Liv in Ten

Olivia Mae
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Liv in Ten is a mini podcast with major feelings. Every week, Liv drops in with either a gentle reminder or an introspective question to make you laugh, think, or spiral (productively). It’s equal parts thoughtful and offbeat — like a voice note from that friend who’s always in your corner, but isn’t afraid to lovingly call you out. For all the human doings craving a pause, a breath, a beat to just be — ten minutes can do wonders (unless you're planking, in which case, godspeed).

  1. 12/09/2025

    Ep 16 - There Is No Ideal Body Blueprint

    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 loving the one you’re in right now. Because under-eating, over-eating, over-training — people do these things for reasons we often can’t see. I also get into:✨ Why we shouldn’t judge bodies so quickly (yes, including fat personal trainers — hi Joe Fazer’s video)✨ The healthy body fat ranges Jeff discusses and why the “perfect” number is different for everyone✨ How the traditional way to capture these measurements are kind of inaccurate anyway and can look totally different on different bodies If you’ve ever felt pressured to fit a blueprint that doesn’t exist, this is your sign to pause, breathe, and give your body some grace. Short, real, and a little chaotic — just how we like it. Press play. 💛

  2. 12/03/2025

    Ep 15 - The Hollywood "Skinny" Trend

    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” transformations can make the rest of us feel… well, a little unhinged. Because while celebs are shrinking, the rest of us are just trying to drink water, mind our business, and not spiral over an unflattering photo. So let’s laugh about it, unpack the pressure, and remind ourselves that health is truly wealth. No trend, no body ideal, and no celebrity glow-up is worth more than feeling strong, sane, and at home in our own skin.

  3. 11/25/2025

    Ep 14 - From March to Action

    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 hashtags, after the vigils, and after the collective outrage fades. True change is built in the everyday — in how we show up, how we hold others accountable, and how we respond in the moments where silence feels easier but speaking up is necessary. This conversation is close to my heart because, like so many women in South Africa, I carry a daily fear for my own safety — and that should never be our normal. No woman should have to live with that weight. I hope this episode offers a space for reflection, courage, compassion, and a reminder that our actions, big and small, are part of the movement. From marching to meaningful change — it starts with us.

    Ep 14 - From March to Action

  4. 11/11/2025

    Ep 13 - Exam Szn

    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 time, twice the tips, twice the whatever it is I provide for you - perfect excuse for a study break.

    Ep 13 - Exam Szn

  5. 11/04/2025

    Ep 12 - What is "Home"?

    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? Or is it something completely different? If you’ve been feeling a little lost, homesick, or just confused about where you “belong” — especially during exam season when adulting feels extra heavy — this one’s for you. I even went back home for two weeks to study and, honestly, it helped a lot. So if you’ve been missing home (whatever that means for you), grab a cup of tea, take a study break, and give this a listen.

  6. 10/21/2025

    Ep 11 - Protect Your Peace

    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 life over the last few weeks, with the succession of illnesses I developed, university stress and mental battles, which forced me to slow down and realise how important it is to protect my peace. I hope this advice resonates with you when the going gets tough :)

  7. 10/08/2025

    Ep 10 - Why Are We Too Guilty To Rest?

    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 doing sweet nothing — and why it’s so hard to not feel bad about, well… not doing anything. Expect cozy chaos, existential caffeine-fuelled tangents, and a few reality checks about rest (with some reasons why you could be a hustle maniac), worthiness, and why hustle culture can chill (literally). So if your to-do list currently includes “relax” — this one’s your sign to actually do it. Press play, take a breath, and let’s romanticize doing nothing together.

  8. 09/30/2025

    Ep 9 - You Are Exactly Where You Are Meant To Be

    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 that moment. It doesn't make it easier, but it takes me out of my head and helps remind me of the bigger picture. I hope that this episode can bring that same comfort for you when the days feel a little heavy :)

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Liv in Ten is a mini podcast with major feelings. Every week, Liv drops in with either a gentle reminder or an introspective question to make you laugh, think, or spiral (productively). It’s equal parts thoughtful and offbeat — like a voice note from that friend who’s always in your corner, but isn’t afraid to lovingly call you out. For all the human doings craving a pause, a breath, a beat to just be — ten minutes can do wonders (unless you're planking, in which case, godspeed).

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  • Creator
    Olivia Mae
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Olivia Mae
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    Liv in Ten