821. Awakening, Loneliness, and Relationship Shifts: The Realities of Spiritual Growth

821. Awakening, Loneliness, and Relationship Shifts: The Realities of Spiritual Growth

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik November 27, 2025 Duration: 33:08
In this unfiltered solo episode, Krista + Lindsey open up about the real side of spiritual growth. They share how their most profound awakenings have brought not only expansion, clarity, and inner strength… but also unexpected loneliness, identity shifts, and relationship shake-ups. If you’ve ever wondered why your healing journey feels isolating, chaotic, or “off track,” this conversation will remind you that you’re not behind. Through mindset reframes + practical tools, the girls break down what it actually looks like to grow in your 20s, 30s, and beyond. Expect grounded wisdom + humor as K+L explore how to protect your peace, trust your inner voice, and navigate the messy middle of becoming who you’re meant to be. We also talk about:  Building boundaries as an empath + what it looks like in real-time Why healing yourself is the most magnetic form of leadership + service Letting go of comparison, especially when you’re surrounded by spiritual “experts” How to hear your intuition again when you feel disconnected or overwhelmed Journal prompts for rebuilding trust with your inner voice Finding spiritual lessons in the mundane moments  Friendship evolutions: the pauses, the distance, the heartbreak, and the rebirth Family dynamics that shift when you grow + and how to navigate the discomfort What to do when life feels chaotic + you can’t “stay high vibe” Simple experiments for strengthening your intuition in low-stakes, everyday scenarios Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ 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: Fatty 15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  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. Bon Charge | Go to boncharge.com and use code almost30 to save 15%.  Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Aura Frames | Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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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…