Grief Doesn't End, But Neither Does Joy with Alexa Norton

Grief Doesn't End, But Neither Does Joy with Alexa Norton

Olivia sits down with Alexa Norton, creator of Grief Shine, for one of the most honest conversations yet about what it actually means to live after losing someone you love. After losing her dad in a tragic skiing accident at just 22 years old, Alexa found herself navigating the kind of grief that no one can truly prepare you for. Together, Olivia and Alexa talk about what those first days felt like, why grief never really "ends," and how it's possible to hold both heartbreak and happiness at the same time. They also share the lessons they've learned from losing their dads at a young age—from the moments that still catch them off guard to the unexpected hope they've found years later. Whether you're grieving someone yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand one of the most universal human experiences, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Olivia and Alexa discuss: * Losing a parent in your twenties * Why grief doesn't follow a timeline * Learning to feel joy without leaving your loved one behind * The hardest moments no one prepares you for * How to support someone who's grieving * Practical ways to preserve memories before it's too late * Why it's okay to protect yourself while healing * Finding hope after unimaginable loss If this episode resonates with you, consider sending it to someone who's grieving or someone who wants to better understand how to show up for the people they love. Connect with Alexa: Instagram: @griefshine Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @oliviaburnett TikTok: @oliviaburnett YouTube: @twentysomethingpodcast Website: twentysomethingpodcast.com [http://twentysomethingpodcast.com]

The One Word That Saved His Life with Todd Sylvester (How the Story You Tell Yourself Changes Everything)

In this episode of Twenty Something, Olivia sits down with Todd Sylvester, a mental fitness coach, substance use disorder counselor, bestselling author, host of the Belief podcast, regular host on Good Things Utah, and one of the 2024 Freedom Award honorees. After battling addiction, self-hatred, and despair, Todd found himself at one of the darkest points of his life. Then one word led him to ask for help, and that moment became the beginning of a story that would eventually save his life. Today, after conducting more than 18,000 coaching sessions and helping people through some of their hardest battles, Todd teaches one core truth: you are not broken. In this conversation, Olivia and Todd talk about addiction, recovery, identity, shame, faith, mental fitness, and the power of the story you tell yourself. Todd shares how the negative voice in his head almost destroyed him, what helped him begin to change, and why rewriting your inner narrative can completely transform your life. Whether you are struggling yourself, love someone who is struggling, or simply feel tired of believing you are not enough, this episode is full of honesty, hope, and practical wisdom. You are not too far gone. You are not broken. And the story you tell yourself changes everything. Connect with Todd Instagram: @tsinspires Podcast: Beliefcast Connect with Olivia Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast Tiktok: @twentysomething_podcast Subscribe on YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett

Feeling Advice Overload? How to Cut Through the Noise and Take the Right Action with Jimmy Rex

There is more advice available to us than ever before, but somehow, it can make us feel more stuck. More podcasts. More books. More TikToks. More opinions. More people telling you how to build a successful life. So how do you know what to actually listen to? In this episode, Olivia sits down with Jimmy Rex, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of We Are The They, to talk about how to stop getting trapped in learning mode and start taking real action. Jimmy shares why confidence is built by doing, why failure is often the thing that teaches you the fastest, and how the right mentors, friends, and relationships can completely change the direction of your life. They also talk about dating, imposter syndrome, networking, building community, and why you don’t need to have every step figured out before you start moving. This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by all the voices, opinions, and options around them and is ready to cut through the noise, trust themselves, and take the next right step. Connect with Jimmy Instagram: @mrjimmyrex Podcast: The Jimmy Rex Show Connect with Olivia Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast Tiktok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett

How to Live in Alignment with the Life You Actually Want with Shawn Moore

What does it actually mean to live in alignment with what you want? And how does that change your life? In this episode, Olivia sits down with Shawn Moore, founder and CEO of COVE and a board member for Humanitarian Experience, to talk about health, happiness, purpose, and what it really looks like to build a life that feels true to you. Shawn shares key decisions he made that initially scared him, but ultimately led him to a more intentional way of living and helped him find more peace, love, and fulfillment than he expected. Together, Olivia and Shawn talk about why “alignment” is more than a buzzword, how to know what your soul is actually longing for, and why the scariest decisions are often the ones that lead to the most freedom. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, off-track, or tired of living in the same everyday rat race. It’s for anyone who feels like they’ve been measuring their life by someone else’s timeline and wondering why it doesn’t feel right. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out to start making choices that feel more honest, grounded, and aligned with the life you actually want. Sometimes the smallest changes lead to the biggest differences. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to know what you actually want * Why living “in alignment” matters for your happiness * How to stop measuring your life by someone else’s timeline * Why scary decisions can lead to deeper peace * How health, relationships, spirituality, and purpose all connect * Why love and presence are at the center of a meaningful life Connect with Shawn: Instagram: @shawnybravo21 Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett

Why Trying New Things Is the Point of Your 20s with Rylee Thompson

In this episode ofTwenty Something, Olivia sits down with Rylee Thompson to talk about why your 20s are not about having everything figured out. They’re about trying, changing your mind, following your curiosity, and becoming confident enough to trust your own timeline. Rylee shares how moving to a new state, pursuing her career, content creation, health and wellness, and deepening her faith have helped her build a life that feels more aligned, exciting, and true to her. Olivia and Rylee also talk about mental health, comparison, dating in your 20s, setting boundaries, learning to spend time alone, and what it actually looks like to become the version of yourself you keep picturing in your head. This episode is for anyone who feels behind, stuck, scared to start over, or unsure if they’re allowed to change their mind. Rylee’s reminder is simple: nothing is permanent, and changing your mind does not mean you failed, it might be the thing that helps you become who you were meant to be. In this episode, you’ll learn about: * How to stop waiting until you feel “ready” * Why trying new things is one of the most important parts of your 20s * How to change your mind without feeling like you failed * Why comparison can steal joy — and how to move through it * How to develop healthy friendship and dating relationships * How spending time alone can build self-love Connect with Rylee: Instagram: @ryleethompson1 TikTok: @rylee_thompson Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett