569. Finding Everything in Nothing: Darkness Retreat Recap

569. Finding Everything in Nothing: Darkness Retreat Recap

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik December 15, 2022 Duration: 56:54
As you know by now, Krista is someone who loves to push the limits of what’s possible, to expand her own lived experience and learn new ways of seeing or thinking about things. She travels this path (mostly) unafraid and open-minded. But the prospect of a darkness retreat, she admits, was a scary one. In this special solo episode, Krista recaps her three-day, four-night darkness retreat at Sky Cave Retreats in Oregon and recounts the deep spiritual and emotional lessons she’s taken away from it.  There was rage, sadness, and grief; great joy and hours of bodywork; daily peanut butter and jelly sandwiches – and of course, complete and utter darkness. You don’t want to miss this. We also talk about: What is a darkness retreat? Setting her intentions Patience with bodywork (5+ hrs/day) Waves of rage, grief, and sadness  Logistics, food, and environment Sleeping and how to determine time Letting it rip on Day 1 The peace of Day 2 Emotional release on Day 3 Taking the goggles off  Integration and lessons learned  Resources: Read: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Sky Cave Retreats: @skycaveretreats Website: skycaveretreats.com Join our community: almost30.com/membership 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 Crate Media. 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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873. The Toxic Side of Wellness Influencer Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:47
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872. How We Built Almost 30 Into a Global Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:58
In this episode, K+L share what it really takes to create a podcast that lasts. From recording awkward early episodes on a $15 mic to building Almost 30 into a global brand and loyal community, they open up about the beh…
869. Q+A with Krista: Body Image, Dating + Finding Your Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
What if the way you see your body, your relationships, and your purpose… isn’t actually yours? In this raw solo Q&A, Krista opens up about the beliefs, patterns, and emotional habits quietly shaping your life—and how to…
867. Why You’re Bloated, Tired + Craving Sugar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:44
What if the real reason you feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of cravings… isn’t your willpower—but your gut? In this episode, Colleen Cutcliffe joins Lindsey to break down the hidden power of your gut microb…