695. Ghosting, Cheating + Parental Influence: Modern Dating Challenges + How To Heal Them

695. Ghosting, Cheating + Parental Influence: Modern Dating Challenges + How To Heal Them

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik June 20, 2024 Duration: 48:48
Let’s face it: sometimes, dating can feel like a battlefield. In this episode, Krista + Lindsey unpack the biggest struggles in modern relationships, from ghosting to infidelity and everything in between. Plus, K+L get real about their own relationship woes over the years, and how they’ve healed. Ahead, explore how family dynamics shape your romantic decisions, the impact of insecurities on dating patterns, and the emotional fallout of poor communication. K+L also discuss the role of social media in dating, and how fantasy thinking can distort our relationships.  Whether you’re on the dating scene, having relationship hiccups or just want to hear some juicy stories, this episode is for anyone seeking deeper levels of human connection. Get ready to brush up on your communication skills and claim the healthy love you deserve! We also talk about: Emotional repercussions of phone calls from family members The thorny influence of parental input in romantic relationships Real-life tales of cheating + lack of accountability Navigating the complex terrain of ghosting + its emotional toll Ghosting in both short-term and deeper relationships Dealing with discrepancies between personal standards + actions Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Program: Sacredness of Being Single Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: Seed | Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code 25ALMOST to get 25% off your first month. AG1 | Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/almost30. LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30. 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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860. Identity Shifts, Breakups + Becoming Your Next Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:06
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…
859. Why You Still Feel Stuck in Love (Even After Doing the Work) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:27
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 Develo…
858. Social Media as Shadow Work—What Your Triggers are Revealing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:30
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,…
857. From Burnout to Desire: Reclaiming Your Body + Sex Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:19
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 lo…
Welcome to Almost 30! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04
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