789. Stop Chasing, Start Choosing: Dating From Self-Worth

789. Stop Chasing, Start Choosing: Dating From Self-Worth

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik August 19, 2025 Duration: 42:13
In this juicy solo episode, Krista pulls back the curtain on her most transformational year of dating, revealing the eye-opening lessons, spiritual downloads, and hilarious mistakes along the way. It’s time to stop over-analyzing texts + obsessing over breadcrumbs, and Krista tells us why! Ahead, Krista reveals what she’s no longer available for in dating, plus what she’s calling into her love portal now. From situationships to LA energy vampires, she dishes on shifting limiting beliefs + honoring your intuition in every stage of the dating process.  Get ready for spiritual breakthroughs, mindset upgrades, and so many “aha!” moments. Krista shares raw truths, lessons in self-worth, and how making room for joy is the real glow-up. Whether you’re single, healing from heartbreak, or manifesting your soul-aligned partner, this is for you! We also talk about: The concept of the “Chosen Ones”   Why she’s done sending screenshots + texts to the group chat   Releasing “maybes” + honoring only the hell-YESes   Mastering the healthy breakup convo  Spotting patterns with unavailable men  Healing the parts of ourselves craving external validation  Turning every date into a personal growth lesson   Clearing out toxic dating advice from your social feeds   Upgrading limited beliefs about love, men, and dating  Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Divine Feminine Retreat: https://itskrista.com/divine-feminine-retreat True Essence Retreat: https://itskrista.com/ibiza-retreat 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: Pendulum | Go to pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders. Evlo Fitness | You can try Evlo FREE for 6 weeks - use code ALMOST30TRIAL at evlofitness.com. 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 https://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.  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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