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Courtney Clifford joins Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast today to talk about equine therapy. Courtney explains how equine therapy can help heal trauma, help move towards secure attachment style, help you connect with your intuition, and improve your relationships. They also discuss cancel culture, kundalini yoga, the ethics of horse riding, natural horsemanship, and why dogs bark at some people....

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down exactly what helped her go from spiraling in Anxious Attachment land, to being in a SECURE relationship. She breaks down the step-by-step process, the subconscious work, the conscious action steps, how to set boundaries, and more. She also tells some crazy heat stories, does a deep dive into the history of pubic hair removal, talks about healthy bowel...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. She addresses unfollowing vs. muting people, having compassion for people who hurt you, immediate attraction & attachment styles, getting deeper in meditation, fear of putting yourself out there, finances & dating, and having sex for the first time in a long time. She also does a very deep dive on various flavors of chips, has her...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares actionable advice for dealing with *that person* in your life who gives you that punch-in-the-gut, gasp out loud, kind of feeling. Whether it’s an ex-lover, a former friend, a family member, or an online troll, we all have someone who gets the heart racing in a less-than-ideal way. Hiwa opens up about a former friend who has been cyber bullying her, and ho...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares her best tips for preventing & treating colds, addressing the physical side of irritability, and gut health. She also does a deep dive on the colonial history of the 4th of July, speculates on how the future of the holiday will look, and talks about the timing of sexual initiation. She addresses the importance of community, and suggests something fun f...

In response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision, Blush brought on Carolina Focella, Certified Health Education Specialist & Public Health Expert, to shed some light on abortion from a public health perspective, and to give advice on what we can do now. They discuss views on abortion over time and throughout the world, the many medical situations that requ...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian continues reading the best, worst, funniest, and most ridiculous sex & dating tips from Cosmopolitan magazine. She comments on them, shares her own views, and discusses the bigger implications. She also comments on the recent SCOTUS ruling to turn over Roe v. Wade, her thoughts on the Harry Potter movies, and a deep discussion about how we are all ruled by ou...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian reads & shares her views on some of Cosmopolitan Magazine's wildest, most out-there, sex tips throughout the years. Along the way, she shares her views on misogyny, gender & heteronormativity, various sex acts, and more. She also gives updates on her personal life, including her dog's health, her own personal health, relationship updates, and more. As always, if you...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back with a mini episode explaining some major changes in her personal life. She explains why this is a shorter episode, how she is coping, and how hard times can help do the best kind of inner work. She also addresses Pride month, the true meaning of partnership, and gives the BEST tip for curing hiccups that you will ever hear. As always, if you enjoy this episode, ple...

Biohacking isn't just for the rich of famous. We all hear about hyperbaric oxygen chambers, cryotherapy, NAD+ IVs, red light therapy, peptides, and all of these other expensive, time-intensive, and often inaccessible treatments. But there are free and near-free biohacks that are accessible to everyone. In this episode, host Hiwa Alaghebandian lists 6 free or cheap biohacking tools that she uses in...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian and friend of the pod, Lara, discuss games in dating. They discuss ways they have played games in dating, bad dating advice they have gotten in the past, what has "worked," and what hasn't worked. They discuss everything from dating apps, texting, read receipts, and so much more. They also do a deep dive of shadow work, attachment styles, people pleasing, and mor...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian does a full break down of attachment styles. She explains the history of attachment theory, what attachment styles are, how they predict how we behave in relationships, and how our childhood explains our attachment patterning in adult relationships. She also gives actionable advice on how to move through your attachment style and create secure attachments. She al...

This week, Rob Bell joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Rob is a longtime friend and former love interest of Hiwa's. Rob and Hiwa discuss how they met, the best ways to meet people, what men are looking for in bed, and so much more. The conversation spans everything from sexual activities and kinks, to the meaning behind love and friendship. Join them on this wild ride where they share p...

Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions today — from listener voicemails, to anonymous website submissions, and everything in between. She addresses difficult conversations, breakups, navigating big emotions, sliding into DMs, and more. She also talks about the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial, reoccurring dreams, TV shows, the feeling of settling, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode,...

Mary Nyiri returns to the podcast this week to talk all about creating your own self-care toolkit, rituals, childhood trauma, and more. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian and Mary talk about embodied movement, what “home” really means, how to create a feeling of safety within yourself, and more. Mary and Hiwa talk about how to release anxiety, the “positive” and negative traits we put in our shadow, and how...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back in NYC and joined by guest co-host, Stella. They discuss a wide range of topics that affect your relationship with yourself and others, including irritability, jealousy, security, and trauma. They also discuss whether you should have your partner's back in public, even if they are wrong; when to have sex when you are dating someone new; and share funny travel storie...

This week, Gloria Zhang of the Inner Child Podcast joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. They talk all things inner child: what your inner child is, what it means to do inner child work, and why it matters. They talk about how our inner child wounding can yield to high development in some areas, while other areas remain underdeveloped. They also talk about attachment styles, people pleasin...

Bryony Cole joins Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast this week. Bryony is the world’s leading authority on sextech. She is the founder of the SexTech School, the host of the Future of Sex podcast, and an absolute gem to listen to. Hiwa and Bryony talk about vibrators, devices that help increase pleasure, dating apps, sex robots, and so much more. They also talk about the rise of female entrepreneur...

Do you struggle to fall asleep? Do you wake up often throughout the night? Do you feel tired and lacking in energy in the day? Feel like you need caffeine to make it through the day? Do you wish you could go to bed, fall asleep, and feel rested and energetic throughout the day? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this episode is for you. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian walks through her own...

This week, Heidi Peuten joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Heidi is the founder of Ulu Hye, an Australian nut mylk brand that is focused on sustainability. Ulu Hye’s nut mylk bases make 10 liters of nut milk out of 1 glass jar— you can make your own plant-based milk in 60 seconds. Ulu Hye’s products are organic where possible, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free, soy-free, and free of...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares 7 easy, actionable, free, and simple ways to uplevel your life in the next 6 months or less. She also talks about Norooz, the Persian New Years & Spring Equinox, manifestation, visualization, embracing a childlike sense of fun, and more. If you are someone who wants to feel happier and more at ease, wants better relationships, wants less stress and anx...

This week, Kiana Reeves joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on the podcast. Kiana is a Somatic Sexologist, Mother, Doula, Embodied Intimacy Expert, and Chief Brand Officer of Foria Wellness. Kiana shares about her background in pagan witchcraft & feminism, being a mother, shame and stigma around sexuality, what it means to be embodied in your sexuality, and so much more.  They also discuss Foria Wel...

This week does a deep dive into dating apps. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian & guest co-host Stella go through the nitty gritty of everything about dating apps. They share psychology-based, expert-approved advice on everything from your photos, bio, and captions; to how to message on the apps and arrange your first date. They also address some of the shortcomings of dating apps, and how they would imp...

This week, Colleen Howell, aka Green Collean, joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian for her second appearance on the Blush Podcast! Colleen and Hiwa talk all things sexual health. They talk about nudity, sexual objectification, dress codes in schools, first periods, first sexual experiences, stress, libido, and more. If you have a vulva, this episode is a must listen. And if you are a penis owner who slee...

This week is ALL about HAPPINESS. Did you know that happiness improves your relationships, improves your health, and improves your work performance? Luckily, there are EASY, actionable ways that you can improve your happiness. Listen to this quick episode to find out the 5 easy habits you can incorporate to measurable improve your happiness, and thus your life. If you have any questions you want a...