerability, storytelling, and helping others Resources: “Told You So” is available now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Told-You-So/Mayci-Neeley/9781668099926?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKUuiRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzgpNkIIrWq_G7K6P3aVqDh68w693MIdlvByV4WZDOVRDShIuT4H6MFskDGC_aem_JszUXcHHi7JUy1Aaoq18Dw Instagram: @maycineeley TikTok: @maycineeley Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Loka 202552min
810. John Wineland’s Guide To Conscious Men + Liberated Women (Bonus)
Bonus Episode Alert! Welcome to the first episode in our special five-episode series, where we’re re-running some of our most impactful + memorable episodes. These conversations changed us but also deeply touched you, our community—and in many ways, put our show on the map. We’re starting off with legendary relationship coach, John Wineland. His teachings helped launch Almost 30 into the stratosphere, transforming the way we think about the masculine + feminine in relationships. Conversations with John feel like a spiritual reset for your love life, so buckle up! John takes us inside his transformative work with men, breaking down outdated patriarchal paradigms + showing us how to create soul-nourishing love. Plus, he reveals what your taboo sex kink really says about you—and why leaning in, instead of hiding in shame, can transform intimacy. We also talk about: The energetic impact of intimacy + why boundaries matter How to co-regulate your nervous system within partnerships The masculine as "container" + the feminine as "ocean" The crisis of masculine identity + forging a new paradigm Ways women's pursuit of success can lead to burnout How playing with desire + taboo can unlock hidden nutrients for your soul The art of setting boundaries with an open heart How women can cultivate their own grounded masculine energy Modern relationship tips for authenticity, polarity, and true self-expression Resources: Website: https://johnwineland.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30 and get a free sample pack with any order. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Puori | Visit https://Puori.com/ALMOST30 and use our promo code ALMOST30 for 20% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Pendulum | Go to pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders. Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. Primally Pure | Use code ALMOST30 to get 15% off your Primally Pure purchase at www.primallypure.com. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Loka 20251h 41min
809. The Witch Wound, Self-Trust + Channeling Your Higher Self with Lee Harris
In this episode, Krista sits down with intuitive + channeler Lee Harris, whose new book, The Future Human: Becoming the Bridge to a New Earth, invites us to awaken our potential and co-create a more conscious world. If you're craving a breakthrough in your spiritual path, this one’s for you! Ahead, Lee unpacks the reason healers fear stepping into their power + reveals the generational wounds that keep us playing small. From the “witch wound” to the practice of public channeling, Lee shares transformational experiences that help us become our next-level selves. Learn about energetic deselection, channeling your higher self, and why compassion is the secret ingredient for authentic growth. This episode is packed with actionable wisdom for women ready to step into authentic alignment, release perfectionism, and start living with more joy and purpose. We also talk about: How Lee listens to his body to make music that heals on all frequencies The difference between channeling for yourself vs. channeling for others Making peace with your unique voice + overcoming self-judgment Why practicing in public leads to mastery (and how to actually start!) The “persecution wound” + its roots in religion, medicine, and society Navigating energetic deselection + why friendships (and breakups) matter Lee’s perspective on modern relationships—including monogamy + polyamory What the Z’s say about expanding your consciousness through connection Navigating burnout + self-care as a healer or coach Lee’s remarkable stories of near-death experiences + spiritual transitions Resources: Website: http://www.leeharrisenergy.com Book: https://a.co/d/6pCiDZI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeharrisenergy888 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeHarrisEnergy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeharrisenergy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeeHarrisEnergy Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Loka 20251h 28min
808. How To Stop Obsessing Over Food + Start Actually Living Your Life
In this episode, Erin Treloar, coach, podcast host, and the founder of Raw Beauty Talks, joins Krista to get radically honest about breaking free from food obsession + rediscovering identity. Together, they dive into disordered eating, intuitive living, and how women can break the “not enough” spell. Ahead, Krista + Erin explore the gritty realities of healing—from the dark valleys of anxiety + people-pleasing to the electric highs of self-trust + spiritual fulfillment. Discover Erin’s pivotal Food Freedom Five and learn why “doing the work” is about so much more than what you eat. Beyond food + body, Erin + Krista unpack how the quest for external approval can morph into self-love, abundance, and purpose-driven living. This is for every woman who’s tired of making her job, motherhood, or body her entire identity: it’s your reminder that you belong to yourself first. We also talk about: The Food Freedom Five: game-changing guidelines to break binge-restrict cycles How healing your relationship with food transforms every area of your life The real meaning of “doing the work”—beyond therapy and green juice Navigating burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure to be everything to everyone The secret link between creativity, purpose, and feeling comfortable in your skin Generational patterns: how mother-daughter dynamics shape body image Spiritual practices that actually make your nervous system feel safe Letting go of comparison + trusting your own unique life path Why self-nourishment is the foundation for abundance, joy, and purpose Resources: Website: https://rawbeauty.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawbeautytalks/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Loka 20251h 45min
807. How Sensitive Women Can Heal Their Relationship With Their Bodies
In this episode, Krista gives you a sneak peak into her Metamorphosis Method—a psycho-spiritual, energetic, and tactical approach to body transformation that finally breaks the cycle of self-hate. Krista reveals how being an empath or highly sensitive person impacts your body and your weight. Ahead, Krista explains how you can love and transform your body at the same time, sharing details from her own body liberation journey. Plus, she digs into the science behind nervous system sensitivity, and why stress + emotional absorption can lead to chronic fatigue + weight retention. Learn about ancestral trauma, subconscious beliefs, and the powerful tools Krista uses to move from self-blame to body sovereignty + freedom. Whether you’re an empath, want to shake food guilt, or are ready to feel alive in your body again, this episode is your permission slip + guidebook. We also talk about: The link between stress, cortisol, and stubborn belly fat Why highly sensitive women often hold extra weight as protection Practical tools for nervous system regulation Emotional release strategies to stop storing others’ energies Overcoming comfort eating + using food to numb The power of boundaries, energetic hygiene, and saying “no” How ancestral + generational trauma impacts your physical body Krista’s most effective journaling prompts for self-discovery Sneak peek into the Metamorphosis Method + upcoming retreats Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Join Metamorphosis, Krista’s six-week small group immersion for women ready to transform from the inside out. You’ll leave with deep appreciation for your body, freedom from food and body shame, an empowered mindset, and the support of a loving community. Early bird pricing ends Thanksgiving—save your spot today at https://itskrista.com/metamorphosis. Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Loka 202538min
