792. Why You’re Still Stuck in Old Patterns: The 3 Beliefs Secretly Running Your Life

792. Why You’re Still Stuck in Old Patterns: The 3 Beliefs Secretly Running Your Life

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik August 28, 2025 Duration: 1:49:06
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In this episode, Krista sits down with spiritual teacher + author Aaron Abke to explore the sometimes messy journey of being human. Aaron shares the story of his spiritual awakening, including his dark night of the soul + the life-changing realization that set him on his path. Aaron + Krista discuss why many traditional approaches to manifestation + self-improvement fall short. Aaron also shares how true freedom begins with understanding your emotional guidance system + breaking free from ego-driven patterns of lack, attachment, and control. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing outcomes, struggling to receive, or feeling stuck despite all your spiritual work, this is for you. With the release of his new book, The Three Beliefs of Ego, Aaron reveals how your beliefs block your manifestations—and how to finally move past them. We also talk about: Why spiritual burnout is so real  What sadness is trying to tell you How to actually surrender to God  Manifestation hacks for the feminine Outgrowing relationships (friendships & dating)  Why you can’t ever get rid of the ego  Giving + receiving vs. taking + keeping Managing ego in dating + relationships Daily practices to train your mind for freedom Resources: Order his book → The Three Beliefs of Ego Follow on Instagram → @aaronabke Explore more on YouTube → Aaron Abke 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: fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping.  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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863. Rewire Beauty Conditioning + Actually Enjoy The Body You Have [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:01
In this episode, K+L unpack the body image conditioning many women carry from their twenties into adulthood. From dieting, comparison, and dating insecurities to confidence, pregnancy, and healing, this conversation refr…
862. I’m Pregnant with Baby #2! An Unfiltered Update + Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:07
Maybe you guessed it?! Lindsey is pregnant with baby #2! In this episode, she shares her exciting news and gets real about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts of pregnancy the second time around—from body image…
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…

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