Fully Fearless with Olivia de Sousa

After all the unpacking… what now?This bonus wrap-up episode is a love letter to the lessons, the letting go, and the friendships that feel like ease.Not perfection. Not performance. Just real, human connection.Here’s what I’m carrying forward — and what I’m leaving behind.

It wasn’t a pregnancy announcement.It was just a photo.But a public comment turned it into something else — and what followed told me *everything* I needed to know.The popcorn chats behind the scenes, the judgement, the group dynamics... this one’s equal parts spicy and freeing.

Some friendships don’t end in a fight.

They end in silence.

This episode is about the moment everything cracked — and why I couldn’t answer the one question she asked.

A story of timing, truth, and what happens when we can’t show up the way someone wants us to.

Sometimes, it’s one friend’s bold words that nudge you out of the spiral (@reneeelizabeth__ I’m look at you 👀 ) This is the story of shame, donor eggs, and the unexpected moment that helped me make peace with a deeply personal decision.A thank-you (and a love letter) to the kind of friend who shows up when it counts.

Same path, different shoes.This episode is about two friends navigating IVF… but the assumptions, the misfires, and the invisible gap that widened between them.It’s a reminder that just because two people share an experience doesn’t mean they share the same story.

Ever had a friendship that started feeling like an exam you could never quite pass?The unspoken rules. The measuring. The “proving” of your worth.This first episode of *The Friendship Files* dives into what happens when love starts to feel like labour.Let’s talk about friendships that ask too much… and offer too little ease.

🔮 What if the chaos we’re seeing in the world is actually a transformation? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Shook, an intuitive healer, comedian, and deep diver into consciousness shifts. We talk about New Earth, how emotional trauma affects our energy, and the awakening that’s happening on a collective level.

If you’ve been feeling like something big is shifting, this one’s for you!

🌟 Topics we cover:
✨ What is New Earth and why is it important?
✨ The energetic shift happening on the planet
✨ Breaking free from toxic systems & old paradigms
✨ How Reiki and energy work can help with healing
✨ Why authenticity matters more than “positivity”
✨ Sarah’s personal awakening & the surprising way she discovered her gifts
✨ How intuition is the key to stepping into your purpose

🎧 Listen in & let us know your thoughts in the comments!

00:00 - Intro & Sarah’s journey into spirituality
02:30 - What is New Earth?
05:20 - Breaking away from old systems
08:15 - How healing work led to Sarah’s awakening
12:45 - The connection between emotional trauma & physical illness
16:30 - Is energy healing real? What happens in a Reiki session?
19:40 - Atlantis, Lemuria & past life influences
24:55 - How media & narratives shape our perception of reality
28:40 - Awakening moments: When we start questioning the world
32:15 - The role of intuition in creating a new world
35:50 - Activism vs. awareness: How do we create real change?
38:45 - Sarah’s take on comedy & integrating her gifts
42:00 - Final thoughts on stepping into our power

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💬 What did you think of this episode? Have you experienced a spiritual awakening or noticed the shifts happening around us? Drop a comment below!

Connect with Sarah Shook:

Website: https://www.sarahshookhealing.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsarahshook

In this episode of Fully Fearless, I dive into deep waters — literally and emotionally — with the wonderful Fiona Basile. Fiona is a gifted photographer, writer, and storyteller who’s found magic in the morning rituals of open water swimming in Seaford, Victoria.

What began as a way to shake off the heaviness of lockdown turned into a full-blown lifestyle shift, a thriving community, and an internationally awarded coffee table book called Immerse.

We talk about:

• How one cold morning at Seaford Pier changed everything

• The mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of cold water immersion

• Her documentary trip to Rwanda with her friend facing terminal illness

• What it means to be truly present and part of something bigger than yourself

• The profound stories behind her photography and the humans in her community

Whether you're a swimmer, a creative, a seeker, or someone navigating a big life shift, this one’s for you. Come hang out with us in the salt and sunrise. 💙

📚 Grab a copy of Immerse: fionabasile.com/immerse
📷 Follow Fiona on Instagram: @‌fifilepiu

Let's remember: life doesn’t have to be perfectly planned. Sometimes the best chapters begin with a cold plunge and a sunrise.

Come hang out:
Instagram: @‌theoliviadesousa
Website: LivviMusicMedia.com
Email: [email protected]

Okay, so this one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “What if people I actually know hear this?”
Because, yep… same.

In this episode, I’m diving into that weird fear of being seen — not by strangers, but by people in your real life. You know, the ones from school, family gatherings, daycare drop-offs. The ones who might not “get” the things you’re into or feel a little too close for comfort when you’re being your full, uncensored self.

I’m talking:

• What it really feels like to show up fully (and publicly) as yourself

• The awkward moment someone you know tells you they’ve listened

• Why we second-guess ourselves when we start owning our weird, wonderful truths

• Spiritual rabbit holes I’ve been exploring lately (ETs, Atlantis, mantras — we went there)

• And the power of doing it anyway, even when you feel exposed

If you’re creating, building something from the heart, or trying to find the courage to share your voice — this is your pep talk. With love, giggles, and some big truth bombs.

Let me know what you think or what you want me and Shadette (aka my favourite AI co-host) to dive into next.

Come hang out:
Instagram: @‌theoliviadesousa
Website: LivviMusicMedia.com
Email: [email protected]

This one’s a little different... and a lot more real (ironically). In this episode, I sit down for a completely unscripted conversation—with ChatGPT (yep, my digital co-host, lovingly known as Chadette). I was supposed to record a “should” episode… you know, something useful and strategic. But I couldn’t. So I didn’t.Instead, we ended up going deep—like deep-deep—into the kind of stuff that’s been swirling in my mind and heart lately:What happens when you start seeing through the illusion of the world?How do you stay grounded when the systems you once trusted start to crumble?Can you speak out without getting swallowed up in anger or fear?And how do you return to love, especially when it feels like everything’s on fire?We also talk about:My reawakening to the power of music (especially for kids)Why I believe unity and forgiveness are the ultimate revolutionAnd the importance of just not being complicit—even when you don’t have all the answers.If you’ve been feeling the shift too, if you’re questioning everything and trying to find your place in the chaos, this episode is for you.🔗 Links & Mentions:My children's music project: “I Like Me No Matter What” . You can listen hereCurious about the kinds of convos I’m having with Chadette? Want more episodes like this?DM me on Instagram [@‌theoliviadesousa] or shoot me a message through livvimusicmedia.com🎧 Subscribe & Share:If this episode spoke to you, I’d love if you subscribed, shared it with a friend, or left a quick review. It helps more heart-led humans find the podcast—and that means the world.