722. Tantra, Sexuality, and Non-Monogamy: Your New Spiritual Toolkit?

Today we are sitting down with skin therapist and co-founder of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand! At the age of 24, Jane, an immigrant from the United Kingdom, recognized the lack of training in continuing skin therapy education in the United States. This led her to open the highly regarded International Dermal Institute, which today has 37 locations worldwide. Dermalogica was born alongside IDM to provide quality skin care that was effective and free of irritants. It is now the #1 professional skin care brand in the world.   Our conversation with Jane is motivating and inspirational, regardless of whether or not you’re a female entrepreneur. Her wisdom as it relates to trusting your inner truth and never doubting or shrinking yourself is GOLD. Jane shares her knowledge on creating a company culture, the importance of knowing your values, and building a community around your brand. Her passion and devotion for changing the conversation around labels and the idea of beauty is so refreshing. Jane also gives recommendations and tips for taking care of your skin. You don’t want to miss it!   We also talk about: Trampoline model vs. ladder climbing in business What Jane looks for in an entrepreneur Having an aligned value system with your business parter Importance of kindness in leadership Building a love mark around your brand Using professional and retail products for acne Jane’s philanthropy - FOUND/LA Our relationships with our phones Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: dermalogica.com (Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off) Listen: Rich Roll + Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism   Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones   Sponsors: Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off products on vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca  Honey | Join Honey for instant online savings at joinhoney.com/almost30 Dr. Roebucks | Visit sephora.com and search for Dr. Roebucks Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Daily Harvest | Use code ALMOST30 for 3 FREE Cups in your first box at www.daily-harvest.com 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

20 Elo 20191h 52min

Today we are sitting down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach, author and speaker, Stephan Speaks! If you’re looking for insight into the male brain, tips for dating, and keys for self-growth and healing, this conversation is for you. Stephan sheds light on not only knowing where to meet someone, but when to enter a relationship and if it’s the right time to have sex. We dive into the ‘why’ behind cheating and two important steps to healing from infidelity. Stephan is all about women stepping into their feminine energy, and shares wisdom on how to embrace it. From our fun and eye-opening conversation, you’ll gain knowledge and inspiration on finding, giving, and receiving love—not only from others, but from yourself.   We also talk about: Choosing a plant-based diet Self-healing’s role in relationships Having honest & transparent conversations around sex The emotional component of sex Intimacy & Sex: social construct or how we are wired? Top 2 ‘why’s’ of cheating The power of color in embracing your feminine   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: stephanspeaks.com YouTube: Stephan Speaks Instagram: @stephanspeaks Twitter: @stephanspeaks   Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe   Sponsors: Instacart | Visit instacart.com or download the Instacart app and use code ALMOST30 at checkout for $10 off your first order Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Felix Gray | Visit felixgrayglasses.com/almost30 for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns Dr. Roebucks | Visit sephora.com and search for Dr. Roebucks 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

13 Elo 20191h 51min

Today we are joined by astrologer, tarot expert, and intuitive, Jessica Alexandria! She’s the creator of BehatiLife, and provides weekly astrology readings and intuitive guidance through her wildly popular YouTube channel.   Jess lives in one of the most haunted areas of New Orleans and grew up in Jamaica, so our conversation begins with a conversation around her environments and how they have strengthened her intuition.  She is open about her current and past experiences with spirits and ghosts and is thorough in response to Krista and Lindsey’s curiosities around the supernatural. Although these encounters terrified her as a child, Jessica later embraced them as she used tarot as a tool to realize gifts about herself, such as her psychic abilities. Our conversation also sheds light on building a relationship with your tarot deck, the importance of setting intentions, and being open to what the cards are trying to tell you. Jess includes tips for using fire and candle magic, and connecting with your ancestors.   Finally, Jess shares her reading for the rest of 2019.   We also talk about: The origins of tarot  Calling in Spirit Guides with tarot Cultivating feminine energy Personal growth in relationships Different forms of magic & rituals Cultural view of body image   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: behatilife.com Twitter: @behatilife Instagram: @behatilife YouTube: BehatiLife Checkout the Almost 30 Shop: almost30podcast.com/shop   Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe   Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off products on vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca  Queen V | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off at queenvlife.com Further Food | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off your purchase at shop.furtherfood.com/discount/ALMOST30 BarkBox | Get 1 FREE MONTH when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan barkbox.com/almost30 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

8 Elo 20191h 39min

Lindsey is riding solo in today’s special episode! She digs into her experience with EMDR therapy, and the incredible impact it’s had on her life. Lindsey did not grow up going to therapy, but was always curious, so finally began less than a year ago. Already she’s seen changes in the way she treats herself, and now has tools to connect to her intuition and find more presence in the everyday. Today’s share is open, vulnerable, and raw—plus includes a special surprise you don’t want to miss!   We also talk about: How EMDR therapy works Lindsey’s physical experience during EMDR Focusing on feeling vs. thinking Healing through inner child work Lindsey’s ritual for inner child work Lindsey’s spirit guides & spirit animal work How therapy has helped her work, friendships, relationships Working through feeling unworthy & shame Showing up for your real-time feelings Forms of self-care and therapy   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik   Upcoming Events: August 17th: The Workshop by PodcastPro in Los Angeles with K + L September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe   Sponsors: Felix Gray | Visit felixgray.com/almost30 for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com HUM Nutrition | Use code ALMOST30NATION for 15% off at humnutrition.com 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

6 Elo 20191h 45min

Today we are sitting down with the founder of Solluna, host of the Feel Good Podcast, and certified nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder. In her new book, Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life, Kimberly shares 100 plant-based recipes, along with tips for healing body shame and limiting beliefs to find inner peace for a joyful life. If you’ve never made her health and beauty “Glowing Green Smoothie,” bookmark this recipe RIGHT now!   In our conversation today, Kimberly highlights the need to move from a numbers mindset to a focus on how we feel. Our culture’s obsession with dieting and calorie counting disassociates our natural connection to our bodies. We discuss how addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves can actually affect our health on a cellular level. For optimal digestion, Kimberly gives advice on food combining, and the ideal time to drink water or alcohol with meals! She also offers daily tips you can quickly implement for skin health, hair growth, and overall, feeling good in your body.   We also talk about: Eastern medicine’s 4 level approach Shifting limiting beliefs through food Bioenergetics of plants Herbs to go deeper spiritually & in meditation Importance of carbohydrates & preparing them in healthy ways Symptoms of candida overgrowth Which probiotics can help heal skin issues Ways to help balance your hormones Lindsey’s reading by intuitive dating coach, Nikki Novo   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: mysolluna.com Instagram: @_kimberlysnyder Book: Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life Listen: Feel Good with Kimberly Snyder Podcast   Upcoming Events: August 17th: The Workshop by PodcastPro in Los Angeles with K + L September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe   Sponsors: Silver Fern | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off your first order at silverfernbrand.com Bombas | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off your 1st order at Bombas.com/almost30 Queen V | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off at queenvlife.com Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 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

1 Elo 20191h 44min

Today we have shamanic medicine teacher and ritualist, Mimi Young, joining us on the podcast. Mimi offers shamanic readings and healings, spanning from past life healings, to connecting with Guides and Spirits, to soul retrievals, and healing the ancestral line. She shares simple rituals to use in our daily lives, such as her favorite mantra, “In my sacred human heart, I feel and receive my love.”   In today’s spiritual share, Lindsey and Krista open up about the readings Mimi offered them. They intimately talk about their animal totems, and the personal insights gained from this level of understanding self. From Lindsey gaining awareness of her creative being, and Krista learning to integrate the masculine and feminine—it is a juicy, beautiful, and deep conversation.   We also talk about: Mimi’s journey to becoming a shamanic practitioner Practicing core shamanism Links between shamanism & other healing modalities Mimi’s experience with plant medicine Ritual Mimi creates for her client’s journeys Creating boundaries vs. building walls Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: shopceremonie.com Instagram: @shopceremonie Email: info@shopceremonie.com   Upcoming Events: August 17th: The Workshop by PodcastPro in Los Angeles with K + L September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe   Sponsors: Osea Malibu | Use code ALMOST30 to get $10 off $50 or more at oseamalibu.com/almost30podcast Fitt | Visit fitt.co for a new way to discover health and fitness. The location-based discovery platform—available on the web and iOS—helps users find nearby fitness studios, healthy restaurants, outdoor adventures, and upcoming events in 29 cities across the US, Canada, and the UK. You can also download the Fitt app, available now on iOS and Android. Felix Gray | Visit www.felixgrayglasses.com/almost30 for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns Lola | Use code ALMOST30 for 40% off all subscriptions at mylola.com Further Food | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off your purchase at shop.furtherfood.com/discount/ALMOST30 Third Love | Head to thirdlove.com/almost30 for 15% off! 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

30 Heinä 20191h 31min

Today we are talking sex and relationships with clinical sexologist Shan Boodram, aka Shan BOODY! Her new book, The Game of Desire, is all about finding your ideal relationship and building confidence in your love life. Shan found her calling by going back to her earliest interest as a child—human connection. After many disappointing relationships, and reading countless (but boring) books on sex, she committed to her purpose of creating fun and accessible information for the every day person.   Shan emphasizes the importance of being in the driver's seat of your dating life—taking action and engaging in purposeful conversation. Her website offers quizzes to help you gain clarity on the type of relationship and sex life you are seeking. We discuss the different apology languages, turn on triggers, and strategies for dating, so your search for love is fulfilling and sustainable. Our conversation gets into the structuring of dating apps, exploring sexuality, monogamy, polyamory, and everything in between. Ladies, get ready for some sex talk!   We also talk about: Actively working to build confidence Being open and vulnerable with content Educating yourself to be able to express yourself Breakdown of creating your dating app profile Exploring sexually solo & moving from shame Health benefits of orgasms   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: shanboodram.com ; thegameofdesire.com Instagram: @shanboody Book: The Game of Desire YouTube: Shan BOODY   Upcoming Events: July 27th: San Francisco with Lacy Phillips August 17th: The Workshop by PodcastPro in Los Angeles with K + L September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow   Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Queen V | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off at queenvlife.com Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Amour Vert | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at www.shopgreenlove.com/almost30 Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com 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

25 Heinä 20191h 44min

Our guest today, Jill Blakeway, is a board certified acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Our conversation dives into her new book, Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, a favorite of ours here at Almost 30!  We not only discuss how energy and reiki work on a spiritual level, but also the scientific research behind these healing modalities.   Jill gives us a better understanding of foods’ energetic properties, our ability to self-heal, and the role sound and vibration play in healing. She teaches us an exercise you can do RIGHT NOW to help ground and protect your energy! Between Jill’s personal stories and the science-backed explanations, our belief in our ability to heal ourselves and promote healing in one another is more palpable than ever.     We also talk about: Combining Western medicine & Chinese medicine Expansiveness of love vs. contraction in fear Emotional injury causing stuck energy The importance of breath work in healing The energy transmitted to us through food   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: yinovacenter.com/ Instagram: @jillblakeway Book: Energy Medicine Ambassador Program: email at community@almost30.com   Upcoming Events: July 27th: San Francisco with Lacy Phillips August 17th: The Workshop by PodcastPro in Los Angeles with K + L September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow   Sponsors: Kye's Santa Monica | Order the famous Kyerito + other delicious, nutritious, on-the-go treats at kyesmontana.com Calm | Get 25% off a Calm premium subscription at www.calm.com/almost30  Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 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

23 Heinä 20191h 25min