814. THIS Is Why You Struggle With Your Body

814. THIS Is Why You Struggle With Your Body

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik November 11, 2025 Duration: 37:19
In this episode, Krista reveals why so many women struggle with body image, self-worth, and generational patterns around food—plus how to finally break free. If you’ve ever felt at war with your body or wondered how your relationship with your mom impacts your self-love, this is for you. Ahead, Krista shares the truth about what it takes to heal from disordered eating, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. She reveals the psycho-spiritual + practical tools she’s used to create profound change—from somatic healing + reparenting to her very own Metamorphosis Method.  This is where the cycle ends. Krista breaks down how to move beyond self-sabotage, inherited beliefs, and body shame—so you can reclaim your power and your pleasure. If you’re ready to feel confident, embodied, and fully expressed, start here. We also talk about: The link between mother-daughter dynamics + body image struggles   How inherited beliefs from childhood shape our relationship with food   Healing body shame through the Metamorphosis Method + psycho-spiritual tools   The power of reparenting + inner child work for emotional eating   Breaking the cycle of generational self-loathing + feminine wounds   Tools for nervous system regulation + feeling big emotions safely   How to move from body judgment to radical self-love + acceptance   Why self-worth is not tied to weight, beauty, or numbers on a scale   Shifting from outer validation to inner knowing + confidence   Finding purpose, nourishment, and pleasure beyond appearance   Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Join Metamorphosis, Krista’s six-week small group immersion for women ready to transform from the inside out. You’ll leave with deep appreciation for your body, freedom from food and body shame, an empowered mindset, and the support of a loving community. Save your spot today at itskrista.com/metamorphosis! 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: Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com and use code almost30 to save 15%.  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. 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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Ep. 8 - How to Learn from People You Are Dating *Minisode* [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:14
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Ep. 7 - Marriage FOMO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
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Ep. 6 - (Unwritten) Fitness Class Etiquette *Minisode* [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
In Almost 30's first minisode, Krista and Lindsey talk FITNESS CLASS ETIQUETTE. The girls skip deodorant talk and serve up some deep do's and dont's. These tips will help you set the vibe in the room and the tone for the…
Ep. 5 - Destuffing Bras + Stuffing Faces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:15
In Episode 5 of Almost 30, Lindsey and Krista begin by celebrating no longer stuffing their bra's and recounting a meet-up with a high school crush 12 years later. They highly suggest the latter. In one of their favorite…
Ep. 4 - (Boy)friends with Benefits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:22
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Ep. 3 - Jen Glantz, "Bridesmaid for Hire" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
The best interviews should make you cry happy tears, right? Our first interview to share with you, is with the amazing, lovely and talented Jen Glantz. A lady who made her name by posting an ad on Craigslist to be a prof…
Ep. 2 - Bring on the Boys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:12
In this week's episode of Almost 30, we bring on two very special guests who will speak for the single and taken males of 2016. We'll discuss dating on dating apps, what they find attractive about women, and other deep a…
Ep. 1 - Welcome to Almost 30! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:08
The very first episode of The Almost 30 Podcast gets right into it. Our first segment, '20's Us, 30's Us' is a hilarious, real and raw look back into what the F we were doing in our twenties (like TANNING BEDS - what?) T…