876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2

876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik June 4, 2026 Duration: 51:54
In this deeply personal solo episode, Lindsey shares the exact mindset shifts, wellness practices, and daily rituals transforming her second pregnancy experience—and why she’s approaching birth, postpartum + family life differently this time around. From hypnobirthing + nervous system healing to conscious partnership, Lindsey shares the practices helping her feel more grounded, connected, and prepared for motherhood the second time around. She also opens up about the lessons + emotional shifts about growing a family. If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future or curious about creating a healthier, more supported pregnancy + postpartum experience—this episode is packed with the kind of honest conversations, wellness tools, and emotional insights every woman deserves to hear. We also talk about: The wellness habits Lindsey swears by for pregnancy + postpartum Why nervous system regulation matters during labor The foods + supplements supporting fetal brain development How pelvic floor therapy changed Lindsey’s understanding of birth Why Lindsey switched to a midwife-centered care model The emotional reality of preparing for baby #2 How Lindsey + her husband are protecting their marriage through this transition Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: BodyBio | Go to https://bodybio.com/LINDSEYS and use code LINDSEYS for 15% off. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don’t have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at check out for up to 35% off your first order.  To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. 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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Duration: 1:04:44
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