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You are in for a special treat this week! Susanna Merrick joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Susanna is a highly sought after Intuitive Energy Reader, Stylist and Creative Consultant. She is the Founder of Aura Wear NYC, a collective women’s brand that focuses on self-expression through color, fashion and selfcare. She has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Well+Good, Goop, and...

This week is all about how to approach your life with a magical mindset. Blush's Single Correspondent, Stella, joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian to discuss all things magic. They discuss different types of superpowers, and how we can harness their magic with the tools we have at our disposal. They discuss topics like  fears in dating, fears in relationships, social anxiety, shame, hypnosis, and psyche...

This week, Mary Nyiri joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Mary is a holistic health coach who offers programs to help you live your fullest life. They do a deep dive into intuitive eating, and how you can free yourself from diet culture and instead embrace your own intuition. Mary gives actionable advice on how to work through gut health issues, how to address constipation, and how to lo...

This week, Kelly Kirshner joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Kelly is developmental psychologist with experience in social work and public health. They chat about human sexuality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They do a deep dive into all things kinks—where they come from, how to safely explore them, and how to ask for what you want. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kelly also shares some actionable communication tips for...

This week, Szilvia Campnbell joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Szilvia is an Embodiment Coach & Pelvic-Jaw Expert. Szilvia shares how a rock bottom moment in her life gave her clarity and put her on her life’s path. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They discuss the importance of breath, what embodiment work is, how unresolved life events affect your body, the pelvic-floor & jaw connection, and a lo...

Silencing our emotions, acquiescing to pressure, and the desire for external validation are common ways we give our power away. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian & friend of the podcast, Stella, take a deep dive into the changing cultural landscape around topics like sex, consent, sexuality, gender-norms, and power dynamics. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They share personal stories that illustrate these points, including...

This week on the podcast, Somatic Therapist, Andria Lea, joins host, Hiwa Alaghebandian, as they discuss all things mind-body connection. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They discuss a wide range of topics, including childhood trauma, anxiety, fight picking, stable relationships, sexual disfunction, pelvic floor pain, unexplained pain, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tune in to hear about this unique therapeutic modality, and...

Happy almost 2022! To end the year, Hiwa Alaghebandian shares how her personal relationships evolved from 2020 to 2022, and how the evolution of the podcast reflects that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She addresses people-pleasing and the underlying fears, and how she wants 2022 to be the year of main character energy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tune in to hear the trajectory, along with some important updates about this coming...

Join Hiwa Alaghebandian and friend of the podcast, Rojin, as they discuss all things winter holidays. They talk about their own backgrounds with Christmas, Christmas traditions, the origins of Rudolph’s nose, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They also do a deep dive into Persian culture, including a discussion of the Persian holiday, Shabe Yalda, or the Winter Solstice. They discuss their experiences growing...

This week, Stella, friend of the podcast and the Blush Single Correspondent, hops on to discuss a wide variety of topics, including deep dives into TV. Hiwa and Stella use TV shows as a basis to discuss shadow work, triggers, childhood trauma, attachment styles, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spoiler warning: Stella and Hiwa discuss Succession. If you watch the series but have not finished season 3 and wan...

Life coach, writer, and self love mentor Caitlin Bebb joins Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast this week! Caitlin and Hiwa discuss dating, intimacy, dating apps, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They dive into how to curate your dating app bio, what to look for on dating apps, when to get intimate, being in a relationship, manifestation, and so much more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To find Caitlin Bebb: instram.com/caitlinb...

Life coach, writer, and self love mentor Caitlin Bebb joins Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast this week! Caitlin and Hiwa discuss the benefits of working with a coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, friendships, and relationships. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They do a deep dive into all things sexuality and inclusiveness, and how to be an ally. They also talk about morning and evening routines, dati...

Do you want better relationships? To feel more at ease? To have more energy? To feel better physically, emotionally, mentally? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shadow work can help. This episode does a deep dive into what shadow work means, how the shadow self comes about, and why it can be problematic. With this 5-step guide, you can become a more integrated person & reap all the rewards that come with that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀...

What are boundaries? Why do we need them? How do we set them? This episode answers all of these questions, just in time for the holiday season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This episode also covers the difference between anxiety and intuition; and what your emotions mean. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5 star review and share with your community. Listen to the episode to find out h...

Communication is the bedrock of all relationships. Studies show that 96% of people consider communication to be the most important part of a relationship. Effective communication elevates and strengthens relationships of all types. Perfecting communication in relationships increases trust, increases intimacy, and yields better conflict resolution. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This episode takes listeners on a jour...