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CATCH UP WITH K + L K + L are back from Australia! Today they are reflecting on their live shows with Rosie Acosta in Melbourne, and Jess Sepel in Sydney. Diet culture, mental health stigmas, intuitive nudges, and K + L’s extreme side-parts are just some of the highlights! K also shares her tactic for getting someone to confess, especially when it comes to cheating. THE INTERVIEW Today we are joined by Registered Dietitian and creator of Nutrition Stripped, McKel Hill! Our conversation explores nutrition and fostering a healthy lifestyle. We also talk about how she has built a sustainable business and online courses. We kick it off with setting intentions and building self-worth for healthy relationships. McKel then shares her health journey with chronic migraines, and how she learned to practically eliminate them through food and lifestyle adjustment. When it comes to nutrition and diets, we ask how to decipher between what’s trending and what’s going to support YOU. McKel also talks about mindfulness and awareness, and shares two questions to ask yourself to intentionally begin your day! When it comes to building her business, McKel details what going “all-in” looked like for her, and opens up about the challenges she faced along the way. She shares her tactic for outsourcing business, tips for using social media, and advice for creating and marketing an online course. Throughout our entire conversation, McKel shares actionable steps you can take NOW for your health and business! We also talk about: Practices that build self-worth McKel’s tips for getting to the root cause of migraines Learning to slow down to support yourself One practice to strengthen your intuition Framework for intuitive eating Being in touch with your community’s needs McKel’s morning routine and smoothie tips McKel’s supplement choices  Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended our live shows in Australia with Rosie Acosta and Jess Sepel! Checkout Rosie on Instagram @rosieacosta and Jess @jshealth. Resources: Learn more: nutritionstripped.com Instagram: @nutritionstripped The Method: https://members.nutritionstripped.com/the-method-membership-waitlist Upcoming Events: February 29th: Malibu, CA with Jenna Zoe 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

12 Des 20191h 15min

CATCH UP WITH K + L As the holidays are approaching, K + L explore feelings that may arise. They talk about past experiences, changing up routines, letting go of expectations, and leaning into uncomfortable emotions. The ladies also dive into the holidays as a rest period and the start of new beginnings. What emotions are up for you? They are here to support you and talk about it all!  THE INTERVIEW Today we welcome Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin Arzón! Robin is the New York Times best selling author of Shut Up and Run, the Global Brand Ambassador for Adidas, former lawyer, an ultra-runner, and certified bada$$. Our conversation begins with Robin sharing her traumatic experience of being held hostage at gunpoint. On her journey to heal she fell in love with running, which helped her transformher trauma into power. Robin unpacks the difference between victim mentality and acknowledging pain to move through it. We ask why she began studying law, and Robin shares how her parents backgrounds and the area she grew up influenced her mindset, drive, and passion to pursue greatness. Robin explains how she pivoted into a fitness focused career and created a consultancy that developed into her brand. Robin has always been passionate about legacy creation, and truly lives and breathes her purpose. We ask how she believes we find purpose, along with creating moments of purpose throughout the day. She also shares her view of the fitness and wellness space as a woman of color. To end this impactful conversation, Robin reveals why she became a vegan! There are so many nuggets of wisdom and inspiration in this episode—we can’t wait to share it with you. We also talk about: Listening to your body to unpack emotions Advocating for your own care Type 1 diabetes as a hidden struggle Robin’s spiritual path How Robin began teaching spin Showing up fully and creating space How Robin decompresses and recharges her energy Balance versus purpose The question Robin asks to enter a place of gratitude Why Robin became a vegan Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: Big shoutout to our newest team member, Julia! We wouldn’t be us without our incredible team. So much love and thanks to Cat and Tiffany! Resources: Learn more: robinarzon.com Instagram: @robinnyc Book: Shut Up and Run Upcoming Events: December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo 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

10 Des 20191h 14min

CATCH UP WITH K + L K + L are kicking today off with some SNL love, period-talk, sound baths, and church! If you don’t know, now you know—Krista is all about decompressing through sound baths. Today she reflects on how her most recent experience wasn’t conducive to the alone time she’s been craving. Lindsey recounts her second church outing of the week, giving detail on what it’s like to attend this church in Los Angeles. Tune in to find out who L sat behind in church, and how this is tied to K’s favorite Instagram story of all time. THE INTERVIEW Today we are sitting down with vegan chef, blogger, and author of the cookbook Sweet Potato Soul, Jenné Claiborne! She is the sweetest soul, has amazing vegan recipes, and is a beautiful example of creating a life you love. Before digging into the foodie conversation, Jenné reveals how she did her wedding on a budget (only spending $400 on her wedding dress!). We ask where Jenné’s vegan story began, and she shares how her first introduction to veganism was through her dad’s religious background. It was the exposure to the ethical side of veganism that actually had her changing her diet from mostly plant-based to vegan. Jenné recounts the journey of her career—from going to school for acting, to a private chef in NYC, to now being a full-time blogger with a YouTube channel. We also ask her recommendations for transitioning to veganism, any controversies she encounters online, and her experience with being a woman of color in the wellness space. We also talk about: Helping people align with their values Jenné’s desire to be an entrepreneur How word-of-mouth helped grow her business How ethnic food can easily be vegan Privilege and being vegan Deregulation of organic labeling laws The problems with factory farming How being a mother has fulfilled her Jenné’s experience with mom-guilt Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: Checkout Black Girl in Om, Lauren Ash’s podcast. Click here to listen to the episode with Jenné Claiborne on Veganism!   Resources: Learn more: sweetpotatosoul.com Instagram: @sweetpotatosoul YouTube: Sweet Potato Soul Cookbook: Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes Upcoming Events: December 7th: Los Angeles with Shan Boodram December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo   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

5 Des 20191h 38min

CATCH UP WITH K + L Get ready for K + L updates from the Land Down Under! The ladies are in Melbourne, Australia for their live event with Rosie Acosta, and have some stories to share about their experience (Aussie accents included!). They also reflect on how their live events have evolved over time. They talk about the importance of each event being a show and also a conversation with the audience, so everyone feels seen and heard! THE INTERVIEW Today, we are going behind the scenes of Girls Gotta Eat podcast with hosts Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine. We absolutely love these ladies’ humor, energy, and HUSTLE! Ashley and Rayna are incredibly thoughtful about making their business sustainable, and they share ways in which they push the envelope. You get the scoop on how they met and began their podcast, along with how they maintain their friendship and business partnership. On their show, R + A are very open about guys they are dating (or banging!), so we ask how that affects relationships. They share how the podcast has strengthened their connections with family and friends, and how they’ve created boundaries around the types of jokes they make. We also dig into their relationship with social media and how they handle negative feedback. R + A share a plethora of funny dating stories, toxic friendship breakup advice, and their personal perspectives on sex and dating! Ashley and Rayna are currently on tour, so checkout locations and dates here! We also talk about: Loving someone but disliking them on social media Ways A + R have evolved in their careers How A + R separate their responsibilities Ways A + R differ in their personalities Benefits of female partnerships A + R’s view of spirituality and karma Ashley’s tarot reading Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: All the love and thanks to everyone who attended our live event in Melbourne, Australia with Rosie Acosta! Check her out on Instagram @rosieacosta. Resources: Learn more: girlsgottaeatpodcast.com Instagram: @girlsgottaeatpodcast ; @rayna.greenberg ; @ashhess Upcoming Events: December 7th: Los Angeles with Shan Boodram December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo 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

3 Des 20191h 29min

CATCH UP WITH K + L Is it a negative sign to feel pain after the chiropractor? Or could it be locked up emotions that need to be released? Krista is looking for your feedback! K + L also share a personal anecdote from an Almost 30 listener. This sparks a conversation around the power of micro impacts and how messages come to us at the right time. THE INTERVIEW Buckle up for today’s episode with Georgetown University professor and New York Times bestselling author, Cal Newport! Cal has written six books, including Digital Minimalism, Deep Work, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Today, we are scratching the surface of these incredibly powerful and insightful reads. Are you searching for an answer as to why we compulsively look at our phones? Cal reveals the role Facebook and social approval indicators have played in our increased usage. We talk about how phones keep us from feeling boredom and loneliness, and why feeling boredom is actually beneficial. When it comes to the concept of ‘deep work,’ Cal explains why it is a valuable yet rare skill, and how practicing it will allow you to produce higher quality work at a faster rate. He explains factors that affect our ability to do deep work, and we discuss how being unavailable due to an appointment is more socially acceptable than taking deep work time. We then ask Cal why “follow your passion” is actually bad advice, and he shares how passion is something you cultivate over time, which leads to fulfillment and success in your career. You’ll learn daily hacks for minimizing the time on your phone, and a strategy for families that want to use phones as a tool versus a constant companion. Cal emphasizes being intentional about what you use, why you use it, and how you use it. Let’s go! We also talk about: Why ‘focusing’ takes practice How deep work reduces the phenomenon “attention residue” The effect of A.I. on deep work How servicing communications affect our anxiety levels The positives and negatives of “Screen Time” The way social media helps sell books Facebook compared to the original idea for the internet  Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: Shoutout to our mobility guru, Dr. Jen Esquer! Check her out on instagram @docjenfit. We first heard Cal Newport on one of our favorite podcasts—Rich Roll! Give him a listen here. Resources: Learn more: calnewport.com Books: Digital Minimalism ; Deep Work ; So Good They Can’t Ignore You Upcoming Events: December 7th: Los Angeles with Shan Boodram December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo   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

28 Nov 20191h 40min

CATCH UP WITH K + L Get ready for story time with K + L! Krista and her fiancé, Justin, recently attended a comedy show. Krista shares a funny experience she and everyone in line had before they even entered the building. Then, Lindsey recounts her experience attending Sunday Service with Kanye West at the Forum. She loves exploring the concept of God, and shares how she went through every emotion—from crying to laughing—during this soul shaking experience. THE INTERVIEW Today K + L are sharing their interview from the Inspiring Lives podcast, hosted by Gary Bertwistle and created by Athletic Greens! The conversation focuses on how Almost 30 has grown over these three years, and how K + L have personally developed alongside it. As always, K + L don’t hold back when it comes to being vulnerable and honest about certain experiences. Each share what ‘trying too hard’ looks like for them, and Lindsey openly recounts how past experiences have sharpened her moral compass. Krista breaks down the weaknesses she sees in her past interview style, and Lindsey defines purpose and how she has found hers in Almost 30. They also talk about focusing on ‘being’ and slowing down the ‘doing,’ and how they each approach imposter syndrome. They also talk about: Why K + L started Almost 30 How K+L identify with Almost 30 Oversharing on podcasts What K+L is currently working on Knowing you always know the answer for yourself   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: Special shoutout from Lindsey to Thad Cockrell for bringing her to the Sunday Service experience with Kanye West! Checkout Thad’s music here.  Resources: Learn more: athleticgreens.com/almost30 Listen: Inspiring Lives  Instagram: @lindseysimcik ; @itskrista Almost 30 phone wallpapers: shopalmost30.com Upcoming Events: November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo 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

26 Nov 20191h 22min

CATCH UP WITH K + L K + L kick off today’s episode talking all about emotions! K explores how she’s learning to be comfortable in the uncomfortable, and shares how she’s been feeling since announcing her engagement. The ladies delve into how it isn’t your job to manage others’ experiences, especially when they are displacing their emotions onto you, and the importance of not reacting from an emotional state. L then reveals how she’s been feeling about L O V E — tune in to get some deets on the guy she’s currently dating, and her wild dream about him! THE INTERVIEW Buckle up for today’s LIVE event with internationally known voice coach, sound healer, and angel communicator—Stewart Pearce! We are stoked to share this with you because Stewart’s work is incredibly powerful, and we truly feel he is an angel in human form. Instead of the normal Q&A interview experience, today’s episode is more workshop style. Stewart takes us through an exercise to find YOUR signature note and sound! He explains how this tool brings you back into harmony, allowing you to find your power by being grounded and rooted in the center of your being. Stewart also talks about speaking from the heart versus the mind, how the quality of someone’s voice shows their integrity, and balancing ‘doing’ with ‘being.’ We wrap up with some audience Q&A, and you’ll learn how to make this a daily practice! We also talk about: Personality as the sum of our being How Greeks & Romans viewed the power of voice How our sound brings our entire being into harmony Love for the sake of love vs. love for the sake of being loved Mindfulness and meditation How the tone of our voice displays our feelings Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: A big thank you and all the love to everyone who attended our live event with Stewart Pearce, and The Assemblage for hosting us! Teachable has been an amazing partner for helping us create your PodcastPro! Visit teachable.com/almost30 to get 1 month FREE! Resources: Learn more: theangelsofatlantis.com Instagram: @stewartpearcethevoice Book: The Alchemy of Voice  Upcoming Events: November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo  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

21 Nov 20191h 30min

CATCH UP WITH K + L Today K + L begin by spotlighting Joe Rogan’s interview with Edward Snowden. They discuss the increase in censorship and shift in power after 9/11, then pivot to chatting about Joe’s ability to be a bada$$ + rad dad at the same time. Get ready for some lol’s as K recounts her story involving a police case, ridiculous clothes for Coachella, and a hit and run! Then L shares her friend’s experience with a medical procedure gone wrong—highlighting the importance of second opinions, asking questions, and being your own advocate in a doctors office.  THE INTERVIEW Today we are vibin’ so high with this powerful and impactful episode. It resonates so deeply with us; we can’t wait to share it with you. Our guest, Aaron Rose, is a conscious culture and life design coach, and motivational speaker. We recently started working with him to expand our knowledge on being conscious leaders. Today Aaron joins us to illustrate his journey of growth, and how he began living his truth after growing up in a religious household that limited self-expression. For example, Aaron talks about the family newspaper he started to advocate for himself due to the discord he felt toward their religion’s lack of acceptance. He shares his coming out process, the painful conversations of trying to explain himself to his family, and how his relationship has evolved with them over the years. We then ask what it means to be ‘real’ on Instagram, and love Aaron’s answer about searching for our relatable brilliance versus flaws. We also talk about being triggered—understanding when you’re being triggered, what to do, and the importance of allowing your emotions to flow through you. Aaron shares how dropping into your heart and cleaning up energetic patterns creates change. To wrap up, he shares his favorite books, and we spend some time nerding out on The Lord of the Rings! We also talk about: How being fully present with others can create discomfort Aaron’s early experiences of discrimination How in conflict we still yearn for connection His involvement in social justice projects in high school and later How we are addicted to the lows Aaron’s relationship with God & faith How Aaron’s work has impacted individuals, teams, work cultures Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love: Listen to Joe Rogan’s interview with Edward Snowden here. Resources: Learn more: aaronxrose.com Instagram: @aaronxrose Recommended Books: A Course in Miracles ; A Return to Love ; The Holographic Universe ; Octavia Butler Upcoming Events: November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo 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

19 Nov 20191h 51min