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In honor of mental health awareness month, this week we are talking about HAPPINESS. Specifically, we are discussing scientifically proven ways to increase your happiness levels. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian lays out these scientifically-proven tools, and explains exactly how to implement them so you can reap the benefits. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. We cover topics like bloating, irritability, bickering, constipation, exercise, protein, acne & skin issues, sleep issues, and nervous system regulation. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with you...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian visits a fun topic that isn't talked about enough: "it girls." You know-- the Blair Waldorf, the Serena, the Cher Horowitz, the Rachel Greens. The it girls. If you, like me, grew up watching these girls, yearning to be more like them, but not knowing how, this episode is for you. We cover: gut health, nervous system regulation, sugar, Taylor Swift,...

This week. host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares a bit about what's been going on in her life lately, and the very important underlying lesson you can apply to your life. This episode touches on herxheimer reactions, parasites, gut health, eating healthy, exercise, inner child healing, radical self-awareness, breakups, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribe...

April's AITA episode has a strong theme: how dietary restrictions affect relationships. Everything from trying to lose weight to navigating chronic health conditions, we unpack how these lifestyle changes affect our relationships. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian also discusses how to communicate difficult news, being too restrictive, and what balance means. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please...

Welcome to April! This week's episode is all about dating & relationships; and digestion & gut health; and where the two intersect. Relying on her years of struggles in both areas, and overcoming severe anxious attachment & chronic constipation, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down the biggest mistakes she made & that she sees, and how you can do better. Trust me, you do *not* w...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. We talk about skin issues, gut issues, manifestation, goal setting, communication, boundaries, and so much more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from...

In honor of Norooz, aka the Persian New Year, aka the Spring Equinox, this episode is dedicated to setting new years goals and how to *actually* achieve them. The episode takes you through a 5-step plan to make your dreams your reality, with concrete, tangible, actionable, advice. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star rev...

In preparation for the Persian New Year/astrological new year, host Hiwa Alaghebandian discusses your *dream* life. The episode opens with an interactive goal-setting exercise, and goes on to reveal science-based tools that will help you bring your goals to fruition. This week's Foods that Make You Blush segment focuses on foods that harness sun & moon magic, because we're getting *wit...

In honor of the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This month, we cover insecurities over boyfriend's exes, nutrients to support PCOS, communication, healthy repair, attracting unavailable people, and an update on a previous question. This episode is PACKED with hands on exercises and actionable advice that will really help you be the most secure, confid...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian gives you the third installment to the "crazy dating" series. In episode 166 she discussed why we go crazy in dating, in episode 168 she discussed the ways we go crazy in dating, and today she discusses how to stop being so crazy in dating. She lays out her 5 step plan to become more secure & confident in dating. She touches on topics like regulatin...

In honor of Valentine's Day, this month's Am I the A**hole submissions all revolve around the holiday. We get into giving gifts, receiving gifts, expectations, disappointments, intrusive family members, libido, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please sh...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down the common forms of "crazy" dating behavior. She tells hysterical and super cringy stories from her past, so you can learn to be better. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you thi...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. We cover trying to "control" bad behavior, acting snobby, the male urge to fix things, codependency, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benef...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down her history as a "quintessential crazy girl" in dating. She shares hilarious stories that illustrate how and why she went crazy, and she breaks down from a science perspective why it was happening. She also gives some actionable advice and HOMEWORK for all of you so we can all work through this together and be BETTER; and she shares the best...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian's FAVORITE TikToker joins her on the pod!!! In addition to being Hiwa's favorite TikToker, Meredith Lynch is LA-based writer, comedian, and pop culture expert. The two chat about Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, the future of the NFL, celebrity-owned brands, late stage capitalism, Bethenny Frankel, and so much more. Follow Meredith on Instagram , TikTok ,...

This month's AITA has a very unifying theme, which is essentially the one common root of all relationship conflict. We have submissions about a copycat friend, helping a sad friend, sharing plans, wanting your boyfriend to help, and more. We dig into concepts like codependency, anxious attachment, Carl Jung's shadow framework, inner child, communication, and more. And we also discuss the G...

New Year...and probably the same you. That is, if you are part of the 91% of people who never actually achieve their goals. But, you aren't going to be because us BLUSH girlies have a leg up. This week, we are going to dive into the 7 habits that will help you *actually* accomplish your goals. These habits tackle all of the things that stand between you and your dream life, and set up the infr...

In honor of the last episode of 2023, we have the BEST Q&A episode yet! We cover everything from dating, dating apps, dealbreakers, and cheating; to friends, motivation, mindset and more. We spend a lot of time talking about dating to find your person, and what behaviors contribute to that and what behaviors take you further away from that. MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, and have the most be...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian is bringing you the most life changing 61 minutes of video/audio that you have experienced. This week, we talk about the 3 most important lessons to truly implement into your life if you want to UPLEVEL. If you can master these skills, you can quite literally transform your life into anything you want! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribe...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down Reddit's AITA stories. She covers communication, break ups, dating apps, closure, insecurities, and more. She also tells some great stories about communication, social anxiety, overcoming insecurities, and more. For Brittany Foot, the hypnotist that Hiwa talked about: https://instagram.com/innergizeyourlife?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== As always, if yo...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian is joined by her friend, Merita Selmani. Hiwa & Merita discuss office romances, meeting parents in dating, dating while ethnic, the Real Housewives, toxic on & off relationships, and breakups. They also spend a lot of time discussing Hiwa's past Mormon fling. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear...

The last Tuesday of every month is a full Q&A episode! This month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian tackles questions about fear of abandonment & working through the abandonment wound, whether wanting a hotter boyfriend is ego or valid, stress responses & trauma responses, people pleasing, friends who share your secrets with their boyfriends, and fearful avoidance vs. anxious attachment. She al...

Are you sick of being single? Want a partner for the holidays? Feeling the pressure of cuffing season? Want it to finally be YOUR turn? Well, this episode is for you. Having been in this place for many many years, host Hiwa Alaghebandian completely understands how frustrating it can be. However, you don't have to keep suffering, because Hiwa cracked the code and finally found her person, and y...

This week's episode might just be the best one yet. It's informative, educational, inspirational, and just plain entertaining. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian takes you on a wild ride that starts with a recent time that she lost her cool, and ends with a metaphysical discussion of why the same triggers pop up over & over again. In the episode, we discuss relationships between anxious & avo...