Feed The Soul Company

Today, May 18th, 2025 marks exactly 4 years since Liv's dad has passed away. Liv takes this episode mostly to fill in what she has done since finishing playing Division 1 college volleyball until graduation. She shares the differences in her high school senior night to now to show how much she has grown since 2021. Tune in to this 15 minute quick life update to hear what comes next for Feed T...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Chad, a seasoned sports psychologist who brings both professional insight and personal experience to the table. After an injury ended his college athletic career, Dr. Chad went on a mission to become the kind of guide he once needed—blending lived experience with years of mental performance expertise. We dig deep into what it really means to find cons...

Professional lacrosse player, Nick Rowlett, shares his journey of facing challenges head-on, including recovery from injury and playing sports with a legally blind right eye. We cover the dangers of complacency in sports, the mental battle of injury recovery, and how maintaining a positive perspective can transform setbacks into comebacks. Whether you're an athlete or just looking for inspira...

In this episode, we dive into Jhenna’s incredible journey from a high school athlete who wasn’t heavily recruited to playing at Texas, then UNLV, and later professionally in Puerto Rico. Jhenna shares how she learned to love the game again, embracing the challenges and lessons each step of the way. From becoming an assistant coach at the University of Missouri to navigating adulthood without the r...

In this episode, we sit down with Erica Collins, a four-time Mountain West Conference champion, women's basketball player, intern, and mental health advocate. Erica reflects on her journey from being a three-time conference champ in the fall before becoming a four time champion. She opens up about the challenges of balancing her athletic career, academic responsibilities, and personal life, w...

In this episode, Liv sits down with Master Jones, a 7th-degree blackbelt and the owner of Soaring Eagles Tae Kwon Do. Master Jones has been more than just an instructor—he’s a lifelong mentor who played a key role in Liv’s journey, from earning her first-degree blackbelt at age 10 to shaping the values she carries today. Together, they explore the core teachings of Tae Kwon Do and how they apply b...

Robert is the goalkeeper for the US National Futsal team. In his episode, he talks about his journey in soccer from the high school, to collegiate, and then professional level. He shares with us his growth in his mental health journey, along with his growth as an athlete through the different levels. Robert’s story shows us how to be resilient through injuries and how to find the love for your spo...

Following the premise of her podcast: “A space I’ve created to share my story and to encourage you to share yours…” Liv invites her family to get together on Thanksgiving to honor Ted Setla for his birthday. The Setla family shares their story of the day he passed, the lessons they’ve learned, favorite memories, and other bits we normally wouldn’t have the chance to talk about. Bear with us throug...

Hannah Grant, former starting libero for the University of Michigan, hops on to this episode to share her story.  In Hannah’s episode, she gives advice for post grad life and being okay with the unknown, advice for current student athletes on redshirting and transferring, and also shares her story working through grief and trauma, as her mom passed away her senior year at Michigan. 

Cari Bohm is a redshirt sophomore middle blocker at the University of Illinois. She shares with us her experience in the importance of opening up and letting others help you, how investing in your identity outside of your sport can help when physically injured or feeling mentally down, and the power of Mother Nature.  Cari’s story shows us the balance of taking care of your mental while performing...

Award winning sports anchor, reporter, and host for #1 news station in Las Vegas, Paloma Villicana shares with us the realities of working behind the camera and the grind of the media side of sports. Join us as we talk about the sports community in Las Vegas, how this industry is more than just a sport, and the power of women! 

Coach Melody Nua is a UNLV volleyball alumni and an experienced volleyball coach at the high school, club, and professional level. She runs the program at Coronado High School, coaches club at Vegas Aces, and is also the assistant coach for the Vegas Thrill. In her episode she shares her advice to athletes on how to choose a more helpful perspective when struggling, how to get through tough days,...

Chloe Thomas is a senior pin hitter on the UNLV Volleyball team. She is a leader, a role model, and an even better friend. In her episode, we discuss Chloe's journey to UNLV, the growth in herself as a person and a player, and the reality of leadership.

Alyssa Muraoka is a senior Libero/DS on the UNLV Volleyball team. She is a competitor who pushes her teammates to be better every day in the gym. In her episode, we talk about the dynamic between teammates competing for the same spot, the challenges of an athlete during COVID, and our similar struggles with body image. Alyssa’s episode tells the story of a friendship that grew from two competitors...

Yasmine Mansi is a senior who runs cross country and track for the University of Michigan. Not only does she wear the hats of Division 1 student-athlete, she is also the founder of a nonprofit called The Sunbundle. On top of that, she is the President of the Muslim Business Student Association for her school. Yaz and I discuss our experiences with burnout in our sport, becoming closer with our cul...

Wise beyond her years, sixteen-year-old Leah Hernandez is a junior at Faith Lutheran High School who shares with us her story of resilience Join my mini me and I as we share our stories surrounding losing a parent at a young age, the constant challenge of getting out of our own heads, and learning how to be fearless after facing concussions. 

Livvy reintroduces herself and her brand Feed The Soul Company. She talks about being a "recovering perfectionist" and how this episode is a step in realizing- by accepting you aren't perfect, you free yourself to accomplish more than you thought you could.