Just LIV

About Just LIV

JUST LIV is a podcast about the messy, beautiful, complicated experience of being human. I’m not a coach, expert, or guru — just someone deeply curious about why we are the way we are, how our past shapes us, and what it really means to heal, connect, and fully live. Through conversations with people from all walks of life, we explore topics like relationships, mental health, trauma, self-worth, purpose, and personal growth. This is a space for reflection, growth, humor, vulnerability, and remembering that life isn’t meant to be endlessly analyzed or perfected… it’s meant to be lived

Publisher

Olivia Stephens

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Mar 2023

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Are You Impressive Enough? Achievement, Validation & the Fear of Not Being Chosen

   This episode is about questioning the idea that I have to achieve more, become more, or be more impressive in order to be worthy, loved, or chosen, and learning what it looks like to live from a place of already being enough.

2. 

   22 May 2026

   The Resistance to Living Fully: A Personal Reflection on Perfectionism, Growth & Healing

   In this episode, I open up about my struggle with perfectionism, fear of judgment, and the pressure to always “get it right” before allowing myself to fully live and take action. I share how I’ve spent so much of my life analyzing, fixing, healing, preparing, and trying to become a “better” version of myself, only to realize that growth can sometimes become another way we hide from actually experiencing life. I talk about resistance while also exploring the beauty of imperfect action, authenticity, and human connection. This episode is a reflection on the seasons of life we move through, learning to trust ourselves more deeply, and remembering that healing isn’t about becoming perfect, it’s about becoming more present, honest, and alive. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting to feel ready, worthy, healed, confident, or certain before truly living your life, this conversation is for you. As always, thank you for listening XO, Liv

3. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Unlearning the Pattern of Self Abandonment

   For so much of my life, I’ve prioritized other people’s feelings over my own—sometimes without even realizing it. I thought being understanding, patient, and self-sacrificing made me a good person. But beneath that was a deeper pattern: abandoning myself in the process. In this episode, I’m digging into where this pattern starts, why so many of us feel responsible for other people’s emotions, and how it keeps us stuck in relationships and situations that no longer serve us. I’ll also share my own experience of staying tied to an ex out of guilt and obligation, and what I’ve learned about sharing my truth and reclaiming my own needs. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, guilt, or managing other's emotions at the expense of your own, this one’s for you.As always, thank you for listening!XO,Liv

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

20,585

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

40

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

71