The RL
Real Life Sh*t with Rach and Liv. Stories that are hella relatable and have shaped us into who we are today.
Episodes
59 episodes
From “Weed Is Bad” to Weed & Chill — Our High Stories
This week on The RLPodcast, the girls are getting real about the controversial drug: weed. From growing up thinking it was the ultimate “don’t you dare” substance to realizing that, for some, a little nighttime joint has becom...
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Episode 58
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40:37
Buying a Home (When You Never Thought You Would)
The girls are catching up on some big news — Rachel bought a house! She’s the last person who thought homeownership would be part of her 2025 story, but things took a turn. Rachel shares why she was hesitant to buy in St. Louis, what c...
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Episode 57
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37:33
Happy 29th Birthday Rachel! St. Louis Girls’ Night Out & Birthday Recap
Liv may have missed the big day, but the girls are making up for it with all the birthday stories! But first can we talk about the theme: "Aging Like Fine Wine"!? It was a quintessential St. Louis night out.Big shoutout to Ally, the MVP ...
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Episode 56
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17:47
Overwhelmed by Pregnancy Opinions? Rach Says: You’ve Got This, Mama
This one's for the girls who don’t have a big sister… Rach is stepping in. 🤍Pregnancy can feel exciting, terrifying, overwhelming, and beautiful—all at once. In today’s episode, Rach opens up about the milestones...
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Episode 55
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17:22
FOMO: Why We Fear Missing Out & How to Take Our Joy Back
In this episode of the RL Podcast, we dive into FOMO — Fear of Missing Out. What is it really? Why has it become such a big deal in our generation? And more importantly… how do we break free from it?We open up about how, in our ...
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Episode 54
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28:57
Mexico Destination Wedding Recap | Liv’s Tell-All Experience & Tips
Liv & Rachel are back on the mic — fresh off Liv’s whirlwind wedding in Mexico! 🌴💍 In this episode, Liv spills all the behind-the-scenes details: how she chose a destination resort without a bottomless budget (or the chance to tour venues i...
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Episode 53
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1:00:21
The Truth About Courthouse Weddings: What to Expect
In this episode of the RL Podcast, Rachel & Liv are both sharing their very personal courthouse wedding experiences. 💍 Each of us went to the courthouse to get married — but for totally different reasons.We dive into: ...
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Episode 53
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27:14
The Awkward Side of Beauty: Facials, Cough Fits & Sales Pitches
In this episode, the girls dive into the comforts of having your preferred products while traveling—because yes, quality shampoo does make or break your hair in humid weather!Liv shares her slightly mortifying derma pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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28:43
Timelines, Self-Doubt & Finding Your People
Liv and Rach take a step back to reflect on their first year of podcasting and everything they’ve learned along the way. From setting goals and finding accountability partners to overcoming self-doubt and celebrating progress (even when the jou...
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Episode 51
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43:18
Red Wine Chats: Turning 21, Creepy Bar Guys & What Your Drink Says About You
Pour yourself a glass and join Rachel & Liv for this week’s RL Podcast episode! 🍷 We’re reminiscing on our first legal drinks at 21, the chaos of being out at the club, and the advice we’d give to girls when those “older gentlemen” (...
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Episode 50
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55:16
Sex Dreams, Visitation Dreams & Past Lives — Let’s Talk About It
In this week’s episode of the RL Podcast, we’re diving deep into the mysterious world of dreams and their meanings. 💤✨Scientists can’t fully explain dreams (and maybe never will), which is why so much of dream interpretation lives in th...
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Episode 49
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41:01
Let's Talk Sleep: Sleep Stages, Paralysis, & Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
We spend a third of our lives asleep… but have you ever stopped to wonder what’s really happening when your head hits the pillow? This week we’re breaking down the wild, fascinating world of sleep. From brain activity to body repair, from dream...
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Episode 48
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33:10
She Forgot Her Own Anniversary?! + Shower Heads, Surprises & Scents
This week on the RL Podcast, the girls chat about their men calling them “dude” and “bro,” realizing how a simple shower head swap can transform a bathroom, and one of them admitting she actually forgot her own anniversary (😳)...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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35:12
Cycle Syncing 101: How to Eat, Move & Thrive in Every Phase
🚨 Period talk incoming! 🚨 Rachel & Liv are spilling ALL the tea about the first time they got their periods — the awkward tampon struggles, the waterpark panic, and how clueless we all were back then.But we’re not stopping...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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40:49
Coaches, Competitions, and the Drama of Walking Away From Sports
This week on the RL, Rachel & Liv are taking it all the way back to their athletic roots—sharing the highs, lows, and deeply dramatic endings that came with growing up in sports. From the pressure of performance to the heartbreak of letting...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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53:11
Never Say Never: Wedding Talk & Dog Mom Diaries
This week on the RL Podcast, Liv is flying solo and getting real. With less than two months until her wedding, she’s deep in the details — and the doubts. From vendor chaos to last-minute changes, Liv opens up about the relatable anxieties that...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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41:24
Pendulum Predictions & a Surprise Gender: Rachel’s Birth Story
After six weeks away, Liv & Rach are finally reunited—and there's a lot to catch up on. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Rachel opens up about her birth story with baby #2: from trusting the pendulum’s predictions to the inten...
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Episode 43
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33:50
Growing Up With A Summer Birthday (Ft. Hayden Mattingly)
Sandwiched between Liv’s 29th and her fiancé Hayden’s 31st, we’re leaning all in to the joy (and drama) of birthdays. Back on the mic with us is Hayden Mattingly—golf lover, dog dad, and summer birthday enthusiast—who’s here to defend ...
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Episode 42
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23:50
Early 20s Survival Guide: Loneliness, Finances & Falling Apart
This week on the RL Podcast, Liv & Rachel take a heartfelt dive into what it really looked like to navigate life in their early 20s—living on their own for the first time, managing finances, building relationships, and learning the diffe...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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51:58
This or That: The Ultimate Girl Chat
This week on the RL Podcast, Rachel and Liv are putting each other in the hot seat with a rapid-fire round of “This or That”! From the age-old debate of heels vs. flats to the ultimate girls' night in vs. out showdown, the girls share their go-...
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Episode 40
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26:51
Bad Vibes Purge & Pillow Screaming
In this deeply honest episode, Rachel and Liv sit down to talk about people showing their true colors. As we grow older, the way we connect shifts—people drift, priorities change, and sometimes, the friendships we thought would last forever jus...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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25:49
Pregnant Longer Than Married? Rachel & Luke Get Real About Baby #2
This week on the RL Podcast, Rachel takes over the mic — and she’s not alone. Her husband Luke joins for a raw, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation about all things second-time parenthood. From the delivery room to diaper duty, they’...
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Episode 38
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34:34
Red Heads Have More Fun: TikTok Trends & Pregnancy Q&A
This week on the RL Podcast, we dive into the TikTok trend that boldly claims redheads are actually Black—yep, you read that right. We unpack the internet's hottest (and weirdest?) take, share what it was really like growing up as a re...
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Episode 37
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31:23
Pick Your Poison (But Make It Fun): Would You Rather
In this episode, Rachel and Liv are asking Would You Rather questions! Some answers may be obvious but it actually gets kind of deep. A chill episode to pop on during your drive to work or chores around the house.
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Episode 36
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41:32
If We’re Gonna Drink, We’re Gonna Feel It: Tornado Talk, Truth Telling, and Spontaneous Date Vibes
This week on The RL, Rachel and Liv are getting extra real in the wake of the St. Louis tornado—because if the power’s out, the honesty better be on. The girls dive into what it really means to stay connected with your partner (h...
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Episode 35
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25:16