Curious about the connection between your gut, brain and blood glucose? Joining Krista on Almost 30 today is Colleen Cutcliffe, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pendulum. In this episode, you’ll learn about the probiotics industry and why Pendulum products are an effective solution in managing your gut health.  Colleen has more than 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the senior manager of biology at Pacific Biosciences and a scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and we’re so excited for #Almost30Nation to learn more about their gut microbiome!  Head to Pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 to save 20% on your first month of any Pendulum product membership.  We also talk about: Societal perception of probiotics What is akkermansia Symptoms of GI distress The connection between your blood glucose + gut Understanding GLP-1 How the microbiome impacts your metabolism  The impact of genetics vs. lifestyle on your gut microbiome How to support your gut microbiome The connection between your gut + brain Resources:  Website: pendulumlife.com Colleen's LinkedIn Pendulum LinkedIn Instagram: @pendulumlifeco Twitter: @Pendulum_Co Amazon Storefront: Pendulum Sponsors: IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products by texting ALMOST to 64000.  AG1 | If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/ALMOST30.  Osea | Head to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order sitewide with code APOD30.  Catori Life | Get a 20% discount with any purchase at catorilife.com. SKIMS | SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-selling essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75.  To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Eden is more than just a CrossFit athlete turned entrepreneur; she is a catalyst for personal transformation and a beacon of inspiration for those seeking their own paths. Vigorously committed to her own self-development, Hannah completed the Darkness Retreat with Krista!  In this episode, Hannah + Krista recap their takeaways from being in the darkness. They also talk about the different phases of life and how although identities shift, it’s your own perception that defines a narrative and experience.  Packed with relatable anecdotes, life advice + real talk, don’t be surprised if you want to step further into the world of Hannah Eden and discover the power within yourself after tuning into this one.  We also talk about: The Darkness Retreat Having a rebel phase Recognizing anger within Shifting identities + perception of self The divine masculine vs. divine feminine  Being motivated by self-hatred Hannah’s relationship with her body Learning to trust your intuition Prioritizing the relationships that matter  Resources:  Instagram: @hannaheden_fitness YouTube: @HannahEdenFitness Website: hannahedenfitness.com App: HEF Training  Program: BumpFit Retreat: DARE2BE: EMPOWERED Episode Related Resources:  568. Journey Into the Darkness  569. Finding Everything in Nothing: Darkness Retreat Recap Sponsors: Kion | To save 20%, go to getkion.com/ALMOST30 to get fundamental supplements for fitness, Kion Aminos. BTR Nation | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off site-wide + free shipping on orders $15+ Joi | Get 20% off your labs by going to choosejoi.co/ALMOST30 and browse their curated selection of comprehensive labs.  Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.  Juneshine | Buy 1 JuneShine package and get the 2nd for only a penny. Go to JUNESHINE.com/ALMOST30, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we demystify sex with past guests Emily Morse, Dr. Kate Balestrieri, and Shan Boodram. Sex is an important part of our daily lives, and how we approach it greatly affects our relationship and connection to our partners and selves.  Krista and Lindsey open the conversation to a multitude of topics: receiving pleasure, expectations associated with partnerships, being performative in the bedroom, and dissociation. This collection of discussions demystifies the often vulnerable, guilty feelings affiliated with sexual experiences.  Get ready for this new assemblage of wonderful conversations that expand the heart and mind. Let’s talk about sex! We also talk about: Acknowledging conversations around sex Period sex Receiving pleasure Expectations + desires Nervous system + pleasure Being performative during sex Low libido Body positivity Dissociation from sex Resources:  Instagram: @itskrista Instagram: @lindseysimcik YouTube: @almost30podcast Instagram: @sexwithemily YouTube: @sexwithemilyofficial Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri YouTube: @modernintimacy Website: https://www.modernintimacy.com/ Instagram: @shanboodram YouTube: @loversandfriendspodcast Website: https://www.shanboodram.com/ Sponsors: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/almost30. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Nutrafol | Get $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ALMOST30. Babbel | Get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/almost30. Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode, Krista embraces pleasure for everything it holds. So many people view self pleasure as shameful, but Krista finds the beauty in life’s everyday pleasures—which is more than sex!   Krista welcomes the five senses and the daily beauty that can be discovered in each. She has learned to accept and love her empathic gifts, and most importantly not be afraid of receiving from nature, others and herself. She confronts and addresses the ego that can hold back happiness.  Pleasure is a guide. It is an everyday exploration that can be embarked on at any moment. In every sense, pleasure is the ultimate tool for alignment. We also talk about: Attunement with our bodies The experience of the five senses Pleasure as a birthright Balancing the masculine and feminine Sensory overwhelm Numbing our stress The ego withholding happiness The womb space Birth control Learning to receive Resources:  Instagram: @itskrista The Life Edit program   True Essence Retreat Sponsors: LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30.  Ritual | Get 30% off your first month when you visit Ritual.com/Almost30 Daily Harvest | Go to Dailyharvest.com/Almost30 to get up to $65 off your first box! IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text ALMOST to 64000. Hatch | Get $20 off your purchase of Restore 2, plus free shipping at Hatch.co/Almost30 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iskra Lawrence wears many hats—the founder of Saltair, model, momma + so much more. She's dedicated her career to empowering women. Her candid discussions online and TEDx talk disrupt societal norms and inspire millions, landing her places on Forbes 30 Under 30, and BBC World’s 100 Most Influential Women, and in this episode, you’ll hear just why! In this convo, Iskra doesn’t hold back on her experiences as a woman in today’s society. She is grounded, honest and owns her power and beauty (inner + outer!) in such an inspirational way.   It is an honor to have Iskra on the show and we can’t wait for #Almost30Nation to learn more about navigating changing identities, conscious mothering, modeling, overcoming perfectionism, confidence and more! We also talk about: Conscious parenting Shifting identities + losing friends Overcoming perfectionism  Disordered eating + dieting  Iskra’s modeling career Recognizing toxic relationships Owning your beauty How relationships impact confidence Resources:  Instagram: @iskra TikTok: @iskra YouTube: @iskra Website: iskralawrence.com   Website: saltair.com Sponsors: Juneshine | At any store, you can buy 1 JuneShine package and get the 2nd for only a penny ($0.01). Go to JUNESHINE.com/ALMOST30, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately. Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.  Levels | Go to levels.link/ALMOST30 for a discount.  Stitch Fix | Go to stitchfix.com/Almost30 and get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix.  Vessi Footwear | Go to vessi.com/ALMOST30 and get 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AUS, NZ, JP, TW, KR, SGP. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices