Almost 30 | Real Talks

Today we welcome Karen Newell to the show! Karen is the co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, alongside Eben Alexander (listen to our episode with him

We are often asked what balance looks like for us, and honestly, we don’t know!  There is an incredible plus balance looks different to every person. We were part of an event put on by us, Youtube, and Dermalogica on International Women’s Day, surrounding the topic that balance is BS. Achieving balance in life is such a trendy thing to talk about, and at this event, we sat alongside other amazing women to debunk the idea of balance. The panel featured Danika Brysha, Sara Tan, Deepica Mutyala, and Jane Wurwand. Each woman offered so much value and insight to business, entrepreneurism, and this idea that balance is BS. We are so excited for you to give this episode a listen.   We also talk about…   Defining milestones for Jane What led Danika to the creation of Model Meals Deepica + Sara on creating boundaries The unsexy side of entrepreneurism and business Different missteps and mistakes we look back on How everyone balances work and personal life Advice for female founder just starting out     Find more to love at

Today we are joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and author of the popular book, Grain Brain . He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders, and is a frequent lecturer at top medical universities. Dr. Perlmutter has helped so many people come to understand what excess grain consumption can do to our bodies, and what other ingredients, like sugar, can do as well. In this conversation, we talk about pushback that he’s received about his books and beliefs, the baselines of disease prevention that need attention, and women’s health. Dr. Perlmutter also shares his journey from neurology, into the spark for the work that led him to opening up his own practice, and ultimately to writing Grain Brain .   We also talk about…   What Dr. Perlmutter has learned The disconnection of knowing and acting on information Inflammation and paying better attention to it Maintaining diversity in the gut The wheat industry in America + gluten-free Dr. Perlmutter’s spiritual journey How relationships have played a part in his life and his practice What Dr. Perlmutter eats and how he moves The message that Dr. Perlmutter has for our generation   Find more to love at

So… IT’S OUR 200TH EPISODE! Can you believe it? How the heck did that happen?  It both seems like we’ve done many more, but also feels like we started yesterday.  The past two years have been incredibly expanding for us and for the community, both personally and professionally, and we wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your constant love,support, and inspiration– we absolutely would not be here without you. It has been an honor to be your friends.  Everytime we meet #almost30nation in person, it feels like we’ve known you forever. We are SO proud of you and can’t wait to watch you continue to shine and grow. For today’s episode, we wanted to celebrate this milestone in a special way. You’ll be hearing from people in our community that we admire and respect.  They will answer the question, “What advice would you give your younger self?”   We hear advice from…   Sebastian Terry Millana Snow Candice Kumai Jordan Younger Tim Braun Danielle Pascente Jess Lanyadoo Katrina Scott Karena Dawn Laticia Lee Natalie Miles Sarah Merrill Stacey Simcik Shayla Quinn Bree Melanson Rachel Geicke Michaela Boehm   Find more to love at

We are big fans and have been so deeply impacted by the work and truth of our guest today.  Renowned speaker, author, and podcast host, Ruthie Lindsey joins us for a conversation we will never forget. Ruthie travels the globe sharing her story, empowering others to find purpose in their pain, to look for beauty in the midst of their sacred wounds. Today on the podcast, Ruthie shares her experience with being hit by a vehicle and coming close to death in her youth, and how that trauma set the stage for drug dependence, divorce, and depression in her life. We also talk about the multiple surgeries that Ruthie has endured, what she’s learned through the healing and rising through such trauma, and the incredible journey that’s in front of her. Ruthie’s story of growth from pain and suffering is absolutely unbelievable, and beautiful.   We also talk about…   Her father passing Ruthie’s relationship with God Falling back in love with herself Ruthie’s experience with plant medicine Working through anger   How her chosen family has helped her Healing through shame and sexual trauma   Find more to love at