Liv Inspired

Hi! Well, it’s been about a month since my last upload, and honestly—that pause was needed. In this episode, I’m opening up about what it looks like to chase your dreams while also honoring your energy. Sometimes inspiration and exhaustion show up at the same time, and that doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human. Join me for a real, unfiltered conversation about balancing rest with ambi...

The 202-Day Miracle. In this episode of Liv Inspired we dive into Melissa’s incredible story of perseverance. When her water broke at just 19 weeks, she defied the odds and advocated for her baby, ultimately welcoming her daughter via emergency C-section at almost 25 weeks. Join us as we unpack the 202 days she spent in the hospital and explore her journey of hope, resilience, and the power of a m...

In this candid episode of Liv Inspired, I share the exciting news of my pregnancy and open up about the unexpected mix of emotions I experienced in my first trimester. You will never guess where I found out I was pregnant!!! As a first-time mom and seasoned labor and delivery nurse (at age 35!), I reflect on the blend of joy, fear, and surprise that came with this new journey, offering an honest l...

Alex had it all: the successful self made career, the handsome fiancé, the giant diamond ring, the gorgeous home in Chicago...until on her 33rd birthday it all came undone. Join us for a conversation about how she grew from tragedy to become a best selling author, two time business owner and powerhouse speaker. Get ready to be inspired!  Find Alex at www.alexsabbag.com Instagram @alexsabbag *if yo...

Are you wondering whether to hire a doula, a birth coach, or both? In this episode, I break down the difference between traditional doulas and nurse birth coaches—like me! With 14 years of experience as a registered nurse (and over a decade in labor & delivery), I’ve supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Now, as a birth coach, I combine the heart-centered sup...

This episode is for anyone who’s ever had life knock the wind out of them—and still found the strength to stand tall. It’s for the ones who look confident on the outside but are privately rebuilding, re-centering, or redefining what strength really looks like. When Fallon was hit in a devastating hit-and-run, everything changed in an instant. A beloved yoga instructor and confident force of nature...

If you were to ask almost any Labor & Delivery RN, OBGYN, Midwife or Family Doctor I think most would agree that the more complex a birth plan is, the more complex the birth ends up being. It is SO important to be a well informed, empowered advocate for yourself & your baby. However, the energy changes when we focus on all of the negative outcomes we want to avoid.  Listen in for my tips o...

Starting your nursing career is an exciting and also anxiety provoking time. There seems to be unwritten rules like “you must start on Med-Surg before going to ICU…or you have to work Postpartum before Labor & Delivery”. What if that weren’t true? I have spoken to countless friends and colleagues that were able to land a job in their dream specialty right out of school. Tune in for tips on how...

A bad date, embarrassing yourself in public, starting a YouTube podcast...CRINGE!!! Whether it's first hand embarrassment or the fear of judgement, we have all experienced some form of cringe that is so damn uncomfortable it's enough to make us quit our dreams. Laugh with me (or at me),join me in my discomfort & get inspired to put yourself back out there!  Also please don't let...

Welcome to Liv Inspired, a podcast where I share my passion for life, wellness, and positivity. I'm Liv, a Labor and Delivery Nurse, Navy veteran, and yogi who loves to inspire others with stories and insights. In this first episode, I introduce myself and my vision for this podcast. This episode is really just about pressing record and starting, no matter how cringey it feels! Perfection is...