836. How To Set Direction for 2026 Without Burning Out

836. How To Set Direction for 2026 Without Burning Out

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik January 15, 2026 Duration: 42:19
Almost 30
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In this solo, Lindsey walks you through her process for truthfully reviewing the past year—ditching self-judgment, toxic positivity, and unrealistic resolutions. She drops some powerful journaling prompts to help you process the lessons learned as well as the patterns you’re ready to break. Ahead, Lindsey reveals how she navigated challenging moments + unexpected transitions in 2025. Plus, she unpacks why we forget our wins, how to make your accomplishments visible (both inward + outward), and the science of emotional resilience for women in their 20s + 30s.  Lindsey also shares her favorite exercises for strengthening connections, confronting self-abandonment, and shifting from performance-driven goals to alignment-based living. Leave this episode with a fresh “north star” feeling for your life + a strategic plan rooted in self-worth. We also talk about: How to write your personal “year in review” headline   Using negativity bias + hedonic adaptation to reframe your reflections   Real-life examples of setting boundaries + choosing yourself   Health check-ins: sleep, food, stress + nervous system regulation   Identifying which relationships need attention, repair, or appreciation   Breaking unconscious patterns (+ why it’s NOT a character flaw)   The “Two Truths + One Request” method for honest conversations   Autonomy, integrity + living in full alignment with your values     Using the science-backed WOOP method to overcome obstacles   Therapy, calendar blocking + digital detox tips for overwhelmed women Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik 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: Paleovalley | Head to paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  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. Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/ALMOST30. 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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500. What We Learned from Recording 500 Episodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:43
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499. Self-Mastery, Loss and Radical Love with Rosie Acosta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:36
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498. From Trauma to Peace with Gabby Bernstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:30
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497. Why Your Saturn Return is a Milestone in Self-Evolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:23
If self-development is a ride through the matrix, your Saturn return is a rocket that catapults you through the stratosphere and back down again – with a few bruises and plenty of lessons to carry forward. In the depths…
496. Mark Groves: Permission to Evolve [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:08
This is a PSA for your expansion! It’s time to dial into our programming and rip the limited beliefs to shreds. Our triggers are nothing more, and can/should be used as teachable moments, not debilitating traumas. This e…
495. Katrina Scott: Fitness, Family + Finding New Versions of Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:07
Kindness is often overlooked as a priority for business, but for Katrina Scott, co-founder of Tone it Up, embodying sincerity is part of her entrepreneurial DNA. In her ever-evolving mission to help women feel good in th…
494. I Left Instagram for 30 Days + This is What Happened [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:13
When Lindsey first received the download to take a break from Instagram, she pushed the thought aside and went back to scrolling. After some intentional reflection – and a good bit of planning – she decided to listen to…
493. Getting to the Root of your Health Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:06
Let’s get physical! Krista and Lindsey have been revving up on their body check-ins with Base, the at-home testing, and health tracking system. Somehow, Lola Priego, founder of Base, has made blood data accessible, affor…

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