Almost 30

"Be bold, tenacious, and resilient." Ashley Nickelson had no idea that her parent's childhood mantra would eventually take form as an edible snack. But when Ashley's parents' lives were tragically struck by a rare form of cancer, she found solace and purpose in making nutritious snacks to nourish them. The idea snowballed into a full-blown movement: BTR Nation. The protein bar that's actually good...

Do you believe in God? Contemplating your relationship to spirit can feel supercharged with triggering emotions, especially if we’ve had negative or uninspiring interactions with religion in the past.  In this episode, K + L reflect on their spiritual evolution and relationship with God. From traditional rituals of childhood conditioning to the framework they feel aligned with today. They discuss...

Sex carries so much currency in our internal and external landscapes. For many, sexuality is cloaked in shame, fear, or heady expectations that leave us feeling short-changed and disempowered. Fortunately, the tides are shifting with the help of pioneers like Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist helping people integrate the physical and emotional components of sex, sexuality, and relationships. ...

Put your hands together – and grab your birth chart – for astrology OG, Ophira Edut, (one half of the AstroTwins), who joins Krista to divulge ALL of the cosmic scoop on 2022 and beyond.  You’ve guessed it – there is A LOT of action going on in the stars above, and things aren’t going to feel smooth sailing for a while yet. However, you can get yourself in the driver’s seat for all the planetary d...

Do you *really* want to run a marathon? Or, take that ceramics course? Or, lose 10 pounds? Or, is it more likely that you are creating a future you that’s based on external validation from others? There are no right/wrong answers, but checking in to the why behind your to-do list is a beautiful opportunity to unpack your authentic desires. So, before you grab your journal and rattle off your resol...

EXHALE… You’ve made it through 2021.  Sure, there were a few stumbles, and some scratches are still healing, but let’s all pat ourselves on the back. A+ for effort. Gold stars for everyone.  Another reset stands before us. But before diving in with an ambition-fueled wishlist for 2022, we invite you to take in your surroundings (listen outdoors if you can stay warm!) as we go full circle on 2021 w...

Quigley tries on roles like beautiful outfits. She’s a singer/performer, blogger, influencer, and creative director. Yet, even with all the accomplishments, glamorous gowns, and a blue tick on Instagram, there are times when Quigley doesn’t feel like she’s enough.  When those moments arise, she’s not afraid to lift the veil. If you thought influencers were all #ad posts and destination trips, this...

Advanced financial moves can feel like a huge mountain to climb when you can barely keep up with your credit card payments. Katie Perry, VP of Marketing at Public.com, is here to let you in on a secret, though. Are you ready to hear it?  You don’t have to be a millionaire with an MBA to invest. You can start right now – and there is a whole community here to help you get started! We know that our...

As the year winds down to a close, Almost 30 invites you to take a step back and…do nothing!  In this solo episode, Krista asks what rest looks like for you and how to tap into the hermit energetics of winter to transmute anxious go-go-go energy into something softer, quieter, and more reflective.  Tune in to discover how Almost 30 is creating space for manifestations to come through. Whether that...

If you've been skeptical about the science behind muscle testing, meet Vanessa Fitzgerald. Her formula of muscle testing to get to the root cause of issues, boosted by the healing powers of food and exercise, reversed her Hashimoto's, PCOS, and kicked a 13-year old Adderall addiction to the curb.  The proof is in the results. Her waiting list is backed up, "traditional" doctors are referring patie...

Hannah Berner makes dark sh*t funny. She isn’t afraid to “go there” publicly about the icky stuff most people only reveal to their therapists. After saying goodbye to a toxic relationship and a professional tennis career that wasn’t nourishing her creativity, she found an aligned partnership and is making moves as the funniest girl in stand-up. She has no time to show up as anyone else but herself...

It all started with deodorant. Primally Pure was born in a family farmhouse with homemade deodorant concoctions of baking soda and coconut oil. Fast-forward to now; Founder, Bethany McDaniel, has nurtured a wildly successful empire with no dirty after-taste. She creates safe products that serve your bodies and the environment. Bethany reflects on her entrepreneurial journey with Krista and Lindsey...

Emily DiDonato is a model, soon-to-mother, and founder of your new favorite skincare brand, Covey. She’s whip-smart, oh-so-funny, and literally glows from the inside out, so it’s impossible not to fangirl over her! Connecting with her social media platforms feels like you’re hanging with your bestie.  In this episode, Emily goes BTS on being a model, transitioning into motherhood, and how her imag...

Perfectionism suffocates our higher selves from floating to the surface. Yet, no matter how many times we’re told to “let go” and flow with life’s unpredictable groove, many of us reach a hard edge from time to time. Then, what happens? The claws of control, obsession, and paranoia breakthrough any veil of reason, and you find yourself in a state of dis-ease. In this episode, Lindsey opens up abou...

We're trapped in a web of narratives. Right now, the United States is crippled by an obesity epidemic that's getting bigger, made worse by the endless wave of related "facts" coming at us from every screen. If there is a pill for every ill, why are we so sick? Shawn Stevenson has been on a 20-year mission to learn and research where we went wrong and how we can get out of this mess. Forget about "...

It’s that time of the month again. K + L dive into your bag of questions – which are always sooo deep BTW! Tune in to hear updates on Almost 30’s working dynamic since Krista and Lindsey have moved to opposite coasts, what’s feeling “meh” in Krista’s life right now, how to deal with timeline pressures, and the TV shows worth binging on.  We also talk about: How K + L’s work relationship has evolve...

Stephan Labossiere is on a divine mission to course correct our lost connection to the self and others. As a certified relationship coach, he wants everyone to find an enriching partnership. Seriously, what’s not to love? Miraculous realizations happen when you peel back the layers of social programming and return to your gut instincts and biological, hormonal drives. In this episode, Stephan pain...

The queen bee of Beekeepers Naturals, Carly Stein, was first planted in the corporate world but she blossomed in the wellness industry. For Carly, running a conscious business means sustainability in both her products and team mindset. From rigorous third-party lab testing to showing up vulnerably in the boardroom, Carly has pushed the envelope on what it means to be a CEO and turned all her chall...

Spiritual medium, Erika Gabriel, guides Almost 30 Nation through the earth school journey and how to straddle different dimensions. From connecting with your spirit babies and meeting loved ones who’ve passed to navigating the emotionally fraught lessons of the 3D world.  Through Erika’s lens, the tapestry of life and death shines with juicy potential. To receive, you have to shut out the thick wh...

Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class, helps regulate the mental gymnastics of our mind with intentional movement. Her mission has flipped the notion that self-awakening is solely a job for the intellectual brain by spotlighting exercise as a means to exorcise what needs releasing. Taryn shares her personal journey, working through a challenging childhood and the kismet ways The Class snowballed duri...

Anger, disappointment, betrayal. These are the textbook reactions to your partner when they show no interest in your self-awakening. It feels like everyone else on Instagram are #spiritualcouplegoals, casually going to ayahuasca retreats in Costa Rica. Meanwhile, you can’t get your other half to go to a yoga class. So, what do you do when you’re filling your cup with all the self-help books, cryst...

During Alyson Charles' brutal yet beautiful spiritual awakening, animals were a daily medicine that coaxed repressed traumas to the surface. Through the initiation, she rebirthed as "RockStar Shaman" with a mission to collaborate directly with the wisdoms of Mother Earth and Great Spirit/Source, and bridge the gap between animals and humans.  Her spiritual allegiance to the animal world comes full...

Minnesota mama and marketing pro, Jenna Kutcher, has ticked off all the things on “the list.” She built a seven-figure digital business from scratch (thanks to a $300 camera purchase on Craigslist), married her life partner, and is a mother after years of trying.  Now, Jenna’s sights are set beyond Instagram strategy. She’s changing the blueprint of what motherhood should look like, and is focusin...

Imagine you're with girlfriends, drinking natural wine, letting it all hang out, talking about fighting, f**king, finances, friendships, therapy – you know, all that real-life shit, and you think, "There should be a show about this stuff."  Well, Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine heard your prayers and created Girls Gotta Eat: (un)officially the rawest, realest show with no ‘F's to give when i...

Emma Zeck has logged off. She skipped New York and a relationship that wasn’t serving her, and let conditional friendships fall away. Sometimes, she even ejects herself from the rabbit hole of Instagram to dance in the woods. When was the last time you immersed yourself in nature without capturing it on camera? Living authentically has proven to be true medicine for Emma, even if it’s a hard conco...