The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#154: Jeremy Jonas Quit Working & Went to Ukraine to Help

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.

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#153: Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine - How Women Are Socialized to Fail in Business (And What to Do Instead)

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.

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Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine - https://www.instagram.com/thedrliz/

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#152: Tre Stewart - How Did Every Conspiracy Come True?

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.

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Tre Stewart -  https://www.instagram.com/trestewart1/

 

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#151: Stacy D. Phillips - Is Marriage Worth It? Despite All The Divorce

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.

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#150: Dylan Sullivan Thinks I Should Do Acid

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. 

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Dylan Sullivan -  https://www.instagram.com/dylanraysull/ 

 

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#149: Michael Forman - How To Network Without The "Ick"

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.

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#148: Jenna Sparrow - How the CIA Influenced Modern Art

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.

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#147: Pete Souvall - Why Don’t Men Hold Other Men Accountable?

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.

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#146: Monarey Martinez - When It's OK To Bail On Bad Dates

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.

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#145: Leah Carroll - Dopamine Stacking 101 for Beating ADHD

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.

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https://www.instagram.com/adhd.coach.leah/

 

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