430. Morgan Harper Nichols on Creating from the Heart, Connection Through Art & Her Autism Diagnosis

430. Morgan Harper Nichols on Creating from the Heart, Connection Through Art & Her Autism Diagnosis

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik May 27, 2021 Duration: 1:19:00
This week’s guest, Morgan Harper Nicols, has been on the Almost 30 dream guest list for years. K + L are huge fans of her Instagram, @morganharpernichols, which immerses you in an enriching tapestry of words, images, and music. In a world of doom scrolling and self-comparison, it’s a rare joy to find an account that nourishes you on such a soulful level.  Morgan discusses how she distills her unique creative language and vision – informed by her inventive childhood, music career, inner-child, and love of nature – onto a screen and how she connects with her audience in a meaningful way. She talks about evolving as an artist and how her inner development led to her book, How Far You Have Come, a visual and literary retrospective on the vastness of human experience and growth through the lens of place.  We also talk about: Creating your story Morgan’s creative upbringing and influences How spirituality influences her practice  Online boundaries and showing up authentically and respectfully to her online community  Connecting to the inner child through play Her creative evolution  Adult autism diagnosis and lifestyle changes  The inspiration behind her new book  Find more to love at almost30.com! Resources: Website: morganharpernichols.com Instagram: @morganharpernichols Read: How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting almost30.com/websitedisclaimer  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

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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