Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett

Everyone loves the beginning. Everyone celebrates the ending. Almost no one talks about the middle.The middle is where things feel unclear, delayed, unfinished — where prayers feel unanswered, timelines don’t make sense, and you’re doing your best to trust God without knowing how your story actually turns out.In this episode, I sit down with Wes Wright to talk honestly about what it’s like to live in the in-between. We talk about faith when clarity hasn’t come yet, trusting God when life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would, and learning how to stay steady when you’re still waiting on the thing you want most.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, behind, or frustrated by the timing of their life — and needs permission to admit that the middle is hard… without believing it’s pointless.If you’re in the middle of your story right now, this one’s for you.

Do you ever wonder what your body is keeping score of?So many of us carry tension, anxiety, exhaustion, and trauma in our bodies without fully understanding where it’s coming from or how to manage the symptoms. We try to think our way out of it — and end up feeling even more frustrated when that doesn’t work. Or we don’t know where to start and just hope it will eventually “be fine.”Why does stress linger? Why do emotions feel stuck? Why does your body react before your mind can explain it — even when you’ve “moved on”?In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Hatchett, founder of Yoga With Lo and a trauma-informed yoga teacher who helps simplify trauma physiology and mental health in a way that actually makes sense.Lauren explains how trauma doesn’t just live in the mind — it shows up physically in the body. Certain muscles respond to specific emotions, and when those emotions aren’t processed, the body holds onto them. We talk about not only how this happens, but how to safely work those emotions out of the body.We discuss how trauma, stress, and emotion are stored in the nervous system, how the body learns to protect you, and why healing is most effective when it includes both mental and physical processing — this is the often-missing physical side of healing.Lauren breaks down: • how stress and trauma show up physically • why your body reacts before your thoughts do • what trauma-informed healing actually means • how movement supports emotional regulation • and how to work with your body instead of fighting itIf you’ve ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something — but you don’t know how to listen — this conversation is for you.

If you’ve ever prayed your guts out and felt like heaven just… didn’t answer? Yeah. Same. This episode with Brad Wilcox is for anyone who’s felt frustrated, ignored, confused, or honestly just tired of trying so hard and feeling like nothing is shifting. We talk about: Those nights you pray and it feels like your words hit the ceiling wanting good, righteous things… and wondering why they’re not happening Feeling behind in your 20s and comparing your timeline to everyone else’s The weird mix of anger + guilt you feel when God seems far away Trying to trust a God you can’t always feel Building real confidence and self-worth when life feels stuck Why quiet seasons don’t mean abandoned seasons It’s honest. It’s messy. It’s that “guys, I don’t get what God is doing with my life right now” conversation we all have in our heads but never say out loud. And Brad brings the kind of perspective that makes you feel seen, grounded, and reminded that: silence isn’t absence, waiting isn’t punishment, and God is doing more in your life than you think. If you’re in a season that feels slow, quiet, or unfair… this one’s for you. Let it sit with you. Let it breathe. Let it remind you you’re not alone.

Be honest—what have you been avoiding? The DM you won’t send, the room you won’t walk into, the idea you keep saying "I'll do tomorrow", the thing you keep “perfecting” instead of taking action? Kade Peterson hit that wall a few years ago and realized comfort was keeping him from growing into the person he wanted to be, so he broke his comfort zone—loudly, and on purpose. Today, Kade’s platform inspires millions to get comfortable being uncomfortable. We get real about what that actually looks like: having the hard conversation, showing up alone, taking the shot with shaky hands. We sort fear, insecurity, and plus simple ways to take action before you feel ready— and how stretching yourself builds the muscle to handle hard things. Kade also shares how saying yes to discomfort helped him build a business, grow a platform, and meet people he never would’ve reached otherwise. If you’re tired of playing small, this episode gives you clear steps to do the scary thing this week—without waiting for confidence to show up first.

What does it actually take to think, train, and live at an elite level? In today’s episode, mogul skier and Olympian Nick Page pulls back the curtain on the mental habits that shape excellence — from navigating pressure and fear to staying grounded in the middle of a high-stakes season.Nick breaks down the systems he relies on every single day: preparation, confidence, recovery, positive comparison, sitting with fear, and the ability to stay sharp when it matters most. He walks us through what this season looks like, how he’s preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, what he wishes he knew earlier, the habits that changed everything, and how he handles the emotional weight of competing at the highest level.If you’ve ever wondered what separates good from extraordinary, this is your roadmap. Whether you’re chasing a dream, rebuilding your confidence, or trying to become the next version of yourself, this conversation is full of mindset shifts you can use right now. Nick shares the routines, disciplines, and internal beliefs that have helped him compete on the world stage — and how the same principles apply to your everyday life.If you’ve been needing a spark, a reset, or a reminder of what you’re capable of… this one’s for you.

In today’s episode, we sit down with my hairstylist and friend, Shaylie George Green — a woman whose story proves you can build a beautiful life even when it looks nothing like you expected, and when others may write you off. From becoming a mom at 17 to building a thriving hair business, and eventually finding her way back to the high school boyfriend who would become her husband, Shaylie shows what it looks like to grow, evolve, and choose yourself again and again.Think salon chair energy: real talk, big heart, a little laughter, and the kind of perspective that sticks with you long after you leave the appointment.If you’ve ever felt behind, off-track, or like your story doesn’t look the way you hoped… pull up a chair. This conversation is for you.

Why do you overreact, shut down, or feel “too much”? Or maybe you’ve wondered, “Why did I react like that?” This episode is your answer. Trauma therapist Kelli Houghton Anderson breaks down the real reason your reactions feel big (or nonexistent) — how your brain learned these patterns, why it still uses them, and what you can do to rewire your responses so you can finally feel in control instead of overwhelmed.Walk with Me: A Trauma Therapist's Journey Transforming Trauma into Hope & Healing

On the first episode of Twenty Something, I'm joined by one of my best friends, Kait Stone. We unpack the big one: “My life looks nothing like I imagined—now what?” We're talking mental + physical health, dating, breakups, expectations, and how your life looking different than you imagined, might actually be one of the best things that's ever happened for you. Enjoy episode one, I'm so grateful you're here! You can follow Kait Stone on Instagram @kaitrstone