Almost 30

We are heartbroken to share that since recording this interview, Katherine Woodward Thomas has passed. In January, Krista had the gift of sitting down with Katherine for this conversation, and we feel deeply blessed to share her wisdom, presence, and legacy with this community.

The beloved bestselling author of Calling in 'The One' + a pioneer in conscious relationships, Katherine shares the deeply personal journey that led her to her life’s work—from overcoming an eating disorder to becoming a global thought leader in personal growth + transformation. 

She introduces her powerful concept of the “source fracture story,” revealing how our earliest wounds shape our relationships, beliefs, and reality. But this conversation is not just about healing the past—it’s about consciously creating what comes next. 

We also talk about:

Why healing alone isn’t always enough—and what real transformation actually requires

How to stop repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, including narcissist/empath dynamics

The difference between victim consciousness + personal power

Why your future self should guide your growth—not your past

The truth about “missing development” + emotional maturity

How to identify + rewrite your core belief systems

The role of self-mothering + inner healing in personal transformation

How identity shifts can change the way you experience love, purpose, and connection

Resources:

Website: https://katherinewoodwardthomas.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinewoodwardthomas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherinewoodwardthomas/

Sponsors:

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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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What if the real reason you feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of cravings… isn’t your willpower—but your gut? In this episode, Colleen Cutcliffe joins Lindsey to break down the hidden power of your gut microbiome—and why 95% of us are missing one critical nutrient: fiber.

From metabolism + energy to mood, cravings, and even longevity, your gut is running the show behind the scenes. Colleen reveals how your microbiome directly impacts GLP-1, your brain chemistry, and your body’s ability to function at its highest level—naturally.

If you’re navigating stress, burnout, hormone shifts, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode is your blueprint. You’ll walk away with simple, realistic “life hacks” to optimize your gut health, boost your energy, and finally break the cycle of inflammation, cravings, and fatigue.

We also talk about:

Why only 5% of Americans get enough fiber (and how it’s impacting your health)

How your gut microbiome affects mood, anxiety, and brain chemistry

The truth about fiber supplements vs. whole foods

Why processed foods + alcohol quietly damage your gut

The surprising link between fiber, gut health, and colon health

How stress destroys your microbiome (and how to fix it)

Easy daily “gut health hacks” for busy women in their 30s

What to do after antibiotics to rebuild your gut properly

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/drcolleencutcliffe/

https://www.instagram.com/pendulumlifeco/

https://pendulumlife.com/collections/almost30

https://pendulumlife.com/products/gut-fuel-pouch

https://pendulumlife.com/products/gut-fuel-packets

Use Code ALMOST30 for 20% off Gut Fuel and your first subscription order

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:

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

Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! 

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30. 

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.

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

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What happens when you finally stop chasing—and start surrendering? In this transformative episode, Meghan Swidler shares how walking away from a life in venture capital led her into a profound awakening, forcing her to confront the truth: she was living for everyone else but herself. 

Ahead, Meghan shares how she moved from toxic relationships + anxious attachment patterns to reclaiming her feminine energy + sense of self-worth. She breaks down how she stopped attracting emotionally unavailable partners and created space for real, grounded love. 

Then comes the story that will stay with you: a solo camper van trip, complete surrender to intuition, and love that unfolds when she least expects it. Meghan reveals what healthy love actually feels like—and why it’s not butterflies and chaos, but safety, and deep emotional connection. 

We also talk about:

How to break cycles of emotionally unavailable relationships

The truth about anxious attachment vs. situational anxiety

Masculine vs. feminine energy in modern dating

Why “ease” is the biggest green flag in relationships

The power of taking a break from dating to reset your patterns

How intuition leads you to aligned love (not chasing)

Financial and emotional strategies for leaving a stable career

Why your dream life starts when you stop living for approval

Resources:

Free Detox Quiz: https://meghanswidler.typeform.com/detoxphasequiz?typeform-source=linktr.ee

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/meghanswidler

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanswidler/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanswidler/

Substack: https://meghanswidler.substack.com/

Website: https://meghanswidler.com/

Two Books on Amazon: https://r.amzlink.to/?btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FMeghan-Swidler%2Fauthor%2FB0D66SYTWX%3Fref%3Dap_rdr%26isDramIntegrated%3Dtrue%26shoppingPortalEnabled%3Dtrue&btn_ref=org-433bb393e1b8b503

The Cleanses: https://thecleanses.meghanswidler.com/

30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanswidler/health-history-consultation

Intro: https://intro.co/meghanswidler

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:

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

Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! 

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on 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.

Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD 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 your fatigue, anxiety, breakouts, and “burnout” weren’t just part of life—but signals your body is begging you to listen to? In this episode, Dr. Cabral reveals how symptoms are not random and why most people are treating the surface instead of the root cause.

Ahead, we unpack the powerful framework behind true healing: deficiencies vs. toxicities. From gut health to mineral imbalances to chronic stress, Dr. Cabral breaks down exactly how your body falls out of balance—and how to bring it back without extremes, trends, or overwhelm.

If you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will flip everything you thought you knew about health. This is your roadmap to more energy, clearer skin, better sleep + a body that finally works with you—not against you.

We also talk about:

Why symptoms like brain fog, poor sleep, and bloating shouldn’t be ignored

The truth about aging—and why it may be happening faster than it should

Mineral deficiencies (zinc, magnesium, selenium) and their impact on hormones and skin

How chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation are silently affecting your health

The real root cause of many autoimmune and gut-related issues

Why undereating and overexercising can backfire on your metabolism

The connection between sleep, brain health, and long-term disease prevention

Simple, actionable steps to rebalance your body and feel better fast

Resources:

50% Off Minerals and Metals Test > https://stephencabral.com/Almost30

Persnomics Book > https://personomics.io/book

Personomics Coaching Waitlist > Personomics.io/coaching


StephenCabral.com (main page)


StephenCabral.com/podcasts (Cabral Concept podcast page)


Equi.Life (Functional Medicine Labs & Protocols)


IntegrativeHealthPractitioner.org (Health Coaching Certification & Course)

Instagram.com/StephenCabral

Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral

YouTube.com/StephenCabral

https://personomics.io/

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.

Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. 

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

Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! 

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on 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.

Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD 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 your relationship with food isn’t about willpower—but about the beliefs you formed before age seven? In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Geneen Roth joins Krista to unpack emotional eating, body image, and the hidden hunger driving so many women’s struggles. 

Geneen shares how decades of dieting, extreme thinness, and chasing the “perfect body” never fixed the deeper hunger. From the mother wound to diet culture, this conversation reveals why food often becomes a stand-in for love, safety, and validation. 

If you’ve ever thought “I’ll be happy when I lose the weight,” this episode reframes everything. This is a powerful conversation on emotional eating, self-worth, and how to finally feel full—beyond food, beyond the scale, and beyond the voice telling you you’re not enough.

We also talk about:

Why intuitive eating doesn’t work without an “inner adult”

The psychology behind emotional eating + stress cravings

GLP-1s, Ozempic, and what happens when food noise disappears

Diet culture, body positivity, and the return of extreme thinness

Childhood beliefs that secretly drive adult behaviors around food

Why losing weight doesn’t automatically create happiness or confidence

The difference between discipline + compassion in healing

How to become your own “inner mother” + stop self-abandonment 

Resources:

Geneen’s new book, Love, Finally: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762978/love-finally-by-geneen-roth/

Website: https://geneenroth.com/

Substack: https://cookiesandconsciousness.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneenroth/

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:

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.

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

Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. 

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

Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! 

Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on 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.

Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code A30POD for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner

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Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.

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