The Galina Rivina Podcastina

On this episode, my guest is me! I recap a fascinating story about the generational healing of a pod of Orcas, the spark notes on the book, "5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life," being kind to your family on Thanksgiving, my manifesting rituals, and much more. If you enjoy the show and would like to support my work, please remember to subscribe to the channel so that you never miss an episode...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and writer Julia Austin. We dive into why comedians became so intrenched in politics, avoiding meaningless fights, fart etiquette, our trip to EDC Las Vegas, marriage advice, and much more. To learn more about Julia, you can find her on IG  @juliaaustinwastaken and follow her there for information on upcoming shows. For more on your host, Galina Rivina is on...

This week on Podcastina, I'm joined by comedian and writer Lynn Maleh. We giggle lots as we cover whether you can be balanced as an artist, addiction to tanning, devious dentists, mean comments, why every business needs social media, and much more. Lynn Maleh is a Syrian-American TV writer and comedian who has credits including Netflix, The Onion, and Reductress, just to name a few. Lynn also co-h...

In this episode, I’m joined by Holocaust survivor, author, and motivational speaker Ben Lesser. Originally from Kraków, Poland, Ben and his family endured unthinkable violence at the hands of Nazi soldiers following the German invasion. Ben speaks earnestly about his journey, which includes being uprooted from his home, separated from his family, weeks spent in a cattle car, a seven-week death mar...

Ready for a fun and enlightening conversation? I'm joined this week by comedian and actor Danny Jolles. Our discussion includes learning new skills, life philosophies, tennis vs. pickleball, taking care of our bodies, the problem with sports bars, and much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of how Danny really feels about magicians. To learn more about Danny, watch his specials, and catch him on tou...

I'm joined by comedian and future city counsel member JT Parr. We chat motivations behind running for Burbank City Council, the impact of fatherhood on his life and campaign, going door-to-door to connect with the community, his vision for housing and other key issues facing Burbank, and much more. You can support his campaign by visiting https://www.parrforburbank.com/ To learn more, follow JT at...

This week, I'm joined by comedian and writer Amy Silverberg. Amy is a touring comedian, published author, creative writing professor, and human weiner dog. We chat about family planning, dating, cancelations, our upbringings, and much more. You can learn more about Amy by visiting amysilverberg.com or by following her @amysilverberg on IG. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode...

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and writer Jerron Horton.  He shares some jaw-dropping stories, we discuss the challenges of work/life balance, roast joke etiquette he picked up while working the Tom Brady Roast, and much more. Jerron has several projects in the pipeline, including the upcoming show “Forever” coming to Netflix in 2025. His instagram and tiktok handle is ajokewriter. For mo...

I'm joined by comedian Andy Rider this week. Andy recently released his first comedy album titled, "The Get Together." Our chat is very comedy-heavy, including a glance at what it's like for him to balance prioritizing his marriage, finding discipline in the writing process, the starving artist lifestyle, and more. To learn more about Andy, find him on Instagram at andyrideragain. His album is ava...

I'm joined by licensed mental health therapist and relationship coach Ibbie Aromolaran. Ibbie specializes in bringing awareness around the parts of us that may be hindering our dating lives. We talk about identifying situationships, getting out of them, changing our environment, the internet's impact on dating, and much more. For more on Ibbie's work, visit auroraloverelationships.com, and find he...

In this episode, I'm joined by Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT) and Anxiety Mindset Coach Valerie Rubin. We chat about anxious attachment styles, getting over a breakup, hypnosis, the subconscious mind, dating tips, and much more. To find Valerie's additional work, including the meditations mentioned in this episode, please visit valrubin.com or find her on IG at healwithval. Don't forget to...

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Michael Lenoci for a fun and light-hearted conversation about looking for love. We cover topics including date do's and don'ts, apps, age, expectations, and much more. For more about Michael, including upcoming tour dates, you can find him ‪@MichaelLenociComedy‬ or visit his website michaellenoci.com. For more on your host, find me on IG at thumbgalina. You...

This week I'm joined by my friend, comedian & writer Ian Edwards. We discuss spirituality, what we might do in an apocalypse, the merits of food safety, bad date ideas, and much more. Ian has a long list of credits including comedy specials on Netflix and Comedy Central. Follow him to learn more @ ianedwardscomic If you'd like to support the show, please rate, review, and share with a friend....

I'm joined by comedian Josh Edelman for an in-depth discussion about comedy, from open mics to whether depression impacts creativity. Josh also shares his experience in documentary film making and his colorful past as a working magician in New York City. Josh's documentary "Mentally Al" is available now to stream on Amazon Prime and his other work, including a schedule of upcoming shows, can be fo...

Comedian Mike Glazer joins me this episode for an impactful conversation. We cover topics like researching potential partners online, participating in therapy, finding your authentic path in creative work, and much more. For more on Mike, including upcoming tour dates, you can find him on IG at glazerboohoohoo for links to his other projects. To help support the show, don't forget to rate & su...

Comedian Richard Sarvate joins me for a fun chat this week where I spend most of the episode giggling. We chat internet trends, TikTok fame, crazy gig stories, and much more.  Richard is touring and always running some of LA's best comedy shows. Check out his IG at richardthecomedian for a full listing of upcoming dates.

Comedian Monarey Martinez joins me this week and for a fun, yet deep discussion on everything from personal development to dating. We discuss red flags, meditation, woo woo lifestyle, taking accountability, and much more. Learn more about Monarey, including upcoming show dates, by following her ‪@monareym‬ here and on IG

Comedian and writer Garrick Bernard joins me for a fun chat about life and technology. He shares some hard truths learned from high school, his passion for hitting the track in some of the fastest cars he can get his hands on, our outlook on EVs, and much more. Garrick is on the road doing stand-up in a city near you. Find him on socials at @garrickbernard for tour dates, tickets, and more.

This episode I'm joined by therapist Ali Stepka, LMFT, LPCC. Ali specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), counseling, exposure and response prevention coaching, and individual and group therapy. She shares her wealth of knowledge on ACT, personality disorders, OCD, therapy, mindful practices, and much more. You can support Ali by pre-ordering her workbook ACT Your Way to the Life Yo...

This week I'm joined by longtime friend and comedian Katrina Davis. We explore the topics of aging, dealing with health, women in certain segments of the job market, the motivations for her new show, and much more. Katrina can be found on social media @katrinasivad. Follow her to see her latest shows around NYC, as well as upcoming tour dates on the road.

Comedian Maxi Witrak joins me this week at the studio. We dive deep into work-life balance, being in the creative field, therapy, Maxi's rich history with horses, and much more. For more on Maxi, you can find her Instagram @maddmaxi and keep an eye out for her shows. For more about your host, you can find me @thumbgalina. 

Get ready for an absolutely hilarious episode with comedian Omid Singh. We talk about how his dog is ruling his life, his close encounter with a cloud seeding disaster, how stand up comedy and surfing are the same, and much more. Omid has a special available on Youtube that you can find @omidsinghcomedy or in IG @omidsingh

Comedian Ken Garr joins me this week to dish out travel tips, ponder work-life balance, and share some wild stories. Our conversation was both silly and motivational. Check out Ken's latest special, "Love From Las Vegas" available now on YouTube. You can see more of his work by following him on IG at kengarrwastaken and you can learn more about your host by subscribing to this page or following yo...

Comedian Michael Burnett is here this week to relive the glory days of our former podcast Why the World is Ending Today. While we no longer think the world's ending today, we do chat about aging gracefully, discovering new hobbies, sleep issues, and more. Michael has several stand up shows coming up in and around Austin, TX. Follow him on socials @MichaelMikeRoyBurnettShorts @ michaelbburnett for...

Back with NP Jamie Plaxco to discuss a variety of mental health topics including trauma, mania, conservatorships, and the cultural phenomenon of legendary pop star Britney Spears. Jamie offers incredible insight from her professional experience as a Psych Nurse and we're able to examine Britney's very public journey from a new angle.  Sources include the Netflix document Britney vs. Spears and the...