The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#99: Richard Grannon, 18 Truths About Narcissism

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 NPD are similar, why some comedians must be narcissists, what Brene Brown may have gotten wrong, what to do if you're in one of these relationships, why some victims are in denial, and much more. 

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Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#98: Taylor Wiliiamson Tries to Get Me Canceled

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 all befriend 90's stars, and much more.

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Taylor Williamson - https://www.instagram.com/taylorcomedy/?hl=en

http://www.taylorwilliamson.com/

 Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#97: Ella AKA Scientific Snitch, How to Read Fitness Research Like a Scientist

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 the hierarchy of research papers, the truth about seed oils, why air frying is a healthy way to heat food, what to look for in supplements, how satellite cells are involved in muscle growth, the importance of fiber, the difference between gaining strength and hypertrophy, how to actually train to failure, why Yerba Mate may pose a hidden danger, and much more.

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Ella - https://www.instagram.com/scientificsnitch/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@UCBk3GhTT4sTwRwQJAchgTUw 

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#96: Tracy Hannigan, Sleep Therapist on What Actually Works

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, why medications and melatonin may not be the answer, what you should do about sharing a bed with pets and partners, what effect placebo has on sleep,  what is good sleep hygiene,  how to anchor your circadian rhythm, and much more. 

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Tracy Hannigan - https://www.tracythesleepcoach.co.uk/

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#95: Katie Novotny is Bringing Bookclub

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 gratitude, and much more.

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Katie Novotny - https://www.instagram.com/kathnovotny/

https://www.katienovotny.com/

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#94: Kayla Crane, EMDR & Healing Toxic Argument Patterns

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 partner who has experienced abuse, what red flags to watch out for in romantic connections, how EMDR works, who benefits from EMDR, and much more.

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Kayla Crane - https://www.coloradorelationshiprecovery.com/staff/kayla-crane-ma-mftc

https://www.instagram.com/southdenvertherapy/#

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

 

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#93: Amy Silverberg, What Books Teach Us

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 feelings swirl in her at all times, how unchecked fear can turn into paralysis, why you're more lucky when things happen late, and much more.

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Amy Silverberg - https://www.instagram.com/amysilverberg/?hl=en

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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#92: Lyn Martin - Love, Limerence, & the Neuroscience of Breakups

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 most likely to experience limerence,  why dating apps and the patriarchy are keeping people single, how to examine your defensive style, how to quickly cool your temper, and much more.

Connect:
Lyn Martin - https://www.attached-therapy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attached.therapy/?hl=en

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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#91: Milan Patel In A Parking Lot With $300

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 about Olympic athletes, why he gets excited about new tech like Waymo, and much more.

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Milan Patel - https://www.instagram.com/milanpatel_okay/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJK5mDyqQbo

Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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#90: Adrianna Wiley, What Anthropology Says About Mental & Physical Health

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 race isn’t biological, what theories exist around being an eldest daughter, what it’s like to work with the data gaps for women, and much more. 

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Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#podcast 

Adrianna Wiley - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthropology4homosapiens?lang=en

 

Additional Notes & Resources:
Anthropology helps provide the framework to show how our minds and bodies are connected and tie the academics to a more empathetic view of our fellow people. Here are some related articles to learn more:

Wiley, A. (2023). “The Grind Never Stops” Mental Health and Expectations of Productivity in the North American University. Anthropologica, 65(1). https://doi.org/10.18357/anthropologica65120232035

Wiley, Adrianna. 2024. “ A continuum of “normal” experience: Positioning mental health struggles as human experiences in the university context.” Ethos 52: 324–337. https://doi.org/10.1111/etho.12422 

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