The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#134: Joey Bragg - Hardest Lessons in Entertainment

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.

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#133: Solo Episode - Happy New Year!

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.

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#132: Jamie Plaxco - Roommate Recap

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.

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#131: Ian Edwards - Paid in Fun

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.

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#130: Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri - Biohacking Fertility

In this episode, I’m joined by Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN) Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri. Practicing for over 30 years and authoring the book, "Optimize Your Fertility Naturally: A Holistic Guide to Achieving a Healthy Pregnancy," Dr. Marina offers an approach that is based in functional medicine and taking your fertility into your own hands. She shares what’s going on with plummeting birth rates around the world, why it matters, how countries are trying to curb it, which common diseases and conditions might lead to infertility, why natural solutions aren’t studied, the harsh realities of freezing eggs and doing IVF, what consequences could be down the road when women are on birth control for extended periods, how birth control has changed over the years, the role of endocrine disruptors, why women need to learn more about our menstrual cycles, what impact does sperm have on a healthy pregnancy, why men also have biological clocks, which chemicals and toxins you should watch for if you’re trying to conceive, and much more.

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#129: Francisco Ramos - We All Believe in God During Turbulence

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Francisco Ramos. Francisco shares what he’s learned about observing his thoughts, why it’s beneficial to have a meditation practice, how he navigates his relationship to social media, why going to therapy is for everyone, what happens when you don’t address a savior complex, how we can use our ego to our advantage and when you know it’s hurting you, who’s responsible for your happiness, his red flags, why no one addresses ghosting in friendships, how you should use “no” effectively, what impact his Catholic upbringing had, why immigrants love Whatsapp, how he’s taken to performing stand up in Spanish, why we’re doing New Year’s Eve wrong, and much more. 

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#128: Tyler Ross - Canoe Across America: 2,300 Mile Journey Down the Mississippi

In this episode, I’m joined by adventurer Tyler Ross. Tyler recently completed Canoe Across America; a three-month long journey down the entire Mississippi River in a canoe. Tyler shares some of his history having completed the “Triple Crown” by hiking the full length of three major U.S. long-distance trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. 

He shares why he decided to canoe the 2,298 Mississippi River with no canoeing experience, what supplies he brought along to survive and stay sane, how he and his paddleboarding partner Boo Boo navigated a catastrophic storm without giving up, the surprising places they camped out, what it was like the times they were far from any civilization, how a sketchy situation in Greeneville, Tennessee turned into a party, what it’s like to recall the scariest parts of his journey, how he kept morale high during the challenges, what he experienced physically while paddling over 2,000 miles, which moments stood out emotionally and spiritually, why we should all do more of what we love, how the journey restored his faith in human kindness, his take on mental fortitude, the best advice he got along the way, and much more. 

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#127: Simon Gibson - Honeymoon at a Water Park

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian and actor Simon Gibson. Simon shares why he fell in love with the Real Housewives, why he’s taking up theatrical acting, what he’s noticed about the state of stand up comedy, the value of being a well-rounded performer, why the novelty of touring wears off, his trick for memorizing lines, his surprising do’s and don’ts for vacation, how he knew his fiance was the one, why it’s hard to date a picky eater, how he’s learned to prioritize his mental health over his work, how he views his relationship with social media, what’s actually going on in Portland, OR, how he may have had a ghost in his LA apartment, why it’s up to men to go check out weird sounds, and much more. 

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#126: Sophie Theodorou - The Only AI Podcast You Need to Hear

In this episode, I’m joined by AI consultant and trainer Sophie Theodorou. Sophie shares whether we should fear or embrace artificial intelligence, how AI work slop is slowing down productivity, what environmental impacts the tech might have, how one doctor’s office used AI to see 3x the patients, the pitfalls of our current AI’s capabilities, which skills we can learn to take advantage of AI, which professional skills will become key in an AI workforce, how AI works for job hunting, recruiters, and hiring managers, how companies can make AI policies that align with their goals, how to ask ChatGBT and other LLMs unbiased questions, why the paid version of ChatGBT might benefit you, what security risk you might face using free ChatGBT, whether AI comes with a detectable watermark, how to identify AI in photos and video, which regulations should be implemented to keep us more safe, which AI tools and apps she recommends as an AI educator, why Perplexity is the best, which notetaking app you could benefit from, the best AI apps for content creators, what’s on the forefront of AI, and much more.

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#125: Rafael Gomez - Fighting Red Pill Ideology

In this episode, I’m joined by Women on Men host Rafael Gomez. Rafael shares how he became involved in the anti-red pill movement, which creators and podcasters are the worst offenders, how to define red pill, why men are actually lonely, how young men become red pilled, what women are actually attracted to versus what these movement wants you to believe, how to approach women in real life, why everyone needs therapy, how to build self confidence, whether society failed men, defining toxic masculinity and its healthy alternative, the difference between being nice and being kind, how to express feelings in a healthy way, what men should seek in partners, how to ask a woman out respectfully, why men should always pay for first dates, why the "high value man" is a myth, how to get out of the red pill rabbit hole, and much more. 

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