Almost 30

AI isn’t just helping you write emails—it’s shaping beauty standards, influencing elections, replacing jobs, generating music, and possibly rewriting reality itself. In this unfiltered conversation, Lindsey + Krista explore the cultural, spiritual, and economic implications of artificial intelligence.

From AI influencers to blackmailing bots, autonomous coding, artificial womb technology, and the manifesto to replace human labor, this episode dives into the race toward AGI and what it means for humanity. Together, K+L explore whether AI is inevitable—or simply a narrative we’ve accepted.

This episode is all about discernment. It’s about staying human, protecting your creativity, strengthening your intuition, and deciding how you want to engage with technology in a world that feels increasingly synthetic. If you’ve felt fascinated, disturbed, or unsure about AI—this is for you. 

We also talk about:

AI-generated porn + its impact on relationships

The potential for emotional + relational attachment to AI technology

How AI could shape the future of content creation, writing, and artistic voice

Balancing AI for efficiency while protecting original thought + creativity

How younger generations may grow up with AI as a constant companion or support system

The economic tension between productivity gains + potential job displacement

Why discernment + emotional intelligence may become more valuable skills in the AI era

Resources:

Instagram: @lindseysimcik

Instagram: @itskrista

Website: https://itskrista.com/

Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. 

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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.

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In this episode, one of Hollywood's leading wellness experts + founder of The Pure Joy App, Kelsey Patel, opens up about the year that brought her to her knees—mysterious illness, anxiety, insomnia, psychiatric medication, and the terrifying fear that she was losing her mind. 

What she ultimately uncovered at the root of it all changed everything. Ahead, Kelsey speaks candidly about mold illness symptoms, the stigma around psychiatric medication, and navigating holistic healing alongside pharmaceuticals. 

Her darkest season ultimately became a profound spiritual awakening + radical return to faith. Together, Krista + Kelsey explore community as medicine, mother wounds, chronic illness, burnout, and the deeper spiritual reckoning beneath anxiety + autoimmune symptoms. 

We also talk about:

Neuroinflammation, vertigo, insomnia, and panic attacks explained

The difference between holistic healing + when medication becomes necessary

Releasing shame around psychiatric medication + mental health support

Mother wounds, generational trauma, and healing complicated parent relationships

Why community is the most underrated healing modality

“God walks,” prayer practices, and rebuilding a relationship with faith

Spiritual awakening vs. spiritual entertainment

Letting go of supplement overload + wellness industry extremes

Learning to surrender control + trust divine timing

Resources:

Instagram: ⁠@kelseyjpatel⁠ and ⁠@miraclemanor⁠ 

Website: ⁠www.kelseyjpatel.com⁠

App: ⁠The Pure Joy App⁠ available on iPhone and Android - see Kelsey's website for more details and a free week membership

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:

Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to ⁠https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30⁠ and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 

Ka’Chava | Go to ⁠https://www.kachava.com⁠ and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off 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.

Gaia | On ⁠https://www.gaia.com⁠, you get access to over 8,000 original, ad-free series, documentaries, and classes — along with a global community of more than 800,000 people exploring deeper truth and human potential.

Revolve | Shop at ⁠https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30⁠ and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

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No one tells you what becoming a parent actually feels like. Not the baby registry, not the birth plan—but the identity shift, the relationship changes, the loneliness, grief, and joy that cracks you open. In this solo, Lindsey shares what she genuinely wishes someone had told her before becoming a mom.

From nervous system overload + sleep deprivation to partnership strain + matrescence (the emotional + psychological transformation of motherhood), Lindsey pulls back the curtain on early parenthood. This isn’t about fear—it’s about truth. The discomfort, the rewiring, the ego death, and the profound expansion that comes with raising a child.

If you’re a new mom, thinking about becoming a parent, or deep in your own identity shift in your 30s, this episode will make you feel seen. It’s honest, grounding, and deeply reassuring: you’re not doing it wrong—it’s just that big of a transformation.

We also talk about:

Why motherhood expands your capacity for discomfort

The nervous system rewiring that happens after having a baby

Intrusive thoughts + heightened sensitivity in early motherhood

Relationship changes after a baby (+ the Gottman research on partnership dips)

Why you don’t “go back” to your old self—and why that’s freeing

Matrescence + identity loss in your 30s

Grieving your old life while loving your child

How motherhood ruthlessly edits your priorities

Perfectionism in parenting + attachment research truths

Emotional availability vs. “doing it right”

Loneliness in early motherhood + building your village

Reparenting yourself while raising your child

Resources:

Instagram: @lindseysimcik

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:

Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. 

Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 

Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off 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.

Gaia | On https://www.gaia.com, you get access to over 8,000 original, ad-free series, documentaries, and classes — along with a global community of more than 800,000 people exploring deeper truth and human potential.

Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

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What if the root of your anxiety or self-doubt is a spiritual wound you didn’t even know you had? In this episode, Taylor Paige joins Krista to break down the “spirit wound”—why so many of us feel disconnected from our own intuitive power + how reclaiming it changes everything. 

Taylor Paige, a sought-after evidential medium, shares her personal journey—from crippling fear of the dark to leading packed workshops that empower women to contact their guides directly. Plus, learn why you might fear your own intuitive gifts, from media programming to religion, and more. 

Taylor teaches practical, life-changing tools for releasing fear, healing old narratives, and stepping boldly into your purpose. This conversation is your permission slip to ditch external validation + ignite your spiritual self-trust—so you can manifest abundance, clarity, and true peace within.

We also talk about:

The psychology behind why we fear the dark + how it blocks your power  

How Hollywood + media reinforce spiritual disempowerment  

Overcoming religious trauma + rewriting your story with God  

What evidence-based mediumship actually looks like (hint: it’s not “storytime”)  

The myth of “evil spirits” + how to genuinely feel safe  

Establishing boundaries with energies + why your intuition is the ultimate guide  

Tangible steps to heal from anxiety, religious programming, and lack of self-trust  

“Sitting in the Power”—a transformative practice for connecting with Spirit  

How energetic sensitivity is actually a sign of spiritual gifts, not weakness  

Connecting with your spirit guides (plus what everyone gets wrong about them) 

Resources:

You can connect with Taylor on Instagram @angels_and_amethyst, and find her offerings on her website www.angelsandamethyst.com.

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:

Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order!

Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. 

Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 

Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off 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.

Gaia | On https://www.gaia.com, you get access to over 8,000 original, ad-free series, documentaries, and classes — along with a global community of more than 800,000 people exploring deeper truth and human potential.

Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

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Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.

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Want the inside scoop on building a purpose-driven business from scratch—and learning about yourself along the way? In this episode, Krista + Lindsey share the real lessons, messy moments, and powerful mindset shifts that guided them through 10 years of running Almost 30. 

Ahead, K+L open up about balancing feminine creativity with masculine structure + how to avoid getting lost in comparison culture. Plus, they reveal their best strategies for pushing past rejection, honoring your strengths, and keeping your vision aligned with your personal evolution. 

If you’re looking to launch something meaningful, this is your roadmap.

We also talk about:

The essential link between nervous system regulation + sustainable business growth  

Real talk on failures: why getting a “no” each week can fuel your next breakthrough  

Delegating like a CEO—how to lean into your strengths + let go of what drains you  

The truth about networking + why genuine connections beat forced mingling  

Why embracing risk + being “the first” is a game-changer for women in business  

Communication hacks for team building + conscious leadership  

How to stay rooted in your why as your business (+ life) evolves  

Mastering boundaries + balancing hustle with self-care  

Lessons learned from launches, merch lines, retreats, and more  

The importance of investing in mentorship, masterminds, and your own support system 

Resources:

Instagram: @lindseysimcik

Instagram: @itskrista

Website: https://itskrista.com/

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:

Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30.

Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order!

Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. 

Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. 

Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off 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.

Gaia | On https://www.gaia.com, you get access to over 8,000 original, ad-free series, documentaries, and classes — along with a global community of more than 800,000 people exploring deeper truth and human potential.

Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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.

To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected].

Learn More:

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Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. 

Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.

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