Liv in Ten

This episode is basically my love letter to everyone who’s ever felt “not enough” in their body — inspired by Jeff Nippard and Joe Fazer’s latest videos that had me  thinking . I talk about what body positivity actually means to me: not condoning unhealthy habits, not pretending everything is perfect… but understanding that real health only happens when you stop punishing your body and start lovin...

In this episode, I chat about the latest celebrity trend: getting skinnier faster than I can finish a cup of coffee without reheating it three times. And look—I’m  not  here to judge anyone in Hollywood. I barely know what’s going on in my own life half the time, never mind theirs. But I  am  here to talk about how these sudden celebrity weight drops, weight-loss drugs, and “blink and you’re tiny”...

This episode explores a heavier and more sensitive topic: gender-based violence in South Africa. It’s not an easy conversation to have — but real, lasting change only happens when we are willing to speak about the difficult things openly, honestly, and without looking away. In the wake of the recent marches and national awareness, I felt called to sit down and reflect on what happens after the has...

Exam chaos is real. Whether you’re cramming like it’s an Olympic sport, staying annoyingly prepared, or just winging it, I got you. I’m sharing 7–8 sanity-saving tips to survive exam season without losing your mind—think sleep, food, movement, breaks, planning, and all the little things that actually help. Normally I keep it quick with  Liv in Ten , but this one’s  Liv in Twenty … oops! Twice the...

In this episode, I dive into one of the questions that’s been following me ever since I moved out:  What actually is home? Now that I’m living in my flat in Cape Town — but still have my family and all those comforting “home” things back in Joburg — I’ve found myself in a bit of a home identity crisis. Is home where my plants are thriving (barely)? Where my mom’s voice echoes through the hallway?...

Welcome back after a 2 week hiatus! Following my own advice from last week's episode, I took a break to rest and realign with my true intention behind this podcast - which is to be real with the listeners. So, in this week's episode I'm doing just that by getting real about life - how it can suck, but also isn't impossible to make it suck less. I'll be sharing my experience of...

You know that moment when you’re lying in bed doing absolutely  nothing  — maybe scrolling, sipping coffee, or contemplating life under your duvet — and suddenly your brain’s like, “Shouldn’t you be… achieving something?” Yeah, that. This episode is for the overthinkers, overdoers, and honorary members of the “I’ll rest when I’ve earned it” club. We’re talking about the guilt trip that comes with...

Here's a little reminder if you're feeling out of place, confused, down, lost, or a mixed bag of everything. In this episode, I share a personal example of how difficult it's been adjusting to life in Cape Town and how I've been battling in the trenches with this degree - but whenever it gets too much, I find a little comfort in knowing that I am where I am meant to be, exactly in...

Grief isn’t just about funerals and sad movie montages — it sneaks in everywhere. From breakups to losing pets (RIP to my Georgies… yes, I really only know one pet name), even to stolen phones — grief hits us all in different ways. In this episode, I get real about the messy, awkward, sometimes hilarious ways we grieve. Like crying at the gym mid–breakup (iconic teen cliché) or going through more...

This week I got the absolute legend to join me on record  — if you know me, you love her, and if you don't know me, you will love her: it's the woman who managed to survive parenting me, my Mom, Renate 🎙️! AND this is the very first  Liv Long episode (translation: it’s longer than ten minutes because apparently adulting takes a while to explain). We’re talking about “losing your training w...

I love my parents—but wow, have I spent a lot of my life trying to prove myself to them. From crying over a 99.5% in Grade 2 (because apparently half a percent was the end of the world) to hustling so my mom wouldn’t think I was “lazy,” I turned proving myself into a full-time job. Spoiler: it’s exhausting, and honestly, unpaid internships have better benefits. In this episode, I unpack how that p...

Welcome to your 20s, where one friend is getting married, another is backpacking Bali, someone’s climbing the corporate ladder, and someone else is… still trying to figure out what day it is. Meanwhile, you’re wondering if liking each other’s Instagram stories still counts as “keeping in touch.” In this episode, I get real about the chaos of maintaining friendships in your 20s, why it feels like y...

I swear I hardly looked at cake or pizza in the last year and all my sizes went up by one or two. Before I did anything crazy I did some research and found some good stuff that no one ever talks about; what actually happens to your body when you become a woman. Yes, we all know puberty changes the game, but at 21 you’re past that, surely? If you don’t fit into the same jeans as you did a year ago...

This week's episode is more of a casual rant than deep and meaningful insights. I think the last 2 weeks were quite intense I thought I'd lighten the mood a little: Ever been stared at in the gym but not in a sexy way? Well, this episode is made for you. Ever been the one to stare at people in the gym? I guess this episode works for you too. Basically, then, to all gym go-ers, these next 10 minute...

A lot of big and daunting words in this episode's title, but don't freak out, I'll explain it all: Know the saying "Nothing Lasts Forever"? That's basically what impermanence is. Sounds sad, I know, but the point of this episode is to explore how you can use the idea of impermanence to appreciate the present moment and accept change - which feels a little more positive. S...

Let's take a moment because she's finally here! Welcome to Liv in Ten, the very first episode, where I'll be exploring the question: What is stopping you? Sometimes, there are things in life we want to achieve or get to, but seem to find ourselves hitting a wall (like I have been with this podcast for so long). Maybe, that wall is there for a reason. Maybe you need to face it head on a...