
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
44 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 35
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25:16

Scrubbed In & Smoothed Out: Nurse Alex On Injecting The Truth, Medspa Myths, Refrigerated Botox, and Kegel Queen Chairs
Hosts Rachel and Liv dive deep—like, micro-needling deep—into the world of medspas and injectables with Nurse Alex.From exploding myths about Botox (should it really be refrigerated?) to revealing what actually happens behind th...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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56:05

Margaritas At Noon: Unpacking Derby Weekend
Rachel is ready for baby number 2 & Liv unpacks all the details of her Kentucky Derby Themed, shared wedding shower and what it's really like to keep up the celebrations when family comes into town!
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:51

The Parasites Continue: Bunions, Coconut Pulling & Our Future Dream Homes
This week on The RL, Rachel and Liv are back and buzzing with updates you didn’t know you needed. From a surprise return of parasites (yes, they’re still a thing), to self care tips you've never thought of before. It's another chaotic blend of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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43:12

The Bridesmaid Controversey & Wedding Dress Talk
Cue the drama, the group chats, and the tears. This week, we’re unpacking all the behind-the-scenes stress that come with planning the “perfect” day and any brides ultimate nightmare, changing the date of your wedding only months out. Whether y...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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33:15

A Wedding Plot Twist: Reading The ACOTAR Series & How Livs Wedding Plans Have Changed
Cue the drama, the group chats, and the tears. This week, we’re unpacking all the behind-the-scenes stress that come with planning the “perfect” day and any brides ultimate nightmare, changing the date of your wedding only months out. Whether y...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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33:23

The Power Of Being Present With Performance Life And Health Coach Pascale Petro
In this episode, Rachel sits down with a performance, life, and health coach who began her journey in France and made her way to the U.S. in her early twenties. A former competitive master athlete, she now channels her passion for peak performa...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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47:45

Smooth Talk: The truth about Brazilian waxes featuring Riley from Bare It All Wax Lounge
Get ready to bare it all in this episode. We sit down with Riley from Bare It All Wax Lounge St Louis to uncover the truth about waxing and more importantly, Brazilian waxes. From the myths to the must-know tips, Riley reveals everythi...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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52:28

We Bought A Cow & Liv's Wellness OBSESSION
Your two favorite hosts are back at it with part two of their episode on personal health and wellness. In this episode, Rachel and Liv share some news...they bought a cow. The girls break down the decision behind turning to a local ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:23

Part 1 Show Up Ready To Go: Heavy Metal Cleansing, Lymphatic Massage & Health Trends
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Liv dive deep into some of the hottest health trends that are gaining traction in the wellness world. Rachel expresses interest in doing a heavy metal detox cleanse, and Liv shares her recent lymphatic massage ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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33:22

I Heard A Rumor About You: Fake Tans, Fake Rings, and Global Entry Tips
From the struggles of getting the perfect sun-kissed glow without the harmful UV rays to accidentally bringing flashy jewelry on vacation, Rach and Liv got all the deets. Plus, the girls share their Global Entry interview experience. Tune in fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:24

I Wouldn't Be Caught Dead At My High School Reunion: Mardi Gras, Elevated Partying, & Vajazzles
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:05

We Got Worms & Rachel's Baby Name Reveal!
Rachel spills the details on her family's wild trip to France, including the unexpected parasite discovery! Liv shares her mini getaway to Mexico, and the girls dive into all things baby naming. Plus, Rachel drops her top baby name picks for bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:04

I Forgot His Birthday
Sometimes it’s the thought that counts! The girls talk about birthdays (did Rachel forget her husbands birthday?), travel, kids, weddings, and the season of people getting sick.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:13

Why Buying A Nespresso Was The Worst Decision
Rach and liv bring the energy to this episode. Rachel talks about why buying a Nespresso was the worst decision she made and how having apple care is the best thing you can do. Liv shares her feelings about taking her puppy to get spayed and he...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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42:04

One Year Later: Liv & Hayden’s Engagement Story Revisited
Liv’s fiancé, Hayden, is back on RL for the second week in a row—but this time, they’re reliving one of the most unforgettable moments of their lives: their engagement. On the one-year anniversary of the proposal, they share their wildly differ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:58
