Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett

Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett

by Olivia Burnett
Self-ImprovementMental Health
He Thought His Wife Had Died: What You Learn When You Think You’re About to Lose Everything with Tyler Hall
Tyler Hall was in New York City preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career when he got a call that changed the course of his life: his wife, Brooklyn, was being rushed to the hospital. What followed was a flight home believing he may have already lost the person he had known and loved nearly his entire life. In this episode, Olivia and Tyler talk about the experience that divided his life into “before” and “after”, and what nearly losing his wife taught him about success, family, faith, presence, and what actually matters. Tyler also opens up about healing after trauma, learning to surrender what he couldn’t control, the power of talking about the things we’d rather avoid, and why he created The Rollercoaster Podcast, the #1 trauma podcast in the world, to help people feel less alone in the hardest moments of their lives. CONNECT WITH TYLER Instagram: @tyler.hall Podcast: The Rollercoaster Podcast CONNECT WITH OLIVIA Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E43
Sep 2, 2026
37:13
Stop Living in Fear: Trusting God’s Plan with Chase Roberts
NFL wide receiver and former BYU standout Chase Roberts joins Olivia to talk about what it looks like to choose faith when you have absolutely no idea what comes next. After injuries disrupted his NFL Combine preparation, Chase was advised not to run the 40-yard dash. He chose to run anyway, and finished with the slowest time of the receivers who participated. But for Chase, that moment became about something bigger than a number: deciding whether he was going to live his life in fear or move forward in faith. And wouldn't you know it? Chase is now playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Chase and Olivia talk about trusting God when His plan looks different than yours, finding peace in uncertainty, feeling behind in your 20s, unanswered prayers, breakups, identity beyond achievement, and why some of the hardest seasons of our lives may be the ones shaping us the most. Chase also shares what it’s been like going from BYU to the NFL, stepping into an uncertain future with the Las Vegas Raiders, and using his platform to point people back to God. If you’re in a season where you can’t see how everything is going to work out, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to know the ending to move forward with faith. Uncertainty can be your greatest asset. Connect with Olivia Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett Connect with Chase Instagram: @chase.roberts27 Podcast: Two Point Conversion
E42
Sep 2, 2026
48:23
Grief Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have a Beautiful Life with Krista Jones
Life doesn't always go the way we thought it would. Sometimes it's losing someone we love. Sometimes it's heartbreak, a friendship ending, a diagnosis, a career change, or simply realizing the life we pictured for ourselves isn't the life we're living. Krista Jones learned that lesson earlier than most. She lost her dad to cancer when she was just seven years old, was raised in large part by her grandparents before eventually losing both of them, and at 19 watched her mom battle breast cancer. But this episode isn't only about grief. It's about what happens after life changes you. Olivia and Krista talk about how to keep moving forward when something happens that you never would have chosen, why hard experiences can make us desperate for control, how to stop living in fear of the next bad thing happening, and what it looks like to let joy back into your life without pretending the hard things didn't happen. They also talk about relationships, anxiety, therapy, faith, and trusting God when life feels unfair. Because grief isn't limited to death. We grieve people, relationships, dreams, seasons, expectations, and versions of our lives we thought we'd have. And maybe moving forward isn't about getting back to who you were before. Maybe it's learning that you can carry what happened to you and still build a really beautiful life. Connect with Krista: Instagram: @kjostyles Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E41
Aug 19, 2026
1:09:20
Becoming a Dad and a Widower on the Same Day with Aaron Martin
Aaron Martin never imagined he would leave the hospital with his newborn son, Parker, without his wife by his side. After what began as a normal Valentine’s Day turned into an emergency C-section, Aaron and his wife, Natalie, welcomed their baby boy into the world. Hours later, complications from internal bleeding took Natalie’s life, leaving Aaron to navigate becoming a new father and a widower on the same day. In this episode, Olivia and Aaron have an honest conversation about what grief actually looks like when the shock wears off and life keeps moving. Aaron shares the unexpected moments that bring grief rushing back, the complicated experience of finding joy while still deeply missing someone, and what he’s learning about raising Parker while keeping Natalie’s memory and legacy alive. They also talk about how to truly support someone who is grieving, why sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is simply sit with someone in their pain, and why saying the name of the person they lost can be one of the greatest gifts you give them. This is a conversation about devastating loss, enduring love, fatherhood, faith, and learning to make room for grief and joy to exist at the same time. Connect with Aaron: Instagram: @_aamartin Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E40
Aug 12, 2026
54:39
Reconnecting with Her Mom After 10 Years: Addiction, Healing and Forgiveness with Adi Tanner
There are some experiences that force you to grow up long before you should have to. In this episode, Olivia sits down with Adi Tanner to talk about growing up with a mother struggling with addiction, losing contact with her for ten years, and the emotional journey of reconnecting after a decade apart. Together, they explore what forgiveness really looks like, how to set healthy boundaries without closing your heart, and why healing doesn't mean pretending the past never happened. Adi shares the mindset that helped her refuse to become a victim of her circumstances, break unhealthy cycles, and choose a different future for herself. Whether you're navigating family relationships, learning to forgive someone who hurt you, or trying to move forward without letting your past define you, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your story doesn't have to determine your future. There's power in boundaries. There's power in second chances. Connect with Adi: Instagram: @_aditanner Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E39
Aug 6, 2026
51:15
What Counterfeit Emotions Are And How They're Secretly Controlling Your Life with Curtis Morley
Do you ever feel like you're reacting in ways you don't fully understand? Like you keep falling into the same emotional patterns, making the same decisions, or feeling stuck but you can't figure out why? In this episode, Olivia sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Counterfeit Emotions expert Curtis Morley to explore one of the most life-changing concepts we've ever discussed on Twenty Something: counterfeit emotions. Curtis explains that many of the emotions we experience every day aren't actually telling us the truth. Instead, they're counterfeit emotions that look and feel real but quietly keep us trapped in unhealthy patterns. Together, Olivia and Curtis unpack powerful counterfeit emotion pairs, including: Misery vs. Pain Shame vs. Guilt Anger vs. Advocacy Fear vs. Faith Resignation vs. Surrender Nice vs. Kind These emotion pairs reveal how our emotions shape our relationships, influence our healing, and impact the way we see ourselves. They also discuss why peace is the only emotion that cannot be counterfeited, and how learning to recognize these emotional patterns can completely change the way you navigate anxiety, conflict, and personal growth. If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same emotional cycles or wished you understood yourself on a deeper level, this episode will give you a framework you'll never be able to unlearn. Connect with Curtis: Instagram: @authenticcurtis Podcast: Counterfeit Emotions Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E38
Jul 30, 2026
1:03:03
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
E37
Jul 15, 2026
47:24
Strong Over Skinny: Building a Body That Supports the Life You Want with Lacey Bruschke
For years, women have been told that smaller is better. Smaller waist, smaller jeans, smaller number on the scale. But what if the goal was never to become the smallest version of yourself? What if the goal was to become strong enough to actually live the life you want? In this episode, Olivia and Lacey Bruschke talk about what it really means to build strength physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Lacey is a Registered Nurse, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, founder of Obsidian® Fitness in Millcreek, Utah, and creator of the Obsidian® Slide Board. With 20 years of experience teaching group fitness and 15 years as a certified personal trainer, Lacey has helped women build strength in a way that is challenging, sustainable, and supportive of their bodies. She created the Obsidian® Slide Board after recognizing the need for a workout that was low impact, high intensity, and accessible for everyone from beginners to skilled athletes. This conversation is not about getting a six-pack, fitting into a certain size, or believing that skinny is wrong. It is about learning how to build a body that supports your life, your energy, your confidence, your nervous system, and your long-term happiness. Olivia and Lacey talk about why strength matters more than the scale, how to approach food and fitness without becoming overwhelmed, what women often misunderstand about lifting weights, how exercise can help regulate your nervous system, and why sustainable health has to be built around what actually works for you. They also discuss meal prep, macros, GLP-1s, hydration, sleep, body image, the pressure women feel to be both tiny and toned, and how to start caring for your body from a place of love instead of punishment. If you have ever felt stuck in the cycle of trying to look better instead of feel better, this episode is for you. Connect with Lacey: Obsidian Fitness Connect with Olivia: Instagram: @twentysomething_podcast TikTok: @twentysomething_podcast YouTube: @TwentySomething-OliviaBurnett
E35
Jul 21, 2026
58:11
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
E34
Jul 1, 2026
1:15:24
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
E34
Jun 30, 2026
59:08
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