689. The Importance of Taking Up Space: Break Free From Narcissism + Know Your Worth

689. The Importance of Taking Up Space: Break Free From Narcissism + Know Your Worth

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik May 31, 2024 Duration: 51:02
What does it mean to take up space? In this vulnerable solo episode, Krista explains the emotional, physical, and psychic significance of creating boundaries and making sure your needs are met. She explains how this practice raises self worth and allows us to magnetize magic into our lives.  Ahead, Krista unpacks some of her childhood experiences and challenges with perfectionism, as well as the struggles of dealing with emotionally unavailable parents. She explains how these traumas have impacted her ability to assert herself in adult life and what she’s done to shift it.  Get a glimpse into Krista’s journey of healing through mother wound retreats and resources that aim to foster self-worth and reciprocal relationships. This one is for all the empaths, superwomen, and perfectionists out there – you deserve to be loud, authentic, and take up space in this world!  We also talk about: Impact of over-giving on intimacy + relationships Dealing with clogged psychic space due to conflicts between loved ones The importance of being with your emotions Challenges with asserting needs due to your upbringing Effect of narcissistic parents on personal development Attracting self-centered + emotionally stunted relationships Transforming perfectionism into preparedness + confidence Encouragement to embrace play + imagination in adulthood Resources: Website: https://itskrista.com/ Instagram: @itskrista Sponsors: Stardust | Go to stardust.app and use the discount code ALMOST30 to receive 1 month free of premium. Seed | Trust your gut with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to http://seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code 25ALMOST to get 25% off your first month. LMNT | Get a FREE sample pack (8 single serving packets) with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30.  HD Blueprint | Get your own human design blueprint for 10% off at http://humandesignblueprint.com/almost30. Lolavie | Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at lolavie.com and get 15% off your entire order when you use code A30POD at checkout. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Your hair will thank you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  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 Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  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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Duration: 1:00:06
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Duration: 1:04:44
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