752: You Are Made For MORE: This Is How You Become It

Drop in for this mind-expanding conversation between Krista and Scott Berman, of Sky Cave Retreats in Oregon, to learn all about the hidden power of the dark, its ancestral lineage in healing and spirituality, and the life-changing practice of darkness retreats – an experience Krista takes in for herself soon after this interview and one which will be discussed in the next episode of Almost 30, later this week. Scott is well versed in this mystic field, having spent extensive time in solitude, silence, and of course – in the dark as a means to soften into his own existence and understand the world’s collective song. He shares a few eye-opening stories from recent participants, explains some of the neurology behind darkness and how it affects our brain, and sets our expectations for darkness retreats – by removing them completely.  We also talk about: Why would someone do a Darkness retreat? Heart intention vs. ego intentions Delving into darkness retreats How men and women experience darkness Lineage of darkness retreats  Moving through grief  Preparation and integration  The neuroscience behind darkness Exploring the depths of softness   Satisfaction, healing, and spirituality  Letting go of expectation  Resources: Instagram: @scottfreeiam Sky Cave Retreats: @skycaveretreats Website: skycaveretreats.com Podcast: Conversations with Darkness 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! 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 Joulu 20221h 21min

On this fine Thursday, Lindsey’s dropping in for an introspective solo episode reflecting on patience. Deeply considering and doing research on the subject, she talks about the neuroscience of patience, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can walk through moments of impatience to a more centered place of acceptance and presence. We do these solo episodes a couple times a month – as K+L unpack complex subject matter that they’ve processed in their own lives and which might be beneficial to the collective at large. After soaking in this one, check out a couple of Lindsey’s most recent solo episodes linked below. We also talk about: Soul Journaling practice What is patience? We are placed in positions intentionally Where impatience shows up in our lives Neurology of patience  Identifying the trigger and soothing  Compassion when noticing others in an impatient state We’re horny for quickness  Honoring the timing of life Resources: Read: Meet Your Soul by Elisa Romeo 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! 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 Joulu 202241min

Today’s episode is an amazing discovery conversation with The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera (a beloved two-time Almost 30 guest) centered around her thoughtful new workbook, How to Meet Yourself, which is out now. Here at Almost 30, we do aliens, we do channeling, we dabble in psychedelic therapy and dig into some of the deepest spiritual concepts out there – but this one is all about serious self-development, the complexities and questions we face as women, and how we can work to simplify it all for a more balanced, peaceful being. Nicole is incredibly transformational in her work and with her words. We always love having her on and talking to her about the importance of doing the work, about all of these therapy-related topics that have really changed our lives over the years. We also talk about: Living with inner peace and alignment The nervous system’s connection to mental health  The science of remembering  Honoring the nervous system as the center of self Risks of hiding ourselves away  Honesty (objective) vs. self-criticism (subjective) You are not the critical voice in your head Saying your truth – where’s the line? Communication as a tool  Inspiration behind How To Meet Yourself Getting into (and staying in) flow state Resources: Workbook: howtomeetyourself.com Website: theholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist YouTube: The Holistic Psychologist Twitter: @Theholisticpsyc SelfHealers.Circle: @selfhealers.circle 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! 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 Joulu 20221h 11min

Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps are today’s guests and the co-founders of HigherDOSE, a forward-thinking technology company that’s responsible for innovative and effective advancements in human comfort like the sauna blanket, PEMF mat, and red light mask (a personal fav of K+L). Biohackers through and through, they are passionate about combining their deep understanding of biochemistry and fitness with the world’s foremost technological capabilities – all in support of human evolution on both an individual and universal scale. We talk a lot about sauna therapy, the complexities of being female founders, biohacking’s growing spotlight in the lexicon, our favorite wellness practices, and so much more.  We also go deep on HigherDOSE’s next-level wellness technology, how it was inspired, and how it works. And – they’ve graciously offered a discount to our community. Save on HigherDOSE by using code Almost30 for 15% off site wide: Higherdose.com. We also talk about: K+L share lifestyle notes for the holiday season What is HigherDOSE? Expanding the women’s biohacking space Impactful mind-expanding experiences  Krista’s darkness retreat  Lauren’s breast implant journey Replicating the ‘runner’s high’ Benefits of red-light therapy  Grounding with nature through PEMF How the HigherDOSE sauna blanket works Magnesium’s place in our health  How physical wellness supports mental health  Running businesses as female partners  Non-negotiable wellness practices  Resources: Website: higherdose.com Instagram: @laurenberlingeri, @ktkaps, @higherdose   Facebook: HigherDOSE YouTube: HigherDOSE Watch: BIOHACK-HERS 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! 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 Joulu 20221h 39min

Our guest today is the brilliant Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, author, and nutrition specialist. Dr. Uma's book is called This is Your Brain on Food. It's a full guide to the surprising foods that fight things like depression, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and more.  We go super cutting edge in this one as we talk about the undeniable relationship between our mental health and diet/nutrition. We start with her own health journey and integrated practice before getting honest with a few familiar faces in our cupboards at home – coffee, alcohol, sugar, seed oils, etc. – myth busting and truth telling on what’s good, and what isn’t, for our mental wellbeing. We all know the difference between feeling good after eating good, and feeling bad after eating poorly. Listen in to get the science on why that happens, and how we can design our diets (not restrict them) to unlock our best selves.  We also talk about: Relatively new field of nutritional psychiatry  A lesson from a patient  Uma’s cancer diagnosis and treatment Precision-based integrated nutrition  Connection between mental health and food Toxicity of a leaky gut (and fixing it) The brain chemistry of stress and sugar Fast food and marketing messages The serotonin hypothesis Pros and cons of coffee Nutrition in schools, then and now Gaps in the current medical system  Eat the rainbow  Resources: Read: This Is Your Brain on Food Website: umanaidoomd.com Instagram: @drumanaidoo 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! 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

29 Marras 20221h 12min

Are you building healthy boundaries, or putting up restricting walls? With the former taking center stage amongst the collective, it’s an important question to ask.  This episode was inspired by the journey Krista’s been on to have deep and real intimacy in her relationships – a growing desire to untangle defensive mechanisms that create negative static between people and move toward a more heart-centered exchange with the people in and around her life.  The truth is that some forms of boundary building have evolved into a method for gaslighting ourselves, a means to create a cozy victimhood to hide away in, an excuse for closing ourselves off from things, situations, or people that may expand us. We also talk about: A different angle of boundary building  What boundaries are meant to be Honesty and open heartedness Building walls makes a victim  How to receive a boundary The need for control Wall building instance from Krista’s life Good friction between two people Bad examples from The Hills Leaning into love and connectedness Resources: Read: Conscious Loving by Gay and Katie Hendricks 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! 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

22 Marras 202252min

Earlier this week on the podcast, K+L spoke with Lee Harris, renowned channel and author of Conversations with The Z's. With luck, and maybe some divine intervention, Lee received a second download – a message from The Z’s urging him to channel, live, here on the show.  This episode, part two of our conversation, presents his channeling of The Z’s in full – a very special honor and one we’re so thrilled to share with you today.  Expecting and prompting them for a general message to the collective, K+L are surprised with an intimate and intuitive perspective on their own relationship (and relationships) past, present, and future. As specific as some of their observations are, The Z’s share paradigm-breaking lessons which ring true for all of us. We also talk about: The Z’s address K+L Poking and stoking the fire Grounding the energy Extraordinary sisterhood  A message to the collective  Symbology of the number 30 Resonance of community Influence of the collective Healing the divine feminine The love shared between K+L Resources: Read: Conversations with The Z's: The Energetics of the New Human Soul - Part 1 YouTube: Lee Harris Energy Instagram: @leeharrisenergy Twitter: @leeharrisenergy Facebook: Lee Harris Read: The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs 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! 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

17 Marras 202247min

Today, we welcome back a cosmically gifted former guest to the podcast. Lee Harris is a channel to higher, multidimensional voices known as The Z’s. They’re responsible for his current work, a book series titled Conversations with The Z's, and for his incredibly informed and introspective perspective on the world around us – seen and unseen.  The energetic give-and-take among these three activated hearts flows like music. He’s truly a mind-blowing conversationalist, and seems to pick up on a few psychic vibrations throughout the session.  K+L interview the Z’s through Lee in this, part one, of their expansive conversation. Look out for part two on Thursday of this week to hear a live channeling, which takes us even deeper into the energetics of the new human soul – and beyond. We also talk about: A channeling meant for a book series Honoring divine timing in life Feeling confident to say the thing Forgetting (and remembering) our ancestry Energetics of the new human soul The Zs on the purpose of war Breaking harmful patterns  Oneness and unity vs. the beauty of diversity  Zs on sex, relationships, and healing Energy mapping the generations Looking ahead to 2024 and 2030  Experiencing heaven  Path of the empath  Basics of channeling  Resources: Read: Conversations with The Z's: The Energetics of the New Human Soul - Part 1 YouTube: Lee Harris Energy Instagram: @leeharrisenergy Twitter: @leeharrisenergy Facebook: Lee Harris Read: The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs 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! 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

15 Marras 20221h 17min