778. Shan Boodram on Seduction, Self-Confidence + Keeping Sparks Alive in Love
In this episode, Krista sits down with Shan Boodram, certified sex educator, sexologist, and host of the podcast Lovers by Shan, to explore seduction, intimacy, and self-confidence for modern women. Whether you’re single or coupled, Shan shares the secrets to embodying your most alluring, authentic self. Curious about how to reignite chemistry in long-term relationships, or how to approach flirting without the cringe? Shan spills tips from her MasterClass, The Art of Sex Appeal, on prioritizing pleasure, re-discovering desire after motherhood, and turning everyday moments into opportunities to connect. You’ll learn exactly how to put this wisdom into practice, as Krista + Shan explore everything from confidence rituals to flirting at the gym, and why seduction is so much deeper than looks. This is your permission slip to embrace your feminine energy, love yourself deeper, and flirt with life! We also talk about: -How to balance confidence + vulnerability when flirting -Reclaiming sexiness during + after motherhood -Practical seduction tools inspired by Shan’s MasterClass -Why “dating your partner” is relationship self-care -Navigating imposter syndrome when building authentic connections -How to use jewelry, rituals, and movement for sensual empowerment -The surprising link between self-help books + real life intimacy -Breaking through old stories about beauty as you age -Playful ways to approach dating apps (and actually enjoy them!) Resources -Shan’s MasterClass: The Art of Sex Appeal -Website: http://loversbyshan.com -Instagram: @shanboodram -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. Ka’Chava | Go to https://kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: -https://almost30.com/about -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups -instagram.com/almost30podcast -tiktok.com/@almost30podcast -youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Jul 1h 34min
777. Q+A with Lindsey: The Truth About Chasing Your Dreams + Building a Family
Join Lindsey for this refreshingly honest solo episode, recorded during one of her craziest periods of growth yet. She opens up about the rollercoaster of launching the Almost 30 book, working through (and letting go of) the pressures of success, all while staying true to her spiritual side. Ahead, Lindsey spills her struggles balancing personal ambition + mom guilt—and what she’s doing to show up fully present for both her family + her career. She answers your burning questions from Instagram, diving into topics like self-worth, skincare, and more! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Lindsey’s daily routine, sacred rituals, and how she chases her dreams while still keeping her spirit grounded. This is for the modern woman wanting it all—Lindsey shows us it’s possible to lead an expansive life without burnout. Tune in to learn how! We also talk about: -How Lindsey + Sean split housework + parenting in their modern partnership -Lindsey’s gentle, intuitive approach to baby sleep + her evolving parenting philosophy -The real deal with working-mom routines, from business calls to cozy rituals -Semi-crunchy, high-vibe skincare routines for glowing, ageless energy -Lindsey’s favorite ways to infuse every day with self-care, movement, and flow -Releasing anxiety + embracing change as the magic ingredient for growth -Building connection + gratitude rituals with her family (hello, tub-time check-ins!) -The behind-the-scenes feels of Almost 30’s community, book tour, and sisterhood Resources -Instagram: @lindseysimcik -YouTube: @NewMomOTB (Returns in July - stay tuned!) -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Just Thrive | Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/almost30 and save 20% on your first 90 day bottle of Just Thrive probiotic with promo code: ALMOST30. 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. Learn More: -https://almost30.com/about -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups -instagram.com/almost30podcast -tiktok.com/@almost30podcast -youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jun 40min
776. He Won’t Commit? Here’s the HARSH Truth About Avoidant Men with Mark Groves
In this episode, renowned relationship coach Mark Groves gets real about dating, attachment styles, and what it takes to create lasting, conscious love. If you’re ready to manifest healthy love, break codependency cycles, and feel seen, this one is a must-listen! Ahead, learn how past wounds shape who we attract + why being spiritually connected is a superpower in deciding if someone is “your person.” Plus, discover what it truly means to have high standards, strong boundaries, and deep self-love in an era of casual connections. Mark dishes out actionable tips for bossing up in all your relationships, especially the one with yourself. From navigating modern romance to owning your deepest emotional truths, this episode will teach you how to step into your most empowered, magnetic energy in both dating + life. We also talk about: -Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships -How to trust your intuition while still discerning red flags versus self-sabotage -The role of nervous system regulation in love, dating, and breakups -Letting go of people-pleasing and reclaiming your authentic truth -The spiritual and energetic impacts of casual sex -“Nice guy” syndrome, boundaries, and why women crave emotional honesty -Healing the father wound and mother wound for deeper connection -Social media anxiety, digital burnout, and redefining self-worth outside the algorithm -Personal stories of betrayal, forgiveness, and learning to honor your body’s wisdom -Tips for manifesting aligned partnership and recognizing when it’s not your person Resources -Website: markgroves.com + createthelove.com -Instagram: @createthelove -Podcast: The Mark Groves Podcast -Substack: Humaning with Mark Groves -Youtube: @markgroves -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 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. Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn More: -https://almost30.com/about -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups -instagram.com/almost30podcast -tiktok.com/@almost30podcast -youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Jun 1h 31min
775. Feminine Hacks: Step out of the masculine and into YOU
In this solo episode, Krista takes us on a deep, honest journey through her own feminine awakening. She shares how years of living in hustle culture and "girl boss" energy led to burnout, and what finally helped her reconnect with her divine feminine essence. Ahead, Krista explores the spiritual practices + daily rituals that invite softness, beauty, and intuition back into everyday life—no matter how busy or structured your world feels. Krista reveals the game-changing mindset shifts that helped her find safety within + transform her relationships. Krista spills her ultimate hacks to balance masculine + feminine energy, exposing a real truth: to step fully into our softness, we may need to change our lives—and that's both messy and magical. It’s time to rediscover the beauty of being a woman, together. We also talk about: -Feminine energy vs. masculine energy in relationships + at work -Healing from burnout + adrenal fatigue through rest + intuition -Letting go of hustle culture + embracing slow, mindful living -How childhood dynamics influence our ability to feel safe + feminine -Rituals to make daily life more beautiful, intentional, and sacred -The importance of community + soul sisterhood for spiritual growth -Learning to receive, ask for help, and magnetize abundance -Moving for pleasure—not performance—and reconnecting with your body -Ways to set boundaries and honor your true desires -Krista’s Divine Feminine retreat in Switzerland Resources: -Instagram: @itskrista -Website: https://itskrista.com/ -Divine Feminine Retreat: https://itskrista.com/divine-feminine-retreat -True Essence Retreat: https://itskrista.com/ibiza-retreat -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: AX3 | AX3 has generously offered a 20% discount on your first order when you visit AX3.life and use promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. Just Thrive | Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/almost30 and save 20% on your first 90 day bottle of Just Thrive probiotic with promo code: ALMOST30. Evlo Fitness | You can try Evlo FREE for 6 weeks - use code ALMOST30TRIAL at evlofitness.com. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com/almost30. Learn More: -almost30.com/learn -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -almost30.com/courses Join our community: -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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jun 48min
774. The Vagina Whisperer on Orgasms, The Right Way to Pee, and MORE
In this episode, board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon, a.k.a. The Vagina Whisperer, spills the truth about why so many women are disconnected from their pelvic floor—and how tuning in can supercharge your life. Her new book, FLOORED, is out now! Ahead, Dr. Sara breaks down how pelvic floor health actually impacts everything from orgasms to your energy and even your confidence, highlighting the links between physical wellness and the emotional healing journey many of us are craving. Packed with practical tools, juicy stories, and spiritual reminders to treat yourself with grace, this episode will help you understand the basics of your body and release deep-seated shame around your most sacred space. We also talk about: -The surprising connection between pelvic floor health + mental health -How stress, trauma, and even watching reality TV can show up in your body -Why “power peeing” + constant core workouts might be sabotaging you -The truth about orgasms, libido, and spiritual self-exploration -Empowering tools (like Squatty Potties, lubricants, and mirror work) for body love -The link between jaw tension, breathwork, and pelvic relaxation -Pelvic floor tips for better periods, less leaking, and next-level confidence -How to break generational shame + heal your relationship with your body -What to expect from a pelvic floor therapy appointment (spoiler: it’s not scary!) -Playful wisdom on waxing, self-care, and normalizing “taboo” convos with girlfriends -Get the book: FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage -Website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/ -Instagram: @the.vagina.whisperer -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevagwhisperer/ -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MllrS6zD974pxBFbVUHdA -TikTok: @thevagwhisperer -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. 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. IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com/almost30. Resources -almost30.com/learn -almost30.com/morningmicrodose Learn More: -almost30.com/courses Join our community: -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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Jun 1h 23min
773. FDA, Food Dyes + Our Health: Food Industry Secrets Revealed
In this episode, meet Brigid Titgemeier—a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian who’s on a mission to help you use food as medicine. The founder of BeingBrigid + The Being Collective, Brigid has guided thousands in transforming their labs, symptoms, and relationship with food. Ahead, Brigid reveals jaw-dropping truths about the inner workings of the U.S. food industry, the (shady) creation of dietary guidelines, and what’s actually in our food. This is your chance to finally understand the subtle ties between Big Food, Big Pharma, and our healthcare system. Plus, Brigid helps us navigate conflicting health advice, discern nutrition truths versus popular myths, and find grounded confidence in the wellness choices we make for ourselves—and our families. It’s all about reclaiming your power, tuning in spiritually, and embracing your intuition. We also talk about: -Functional medicine and integrative nutrition—what they actually mean -Food dyes, childhood health issues, and what’s hiding in your pantry -Women, intuition, and why millennials are questioning the “experts” -The emotional side of processed food + changing family habits -Easy ways to eat more phytonutrients + boost your energy -The real story behind “following the science” in nutrition -How to advocate for healthier food at schools + in your community -Practical food swaps + Brigid’s 28-day anti-inflammatory challenge Resources -Instagram: @beingbrigid -Website: beingbrigid.com -Try the 28-day challenge: https://thebeingcollective.co/?a_aid=almost30podcast -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Pendulum | Go to amazon.com/pendulum and use code ALMOST30 at checkout under the payment section for 20% off Pendulum subscription first orders. LMNT | Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you go to DrinkLMNT.com/Almost30. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com/almost30. Learn More: -almost30.com/learn -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -almost30.com/courses Join our community: -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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Jun 1h 18min
772. How We Manifested Our Dream Lives (and What We Had to Let Go of)
In this extra-special episode, Krista + Lindsey celebrate a major milestone—the launch of the Almost 30 book: your new go-to guide for navigating transformation in your late twenties + beyond. Hear personal stories about their spiritual awakenings + journey to finding purpose. Ahead, the girls interview each other on the deeply vulnerable chapters they each wrote in the book. You’ll get the behind-the-scenes look at Krista + Lindsey’s unique processes surrounding self-acceptance, healing limited beliefs, and learning how to truly love your body. They also get into friendship breakups, how they navigated the messiness of their Saturn Returns, and why they still struggle with some of the lessons in this book. Whether you’re burnt out, heartbroken, or just craving more meaning, this episode will make you feel seen, heard, and HELD. We also talk about: -How to break free from people-pleasing + self-abandonment -Celebrating yourself (even when it feels awkward or scary) -The difference between career + purpose -Healing your relationship with food + moving towards body acceptance -Being mindful about what you consume, from media to friendships -Moving through burnout with compassion + steps to restore your energy -Money mistakes and how to re-write your financial story -The mother wound, family boundaries, + re-calibrating your closest bonds -Leveling up friendship standards + why it’s okay to outgrow people Resources -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. Evlo Fitness | You can try Evlo FREE for 6 weeks - use code ALMOST30TRIAL at evlofitness.com. BEAM | Visit https://shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com/almost30. Learn more: -almost30.com/learn -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -almost30.com/courses Join our community: -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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Jun 1h 23min
771. Our Book Is Out (!!) + A Love Letter to the Ones Still Figuring It Out
OMFG OUR BOOK IS OUT!!! Hear an exclusive audio sneak peek of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond by Lindsey Simcik + Krista Williams—available now wherever books, ebooks, and audiobooks are sold. Learn more and grab your copy here! In this special episode, you'll hear the heartfelt introduction to Almost 30, read by Lindsey + Krista themselves. Step into the magic portal of how they met, why they launched the podcast, and how they transformed their confusion into purpose—and built an empire along the way. Whether you're navigating your Saturn return or simply craving permission to change, well, everything—this book is your guide. Expect deeply relatable moments, practical wisdom, and the kind of comforting encouragement only your Almost 30 big sisters can deliver. We also talk about: -The messy magic of your late 20s + why it’s totally normal to feel lost -Healing friendships, soul connections, + finding “your person” in adulthood -De-conditioning old beliefs + learning to trust your intuition -The myth of “having it all figured out” by 30 -Navigating career pivots, heartbreaks, + money mistakes -Awakening to transformation during your Saturn Return -Permission to not follow the traditional “life timeline” -Behind-the-scenes of launching Almost 30 from closets to sold-out world tours -Embracing change as the spiritual rite of passage it truly is Resources -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Ritual | Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/ALMOST30. AX3 | Get 20% off first order when you visit AX3.life and use promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. Pendulum | Go to pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com/almost30. Learn More: -almost30.com/learn -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -almost30.com/courses Join our community: -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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Jun 55min
