823. Why You Feel Stuck—and How Spirit Is Asking You To Grow

823. Why You Feel Stuck—and How Spirit Is Asking You To Grow

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik December 4, 2025 Duration: 1:14:33
In this episode, spiritual medium Erika Gabriel returns for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud deep dive into intuition, manifestation, and the wild ride of being a woman in today’s world. If you’re craving practical spiritual tools for your 20s, 30s, and beyond, you cannot miss this episode! Ahead, Erika peels back the curtain on what finding your purpose really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just one thing). They dig into breaking free from the pressure to have it all figured out, redefining your spiritual practice in motherhood, and how to stay grounded amidst life’s chaos.  Plus, Erika shares jaw-dropping stories about mediumship, spiritual protection, and the realities of walking a conscious path. This episode will have you feeling more aligned with who you’re becoming, confident in your intuition, and more grounded in your path—whatever season you’re in. We also talk about: Why your intuition is your direct plug into the universe (and how to access it anytime) How to stop obsessing over “finding your purpose” + embrace every phase of your journey The surprising real life “spiritual practices” that happen outside of meditation + yoga Navigating motherhood, career, and growth without losing yourself (or the spiritual magic) How to break free from victimhood, perfectionism, and comparison paralysis Spiritual shortcuts, mantras, and grounding techniques that actually fit busy lives The “sliding glass doors” of destiny—what’s fixed, what’s not, and how to open new paths The hidden dangers of ego, spiritual bypassing, and performative new-age practices Real stories of working with spirit, handling dark energies, and finding light after darkness Healing, love, and practical wisdom for women evolving through their 20s, 30s, 40s & beyond Resources: Website: https://erikagabriel.com/ Instagram: @spiritualmediumerika 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: Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping.  Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. 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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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…