864. Why You’re Not Happy With Your Body + The Emotional Healing That Sets You Free

This conversation explores the emotional healing behind our relationship with our bodies, and why so many women spend years trying to fix something that was never broken. K+L unpack body image, self-worth, confidence, and the conditioning that teaches women to disconnect from themselves in order to feel worthy. They explore how women are taught to view their bodies as something to control, improve, or use for validation — and what happens when you choose a different path. Krista shares her experience with body image and dating, while Lindsey opens up about pregnancy, identity shifts, and learning to trust her body through change. K+L dive into body acceptance, intuitive eating, nervous system healing, and the mindset shifts that create a healthier relationship with food, movement, and yourself. If you’ve struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or feeling at war with your body, this episode offers a new perspective on what true healing can look like. We also talk about: -Body image struggles in your 20s vs. your 30s -Using your body as “currency” in dating + relationships -Healing your relationship with food + ending restriction cycles -Pregnancy, body changes, and identity shifts -Why body neutrality may be more powerful than body love -Understanding hormones, birth control, and mood shifts -Emotional eating, control, and fitness culture -Learning your unique blueprint for sleep, movement, and nutrition -Confidence, femininity, and attracting healthier relationships -Building a relationship with your body before dating Resources: -Instagram: @lindseysimcik -Instagram: @itskrista -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: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.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 https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD 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.