794. The Secret to Feeling Truly Seen in Relationships

794. The Secret to Feeling Truly Seen in Relationships

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik September 4, 2025 Duration: 1:31:23
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Jared Matthew Weiss, New York-based artist, writer, and researcher, and author of The Magic of Tiny Moments: How to Cultivate Love, Friendship, and Community. If you’re craving deeper, richer relationships with others and yourself, this is for you.  Ahead, Jared opens up about his journey through heartbreak + healing, revealing how moments of vulnerability transformed his understanding of love, self-trust, and community. Learn why nourishing your soul, body, and social calendar is the emotional wellness hack you’re missing. Get ready for some real talk about how to cultivate intimacy in a world that’s way too obsessed with screens. This episode is your field guide to recognizing connection bids, making forgiveness a daily practice, and designing a life that’s spiritually rich + full of love.  We also talk about: The emotional bank account  How to spot bids for connection Spiritual upgrades for your self-care The science behind “generous assumptions”  Tiny habits that open portals to intimacy   How to reset your connection battery  Building your trust fund (in loved ones) Loneliness + “home energy”  Building your sacred circle   Why we need familiar faces for growth Real-life practices for repair + forgiveness Resources: Listen to The Magic of Tiny Moments on Audible and follow Jared on Instagram and Substack at @jaredmatthewweiss Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/ALMOST30. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Ka’Chava | Go to https://kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit https://shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://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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