From Coping to Transformation: Dr. Olivia Yearns on Values, Alignment & Relationships
From Mental Health Unscripted by Iyana Anderson, LSW
January 22, 2026 · 23 min · Season 2 · Episode 3
About this episode
Iyana Anderson interviews Dr. Olivia Yearns about living in alignment with values and the journey from coping to transformation.
In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted , Iyana sits down with Dr. Olivia Yearns , licensed clinical social worker, private practice owner, and creator of Liv Well Lab. We talk about what it really means to live in alignment with your values, not just in career or wellness, but in relationships, decision-making, and everyday life. Dr. Olivia shares how her work has evolved from helping people cope to helping them transform, and why intentional living has become such a powerful part of her story. We explore: ✔ What values alignment actually means ✔ how to recognize when you're out of alignment ✔ Why so many of us people-please or push through discomfort ✔ How digital dating impacts connection and intimacy ✔ Simple starting points for identifying your values ✔ Why self-compassion matters on the journey Dr. Olivia also gives us a preview of her upcoming session at the Women in Wellness Summit titled: "Soul Check: Are Your Relationships Aligned With Your Values?" If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to begin, this episode is a reminder that alignment is a practice, not a performance, and you don't have to figure it out alone. Learn more about Dr…
People in this episode
Host: Iyana Anderson
Guest: Dr. Olivia Yearns
Topics covered
- values alignment
- intentional living
- relationships
- self-compassion
- digital dating
- transformation
Keywords
- values
- alignment
- relationships
- self-compassion
- digital dating
- transformation
- intentional living
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Liv Well Lab
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