Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships.
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
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Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships.
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
831. The Cost of Constant Stimulation (+ How to Reclaim Your Life)
Almost 30
58 minutes
2 days ago
831. The Cost of Constant Stimulation (+ How to Reclaim Your Life)
Are you ready to break free from constant stimulation + rediscover your creativity, presence, and true self? In this powerful solo episode, Lindsey opens up about her personal struggle with boredom, distraction, and our society’s addiction to always being "on."
Ahead, Lindsey unpacks her journey as a mom, partner, and creative, revealing how escaping the mundane is secretly blocking your biggest breakthroughs. She explains why ordinary, “boring” moments are not only essential but downright transformative for your health + relationships.
Plus, Lindsey unpacks the science behind dopamine, attention residue, and nervous system regulation—and delivers actionable challenges to help you unplug, reset, and reclaim your magic. Here’s to more presence, creativity, and meaningful connection in the new year + beyond!
We also talk about:
How chronic distraction impacts your mental health + memory
The underestimated power of “doing nothing” for stress relief
Strategies to build your boredom tolerance, step by step
The link between emotional processing + mundane routines
Why true intimacy in relationships begins with shared silence
How over-stimulation blocks your intuition + creative downloads
Simple ideas for resetting your nervous system without a digital detox
The emotional costs of avoiding boredom (hello, anxiety + irritability)
Reframing household chores as pockets of self-connection
Journaling prompts for breaking your scrolling addiction + inviting clarity
Resources:
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Almost 30
Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships.
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
