Every family has a story and it’s likely not your preferred ideal. Familial relationships can be challenging to navigate. Changing dynamics with parents, siblings and extended relatives can feel like a lifelong burden. In her latest book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships, Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. She is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling.  In this episode, Krista and Nedra explore how to approach difficult conversations with loved ones and honor yourself in the process. No matter your current relationship status with your family, this is one you won’t want to miss.   We also talk about: Varying perspectives of family trauma  Identifying dysfunctional family patterns How to navigate your familial relationships Nedra’s childhood experiences How to speak to a person who hurt you When to confront someone Giving + receiving honesty  Taking control of your own life Resources:  Instagram: @nedratawwab  Facebook: Nedra Tawwab Website: nedratawwab.com TikTok: @nedratawwab Books: Drama Free + Set Boundaries, Find Peace More Episode Related Resources:  Episode 435. How to Avoid Gossip + Set Non Verbal Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab Sponsors: Seed | Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.  IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text ALMOST to 64000. Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at jennikayne.com. Issuu | Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off when you go to issuu.com/podcast and use promo code 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 Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in for a powerful and playful solo episode, brought to you by Lindsey! She talks about the 7 changes she recently has made in her life to be happier and healthier. Take what resonates and leave the rest—the point is to be inspired to add little changes in your routine, so that you can become more adaptable and present.  In this episode, Lindsey discusses the new habits she has begun to implement in her day to day, plus different modalities of self-care, expressing love and remembering special life moments. Get to know yourself better through new experiences, even if they’re small, like adjusting your morning routine! Life is about being curious and exploring.  We also talk about: Why make changes in your routine  The importance of adaptability Doing the things you avoid  At home workouts Changing your eating + drinking habits Hiding your phone + limiting screen time Reflexology + foot massages Showing gratitude Dropping into special memories Resources:  Instagram: @lindseysimcik Episode Related Resources:  Alo Moves The Sculpt Society The Class Glucose Goddess Be Well by Kelly Sponsors: Alo Moves | Get a free 30-day trial, plus 50% off an annual membership by going to alomoves.com and use code ALMOST30NATION in all caps.   Cured Nutrition | You can grab a bag of serenity gummies for 20% off by visiting curednutrition.com/ALMOST30 and using coupon code “ALMOST30” at checkout. Manscaped | Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ALMOST30 at manscaped.com.  Cymbiotika | Use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.  Fast Growing Trees | Go to fastgrowingtrees.com/almost30 now to get 15% off your entire order.  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

Did you know that in astrology your relationships have a zodiac sign? It’s created by blending both of your charts into a high-powered composite and is the key to unlocking the magic of your connection—with any zodiac sign.  Today, professional astrologers and identical twin sisters, Ophira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, return to the show to discuss the concept, which is the premise of their new book, Supercouple! In this episode, you’ll learn insights for bettering your relationship through the lens of astrology.  Single or coupled, their new book will be your go-to guide. Plus, the concept can be applied to platonic relationships too (ahead, you’ll hear all about K+L’s composite sign).  We also talk about: Understanding your relationships through astrology The different types of compatibility charts Celebrity chart examples  Free will + destiny Valuable challenges in a chart  Krista + Lindsey’s composite chart Lindsey + Sean’s composite chart Forecast of the second half of 2023 Technology’s impact on finding love Resources:  Instagram: @astrotwins Website: astrostyle.com  Book: Supercouple 2023 Horoscope  Episode Related Resources:  Book: Love Zodiac  Book: Momstrology  TV Show: Cosmic Love Sponsors: Catori Life | Use code ALMOST30 at catorilife.com for a 20% discount with any purchase. Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/ALMOST30. Skims | Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com.  Almost 30 Membership | Join the Almost 30 community for exclusive content and discounts at almost30.com/membership. 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

Almost 30 community favorite, Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess, is back on the show with a newly published book! Jessie is a French biochemist and author, who is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health.  In her first book, Glucose Revolution, a #1 international bestseller, she shared her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives and the surprising hacks to optimize it. In her latest novel, The Glucose Goddess Method, she details a four-week program to incorporate the principles of how to avoid glucose spikes in your everyday life. In this episode, the ladies discuss the four simple, science-proven ways to steady your blood sugar, gain boundless energy, curb your cravings, clear your skin, slow your aging process and balance your hormones.  Expect to create positive new habits for life after tuning into this one. The best part? You won’t be counting calories and can still eat all the foods you love. We also talk about: Having a savory breakfast  The science behind drinking vinegar Getting sunlight in your eyes Coffee + healthy milk Making veggie starters Moving your body after eating Modern science proving ancient wisdom The importance of fiber Research behind mindful eating  Grounding in nature Glucose in relation to fertility + hormones How glucose supports healthy skin + aging Resources: Instagram: @glucosegoddess Website: glucosegoddess.com Book: The Glucose Goddess Method  Book: Glucose Revolution Episode Related Resources:  Almost 30: 579: How to Hack Your Glucose Levels for Skin, Weight, Energy, Aging + Hormones with The Glucose Goddess Morning Microdose: 171. The Impact of Glucose Spikes on Your Body Organic Olivia’s GlucoBitters Sponsors: BTR Nation | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off site-wide, plus free shipping on orders $15+ at btrnation.com/discount/ALMOST30.  Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Nutrafol | Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code 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.  Earth Breeze | Go to earthbreeze.com/almost30 for 40% off.  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 solo episode, Krista talks about how relationship (whether friendship, romantic or familial) breakups and endings can provide you with an opportunity to grow and be who you really are, as well as reclaim the parts of you that have been lost and step into more magnetism and truth.  Recently, she vulnerably shared about the ending of her 10-year partnership and in this episode, she dives into conscious uncoupling. Instead of trying to be perfect or make someone else be perfect, sometimes setting each other free is the greatest act of love. In the end, if it’s best for you, it’s best for them too.  While your decisions might not make sense to others, if you hear the call, it's important to listen, process and act on your truth.  We also talk about: Ending relationships  Stepping into truth + love  Respecting the process How to support your friends  Making hard decisions Letting go of people pleasing tendencies Being yourself in relationships How perfectionism is not love Liberating the other person + yourself  Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Related Program: The Sacredness of Being Single Related Episode: How to Know and When to Let Go Sponsors: CURED | Grab Zen and CBN in the Sleep Bundle for an extra 20% off of CURED’s already discounted price by visiting curednutrition.com/almost30 and using the coupon code “ALMOST30” at checkout.  IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products. Text ALMOST to 64000. Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/ALMOST30. Honeylove | Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com with the code almost30 at honeylove.com. Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com with promo code 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 Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices