The Galina Rivina Podcastina

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Keith Johnson. Keith reminds us why we should never abandon family phone plans, what it looks like when someone seems ready for marriage, why we might need to test our partners, his thoughts on the taxi cab theory, how money dynamics make people strange in relationships, why he stays suspicious of politicians at all times, how Hollywood already received the...

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and host of The Rush Hour Podcast Dave Neal. Dave shares what it’s like approaching 40, how he finds inspiration in cities, what it’s like living in a politically extreme state, why California fumbled the homelessness issue, where issues lie with maternity leave policies, how empathy can create obvious solutions, the magic of Bernie Sanders,  what it’s like...

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Nicole Aimee Schreiber. Nicole shares why she’s curious about evidence-based ideas, how she’s coming to terms with AI, why Charles Darwin would hate online dating, where the line is between being politically informed and protecting your piece of mind, what to look for on apps, why female friendships should never be overlooked, how sense of humor impacts rela...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and musician Morgan Jay. Listen in as Morgan smothers my dog with love and shares how he reconciles hard work and fame, why he's riding the wave of his success, why self care is paramount, how he keeps a routine on the road, why you need to visualize and speak kindly to yourself, what's in his DMs, what creates good relationship dynamics, and much more. Conn...

In this episode, I’m joined by sound healer Raquel Barrates. Raquel shares what it’s like to experience a sound bath, how we connect to music, what we can learn about silence, how noise can be a distraction, why sounds break up static energy and reduce cortisol, what you should know about frequencies, the significance of humming, and much more. Connect Raquel Barrantes - https://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode, I'm joined by Internal Family Systems practitioner and Conscious Partnership Coach Bahia Miller. She defines how the Internal Family Systems modality of therapy works, what roles are played by our exile, protector, and firefighter parts, why our inner critic has good intentions, how to work with imposter syndrome, how to unburden your parts, what role cultural expectations have, h...

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and writer Jay Light. Jay shares his experience growing up being bad at sports, the haunting lure about the Comedy Store tunnels, why Anarchy is actually appealing, how stand up shows can improve, why the culture war is a smokescreen, why he overwrites to write, what you may not know about food reality tv, and much more.   Guest Instagram - https://www.insta...

In this episode, I'm joined by wildland firefighter Chris Hensley. He shares what it was like to become a firefighter, what separates municipal firefighters from federal wildland crews, the barrier created by bureaucracy, the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act Bill they are trying to get passed, housing and overtime pay on the job, what he's seen in Washington DC, how to be fire safety s...

In this episode, I’m joined by neuroscientist  Dr. Kay Linker. She answers questions about creatine’s cognitive benefits, how estrogen impacts our brains, where the connection lies between estrogen and dopamine, dopamine and our phones, why a woman’s period might be the key to unlocking better habits, how to tackle environmental toxins, how women can bio-hack beyond the boys club, and much more.  ...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and podcaster Kazeem Rahman. Kazeem shares what it's like to reconcile adulthood while still having silly pursuits, his thoughts about the Cybertruck, what he believes is going on in the entertainment industry, how he's affected by the immigrant mentality, how his family keeps him grounded, why tough guys are actually the nicest people, and much more. For mo...

In this episode, I'm joined by transformational coach Rachel Cuthbert. Rachel explains how to work with both our external and internal boundaries, how to spot if you have bad boundaries, looking at your coping mechanisms, how our core beliefs are formed, bettering your breathwork practice, how we end up with our attachment styles, why it's safe to feel feelings, why you shouldn't outsource your se...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Jamie Bliss. Jamie came in to record days after returning to her home, post-fire evacuation in Los Angeles. She shares how she had to save her neighbor's bird, why she loves reality tv, her take on the Blake Lively/ Justin Baldoni drama, her red flags, why she's not a swiftie, her IVF journey, and much more. To learn more about Jamie, including how to see he...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Justin Clark. Justin shares his perfume preferences, where he'd like to live, the significance of male hairlines, growing up with a wolf-dog, his feelings about luxury SUVs, why he'll never buy electric, his red flags, sense of humor in dating, and much more. To learn more about Justin, follow him on Instagram @justinhclark. To learn more about your host, fo...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Christie Bahna. Christie shares what editing has taught her, her thoughts on astrology, why stress is contagious, how she fights back on negativity, some crazy anecdotes from her days in commercial litigation, her red flags, and much more. For more on Christie, check out her podcast Cleopodra and follow her on Instagram  @autobahna. For more about your host,...

In this episode, I'm joined by several special guests to help answer questions surrounding the Palisades and Eaton fires that have left Los Angeles devastated. Eric Johnson, a wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service, explains the barriers to fire abatement, why most cities are not equipped to handle fires this size, how the winds came into play, defining containment, and much more. I also...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Dana Moon. Dana and I have a pseudo-funeral for TikTok mere hours before service is restored, laughing about how much the app has taught us. Also, Dana shares her experience evacuating during the LA fires, why nothing is too woo-woo, what makes a good tarot card reading, her red flags, how she defines masculine and feminine energy, how her hilarious characte...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Stuart Thompson. Stuart shares why art is about the message rather than the venue, what it's like to be your own boss, how he's preparing to be a stay-at-home dad, why round animals are a national treasure, demystifying crowd work comedians, why he's good at building things, and much more. Stuart released a comedy special titled, "Conditional Love" streaming...

In this episode, I'm joined by Christine E. Agaibi. Christine has studied resilience and positive psychology for over 24 years, earning her Masters (MA) and Doctorate (PhD) graduate training in Counseling Psychology. We discuss her definition of resilience, how to create it in your life, the relationship between resilience and the nervous system, the 24 character strengths commonly used to move fo...

This week I'm joined by comedian and musician Neel Ghosh! Neel shares why he believes New York City is the greatest, his routined self care regiment, what it's like to tour with Michael Blaustein, how to avoid crazies on the subway, why aliens would never land here, why some men admit to love bombing on purpose, why we're fan girling over Luigi Mangione, and much more. Socials: Guest - Instagram:...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Logan Guntzelman. Logan and I talk shop about comedy; weird road stories, dating comedians, and how our careers feel after the ten year mark. Logan also shares how she got into trolling products, working at The Comedy Store, the importance of sharing hobbies, dating expectations, what she's learned from her relationship, and more. Socials: Guest Instagram an...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Bill Squire. Bill shares his unfiltered thoughts on going through a layoff from iHeart Radio, why the manosphere sucks, why edge-lord comedy doesn't work, how to meditate without sitting, why Cleveland can be an amazing place to live, why AI is ruining art, what he's learned about love and relationships, and much more. Bill has a new special, 'We're Getting...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Summer J. She shares what it was like to grow up in the cattle ranch business in Hereford, TX, how cows get a bad rap in farming, how to get your hair Good God big, why it's good to DM your crush, why birthdays can actually be overwhelming, and much more. Plus, we play a fun game of California vs. Texas to see which state has the best attributes. Socials Gue...

In this episode, I'm joined by Paige Pritchard from Overcoming Overspending. Paige breaks down the dangers of impulse shopping, how spending stereotypes formed between men and women, why money should feel abundant, how money and feelings are intertwined, how to remove the drama from budgeting, the relationship between dopamine and shopping addictions, how to not fall for sales, and much more. Paig...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Joe Abousakher. Joe shares why he's not into the lifestyle of optimizing everything, his household split on holidays, growing up with a half Palestinian and half Southern household, how men can enjoy shopping, raising a Gen Z daughter, why he actually loved the pandemic, and much more. Joe is the host of the podcast Here With Joe and performs stand up all ov...

I'm joined by comedian, actor, and writer Zack Chapaloni this week on Podcastina! Zack shares what makes a truly great sandwich, how he travels with dignity, his overly-friendly Moroccan mom, why the foreign kids will never be the cool kids, what keeps his marriage evolving, and much more. Zack is a paid regular at the Comedy Store and runs a recurring show called the Joke Off. To learn more about...