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This week's episode is different from our usual...it's a lot more off the cuff, no notes, no outline, just stream of consciousness. There is a very good reason for the *unprofessionalism* that you will find out when you listen. That being said, there are some amazing tips on how to be a better girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband/partner/person in relationships. It;s kind of novel advice that you pro...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back discussing the 5 most harmful wellness trends that you have probably been exposed to and are in danger of falling victim to. She also breaks down 2 trends that are really on point and you should absolutely listen to. Topics covered include: insecurities, gut health, the nervous system, inner child work, relationship conflict, mindset and motivation, and m...

The second Tuesday of the month is for AITA submissions! This month is extra special because we have a second voice, my friend Merita, chiming in on the submissions. We get into rigidness with wellness routines, showing your partner videos, the debate between body positivity vs. the health effects of obesity, and more! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to th...

This week, Gil Jacobs joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on Blush. Widely known as the "Godfather of Colonics," Gil Jacobs is a prominent figure in the world of colon hydrotherapy & cleansing. His approach to colon hydrotherapy and deep tissue cleansing has gained him a significant following and a reputation for pioneering effective methods of detoxification. Jacobs began his journey in this field...

In honor of the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This week, we spend a lot of time talking about friendships: best friends, insecurity in friendships, anxious attachment in friendships, social anxiety, and more. We also go really deep into fermented foods & how they can help anxiety, along with other foods that are good for anxiety & your nervous s...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian resumes explaining how she healed her chronic constipation and became regular. She goes deep into gut health, and some potentially surprising things that affected her gut health. She also discusses lifestyle remedies that are annecdotally effective, but didn't work for her; and really simple lifestyle changes that were tremendously helpful for her. As always, if...

The second Tuesday of the month means that it's an AITA episode! This week, we get into submissions about difficult bosses, procrastination & poor time management, panic attacks, waking up late, coregulation, and more. We spend a lot of time diving deep into the nervous system, dysregulation, polyvagal theory, liver cleansing, communication, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, plea...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down one of her most frequently asked questions: how she quit laxatives, fixed her gut health, and was able to overcome her lifelong battle with chronic constipation. Note: this episode is a 2 parter, and will be resumed in 2 weeks. The whole episode will cover the gut microbiome, foods and lifestyle factors that affect gut health, supplements, herbs, and...

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This month, we get into lower abdomen distention, strengthening your gut microbiome, inflammation & anxiety, and why some people are more prone to gut issues than others. We also get into Hiwa's recent colonic experience, some new things that she's experimenting with, and more. WARNING: this show is not for the...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian addresses 5 different tools & tactics that you can incorporate into your life that will help you look better, feel better, and be able to show up as your best self. Best of all: we give clear, actionable, advice that you can immediately start implementing. We get into inflammation, bloating, fighting, shame, highs and lows, neurolinguistics, and a shocking am...

On the second Tuesday of every month, we analyze Reddit (or listener's) "Am I the A**hole" submissions. This month's submissions include overthinking, name calling, worrying, judging, secret dosing, and the effects of the ketogenic diet on gut health & constipation. Plus...a fairly unhinged tangent on wild animals, and a very important thought provoking question. As always, if you enjoy this e...

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, Vanderpump Rul...

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 subscribed to...

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 mak...

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* want...

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 *witchy* thi...

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, confident,...

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 regulating your ner...

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 share with...

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 think would b...

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 benefit from th...