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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755. Feeling Lost? Lessons on Body, Money + Career Alignment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:18
Join Lindsey + Krista as they dive into their wild journey of self-discovery in their 20s, sharing personal stories of financial oopsies and the art of bouncing back like a total pro. This episode is all about learning h…
754. Stress Is Killing You + Your Relationship: Here’s How To Fix It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:01
It’s time to unpack the connection between stress and relationship issues with renowned family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. Her latest book, ‘Til Stress Do Us Part reveals the sneaky ways unrecognized stress can be the…
753. BOTOX: The Truth, Toxicity, and How to Get a Holistic Glow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:13
Holistic skincare girlies, get ready! Anti-aging guru Kathryn Romine is on the podcast today, sharing with Lindsey her emotional journey from a Botox enthusiast to a natural skincare advocate. Discover the secrets to you…
752: You Are Made For MORE: This Is How You Become It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
In this powerful solo episode, Krista reveals her personal struggles + triumphs as she discusses the soul's path to finding purpose. Discover what could happen when you lean into your intuition and fully embrace the unkn…
751: THIS Shapes your BODY, EMOTIONS and APPEARANCE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:27
Fascia is the new frontier—discover the miracle of our body’s connective tissue with expert Bonnie Crotzer! Bonnie reveals why fascia is a vital component that impacts everything from our health to our appearance, sharin…
750. Your Soul Wants To Manifest THIS Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:16
Have you heard of soul manifestation? In this episode, Bree Melanson enlightens us on how to harness the power of spirituality to make your dream life a reality. Spoiler—it involves tapping into your soul in a way you’ve…
749. What Dating in My 20s Taught Me About Marriage in My 30s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:33
In today’s solo with Lindsey, she gets real about her "cringe" dating moments in her 20s and how they ultimately laid the foundation for the partnership she manifested in her 30s. If you’re ready to call in love built on…