822. Why Rock Bottom Can Be Your Breakthrough: Healing, Dating, and Owning Your Truth

822. Why Rock Bottom Can Be Your Breakthrough: Healing, Dating, and Owning Your Truth

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik December 2, 2025 Duration: 1:24:16
In this episode, Krista sits down with the inspiring designer + TV personality, Sabrina Soto, for an unfiltered conversation about rising above heartbreak—and why being vulnerable is your greatest superpower. If you've ever asked yourself, "Will I ever truly love (and trust) again?" this is for you.  Ahead, hear Sabrina’s journey from trauma bonds to uncovering self-worth + genuine connection. Learn why hitting rock bottom can become the foundation for extraordinary transformation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, retreats, and mindset shifts that changed everything.  This episode also teases a fresh perspective on dating, relationships, and how to cultivate authentic friendships in a world obsessed with perfection. Plus, don't miss Sabrina Soto's honest take on imposter syndrome, reinvention, and finding her true calling beyond the spotlight. We also talk about: Healing after narcissistic abuse & breaking the trauma bond   The game-changing impact of Hoffman Institute + EMDR therapy   How embracing vulnerability opens doors to real love + deep friendships   Self-esteem: the secret ingredient for attracting healthy relationships   Releasing numbing habits (like alcohol) + choosing yourself   Why authentic communication is the key to transformative relationships   How to actually allow others to show up for you—and why it matters   Building trust after betrayal + letting yourself be seen   Navigating dating apps vs. trusting your vibe + chemistry IRL   Sabrina's journey from Craigslist to HGTV, imposter syndrome + owning her power   Ditching perfection, getting messy, and living your “high-low” life   Standing out in competitive industries, handling criticism, and claiming your space  Resources: Instagram: @Sabrina_Soto  Website: https://www.sabrinasoto.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: LMNT | Go to 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.  SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/almost30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 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.
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