787. Why Being “Good” Is Hurting You: How To Choose Yourself + Be Free

787. Why Being “Good” Is Hurting You: How To Choose Yourself + Be Free

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik August 7, 2025 Duration: 1:03:58
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In this episode, Lindsey welcomes bestselling author Amber Rae for a soul-baring convo about breaking free from the cages we build for ourselves—yes, even the beautiful ones. Get ready for real talk on self-abandonment, “good girl” programming, and honoring your deepest desires. Ahead, Amber opens up about her journey from a nine-year marriage built on comfort (not chemistry), to a cosmic soulmate encounter that woke up her spirit + shattered everything she knew about love. Plus, hear confessions about new motherhood + breaking generational cycles.  Amber reveals why facing discomfort is the key to living your wildest, most liberated life—the one you’ve held secret in your heart for so long. Consider this your permission slip to question your programming, set yourself free, and start healing in every direction—lineage, love, and beyond. We also talk about: How the “good girl” myth keeps women small Performing in relationships vs. living your truth Soul connections: how to trust your intuition when lightning strikes Why abandoning yourself to please others never works Healing generational wounds—and how your growth liberates your lineage Navigating shame, criticism, and judgment in the pursuit of authenticity Real talk about therapy: calling out performative patterns Coping with overwhelm as a new mom, writer, and creator  Learning to let go of control—and letting partners (and life) surprise you Resources: Order Loveable out August 5th Website: https://www.amberrae.com/ Instagram: @heyamberrae Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30 and get a free sample pack with any order. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/almost30. IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. To advertise on this podcast please email: ⁠partnerships@almost30.com⁠. Learn More: almost30.com/about almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/book Join our community: facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups instagram.com/almost30podcast tiktok.com/@almost30podcast youtube.com/Almost30Podcast 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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863. Rewire Beauty Conditioning + Actually Enjoy The Body You Have [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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862. I’m Pregnant with Baby #2! An Unfiltered Update + Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:07
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860. Identity Shifts, Breakups + Becoming Your Next Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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

Duration: 1:56:27
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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…

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