Almost 30

What happens when you finally stop chasing—and start surrendering? In this transformative episode, Meghan Swidler shares how walking away from a life in venture capital led her into a profound awakening, forcing her to confront the truth: she was living for everyone else but herself.  From toxic relationships + anxious attachment patterns to reclaiming her feminine energy and sense of self-worth. Through Meghan’s inner work + coaching, she breaks down how she stopped attracting emotionally unavailable partners and created space for real, grounded love.  Then comes the story that will stay with you: a solo camper van trip, complete surrender to intuition, and love that unfolds when she least expects it. Meghan reveals what healthy love actually feels like—and why it’s not butterflies and chaos, but safety, and deep emotional connection.  We also talk about: How to break cycles of emotionally unavailable relationships The truth about anxious attachment vs. situational anxiety Masculine vs. feminine energy in modern dating Why “ease” is the biggest green flag in relationships The power of taking a break from dating to reset your patterns How intuition leads you to aligned love (not chasing) Financial and emotional strategies for leaving a stable career Why your dream life starts when you stop living for approval Resources: Free Detox Quiz: https://meghanswidler.typeform.com/detoxphasequiz?typeform-source=linktr.ee LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/meghanswidler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanswidler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanswidler/ Substack: https://meghanswidler.substack.com/ Website: https://meghanswidler.com/ Two Books on Amazon: https://r.amzlink.to/?btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FMeghan-Swidler%2Fauthor%2FB0D66SYTWX%3Fref%3Dap_rdr%26isDramIntegrated%3Dtrue%26shoppingPortalEnabled%3Dtrue&btn_ref=org-433bb393e1b8b503 The Cleanses: https://thecleanses.meghanswidler.com/ 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanswidler/health-history-consultation Intro: https://intro.co/meghanswidler Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your fatigue, anxiety, breakouts, and “burnout” weren’t just part of life—but signals your body is begging you to listen to? In this episode, Dr. Cabral reveals how symptoms are not random and why most people are treating the surface instead of the root cause. Ahead, we unpack the powerful framework behind true healing: deficiencies vs. toxicities. From gut health to mineral imbalances to chronic stress, Dr. Cabral breaks down exactly how your body falls out of balance—and how to bring it back without extremes, trends, or overwhelm. If you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will flip everything you thought you knew about health. This is your roadmap to more energy, clearer skin, better sleep + a body that finally works with you—not against you. We also talk about: Why symptoms like brain fog, poor sleep, and bloating shouldn’t be ignored The truth about aging—and why it may be happening faster than it should Mineral deficiencies (zinc, magnesium, selenium) and their impact on hormones and skin How chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation are silently affecting your health The real root cause of many autoimmune and gut-related issues Why undereating and overexercising can backfire on your metabolism The connection between sleep, brain health, and long-term disease prevention Simple, actionable steps to rebalance your body and feel better fast Resources: 50% Off Minerals and Metals Test > https://stephencabral.com/Almost30 Persnomics Book > https://personomics.io/book Personomics Coaching Waitlist > Personomics.io/coaching StephenCabral.com (main page) StephenCabral.com/podcasts (Cabral Concept podcast page) Equi.Life (Functional Medicine Labs & Protocols) IntegrativeHealthPractitioner.org (Health Coaching Certification & Course) Instagram.com/StephenCabral Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral YouTube.com/StephenCabral https://personomics.io/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your relationship with food isn’t about willpower—but about the beliefs you formed before age seven? In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Geneen Roth joins Krista to unpack emotional eating, body image, and the hidden hunger driving so many women’s struggles.  Geneen shares how decades of dieting, extreme thinness, and chasing the “perfect body” never fixed the deeper hunger. From the mother wound to diet culture, this conversation reveals why food often becomes a stand-in for love, safety, and validation.  If you’ve ever thought “I’ll be happy when I lose the weight,” this episode reframes everything. This is a powerful conversation on emotional eating, self-worth, and how to finally feel full—beyond food, beyond the scale, and beyond the voice telling you you’re not enough. We also talk about: Why intuitive eating doesn’t work without an “inner adult” The psychology behind emotional eating + stress cravings GLP-1s, Ozempic, and what happens when food noise disappears Diet culture, body positivity, and the return of extreme thinness Childhood beliefs that secretly drive adult behaviors around food Why losing weight doesn’t automatically create happiness or confidence The difference between discipline + compassion in healing How to become your own “inner mother” + stop self-abandonment  Resources: Geneen’s new book, Love, Finally: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762978/love-finally-by-geneen-roth/ Website: https://geneenroth.com/ Substack: https://cookiesandconsciousness.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneenroth/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, K+L unpack the body image conditioning many women carry from their twenties into adulthood. From dieting, comparison, and dating insecurities to confidence, pregnancy, and healing, this conversation reframes what it really means to feel at home in your body. They explore how women are taught to use their bodies as currency—and what happens when you stop. Krista shares how her body transformation changed her dating life, while Lindsey opens up about pregnancy, identity shifts, and learning to release control.  K+L dive into intuitive eating, body acceptance, nervous system regulation, and learning your unique blueprint for wellness. If you’ve struggled with food, body image, hormones, or self-worth, you are certainly not alone, and there is hope for a more loving relationship with your vessel.  We also talk about: -Body image struggles in your 20s vs. your 30s -Using your body as “currency” in dating + relationships -Healing your relationship with food + ending restriction cycles -Pregnancy, body changes, and identity shifts -Why body neutrality may be more powerful than body love -Understanding hormones, birth control, and mood shifts -Emotional eating, control, and fitness culture -Learning your unique blueprint for sleep, movement, and nutrition -Confidence, femininity, and attracting healthier relationships -Building a relationship with your body before dating Resources: -Instagram: @lindseysimcik -Instagram: @itskrista -Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: -https://almost30.com/about -https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose -https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups -https://instagram.com/almost30podcast -https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast -https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe you guessed it?! Lindsey is pregnant with baby #2! In this episode, she shares her exciting news and gets real about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts of pregnancy the second time around—from body image, being pregnant with a toddler, and squeezing self-care into the cracks.  Ahead, she shares how she and Sean are preparing for the transition to two kids—from daily check-ins to managing capacity, expectations, and avoiding resentment. She also shares mindset shifts around partnership, presence, and creating a supportive dynamic during major life changes. Plus, Lindsey answers your most-asked pregnancy questions—including her workout routine, nutrition, supplements, and what surprised her most about this pregnancy. She also opens up about her birth mindset—how she’s preparing mentally + physically for labor.  We also talk about: Maintaining connection with your partner during pregnancy Mobility, stretching, and preparing the body for labor Her birth plan + choosing a midwife vs. OB-GYN Managing body image + confidence during pregnancy What she eats in a day during the second trimester Pregnancy nutrition, protein, and choline for baby development Supporting your toddler through the transition to a new sibling Navigating conception journeys, loss, and trusting your body Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Henry Penix + Laura Widney, co-founders of Soaak Technologies, break down the science of sound frequencies + how specific tones can help regulate your nervous system, improve sleep, and shift your emotional state in minutes.  Ahead, Henry + Laura explain how everything in the body operates at a frequency—and how tuning those frequencies can unlock deep healing + transformation. They also explore ancient sound healing, modern frequency technology, and the crazy power of intention paired with sound. The episode also goes deep into manifestation, abundance, and subconscious reprogramming— including a wild story about using wealth frequencies for a major financial breakthrough. Get ready to use sound to release limiting beliefs, shift your energy, and create powerful changes in your life. We also talk about: The surprising impact of frequency therapy on women's hormones The science behind sympathetic resonance + energy alignment Frequency therapy being used by the U.S. Air Force for performance + recovery Why hydration affects how your body responds to sound frequencies Sound healing for focus, productivity, and creative flow The debate between western medicine vs. energetic healing approaches Whether frequencies can influence money mindset + abundance Using sound frequencies during pregnancy, parenting, and daily routines Resources: Go to https://www.soaak.com/almost30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout to get your first month free. Connect with Soaak on Instagram at @soaakapp Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could start over—right now? In this K+L solo, Lindsey + Krista explore the truth about identity shifts, the discomfort of being in-between versions of yourself, and why the most painful seasons are often the most transformative.  They dive into the illusion of “arrival” and why so many of us feel lost when life doesn’t follow a predictable timeline. You’ll hear powerful reflections on releasing old identities, navigating uncertainty, and how to trust yourself when nothing feels clear.  If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your life isn’t reflecting who you’re becoming… this episode will shift something in you. Because the truth is: you don’t need a milestone to reinvent your life—you just need the courage to begin. We also talk about: Why life transitions feel harder outside of “expected” milestones The grief + liberation that coexist during major life changes Letting go of old timelines, relationships, and versions of yourself Why feeling your emotions is essential for real transformation Navigating breakups, divorce, and calling your energy back Motherhood as a massive identity shift + spiritual initiation The difference between soul desire vs. comparison-driven restlessness Why acceptance is the key to true personal growth Healing stuck emotions + how they keep you from moving forward Reparenting yourself + breaking generational emotional patterns Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve done the therapy, read the books, regulated your nervous system…and still feel stuck in the same relationship patterns—this is for you. Thais Gibson, counselor, speaker, and the co-founder of The Persona Development School, breaks down why true healing starts deeper. Thais brings us beyond surface-level self-help into the real mechanics of emotional healing, attachment styles, and nervous system regulation. From anxious + avoidant dynamics to people-pleasing, overgiving, and burnout, Thais reveals why you feel disconnected from yourself. If you’re ready to finally come back home to your body, your needs, and your truth—Thais shares the missing piece most people never address. Learn how to heal at the level of your core wounds, and finally shift those limiting subconscious beliefs that quietly shape your reality.  We also talk about: Why core wounds—not triggers—are the root of your patterns The truth about anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles Why nervous system regulation alone won’t create lasting change How self-attunement helps you reconnect to your body + emotions Somatic processing + how to release stored emotional energy Why you struggle to set boundaries (even when you know how) How to communicate your needs clearly + effectively in relationships The link between people-pleasing, burnout, and lack of boundaries Why you’re attracted to traits you later resent in partners How to get your partner to “do the work” (without forcing them) Resources: Website: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool YouTube: The Personal Development School, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ/videos Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if social media isn’t ruining your confidence… but revealing the exact places you’re meant to heal? In this deeply honest solo, Krista breaks down how your Instagram feed is actually a mirror—reflecting your fears, desires, insecurities, and untapped power.  This solo is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt not pretty enough, not consistent enough, or not “good enough” to show up online. Krista dives into the psychology + spirituality of shadow work, explaining how your inner critic, fear of judgment, and need for validation shape your digital life. Plus, learn how to regulate your nervous system, release comparison, and use visibility as a tool for healing, empowerment, and becoming your most magnetic, fully expressed self. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start expressing your truth, this episode is your guide.  We also talk about:  How AI influencers are impacting beauty standards + self-worth The “mirror effect” of social media + what it reveals about you Why so many women hold themselves back from being seen online The connection between your inner critic + fear of judgment How comparison, jealousy, and triggers point to hidden desires The role of the nervous system in visibility + online expression Fear of cancellation + the subconscious fear of being “exiled” Attachment to validation vs. avoidance of posting altogether Microdosing visibility to build confidence + self-trust How to use social media as a tool for healing, not self-sabotage Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Krista sits down with world-renowned relationship therapist, media personality, award winning radio host, and New York Times bestselling author Laura Berman to unpack what’s really happening in modern love, intimacy, and sexuality. From the impact of dopamine-driven culture + porn to the hidden reason so many women feel burnt out + disconnected from their bodies, this episode is a powerful reset on what it actually takes to feel safe, turned on, and deeply connected in a relationship. They also explore the difference between authentic sexual expression + dopamine-seeking behavior, how to rebuild trust + connection in a relationship, and what it really means to practice “sex magic” in a grounded, accessible way.  We also talk about:  The truth about open relationships, threesomes, and sexual exploration The importance of taking 100% responsibility in relationships How your partner mirrors your wounds—and your growth Why “butterflies” can be a red flag in dating What healthy attraction + chemistry actually feel like What “sex magic” is + how it can deepen connection Why who you sleep with matters energetically How to rebuild desire in long-term relationships Resources: Website: https://drlauraberman.com/ Podcast: https://drlauraberman.com/lb_podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauraberman/ Book: http://drlauraberman.com/sexmagic Sponsors: Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices