The Galina Rivina Podcastina

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Davey Jackson. Davey shares what it was like to grow up in the Institute of Basic Life Principles (IBLP); better known as the Shiny Happy People Cult, what ideas the IBLP and their leader Bill Gothard sold to millions around the world through bogus seminars, why homeschooling was required in the cult, what coercive control tactics were used on members, how he was sent to a special boys program at 16 for having a girlfriend, what it was like to leave while still living at home with family in the cult, what deprogramming looked like, and how his upbringing influenced his views on authority and gender roles.  Plus, we get into the difference between misogyny and natural skills, why people today feel so androgynous, why addiction caused him more dysfunction than the cult, what he's learned working on a documentary about a readily available destructive substance, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Davey Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/davey4real/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

What if the most advanced understanding of consciousness on earth is also the oldest? In this episode, I'm joined by professor & author Dr. Betty J. Kovacs. She shares how living in a left brain dominated society has dulled our sense of purpose, the history and role of shamanism, what role quantum physics has played in proving what ancient cultures have been preaching for thousands of years, where consciousness comes from and where it lives in the body, what the Bible got wrong, what happens to consciousness after death, what these lessons teach us about manifestation,  what near-death survivors have in common, why we don't remember past lives, how to strengthen your intuition, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dr. Betty J.  Kovacs - https://kamlak.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Evan Lopez. Evan shares why being in a results-driven mindset about creative work dulls your authenticity, what common traps content creators fall into, why we feel so burnt out after being creative, the pros and cons of homeschooling, why negative self talk might be a survival instinct, why U.S. hate is overblown, how to implement easy strategies to spend less time scrolling, how grifters ruined manifesting, what his plan is for the apocalypse, what simple skills alleviate anxiety, what he learned about the most haunted city in Texas, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Evan Lopez -  https://www.instagram.com/iamevanlopez/?hl=en Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

What if there's an explanation for why smart people still make destructive decisions? In this episode,  I'm joined by Behavioral Scientist Kurt Nelson. He shares what we misunderstand about will power, how behavioral science helps you overcome your bad habits, the easiest way to form new habits, when you should and shouldn't use a rewards system, the dangers of AI to our critical thinking, the meaning of cognitive surrender - the gradual process of outsourcing your thinking to AI (and how to avoid it), ways to use AI that won’t atrophy your thinking, if using AI as a therapist is a good idea, brain-safe uses for AI, how to not becoming reliant on it, behavioral science for feeling at peace, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Kurt Nelson -  https://www.lanterngroup.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

In this episode, I'm joined by matchmaker Danny Goldstein. He shares what complaints most single people have today, why the paradox of choice and why having infinite options on apps is making everyone worse at actually choosing, why some men don't want to date intentionally, what research says makes you less attractive on dating apps, what general dating rules everyone should follow, what a second date should look like, simple ways to build chemistry in your relationship, how to correct your unrealistic dating expectations, what actually constitutes compatibility, what green flags you shouldn't overlook, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Danny Goldstein -  https://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Amanda Rae Grant joins me to share what it was like to escape the Kingston Clan; a polygamous cult in Utah, known as the mafia of polygamists for their involvement in tax fraud, child labor, and incest.  She shares the connection between them and FLDS cults like Warren Jeffs, how they justify incest and test member's blood to marry them, when she started to realize she was in a cult, how she deprogrammed and escaped, how it led to a disastrous marriage, why women are often the victims in cults, the brainwashing tactics used by cult leaders, what it was like to adjust to life after escaping, how it shaped her beliefs, the hardest part of leaving, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Amanda Rae -  https://www.instagram.com/amandaraegrant/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

What if the reason you're still single has nothing to do with your city, your standards, or your bad luck? Dating strategist Joel Monteleone joins me to answer why so many high achieving singles are doing everything right on paper and still can't find the relationship they actually want. He shares why taking the lead might be quietly attracting the wrong person, why mindset matters in dating, what trusting the process looks like, what you're doing to make yourself unapproachable, finding what's a non-negotiable vs a preference, the importance of leaving your house, what makes a good singles event, why you may have already met your partner, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Joel Monteleone - https://www.instagram.com/joel_monteleone/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

In this episode, I talk caring for your dog during fireworks, taking advantage of dopamine hits that summer brings, the good news about AI replacing humans at their jobs, the frightening Supreme Court executive power ruling, Love Island/Gen Z slang, a manifesting gratitude close, plus a book recommendation. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Brent Gill. He shares his take on the woo-woo, shares a specific manifestation technique he learned from women that he still feels weird talking about, opens up about growing up undiagnosed with ADHD that he confused for depression, the year of private school that changed the entire trajectory of his life, how he found the path to receiving messages from the afterlife, why he's trying to take less ADHD meds, and much more. Plus, he gives the breakdown of why Kim Kardashian's energy is the reason Lewis Hamilton's F1 car is suddenly faster. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Brent Gill -  https://www.instagram.com/iambrentgill/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Comedian Orion Levine joins the podcast fresh off three weeks on the road. He shares the "number in the front" theory of personal finance, why he's anti Costco and Buc-ees, how women are driving men's fashion decisions, his first date rules, why women and gays are the ultimate fans, why Midwesterners, arm tattoos, and lowercase typing are red flags, and NYC vs LA dating. We also get into career jealousy, social media as a designed-to-be-addictive machine, his advice about taking small risks and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Orion Levine -  https://www.instagram.com/orion.levine/?hl=en Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.

In this episode, I mix it up and go solo. I break down why the FIFA World Cup is a goldmine for dating, how the Japanese fans are putting US sports spectators to shame, what's with all the ranch dressing souvenirs, why people using dating apps are hating the news of AI updates, why school buses are character-building, what happened with the Nate Bargatze cancellation, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Carly Anderson. She shares what made her a longevity girlie, why Gen Z fashion is so uniform, why therapy language like boundaries have been hijacked by toxic men, why dating as a female comedian comes with so many challenges, what makes female intuition unmatched, how Carly had dreams that led her to discover a boyfriend was cheating, why women are the absolute coolest, and the unexpected lessons from working at a strip club.  Plus, we get honest about doing comedy in Austin, what it's like trying to get on Kill Tony, the Peter Pan syndrome epidemic, what privileges comes having a scary boyfriend, and much more.    For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Carly Anderson - https://www.instagram.com/icarlyreboot/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Betrayal trauma practitioner and relationship coach Mr. Jay joins me this week. He shares why being cheated on or betrayed hits completely differently, what betrayal blindness is and why your own nervous system is designed to make you ignore the red flags, the "cheating gene" carried by a high percentage of people who cheat, why trauma is not what happened to you but the meaning you assign to it, who is susceptible to being cheated on, how to heal from cheating, should you leave a cheater, why your intuition is usually right, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Mr. Jay -  https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mrjayrelationshipcoach/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Comedian Nate Welch joins me to debate if a man's dog says something about his dating life, why he hated Chelsea Handler before it was cool, and what happened to neighborly chitchat? Nate shares about alligators living near his childhood home, what makes people lose their minds over the Kevin Hart roast, why roast jokes stem from love, why people are friendlier in the south, some of his favorite roast jokes, what it might be like dating witches, how tortas have taken over his algorithm, and much more.   For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Nate Welch - https://www.instagram.com/nastynatebruh/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

What if the person most qualified to fix your back and sculpt your body was the same doctor? Dr. Steven Cyr joins me for a conversation about being board certified in both spine surgery and cosmetic surgery. Trained at the Mayo Clinic, former chief of spine surgery for the US military and consultant to the Pentagon, Dr. Cyr brings 22 years of surgical experience to a conversation that covers everything from herniated discs and tech neck to facelifts, body sculpting, and why your gym routine might be quietly destroying your spine. He shares what exercises risk your back, why Kris Jenner is unhappy with her facelift, what social media has done to trends in plastic surgery, why BBLs are so dangerous, deep plane vs SMAS facelift and why all facelifts eventually sag, when surgery is truly necessary vs when conservative treatment still has room to work, the real risk of chiropractic neck manipulation that most people don't know about, what peptides and regenerative medicine could mean for the future of spine care, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dr. Steven Cyr - https://www.cyrmd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/surgical.associates.in.spine/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

This week, I'm joined by comedian Nick Callas. He shares why accents are easier to do than specific people, why some men feel competitive with funny women, what freaky sleep experience he's had since he was a kid, what his realistic take is on manifesting, who should ask who on dates, why female comedians almost never end up with guys who have normal jobs, why a woman being funny reads as a threat more often than an attraction, why Nick's most romantic memory is actually a red flag in retrospect, the unspoken rules of breakups, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Nick Callas - https://www.instagram.com/mrnickcallas/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

I'm joined by Sam Mandel, co-founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to break down everything you actually need to know about ketamine therapy. Sam shares what it is, how it works, who it's for, and why it remains one of the most effective and underutilized mental health treatments available today, whether ketamine can be addictive, how it works on treatment resistant depression, how it works differently than traditional antidepressants, why IV infusions are considered the gold standard over lozenges or nasal sprays, what actually happens in your brain during a session, what you can expect to feel, the history of ketamine, how he's seen it changing lives for people with depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, postpartum depression, what actually happened to Matthew Perry, and much more.  If you or someone you love has been struggling and feels like they have run out of options, this episode is worth your full attention. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Sam Mandel - https://ketamineclinics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesammandel/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

I'm joined by comedian Sami Blumenthal and we immediately go off the rails in the best possible way. She shares her creative process, why forcing yourself to sit down and write never actually works, how a Barnes & Noble bathroom somehow unlocks genius, her unusual productivity hack, what she's figured out living alone as a woman, her red flags, why you should tell your dog your name, why the Michael Jackson movie tugged at her heart strings, why manifesting for her just feels like being secure in a room, what's become of our embarrassing phone addictions, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Sami Blumenthal -  https://www.instagram.com/iamsamibee/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

What if everything you've heard about masculinity is only half the picture? Dating coach Devin Schirn joins me to break down what masculine energy actually is at an energetic and archetypal level, why it has nothing to do with suppressing your emotions or dominating the people around you, the two traps most men fall into, why emotionally shut down men aren't the answer, why you shouldn't sleep with men too early, why all men have a type and where his type comes from, why men who take the quantitative approach to dating often end up more lost than when they started, why the assumption of endless options through dating apps is keeping genuinely good matches from ever forming, the difference between red pill masculinity and true masculine energy, why going inward is the most masculine thing a man can do, why women shouldn't ask out men, and much more.  Honest, grounded, and genuinely useful for men and the women who want to understand them better. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Devin Schirm -  https://www.instagram.com/devin.schirm/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Most of us are doing mindset work wrong (and we don't even know it). Empowerment coach, author and founder of The Science of Empowerment, Laura Ballet, breaks down why positive thinking alone will never create lasting change, what it actually takes to rewire the way you think, how to dial in your "thought energy," how to identify your three-types of thought categories, her J3+ equals E formula how moving into neutrality first is actually a superpower that most people overlook entirely, why excuses are the number one thing keeping people stuck, and how to use your own feelings as data to measure whether your thinking is actually changing, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Laura Ballet - https://thescienceofempowerment.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

What happens when you pushback against the pressure to become a mom? Comedian Julia Austin is back to share why her childfree content blew up on social media, what the DMs from her followers actually reveal about how women really feel about motherhood when nobody's watching, what stats are quietly reshaping an entire generation, what that actually says about the pressure, the guilt, and the very loaded conversation around a woman's right to be childfree, why some people are uncomfortable about adoption, what gives a parent grit, why the parents who get the most upset by her content are often the ones who have the most unresolved feelings about their own choice, why loving your kids and having complicated feelings about parenthood are not mutually exclusive, and much more.  Plus we get into financial transparency, not making desperate decisions when you're scared, giving the things you can't control to God, and why the algorithm already knows more about how you feel about having kids than you're willing to admit. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Julia Austin -  https://www.instagram.com/juliaaustinwastaken/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

What if everything you were taught about intimacy was only half the story? Licensed therapist Catherine Auman joins me podcast to breakdown why the performance-based model of love-making is leaving so many people unsatisfied, how mindfulness practices (yes, even doing the dishes) can directly improve your climax, why female pleasure has been so misunderstood, the significance of eye contact, a few principles of tantra, why people fear intimacy, history of tantra, the flip side of the friend-zone, keeping a spark alive in a long term relationship, and much more. Catherine lived in a tantra ashram in India, has studied this work for decades, and brings the kind of warmth and clarity that makes even the most unfamiliar ideas feel completely accessible. Whether you're single, partnered, or just curious, this episode will change the way you think about your body, your relationships, and your pleasure. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Catherina Auman - https://catherineauman.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

I'm joined by comedian Tony Casillas and within five minutes we're already debating whether black bed sheets are a red flag, why a mattress on the floor says everything about a man, and how plants might be the ultimate green flag. He also shares what collecting things says about you, why his time with the ID Channel made him realize women are scarier, how he feels about manifesting, what it was like shooting video at *spicy* content house, why he's afraid of his teenage neighbors, his POV on trad wives, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Tony Casillas -  https://www.instagram.com/comediantonycasillas   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Melanie Hamlett is a writer, storyteller, and wilderness guide whose viral Harper's Bazaar article "Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden" sparked a national conversation (and an SNL skit.) She's been writing about gender, relationships, and women's independence for Cosmo, Glamour, the Daily Beast, and the Washington Post for over a decade. In this episode, Mel shares why so many women are choosing to stay single, what TikTok actually did to marriage, why the "provider and protector" narrative has always been a myth, how to decode hobo-sexuals, her red flags every woman should watch out for, why Alpine divorce has become a mainstream conversation, the hidden costs of the 50/50 myth, why emotional labor never actually gets split, how the algorithm is radicalizing men without anyone noticing, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Mel Hamlett -  https://www.instagram.com/melhamlett/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Lily Shapiro, PharmD, spent years reviewing hundreds of clinical studies to figure out what skincare actually works (and what's just expensive marketing.) Lily is 46 with a scanned skin age of 36, and her morning routine takes about two minutes. What she found will make you rethink your entire routine. In this episode, Lily breaks down why your 10-step skincare routine may be doing more harm than good, which popular supplements have zero scientific backing (biotin, glutathione), what's actually driving your skin to age faster than it should, her CALM framework: collagen integrity, antioxidant balance, lipid barrier health, and mitochondrial function, how to shop for collagen, what she thinks of Korean skincare, how she formulated the perfect skin supplement, what's stripping your skin of moisture, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Lily Shapiro - https://www.atikawellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atika.wellness/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

Comedian Ehsan Ahmad sits down with Galina Rivina to get into everything nobody wants to admit out loud: why going viral doesn't actually mean what it used to, why younger generations are captivated by internet fame, the ironic dating app picture he found, his dating red flags most people rationalize away, why men who don't ask questions are telling you everything you need to know, and how the paradox of choice has made an entire generation allergic to commitment. We also cover why we reach for antidepressants before we try a walk, how productivity became the only measure of self-worth, what it actually looks like to pull yourself out of a depressed season, the illogical argument for punching down, why we're all just looking to have our holes plugged, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Ehsan Ahmad -  https://www.instagram.com/ehsanjahmad/ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.    

What happens when a board-certified anesthesiologist quits pain management after 10 years, then volunteers in Ukraine during wartime?  In this wide ranging conversation, comedian Jeremy Jonas shares about the psychological cost of medicine, psychopathic surgeons he's worked alongside, what it’s like to try and not take work home with you, why he decided to step away and go to Ukraine twice to help patients, what it was like getting thrown in the deep end with Ukrainian food and culture, and what it's really like running clinics near active shelling in Ukraine. Plus: AI taking white-collar jobs, tech feudalism, body positivity vs. medical reality, the addiction of screen time, and why we're all romanticizing writing letters to strangers, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Jeremy Jonas - https://www.instagram.com/thejeremyjonas/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

What's really keeping women from building million-dollar businesses? Business coach Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine breaks down the shocking stat that only 4% of women-owned businesses in the US break the million-dollar mark & digs into the real reasons why.  From the MLM trap and undiagnosed ADHD to the "worthiness wound" that quietly undermines your confidence, this conversation gets honest about the systemic and psychological barriers women face in business and leadership. Dr. Liz also shares her Bloomin' Onion method for uncovering what's actually blocking you, how to learn to delegate, how to handle underperforming hires and conflict at work, what audacity really looks like when you stop waiting until you feel "ready enough,"  how to tolerate rejection, how to measure risk, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine - https://www.instagram.com/thedrliz/ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Tre Stewart. Tre shares how he balances worrying about broader issues, the weird pattern of some of our presidents, his ranking of transportation modes, why sometimes being a Karen works in your favor, how he curated the perfect, wholesome algorithm, his unconventional dating red flags, who he’s surprised was NOT in the Epstein files, why it seems every conspiracy theory has come true, how strange it feels to be at the intersection of comedy and politics, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Tre Stewart -  https://www.instagram.com/trestewart1/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by Beverly Hills divorce attorney Stacy D. Phillips. Stacy shares whether a divorce can still signify a successful marriage, current trends, why lawyers have become more aggressive, what signs mean a marriage is unsalvageable, how to pick a divorce attorney, the uprise of prenups and what prenup clauses likely mean a divorce in the future, whether some couples are financially incompatible, who is likely to win in court and why, who remarries faster, if the institution of marriage is still worth it, reasons to immediately file for divorce, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Stacy D. Phillips - https://www.stacydphillipsesq.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Dylan Sullivan. He talks about the intersection of party and health-obsessed culture, dealing with slumlords, the time the FBI knocked on his door, why it’s easy to be a criminal in LA, what he’s discovered in his meditation practice, finding enjoyable ways to tweak your habits, his relationship with screen time, why he thinks I need to try acid, how some of our work makes us forget the fun parts, whether we’re too empathetic to annoying people, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dylan Sullivan -  https://www.instagram.com/dylanraysull/    Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by communications expert and author Michael Forman. Michael shares how he defines the art of networking, why Gen Z is bad at networking and why it’s negatively impacting their job prospects, how to warm people up to doing business with you, why building trust is key, why being a servant should be your mission, the do’s and don’ts of networking, your perfect question cheat sheet, how to network if you’re an introvert, how to act around high status people, when to give up on a lead, how to do a “drip campaign,” and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Michael Forman - https://www.michaelaforman.com/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Jenna Sparrow. Jenna shares about her background in fine arts and art history, what it was like to get in with a big museum, what type of art she secretly doesn't like, whether there’s “bad art,” how the government has historically used art to push propaganda,  what the CIA has to do with Jackson Pollock, her favorite era of art,  why certain artists get famous and others don’t, cancel culture’s negative impact on tv and movies, what we all knew about NFTs, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Jenna Sparrow - https://www.instagram.com/__jennasparrow__/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by baker and comedian Pete Souvall. Pete shares why gratitude goes a long way to support mental health, what role men should play in holding problematic men accountable, if having pretty privilege is real, why the bar is so low for men’s behavior in romantic relationships,  what being a provider would mean in an ideal world, why certain men can’t let women be funny, common pushback he gets on social media, the realities of going viral, finding an audience that helps keep you grounded, why no one bothers to debunk things, how Tiktok is censoring creators post-merger, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Pete Souvall - https://www.instagram.com/petesouvall/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Monarey Martinez. Monarey shares her thoughts on the legitimacy of her zodiac, the problem with taking accountability for who we’re attracted to, how to differentiate judgement from discernment, the biggest hurdles facing single people in their 30’s, when it’s okay to bail on a date, why she deleted hinge, why we’re lucky to have voice prompts, and much more. Plus, we swap nightmare first date stories. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Monarey Martinez -  https://www.instagram.com/monareym/?hl=en Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD coach Leah Carroll. Leah shares what misconceptions we have about ADHD, the trouble with task initiation, what fears often drive our procrastination, why ADHDers struggle with memory and object permanence, why there are more diagnoses now than ever, why people with ADHD tend to people-please, the dopamine problem and the dopamine solution to getting through your to-do list, how to initiate “momentum tasks,” the importance of externalizing your brain, reducing friction, and getting more done, how to handle conflict with ADHD, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Leah Carroll - https://leahccoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adhd.coach.leah/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Todd Giardina. He shares how societal pressure shapes our expectations for gender roles in relationships, how to navigate splitting household labor and co-parenting, stopping ineffective argument strategies, removing the guesswork out of your conflicts, Dr. Giardina’s relationship equation and how to apply it, which stereotypes make men and women misunderstand each other, what role the patriarchy plays in suppressing men's ability to express their emotions, if chivalry is still allowed, common misconceptions about seeking therapy, why all of us could benefit from therapy as a form of optimization, why some people fail at therapy, the reason ghosting culture has become normalized, how men should find healthier ways to articulate complex emotions, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dr. Todd Giardina - https://drtoddgiardina.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drtoddgiardina/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by brand advisor and manifesting coach Solène Vangout. She shares her working definition of manifesting, how she reconciled her logic with her ability to believe, how to let go authentically and surrender, how to notice when you’re “forcing it”, tools to help rumination, why you shouldn’t obsess about technique, what identifying blocks can look like, what happens when you manifest money and relationships, what’s behind money manifestation, how science supports manifesting, how to be grateful for rejection, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Solène Vangout - https://www.tiktok.com/@solenevangout   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Sam Lopez. Sam debriefs me on adjusting to Austin, her experience moving in male dominated spaces, how mom life has changed her perspective, why she got hooked on hot yoga, what weird and unsolicited advice she’s gotten about babies, what we might actually need from men, why women have replaced porn with reading, how she deals with intrusive thoughts, the cleaning splits that matter for her household, what it was like to give birth at home, why karmic female lineage matters, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Sam Lopez - https://www.instagram.com/bestsamlopez/?hl=en

In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Mercurio. Danielle works in all things metaphysical; astrology, numerology, your birth chart, and home clearings. She shares how studying the metaphysical supports mental health, the significance of the shift we’re going through in 2026, which cycles are currently changing, how to interpret numerology, why you shouldn’t feel fearful of the planets and predictions, the symbolism of moving out of a snake year into a horse year, how astrologers get their intel, ways to prepare the energy in your home for abundance, how to build a wealth corner, how to co-create with the planets, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Danielle Murcurio - https://daniellemercurio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daniellemercurio Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Danger. Author of, “No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More.“  Laura shares why having a boyfriend doesn’t have to be embarrassing and why so many women are moving to de-center men. We discuss the merit of Cher recently calling out Dax Shepard on his podcast, why we’re disillusioned about public couples, spotting signs of an abusive partner, what she thought of the butter-dish fiasco, why wives post their husbands’ bad behavior online, why men are finally getting held accountable (online, anyway), the Zach Bryan caption scandal, how to define weaponized incompetence and how to handle it, common red flag reactions, when weaponized incompetence becomes dangerous, how to set up your relationship for equitable success, how to delegate in a relationship, mediocre behavior to watch out for, and much more.   For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Laura Danger - https://www.lauradanger.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thatdarnchat/?hl=en Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by Political Science and Psychology of Politics creator Keegan Tatum. Keegan shares why we merge our identities with politics, what failed ambitions precede many right-wing influencers’ careers, the financial incentive of artists to “grift,” why political party affiliation is emotion-driven, what emotional intelligence has to do with political leaning, why conservatives are afraid of change, what stances centrists take, how to tolerate uncertainty, how theory of mind works, why MAGA are hypocrites when it comes to freedom, ICE, and small government, what creates an authoritarian personality and beliefs, some of the greatest challenges facing journalism, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Keegan Tatum - https://www.instagram.com/keegantatum/ https://www.tiktok.com/@keegantatum  @TheOneKeeganTatum   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Hanna Dickinson. Hanna shares why she thinks we date people we don’t like, why we might be too picky, how the dating scene is much easier for men than women, why dating a “10” might actually suck, whether Tik Tok is helping or hurting dating culture, her red flags, what different outcomes might arise when a partner cheats and why some people stay, the pros and cons of dating older men, where marrying for money gets tricky, what it’s like to date the divorced, how to handle friends in toxic relationships, her icks, her post-breakup protocol, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Hanna Dickinson - https://www.instagram.com/hansdickie/?hl=en https://www.hannadickinson.com/ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gary Sprouse, a former primary care physician and author of “Highway To Your Happy Place. He shares how to define stress in your life, what common misconceptions we have about stress, how to define “stress blindness,” why social media plays a large role in today’s heightened stress levels, why most of us experience stress, what differences men and women have around worrying, and what makes a woman’s stress worse. Dr. Sprouse also shares practical tools for breaking down worries so they feel less overwhelming, building realistic optimism, strengthening relationships to reduce stress, and creating small daily habits that actually work. You’ll also learn how to build an “empathy wall,” how to find your personal happy place, and simple mindset shifts that can significantly lower your stress levels over time, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#  Dr. Gary Sprouse - https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/ Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and tattoo artist Greg Berman. Greg shares his experience doing tattoo residencies and producing comedy shows across Europe, what it’s like to enter the tattooing industry, how you should pick your first ink, why different cultures respond differently to tattoos, how soviet parents react to kids with unconventional career paths, what career paths make the most money, what it was like to grow up in Ukraine, what impact growing up as a performer has had, why some parents are impossible to fight with politically, what’s wrong with Russian music, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/# Greg Berman -  https://www.instagram.com/gregbermanisfunny/?hl=en Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by microbiologist and cancer biologist Dr. Emily Lowry. She shares how cancer research became her calling, what common misunderstandings most of us have about cancer, the emotional impact of working with cancer patients, how anti-aging and longevity research is tied to cancer, the dangerous pseudoscience around sugar and cancer treatment, how to do your own research like a professional, why the war on vaccines is stupid, which bad health trends might actually be dangerous, what to watch for when buying supplements, why we’re so obsessed with gut microbiomes, what common lies are told about gut health and gut issues, the best nutrient for a healthy gut, the PH misinformation heard round the world, worst health advice she’s ever heard, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Dr. Emily Lowry - https://www.tiktok.com/@microbiometok Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and actor Joey Bragg. Joey shares what it’s like to co-star with four-legged friends, why people don’t understand the appeal of LA’s “valley,” what’s changed in comedy over the years, why gratitude for stage time is a slippery-slope, how a union might help comedians and what protections it could provide, why artists need to find their boundaries, where does morality come in when it comes to comedians, why comedians grift, what crazy things people have said to him after shows, how he’s been caring for his mental health by stepping away from social media, why he loves comic books and action figures, how sports betting is derailing young men, his relationship with money, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Joey Bragg -  ⁨@ https://www.instagram.com/joeybragg/?hl=en Galina Riivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I'm going solo! I share some reflections from 2025, why certain lessons stood out, what the Chinese zodiac symbols mean for the upcoming year of the horse, why boundaries are the ultimate game-changer, how we can reframe our thinking about money, relationships, and jobs, why you should embrace your self-belief more than ever, and much more. Oh, and I cry and get a little emo! Happy new year to you. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I'm joined by my roommate of the past two years Jamie Plaxco! Jamie shares how she always sets her sights on things working out, how to find wisdom in handling anxiety, what insurance companies don't want you to know about therapy and superbills, why she tries not to diagnose her friends, how my type A and her type B personalities made for a fun balance, what made her join Kabbalah, what dating lessons she picked up in 2025, why altitudes aren't for everyone, how to have the highest vibration mindset about your living situation, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/# Jamie Plaxco - https://lightbabies.net/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Ian Edwards. Ian returns to share why he loves Christmas, why Vegas is over, how he deals with pressure on panel shows like Kill Tony, where his boundaries are around niceness, how you can be better at small talk, how he finds a way to watch soccer all year round, why our artistic calling isn’t a bad thing, how he reframes making sacrifices, what it was like to come up with some of the best comedians while they were broke, how to avoid bad comedy advise, why he got booed twice at one show in Philly, what it means to search for a joke, why we should let people correct themselves, why flip-flopping isn’t always a bad thing, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina Connect: Ian Edwards -  https://www.instagram.com/ianedwardscomic/ Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and every other Thursday.