Almost 30 | Real Talks On Health, Wellness, Spirituality, Entrepreneurship, Sexuality, Humor, + So Much More

Morra Aarons-Mele joins Krista and Lindsey this week for an impactful conversation. She is the author of Hiding in the Bathroom and the Founder of award-winning social impact agency Women Online and its database of women influencers, The Mission List.   We’ve talked to a lot of you about the struggle of being an introvert with big plans. You want to get out there and pursue your dreams, but you also want to stay true to who you are… and it’s a constant battle!! Morra spent years fighting this battle, but now she’s figured out how to wield introversion as a tool that makes her even more successful. We chat about...   Helping women thrive in this digital age Morra’s problem with mentorship Finding a strong niche + following your passion The secret to good digital marketing Why you don’t necessarily have to worry about building a personal brand online Business building hacks for introverts Why Morra dedicated her life to social good around women The world post-2017 election How women c

Today we’re chatting with entrepreneur Sarah Levey!! Sarah is the Founder of Y7 Studio, the original hip-hop yoga studio. Humble warrior to Kendrick!? Uh, yes please.. BE HUMBLE. At Y7, you’ll find yourself in a dark, mirrorless, warm room, flowing to hip hop beats, inspired to lose yourself in the music and tune in to your body. Sarah founded Y7 with her husband, believing that the yoga space was missing something like this. We chat about...   How Y7 went from pop-up to phenomenon Designing the brand vision Building a customer-centric experience Self-funding the business Focusing on your own growth (and not the person next to you) Working alongside your husband   Learn more at almost30podcast.com.   Resources: Want to chat? Give us a ring! Call 1.424.270.1853 Live in LA or NY? Find a Y7 near you: y7-studio.com Connect on Instagram: @sarah_levey | @Y7studio Harper Wilde - Get 10% off at HarperWilde.com/almost30 HUM Nutrition - Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at humnutri

It’s still Storey week! We’re PUMPED to share a double dose of Luke Storey, lifestyle design expert, transformational coach, and host of The Life Stylist Podcast!! If you haven’t already, you should check out Tuesday’s incredible episode to hear how Luke overcame almost two decades of addiction through spirituality + biohacking.   Luke has been sober for more than 20 years, and in that time he’s used himself as a human research lab. He has explored a broad (and sometimes extreme) variety of measures to obtain optimal health, performance, and well-being. From surviving being injected with poisonous Amazonian frog venom to three-week silent meditation trainings in India to neurofeedback training in an isolation chamber, Luke has scoured the Earth for both the most cutting edge + ancient technologies for healing + personal transformation.   Luke has applied the results of his field research and used them to not only completely transform his own life, but also the lives of thousands of fans and follower

It’s Storey week, #ALMOST30NATION!! We bring you part 1 of our conversation with Luke Storey, a lifestyle design expert + transformational coach who has been KILLING IT as host of The Life Stylist Podcast. His podcast is progressive, thoughtful, vulnerable, and enlightening.  WE ARE HUGE FANS.  In this first episode, we dive deep into Luke’s life before sobriety. Please be careful, your jaw will hit the floor. He has nearly died in the depths of addiction multiple times.  His story of transformation will shock and empower you.   Luke transformed his life, and is now pushing the boundaries of what it means to be healthy. He is a biohacker relentlessly exploring all corners of the Earth in search of the ultimate lifestyle enhancements for top performance, health, and fulfillment, and he shares insight about some insane supplements + hacks that you’ve probably never heard of.   Come back on Thursday (1/25) for another episode with Luke Storey, in which we go into even more detail on health, wellness, and

Krista + Lindsey sit down for a fun chat with Elissa Goodman, who is a cancer survivor, holistic nutritionist, and lifestyle cleanse expert – and an absolute delight.  We wanted to hang all night!   She knows so much about eating for optimal health, as it relates to feeling + looking your best (she is STUNNING!).     Elissa also knows first hand that what you put in your body and how you treat yourself directly relates to your health.  Elissa started to look at the nourishing side of food after she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 32. By combining holistic alternatives and traditional treatments, she was able to beat the disease. In Cancer Hacks, Elissa shares “a comprehensive plan designed to offer some common-sense, natural, and holistic advice to deal with the fear and uncertainty so many people face when confronted by this terrible disease.”   Using the lessons she has learned throughout her life, Elissa created S.O.U.P. – Superfoods.Organic.Uniquely Designed.Prepared with Lov

Double episode week!!! Prepare for intense inspo. On Monday, Krista + Lindsey shared some of the most impactful and hilarious conversations they had throughout 2017, and today it’s all about the big AHA! moments.   Krista + Linds are SUPER excited to connect more with #ALMOST30NATION in 2018! They’re planning more events, Almost 30 meetups around the country, and are committed to hearing more from YOU on air! Want to chat? Give us a ring!!   Call 1.424.270.1853 and leave them a message if you have any questions, there’s something you want us to discuss on the show, or you just want to share a story!   We reflect on...   Danika Brysha sharing her flexible approach to self-care Thais Sky on flipping the life and business coaching business on its head Biet Simkin shares her meeting with death Candace Burch helps us understand why hormone health should be a top priority Kari Calhoun on body shaming + finding a greater purpose Lacey Phillips on changing the way we manifest  

To celebrate the end of another year, Krista and Linds are doing something a little different. They’ve put together a handful of conversations from 2017 that had a BIG impact on them… or just made them laugh until they snorted.   Krista + Linds are also SUPER excited for #ALMOST30NATION in 2018! They’re planning more events, Almost 30 meetups around the country, and generally just want to get to know more of YOU.  For starter’s, give us a ring!!   Call 1.424.270.1853 and leave us a message if you have any questions, there’s something you want us to discuss on the show, or you just want to share a story!   We look back and check out...   Kelly LeVeque on turning off hunger hormones + changing your breakfast to the fab 4 smoothie Layla Martin chats about legendary love + her traumatic road to finding it Sophie Jaffe talking honestly about marriage troubles + evolution Heidi Stevens teaches us to manifest success + break down the limiting stories that we tell ourselves about money

Today Krisa + Linds sit down with the spiritual, intuitive, Tanaaz Chubb. She is an astrologist, the co-creator of ForeverConscious.com, and the author of The Power of Positive Energy. We dive deep into moon cycles, planetary alignment, and how you can honor the Forever You – the eternal part of you that is bigger than just this life. We chat about…   The awakening that revealed Tanaaz’s purpose How starting small is the key to making your dream a reality Manifesting Charmed What Astrology is & how it affects our energy How you can deepen your understanding of astrology + sense of self Listening to your intuition Tanaaz’s spiritual practices How to communicate with your spirit guides (learn more in this article by Tanaaz) Being yourself + embracing positive energy How you can develop your own spiritual practice   Learn more at almost30podcast.com.   Resources: ForeverConscious.com The Power of Positive Energy by Tanaaz Chubb “How to Communicate With Your Spirit Gui

#ALMOST30NATION!  MERRY/HAPPY EVERYTHING!  With 2018 right around the corner, we wanted to gift you an episode that will help you “release the white knuckle grip on what you think should happen” this coming year, and lean into the unpredictable, trusting that you will learn more about who you really are.  Krista and Linds sit down for a beautiful + intimate conversation with Natalie Kuhn, Executive Director of The Class by Taryn Toomey, a cathartic workout that will give you a physical and emotional release unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.  Natalie lives every day following her soul’s purpose.     We touch on a sudden loss and the process of grief – but Natalie never ceases to be positive, honest, vulnerable, and dedicated to finding humor.  We also unwrap...   The origins of The Class The importance of the women who mentor us Turning heart-wrenching loss into mind-blowing beauty Following her heart to manifest a beautiful life (with her best friend!) What it means to pause Three

The funny, the passionate, and mega intelligent Suzanne Hall, Co-Founder + Editor-In-Chief of The Chalkboard Mag, joins Krista and Lindsey this week for a wellness pow-wow. The girls LOVE Chalkboard because it offers a really positive, motivational, and sexy space for people to learn about the hottest new trends in wellness. Interested in living well, building a brand, building a business in the wellness space, or how to find your gateway to wellness?  Suzanne is your gal.  We chat about:     The origin of The Chalkboard Mag Pressed Juicery--making juicing sexy Flipping the ON switch for wellness Why is has made it her mission to make products and practices that are good for people, more attractive Where her passion for health and wellness started The link between spirituality and food Listening to your gut + intuition when immersing yourself in wellness practices How to start a blog or wellness business today Ruthless honesty + self-love   We’re also getting excited for the New Yea

Charity Lighten is here to inspire and teach. For most of her life she was “dying to be skinny.” We discuss her path to an inner awakening that has led her to honor her body and pursue a career as a Plant-Based Nutritionist + Food for Life Cooking Instructor. She is on a mission to inspire and educate people on keeping our bodies healthy, so that we don’t wait until we are sick to do something about it. Krista and Linds are obsessed with how the gut and bacteria affect our brain, digestion, mood, and holistic health, so this conversation is really enlightening (and emotional!). Charity also opens up about her husband’s battle with cancer. Perhaps the most inspiring part of this conversation was the way in which the Lighten chooses love over fear EVERY DAY. Grab your tissues.   You can expect to learn more about: How to stay positive in the face of so much pain How her faith has taught her to trust the plan and find peace How Charity finds BEAUTY and LOVE in the most unlikely places – even cancer

The #1 fitness babe in LA, Danielle Pascente, is back!  Krista and Lindsey love Danielle for so many reasons.  At the top of that list is her REALNESS.  It has been incredible to watch Danielle over the last year.  She has experienced exponential growth in her business, and behind the scenes has been working hard to balance her hormones naturally and heal her digestion issues.  Danielle has been super vulnerable and shared her journey on social media, giving women dealing with similar issues hope and support.  This is what it’s all about.  As always, our sit-down with Danielle is full of laughs and honest convo.  What you can expect to learn:   How Danielle balanced her hormones naturally How to grow a KICK-ASS business (without getting too burnt out) The changes she made and the foods she swears by to aid in healing her digestion How to create healthy boundaries on social media How she slimmed down + lost weight by lifting heavy weights Why doing what feels good to you will change your life an

To say Jessamyn Stanley is inspiring would be an understatement! Her truth gave the girls SO MUCH PAUSE. This episode is a shining example of why Krista and Lindsey love interviewing people for Almost 30.  They were shaken, shifted, and felt inspired to take a closer look at how they are living. Jessamyn is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and the author of Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body.   Linds, Krista, and Jessamyn sit down for an incredible conversation about how she first got into yoga (which she hated at the time), social media, community, self-esteem + self-worth, and why she believes that yoga can save the world.   Cultivating a COMMUNITY Why Jessamyn didn’t enjoy yoga the first time she did it + why she kept going Going from negativity to positivity The problematic standards in our society when it comes to race, gender, and body type. Life pre-yoga teacher training + post-yoga teacher training The effects yoga has on the body from the ins

Linds sits down for a one-on-one interview with Tero Isokauppila, the Founder + President of Four Sigmatic, a natural superfoods company specializing in mushroom-based drink powders (that you’ve probably already heard Krista and Linds talking all about). Mushrooms aren’t new, but they’re about to be the next BIG thing! Are you ready to hop on the wellness train?   13 generations of foraging for mushrooms in Finland The SUPER POWERS of women The responsibility of being an expert Theories about why mushrooms aren’t as popular in Anglosaxon cultures Top four adaptogenic mushrooms and how/why to use them Creating FUN ways to consume mushrooms How mushrooms enhance human performance + heal the body Saying NO   Learn more at almost30podcast.com.   Resources: us.foursigmatic.com   Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Adaptogenic Mushrooms for Whole Body Health by Tero Isokauppila Yeahfieldtrip.com This podcast uses the following third-party serv

Krista & Linds are catching up with each other after an eventful weekend, and they have a lot to talk about! Also, Lindsey isn’t an almost anymore – she’s 30 now (and she’s excited)!   Krista spent the weekend at Summit LA17, where she was surrounded by people who are doing BIG things, dreaming bigger, giving back, and wanting to make the most of their lives. Linds went to PatreCon, a conference for creators put on by Patreon.   October was a period of TRANSITION Acting classes at The Groundlings + working on the craft Summit LA17 was a conference + a party (but just a conference for Krista...) Krista’s favorite speakers at Summit LA17: Esther Perel, Jessica Alba, Andre Agassi, Brian Grazer, Dean Ornish, Tim Ferriss, Jane Fonda + Biet Simkin Why infidelity is a big topic NOW, but not before Double standards for women in business + society Why for-profit companies can sometimes do more good than non-profit Meeting new people Some of Lindsey’s favorite people at PatreCon, like James H

Today on Almost 30, Krista and Lindsey are honored to welcome Lacy Phillips.  She is the creative, connected spirit behind the blog Free and Native and a Manifestation Advisor.   She had a conscious awakening at 25, which changed the trajectory of her life.  Started manifesting her own way after reading a slew of manifestation books that didn't resonate with her.  We talk to Lacy about the birth of Free and Native  and how she began sharing her own way of manifesting with friends and clients.  Soon she realized, IT WORKED.  Are you feeling stuck?  Wrapped up in the self-help books and wanting clarity on the process to attract what you want?   Do you consistently attract the same type of people or the same type of chaos?  Are you curious about the deep connection between your subconscious and your reality?  Do you want to call in your future partner?  If you are simply on a journey to get to know yourself better.....than this episode is for you. We talk about: How Lacy's method of manifesting is fun

Ever wondered what it's actually like to "Follow The Yellow Brick Road"? Well, newsflash IT'S HARD WORK. And the hilarious and talented rising star, MIA SERAFINO is here to tell us why. We're in need of some serious everyday inspo so get ready for grounded girl talk with Mia, an actress who's been on Shameless, Saving Mr. Banks, Crowded, and you guessed it, Oz: The Great & Powerful. This episode is honest and hilarious. We talk about the true consistency it takes to get what you want when pursuing your dream, being an actress in a town like L.A, putting your head down and doing the work, her transition between her early 20's and her late 20's, the challenges of being female in the entertainment industry, doubling for Mila Kunis, and kissing Hugh Jackman. That's right, HUGH FUCKING JACKMAN. Who then became one of her major acting mentors. #SAME.  Mia inspired us to the MAX, sharing her mantras that make her feel legitimate and confident in any situation. But in terms of the battle of balance - relationship

It's that time of year again ALMOST30NATION. Booze, cookies, candy, holiday craziness in general ... the temptations ARE REAL. That's why we brought in JESSICA SUCHAN, LA Holistic Nutritionist + Health Coach, to save us (and our booty's) from falling off the wagon this holiday season. Not only is this episode going to help navigate you through the next few months, but Jess (of Body Bliss by Jess) is all about navigating you through your food journey, emotionally, physically, spiritually, scientifically, etc. AKA you're gonna need a notebook. Maybe two. If you remember one of our OG Guests, Hormone Queen + Expert, Candace Burch, is actually the mother of Miss Jessica Suchan. Body Bliss Coaching definitely runs in their fam bam. But Jess had a long and unique story on her road to being a health coach. Because her family was health-oriented from the get-go (we're talking buying almond milk before anyone even knew that existed), it was engraved in her brain being active and eating well. It wasn't until high scho

This week we're givin' off some HIGH VIBES, talking all things CRYSTALS, and much much more with the founders and CEO's of Energy Muse, HEATHER ASKINOSIE + TIMMI JANDRO! Long story short, Heather and Timmi have been friends for nearly 45 years, living lives of adventure, spirituality, and self-exploration and healing. While Heather was the queen of holistic energy experiments in her home in Manhattan beach for many years, Timmi worked in the garment industry for just as long. And with that combination, Energy Muse was born - celebrating the use of crystals for living your best, most magical life! Back to the show though, for those of you who don't know anything about crystals and need that CRYSTALS 101 lesson, this episode is for you. We start off with a CRYSTAL STONE READING (oooo la fricken la), to reveal what's going on in our lives and find more clarity. And from there we explore ... their stories growing up together, their former careers, and jumping into adulthood first starting their business -

Originally from Ecuador, our talented guest this week, Diego Perez, actually goes by another name - YUNG PUEBLO! This past year he blew up on Instagram under the pen name @yungpueblo sharing poems, love notes to the universe, and everyday, simple mantras by which to live your life. Not only is he a writer, but a student and expert practicer of Vipassana mediation and speaker. Through his work, he hopes to support the healing of the individual, knowing that when people release their personal burdens it helps humanity build a global peace. MIC DROP. Or more like PEN DROP ... SO LET'S GET TO THE GOOD STUFF & WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: Why "Yung Pueblo"? Diego talks about his Ecuador roots and the true meaning of his people, origins, and name the inspiration for his words, which come from SIMPLE HUMAN LESSONS we learn growing up Fun Fact: Diego mediates for not one but TWO HOURS a day - DAMN, teach us your ways! how his words and his creativity grows through mediation his Catholic upbringing & how he was a