Almost 30

Today on the podcast we are joined by the Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Her book, I’m Judging You, is a hilarious book of essays, inspiring readers to BEHAVE BETTER, one sharp and funny side-eye at a time. In this episode, we talk about where her confidence in what she does comes from, and what her approach was when she started writing. Luvvie shares how she stays in check with herself, and how she began to use humor as a tool without even realizing it. We also talk about Luvvie’s New York Times Best Selling book, I’m Judging You–from what sparked the idea, to how she wrote 80,000 words in 5 months. We are so happy to have Luvvie on the podcast because she has used her voice to fight for those who do not have one, to incite change, and inject humor when necessary.   We also talk about… Getting a D in chemistry, and changing her college career Moving to Chicago + feeling like she needed to change herself The apps that helped Luvvie write her book Understanding the tagline in her book The feminism olympics Privilege Social media and how Luvvie manages it   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: luvvie.org Instagram: @luvvie Twitter: @luvvie Read: I’m Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi Listen: Rants & Randomness Podcast Check out: Scrivener   Watch: Insecure Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver       Sponsors: Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Veggie Grill | Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours! LOLA | Head to www.mylola.com use code ALMOST30 for 40% off when you subscribe Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at www.woomoreplay.com   Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30   The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 17min

Today we are talking with Matthew Lillard, successful and talented actor, passionate giver, creator of Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse (Oh, what!?  Oh, yes!), and one of our new favorite humans. Matthew is kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and insightful. We nearly fell over when Matthew arrived and admitted that he had no idea why he was here!   He was serious. “Why do you want to talk to me?”, he asked. “I’m over 30, I’m a DAD!”. He was confused, but ready to go, open and willing to dive into a conversation. We cover important topics like social anxiety, the dating world today, and body dysmorphia. Matthew also shares what truly brings him joy, and how he believes that being a creative is achievable for everyone, they just need to go out there regardless of the fear and chase their dreams. We also talk about what it’s like to raise young women in today’s society + what Matthew has learned from his daughters, and Matthew’s passion for the social cause , HIVE Be Good.   We also talk about…   Why we have a podcast + want Matthew to have one too Matthew’s take on dating apps How Matthew met his wife His experiences at Comic Con events How a love for Dungeons and Dragons sparked a company Deciding he wanted to be an actor Having a learning disability Matthew’s ask for Almost 30 Nation   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn More: beadleandgrimms.com Instagram: @matthewlillard Check out: HIVE Be Good   Twitter: @matthewlillard Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com     Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Dirty Lemon | www.dirtylemon.com use code ALMOST30 for a free case in your order. Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more FabFitFun | Winter Box is finally here! Sign up for FabFitFun today! FabFitFun boxes make amazing gifts for the holidays! Go to fabfitfun.com to sign-up and start getting the box for a life well-lived! Use promo code ALMOST30 to get $10 off your first box - that’s over $200 for only $39.99! Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 , you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit! Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 for two months of Skillshare for 99 cents. The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

27 Nov 20181h 47min

Today on the podcast our good friend, Tero Isokauppila, one of the founders of our favorite mushroom company, Four Sigmatic, joins us. Tero melts our hearts and our brains every time we hang., He recently came out with his second book, Santa Sold Shrooms. His company, Four Sigmatic, is a mushroom brand that has people all over the world obsessed with the everyday magic of mushrooms and what they do for vitality and health. We talk about what Tero has been up to recently, (he bought a ghost town!) and what having a company has taught him, especially in receiving customer feedback. We also talk about creating a good, comfortable culture in business + life, what the mushroom growing process is like, and we get a good laugh in about gifts that people send Tero. Tero also gives us the details on his new book, Santa Sold Shrooms, and what sparked the idea to write it.   We also talk about… Tero’s Ted talk addiction Four Sigmatic’s success + growth Tero being recognized in public The Four Sigmatic mushroom bus Famous mushrooms Holiday’s that have different meaning than we know Staying balanced Providing long term value + meaningful content   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: teroisokauppila.com ; foursigmatic.com Instagram: @iamtero ; @foursigmatic   Read: Healing Mushrooms ; Santa Sold Shrooms Listen: Almost 30 episode 82 with Tero Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30 Brooklinen |  Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use code ALMOST30 at brooklinen.com   Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Outdoor Voices | For 20% off your first order of $100 or more, visit OutdoorVoices.com/almost30 and enter ALMOST30 Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 19min

Today we are joined by the beautiful Jessica Sepel, clinical holistic nutrition expert and best-selling author of The Healthy Life, and Living The Healthy Life. Jessica offers a gentle and simple approach to health and well-being. We talk about how she healed and transformed her mentality around wellness after having a ten year fad-diet obsession, as well as ways that you can change your own mindset around health. Jessica shares how her last two years of nutrition school really changed the game for her personal wellness, the growth of her blog, and how to deal with bad days. We also dive into Jessica’s approach to exercise, what happens to your body when you over-exercise, and achieving weight-balance.   We also talk about… Meeting at the GOODfest Guilt surrounding diets How to talk to your kids about health/diet Why you should get rid of your scale Jessica’s relationship with therapy Morning routines + social media Ways that Jessica’s husband helped her find self-worth What Jessica is excited about An average day for Jessica   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: jessicasepel.com Instagram: @jshealth Download: JS Health app Check out: JS Health Supplements Read: The Healthy Life ; Living The Healthy Life   Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Chosen Foods | Head to chosenfoods.com/almost30 and use the promo code ALMOST30 for 50% off your first order Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more Make Thanksgiving easier than ever. Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours! Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 23min

Today we are honored to speak with Jessica Lanyadoo, Oakland CA based Astrologer and Psychic Medium. Currently, Jessica is the resident Astrologer for well-known publications such as Girlboss and The Hoodwitch, as well as offering personal readings which incorporate astrology, intuitive ability, tarot, Medium work, and even using animal communication. Jessica’s goals are to counsel her clients to find their own strategies for helping themselves, and she does so in a safe, fun, and enlightening way. In our conversation, we talk about creating healthy boundaries, how Jessica began her practice in a time where astrology wasn’t accepted, and finding out that she can communicate with animals. Jessica also helps us more understand what the Saturn Return is, and offers ways to help those that are currently going through it, she also introduces us to the Christ Year and just what that can look like. Jessica even shares a little bit about what her own Saturn Return was like, and reads both Lindsey and Krista’s charts!   We also talk about… How to properly sage and clear Day to day ways that Jessica supports herself Being featured on Explained Understanding what houses are + why they matter in your chart   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: lovelanyadoo.com Listen: Ghost Of A Podcast Instagram: @jessica_lanyadoo Twitter: @jessicalanyadoo Watch: Explained   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver      Sponsors: Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30 they have wine now! HUM Nutrition | Use code ALMOST30NATION for 15% off at humnutrition.com Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com Brass Clothing | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order at www.brassclothing.com Bioclarity | Use code ALMOST30  for first month for 50% off a Routine plus shipping is free at bioclarity.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 44min

Sophia Carter-Kahn and April K. Quioh, the voices behind the She’s All Fat podcast, join us for an open and honest conversation about varying opinions and their experience in building a body positive podcast. Both April and Sophia have backgrounds in writing, and that’s how the two initially met! We chat about why they decided to create a podcast, and how they picked the name, She’s All Fat, plus we get into their favorites topics to cover on their show. Sophia and April also share their own personal journey towards self-love, and how the road to loving their own bodies and self acceptance—it hasn’t always been linear. The girls all laugh over the ways they take a break to digest all of the (at times heartbreaking) media, mainly in the forms of binge-watching new television series. In our conversation we go deep into how words like “fat” and “skinny” are neutral, and how we need to change the way that these topics are approached, especially in today’s social media-driven culture.   We also talk about… Influence from our parents + how that affects us as we grow Comments + backlash How having a podcast has become therapeutic The importance of having a therapist April + Sophia’s life outside of their podcast Where they go to stay educated What’s to come for She’s All Fat   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Listen: She’s All Fat Podcast Instagram: @_sophiack_  ; @aprilkquioh Twitter: @sophiaCK ; @aprilkquioh   Learn more about April: aprilkquioh.com Learn more about Sophia: sophiack.com Check out: longform.org Listen to these episodes: @ Our Thin Friends ; The Fat Friend     Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver     Sponsors: Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Mowellens | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase at mowellens.com Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30   Veggie Grill | Make Thanksgiving easier than ever. Pre-order our VG Holiday Feast today at veggiegrill.com/holidays. For $74.95 feeds four adults. The feast includes Includes a stuffed holiday roast, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed yams, cauli-mashed potatoes, porcini gravy and cranberry sauce.   Article | Head to article.com/almost30 for $50 off a purchase of $100+ Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 and get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 26min

The founders of Your Super, Michael Kuech and Kristel DeGroot, join us today for their first ever podcast interview. Your Super is a superfood company focused on the health benefits of the superfood ingredients used. Their inspiring story began after Michael was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 24. Kristel wanted to create something to help Michael nourish his body while he was recovering from his treatments and into his remission. In our conversation, we talk about the highs and lows of running a company as a couple, bringing spirituality into the workplace, eating plant-based as an athlete, plus the different superfoods they use in their products and what they do for your body. We even get into how the two practice self care outside of the workplace, and how they handle the life/business balance. Michael also shares about his journey with cancer, from diagnosis to remission, and his hope to inspire other men to pay better attention to their health. The products Kristel and Michael have created are not only delicious, but they are made of quality ingredients that are properly sourced.   We also talk about... How their business was born The way they source ingredients Prioritizing travel over work What self care looks like as an entrepreneur Why Michael left the corporate world Their favorite superfood mixes What’s next for Your Super   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: yoursuper.com   Instagram: @yoursuperfoods Facebook: facebook.com/yoursuperfoods Twitter: @yoursuperfoods   Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver     Sponsors: Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30 Brooklinen |  Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use code ALMOST30 at brooklinen.com   Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com Banish | Use code ALMOST30 for $10 off your first order at banish.com Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com   The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 12min

Today we get real and raw with Michaela Boehm, intimacy and sexuality expert, and internationally recognized teacher. Michaela is also the author of The Wild Woman’s Way, a tantric book on how to unlock your potential for a pleasure-filled life. We haven’t talked about relationships and sexuality in a while, so we’re excited to dive in with you. Michaela shares with us how she developed a comfort around the topics of love and intimacy (beyond being European). We talk about why opposites really do attract, and what kills sex in relationships and somes tips on how to fix it. Michaela also helps us understand how to separate who we are from the conditioning we received in our youth, as well as an exercise to help determine what kind of person we want to be with. We can never go too deep when talking about relationships and intimacy.     We also talk about... How changing her location has affected her nervous system + energy The ways her parents shaped her view on relationships Today’s dating scene Why pleasure is important + how available it is   How to engage your partner to be more interested in relationship topics Michaela’s new book   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: michaelaboehm.com Instagram: @micboehm77 Youtube: youtube.com/michaelaboehm Facebook: facebook.com/boehm.michaela Read: The Wild Woman’s Way by Michaela Boehm Listen: The Michaela Boehm Podcast Upcoming Events: Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver Sponsors: Article | www.article.com/almost30 for $50 off your purchase of $100 0r more! Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Mowellens | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase at mowellens.com Veggie Grill | Make Thanksgiving easier than ever. Pre-order our VG Holiday Feast today at veggiegrill.com/holidays. For $74.95 feeds four adults. The feast includes Includes a stuffed holiday roast, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed yams, cauli-mashed potatoes, porcini gravy and cranberry sauce. Plus, additional sides and pumpkin spice cakes are available! Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 for two months of Skillshare for 99 cents Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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 Nov 20181h 40min