811. From Secret Lives to Real Life: Mayci Neeley on Abuse, Healing + Finding Herself Again

811. From Secret Lives to Real Life: Mayci Neeley on Abuse, Healing + Finding Herself Again

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik October 30, 2025 Duration: 52:37
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In this episode, Lindsey sits down with reality personality + author Mayci Neeley to talk resilience, healing, and building a life you love after unimaginable loss. Mayci opens up about early motherhood, traumatic relationships, and the truth behind her Mormon upbringing. Ahead, discover the untold story behind Mayci’s viral reality TV success, her raw + powerful memoir, and her spiritual + emotional transformation after surviving grief and depression. Packed with wisdom for navigating family expectations, faith, and self-worth, Mayci’s story is a must-listen. Plus, Mayci reveals how motherhood saved her, why speaking up heals, and the steps to living your own unapologetic truth. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your darkest moments into your biggest breakthroughs, this episode will light the way. We also talk about: Navigating shame + perfectionism when life doesn’t go as planned Growing up Mormon + forging a personal relationship with faith Finding strength + self-acceptance after an abusive relationship Parenting in a digital age + protecting kids from social media Processing grief + depression during pregnancy Keeping marriages strong—with therapy, check-ins, and date nights Building thick skin for reality TV + online criticism How fame + visibility impact friendships + privacy Setting boundaries for self-care + social media sharing The healing power of vulnerability, storytelling, and helping others Resources: “Told You So” is available now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Told-You-So/Mayci-Neeley/9781668099926?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKUuiRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzgpNkIIrWq_G7K6P3aVqDh68w693MIdlvByV4WZDOVRDShIuT4H6MFskDGC_aem_JszUXcHHi7JUy1Aaoq18Dw Instagram: @maycineeley TikTok: @maycineeley 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: SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit 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 chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at 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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