In this episode of The Experts, Dr. Jenelle Kim welcomes bestselling author and podcast host Krista Williams for a powerful, grounded conversation on navigating life’s turning points with grace and authenticity. Together, they unpack the emotional and spiritual growth that comes from experiences like anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, and Saturn Return. Listeners will gain practical insight into how to approach transformation with compassion, build emotional resilience, and find balance by embracing simplicity. This thoughtful exchange offers tools for aligning with your true self—and reminders that healing often begins with honest reflection and speaking your truth.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 – Introduction Meet Krista Williams: Author, podcaster, and modern spiritual leader

01:28 – Krista’s Childhood and Early Life: Growing up feeling different, anxiety, and the search for purpose

03:36 – Spiritual Awakening and Saturn Return: Discovering spirituality and purpose during critical life transitions

05:26 – Understanding Saturn Retur:n Navigating major life changes and aligning with your true self

07:47 – Brain Development and Decision-Making: How our late twenties shape our life choices

09:33 – Meaning Behind “Almost 30:” The spiritual and cultural significance of turning 30

11:50 – Symbolism of Number Three: Exploring the universal importance of the number three in spirituality

13:22 – Age and Perceptions of Aging: Personal reflections and society's expectations about growing older

14:55 – Burnout Experiences: Krista's journey through career burnout and lessons learned

16:41 – Changing Relationship with Burnout: Developing deeper self-awareness to manage burnout

18:20 – "Be Like Bamboo" Philosophy Cultivating flexibility, softness, and strength in life

20:18 – Simplicity and Grounded Spirituality: Balancing deep spiritual exploration with practical daily living

22:50 – Emotional Flexibility and Regulation: How emotional resilience can transform challenging moments

25:00 – Speaking Thoughts Out Loud: The practice of verbalizing emotions to achieve clarity and relief

27:07 – Self-Talk as Emotional Self-Care Using compassionate dialogue to support yourself emotionally

28:37 – Authentic Emotional Admission The importance of honestly acknowledging your feelings

30:17 – Spaces for Energy Purification Harnessing everyday spaces like bathrooms and cars for emotional release

31:35 – Vocal Release Techniques Utilizing sighing and vocalization to energetically reset

33:03 – Stress from Over-Stacked Wellness Practices: Recognizing when wellness routines cause more harm than good

34:15 – Final Reflections on Simplicity and Presence: The transformative power of simplicity and regular self-check-ins

34:47 – Episode Wrap-up and Gratitude: Where to find Krista’s book and podcast, and final reflections from Dr. Kim and Krista

🔥 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS:

🌿 JBK Wellness Labs: https://jbkwellnesslabs.com

Dr. Kim’s Living Meditation Course & Longevity Potions: https://jenellekim.com (Use CODE: DJKSTRONG)

📘 Krista Williams' Book: https://almost30.com/book

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🌐 Website: https://itskrista.com

🎧 Podcast: Almost 30

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