Kala Riggins

Thoughts From My Thirties

Society EN ↓ 44 episodes

Life is complicated. And honestly? Most of us are just trying to understand it while we’re still living it. Thoughts From My Thirties is my ongoing conversation with the in-between seasons — the ones where you’re not who you used to be, but you’re not fully who you’re becoming yet. I’m your host, Kala Riggins. I think out loud. I feel deeply. And I care about what’s underneath the surface. Each episode is part reflection, part confession, part real-time processing. The kind of conversations that don’t try to tie everything into a bow… but help you breathe, soften, and realize you’re not behind...

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Kala Riggins

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Society

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

I'm back on dating apps...here's what I'm learning about me and men. 03.10.2024

This one is for the millennial who is navigating meeting people on dating apps. In this episode I share... what I'm learning about myself from the apps how I think we can have better experiences on the apps the problem with dating apps my desire for intention connection the need for masculine energy staying the course and not giving up on companionship Let's go Beneath The Seams! -----------------...

You need to learn to take your own advice. 12.09.2024

This one is for the millennial who needs to learn to take their own advice. In this episode I revisit previous episodes and open up about... practice maintaining your heart, spirit, spirituality, and mindfulness how I need to practice taking my own advice freeing your creativity from expectations how to translate belief in God into daily actionable steps mourning my old life being in a weird space...

The hardest parts of chasing your dreams after 30 with Char Bogle. 05.09.2024

This one is for the millennial who is in pursuit of their passions on the other side of 30... Joined by my friend of 10 years Char Bogle, we discuss... Why its harder to focus on your dreams after 30. Acting on Your Passions The impact Corporate America has on your motivation. Healing your inner child. How external influences shape our decisions. Redefining what success looks like. Let's go Beneat...

Get those ideas out of your head and into the world. 22.08.2024

Join My People! : Private Patreon community. https://shorturl.at/NzxMt This one is for the millennial who has ideas that they need to get out into the world... In this episode we discuss... How implementing ideas is an act of obedience Acting on Your Passions How your ideas help other people The Legacy and Impact of releasing your ideas Sharing your comments about how the podcast is helping you Wh...

Every season is YOUR season. | How to embrace life in the midst of it all. 15.08.2024

Join My People! : Private Patreon community. https://shorturl.at/NzxMt This one is for the millennial who is learning to enjoy every season in their life... Learn to absorb pain without it debilitating you or making you numb. The glamorization of "its your season." How to find peace in every season of you life. Embracing prosperity even in tough times. The natural order of seasons and the lessons...

Everything I LOVE about being in my Thirties | Dating, Confidence, Career Changes 08.08.2024

This one is for the millennial who is enjoying exactly where they are in life right now! In this episode I open up about... How Dating is more fun in the 30s What friendships and relationships look like in the 30s. Courage to change career paths in the 30s. Getting to know who you really are in the 30s. Being less hard on yourself in the 30s. Growing closer to God in the 30s. Learning to not take...

Overthinking is ruining your relationships. | with God, Friends, Men & Yourself 01.08.2024

This one is for the millennial who overthinks EVERYTHING. In this episode I open up about... How overthinking is effecting key relationships in our lives, with God, Friends, Romantic Partners, and your relationship with self. Understanding why we overthink. Learning to identify the signs of overthinking before spiraling. How overthink hinders execution. The negative effects of overthinking. How I'...

If you feel like you aren't doing enough in life... consider this. 18.07.2024

This one is for the millennial who feels like you aren't doing enough in life. In this episode I open up about... Feeling like I wasn't doing enough. Realizing I wasn't doing the right things. Redefining what enough really means. Knowing the signs of feeling discontent in life. Being intentional about working towards things that are aligned with the life you desire. Going trough a personal resurre...

Tough times don't make you stronger...they make you softer. 04.07.2024

This one is for the millennial who is going through a tough time. In this episode I open up about... How I'm navigating a really tough season in life. The hidden strength is softness. Embracing vulnerability during hard times. How going through a tough time is making me softer. Owning truths about who I am and who I am becoming. Let's go Beneath The Seams! -------------------------- Let's stay con...

Are you in denial about who you really want to be? 20.06.2024

This one is for the millennial who is doing the work to become the person you truly desire to be. In this episode I open up about... Being in denial about the amount of success I desire Learning that it's okay to focus on more than one thing Fully submitting to what I want out of life Freeing myself from limiting beliefs Having enough and learning to be okay with wanting more Unlearning traditiona...

I'm 33 and I'm okay with never being somebody's wife or mother. 06.06.2024

This one is for the millennial who is unsure if you desire marriage and motherhood. In this episode I open up about... My realization that a family may not be in my future The prayers that God seems to not answer Not designing my life around the "what ifs" and "when this happens" Being intentionally about enjoying my life in the present Why motherhood is a turn off Let's go Beneath The Seams! ----...

Growth is scary, but we have to get over it! 23.05.2024

This one is for the millennial who is going through extreme growing pains. In this episode I open up about... How I'm getting over the fact that growth is inevitable Navigating the painful parts of growing spiritually and mentally Redefining what a good, fulfilled, and impactful life means Authentically being myself in all areas of life Living freely without being bogged down by unrealistic expect...

Small talk is ruining our lives. | Why you should say what you're really thinking. 16.05.2024

This one is for the millennial who is over small talk and is craving a deeper connection with God, self and everybody else. In this episode I open up about... Trying to date and the pains of getting to know someone My realization that I was treating God as if he's human How eliminating small talk improves all relationships How small talk with yourself can limit your life's vision Why you should al...

Your confidence offends them. | How to find your confidence again at every phase of life. 02.05.2024

This one is for the millennial who is redefining what it means to have, lose, and rediscover their confidence In this episode I open up about... Realizing that my confidence is offense to people Physical Confidence when you don't meet the "standard" of beauty Spiritual confidence and having more faith in God Mental confidence to navigate life's obstacles Let's go Beneath The Seams! ---------------...

Confessions of a strong friend. | How to navigate adult friendships. 25.04.2024

This one is for the millennial who is wondering, when it finally be my turn? In this episode I open up about... The truth and challenges of being labeled the strong friend Letting go of unfulfilling relationships Having tough conversations Felling safe and seen in friendships Learning to ask for support Let's go Beneath The Seams! -------------------------- Let's stay connected https://www.instagr...

God, when is it going to be my turn? | Why comparison isn't always negative. 18.04.2024

This one is for the millennial who is wondering, when it finally be my turn? In this episode I go Beneath The Seams about... Being weary while waiting for it to be my turn Why comparison can be healthy Navigating emotional breakdowns What it means to be truly happy Seeking God to seek yourself Let's go Beneath The Seams! -------------------------- Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/kal...

Everything they told us about the 30s is a lie. | Oprah was 32. 14.03.2024

This one is for the millennial who didn't turn out exactly how you thought things would be. I open up about... What the 30s are really about Challenging and unlearning beliefs instilled from a young age Embracing the courage and having faith to act on your calling Contradictions and misconceptions about the 30s Seeking God for direction in specific life areas Let's go Beneath The Seams! ----------...

Refocusing after abandoning your dreams. | Bleeding From The Outside In 07.03.2024

This one is for the millennial who is trying to re-focus after abandoning their dreams. I open up about... The Importance of following inner callings Creative freedom versus financial responsibilities Superficial success versus genuine fulfillment Struggle with creative and emotional ruts Reevaluation of personal priorities and success Authentic self-expression Let's go Beneath The Seams! --------...

Welcome To Beneath The Seams! 22.02.2024

Life can be so complex, and we spend so much time trying to figure it out, all while hiding who we truly are. Millennials are at the point in adulthood where we are starting to understand more about what life is, but still we avoid vulnerability and tough conversations. Never going Beneath The Seams limits us from experiencing an unfiltered life filled with genuine connections. We owe it to oursel...

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