Ep. 90 - Almost 30 Recap Part 2

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

8 Apr 20211h 8min

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

6 Apr 20211h 47min

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

1 Apr 20211h 52min

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

30 Mar 20211h 38min

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

25 Mar 20211h 5min

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

23 Mar 20211h 28min

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

18 Mar 20211h 19min

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

16 Mar 20211h 16min