802. Three Simple Practices That Transformed My Relationship

802. Three Simple Practices That Transformed My Relationship

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik October 2, 2025 Duration: 32:04
In this heartfelt solo, Lindsey shares the three unexpected shifts that completely transformed her marriage in the midst of new parenthood, big life moves, and career changes. She opens up about sacred intimacy, communication breakthroughs, and redefining partnership as a spiritual practice. Ahead, Lindsey reflects on rituals like Sunday “tub time,” voice note appreciations, and even embracing unresolved issues as part of lasting love. This episode is your permission slip to get honest, heal old patterns, and seriously uplevel your relationship—with your partner AND yourself. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this episode offers inspiration for deepening intimacy + evolving in real time. Expect tangible practices, raw insights, and soul-level reminders that thriving love is always a work in progress.  We also talk about: Shifting from codependency to conscious partnership   Daily rituals for rekindling romance   Healing childhood wounds that show up in marriage   Setting (and keeping!) healthy boundaries   Spiritual practices to connect deeper with your partner   Honest conversations about emotional triggers   How to reignite passion after a rough patch   Embracing vulnerability as your superpower   Energetic self-care tools for happy relationships   Manifesting the relationship you deeply desire  Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik 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: LMNT | Go to https://DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30 and get a free sample pack with any order. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order.  Puori | Visit https://Puori.com/ALMOST30 and use our promo code ALMOST30 for 20% off.  Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. 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 SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com. 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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