The Galina Rivina Podcastina

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Justin Sherman. Justin shares his insights about men being included in wedding planning, how his fiance changed his wardrobe for the better, why he feels like he doesn't have enough opinions in comedy, why he won't talk politics on stage, what it's like growing up in Nebraska, what he loves about stoicism, how journaling has helped his mental health, how his...

In this episode, I'm joined by CPTSD coach Richard Grannon. Richard shares what societal trends may contribute to narcissism being on the rise, why the rapid use of therapy terms has been counterproductive, what to beware of with therapists and a diagnosis of NPD, how to separate the label of narcissist from the abuse, which mixes of common traumas are contributing to developing NPD, how cults and...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Taylor Williamson. Taylor shares life lessons he picked up in NYC, how he got lost on tour with America's Got Talent, why his dog makes a great barometer for liking people, what to look out for with museums, why he's using more Jewish phrases, how he manages his screen time, why we should get canceled, how he takes care of his mental health, why we should al...

In this episode, I'm joined by Ella AKA the Scientific Snitch. Ella shares what to watch out for with carnivore, keto, and fasted cardio diets, how to filter unreliable fitness influencers and how to find which ones to follow,  how we can read statistics and research papers and why the publication matters, what are misleading measures for muscle growth, why google confirms our bias, how to read th...

In this episode, I'm joined by sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan. Using science-based research, Tracy shares why wearable tracking devices don't measure sleep well, how psychology plays a major role in trouble falling asleep, why our brain knows which stages of sleep it needs, which beliefs we have about REM that are misconceptions,  how aging impacts sleep, which activities create cognitive reserve,...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Katie Novotny. Katie shares how she chooses her next read, what makes a story worth reading, when we should cancel artists, why Booktok shouldn't always be your go-to for recommendations, when it's okay to criticize a novel, how she learned to reframe anxiety, how she was able to get out of a depression and fight off negative self talk, where she's finding g...

In this episode,  I'm joined by marriage and family therapist and EMDR practitioner Kayla Crane. Kayla shares how trauma creates our beliefs about ourselves, what the biological reason is for incurring trauma, identifying trauma as a root cause, how to deescalate in a fight with your partner, how to handle conflict as an avoidant, why validation solves most relationship problems, how to support a...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and writer Amy Silverberg. Amy shares what it's like to accomplish her dream of publishing a novel, why trying to be loose has the opposite effect, how she deals with catastrophic thinking, what social media pressure does to comedians, why we should believe people are doing their best, what books can teach us about the internal worlds of others, which four f...

In this episode, I'm joined by marriage and family therapist Lyn Martin. Lyn shares how to spot when someone is emotionally unavailable, how our attachment styles manifest, practical tools for healing attachment issues through inner-child work, what to expect from discernment counseling, when a couple's therapist isn't helping and can be harmful, what neuroscience tells us about breakups, who is m...

In this episode,  I’m joined by comedian Milan Patel. Milan shares his experience filming for Netflix, his go-to karaoke songs, how he feels about getting secretly skilled at dead hangs and combat sports, why running can feel boring, how he eats as a vegetarian, why he loves oatmeal, what’s going on with the Elon and Trump feud, why there’s inequitable pay in sports franchises, what we forget abou...

In this episode, I’m joined by biological anthropologist Adrianna Wiley. Adrianna sheds light on the anthropological view of mental health and productivity, how our culture’s relationship with productivity shapes our measures of wellness, what stress can do to our bodies, why socioeconomics is connected to growth, why people are getting taller, the role of stress and nutrition in limb size, how ra...

In this episode, I’m joined by author and dating coach Riana Milne. Riana shares her research on the 10 most common traumas we experience, why we end up in toxic relationships, what role trauma plays in our love lives, how we end up with relationship repetition syndrome, why chemistry can signal a red flag, how to spot that you’re settling, which toxic traits to watch out for while dating, common...

In this episode, I'm joined by author Brian Sachetta. Brian shares what he's learned from writing, "10 Ways to Get Out of Your Head." He answers questions about depression and anxiety trends,  why evolutionary mismatch creates chaos in our brains, how to get aligned with our biology, the importance of de-stressing, why exercise is a tool to stop ruminating, how to reframe stressful events, why men...

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Gabby Lamb. Gabby shares travel tips and stories from touring, why she’s not vegetarian anymore, how she keeps up with wellness and supplements, why she always wants to change her hair, what beauty product she’d take to a desert island, how fads are affecting women, what it’s been like to move in with her boyfriend, how her algorithm became the wildest assor...

In this episode, I’m joined by relationship coach and author of 'Bad Marriage Advice,' Monica Tanner. Advice is everywhere - and some of it is causing more issues than it’s solving. Monica shares how to diagnose and dissolve resentments, what happens to us during conflicts with our partners, why certain marriage advice is antiquated, how both parties often lose in compromise, how to avoid score-ke...

In this episode, my guest is hypnotherapist David Sarkany. David shares the real definition of hypnosis, what myths around hypnotherapy aren’t true, how it relates to our brain waves, why linguistics can be a powerful source of influence, how politicians use confusion and fear for deep seeding ideas, why you should use hypnosis as a therapy module, how your boundaries don’t abandon you during hypn...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Mike Menendez.  Mike shares his feelings on the Fast & Furious movies, why he waits on popular tv shows, what he he loves about boxing,  why we should focus on minimizing our damage on others, how attachment issues are out of control, bad dynamics in dating, his red flags, why there's hypocrisy in the red pill community, having realistic standards,  and...

In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach Carissa Karban. Carissa shares how cognitive and embodied awareness are different, how we can raise our self awareness, why we set goals that we can’t find the motivation to meet, what happens in our internal world during conflict, how to flip judgement into curiosity, if we can get through to someone who lacks self awareness, how to pick the right t...

Dr. Clay Moss is in his residency for physiatry, working with physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), as well as, completing a fellowship at the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M).  He shares how functional medicine examines root causes, gets us a better landscape of what’s going on with our bodies, and helps us optimize for better performance. He also shares why we should be getting la...

In his episode, I'm joined by comedian Lara Beitz. Lara shares how life changed after getting her Autism diagnosis, what she thinks of self-diagnosing culture, how to avoid falling prey to love bombing, sociopaths, and red flags, why we need to always take it slow in relationships, her dealbreakers, why we should check in with our physical reactions to people, the difference between instincts and...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Torio Van Grol. Torio shares why he thinks people stay stuck in bad cities, how it feels to be a hypochondriac, why not taking care of your body can be a slippery slope, how he dislocated his shoulder and the unusual way he got it fixed, what he thinks of Katy Perry going to space, why he actually enjoys checking his astrology, and much more. Connect: Torio...

In this episode, I'm joined by ADHD coach Sam Led. Sam is a consultant, coach, and author of the book Beyond ADHD. He shares why ADHD is a thought-based experience that we can work with to cultivate presence and our internal wisdom, why we should stop pathologizing ADHD, how he feels about today's self-diagnosing culture, why ADHD is a superb mechanism left over from hunter/gatherer days, how not...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Alex Hooper. Alex shares what it was like getting diagnosed with lymphoma, his experience with medical debt and insurance, the mental toll of health issues, why he didn't want to sue, how he cultivated the healing powers of psychedelics, what makes roast battle so fun and unique, what his favorite jokes have been, why we shouldn't be fueled by hate, and much...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian J.B. Ball. J.B. shares his alternative take on sports vs games, what breeds athleticism, what it's like to grow up with a trophy room in his childhood home, why some of the hardest workers are struggling, what made the Kendrick Lamar halftime show so important, what happens when artists genre bend, why comedians would benefit from more gimmicks, why he'd rat...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Josh Lanzet. Josh shares about his relationship to anxiety, why he seems to always need to be intellectually stimulated, why you should have your head on a swivel, how he became an unofficial ambassador for Salt 'n' Straw ice cream, how to find your favorite brands, why no one is funnier than children from the UK, how he got serious enough about marriage to...