The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#107: James Brash, Raw Milk, Mineral Salt, Colostrum, & Other Scams

In this episode, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian James Brash. James shares why medical misinformation is on the rise, how wellness influencers are co-opting very real frustrations with our healthcare system, why you should stay away from raw milk, how to understand pasteurization, what evidence is missing around colostrum, what's going on with iodine deficiencies, why minerals in salt are b.s., do trendy supplements that sponsor podcasts actually work, why alkaline water is a scam, how replacing Coca Cola's sweetener is stupid, and much more.

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#106: Jeffrey Baldinger, Shiny Beards & Beach Boys

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Jeffrey Baldinger.  Jeff shares what life on the road has taught him about packing, how his beard caught another man's attention, what men have been conditioned by society to think is attractive, which celebs are hot and which ones are just famous, why Jim Halpert from the office is actually a bully, how he stays level headed by avoiding negativity, why childhood cartoons can be great for your nervous system, what piece of Beach Boys history you need to know, and much more.

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#105: Melissa Kim Corter, True Crime, Dream Interpretation & the Macabre

In this episode, I'm joined by author Melissa Kim Corter. Melissa shares why some of us love true crime, what early childhood themes teach us about morbid curiosity, why we recoil from cemeteries and other reminders of our mortality, how we tend to label what we don't understand, what's behind nightmares, how to do dream analysis, why creativity helps us process, why it's simple to clean your psyche, how to find an outlet for rumination, and much more.

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#104: Tahmina Watson, U.S. Immigration Attorney

In this episode, I'm joined by U.S. Immigration Attorney Tahmina Watson. Tahmina shares the latest on immigration law under the current administration, what misconceptions exist around immigrants and job loss, how the system has been clogged because of federal firings, what doing it "the right way" actually entails, what consequences exist for being undocumented, what's going on with student visas, H1B visas, and Einstein visas, how tech layoffs cause deportation, why the economy is impacted, and much more.

Please note that none of this is legal advice. Recorded 8/5/25.

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#103: Fahim Anwar, Post-Special Clean Slate

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Fahim Anwar. Fahim shares the creative upside of starting over after releasing a stand up special, how it can be advantageous when an audience doesn't know you, what strategy he employs to tour new material, why being well-adjusted gets you further in comedy, how he takes care of his mental health, why he had an idyllic childhood, how having an immigrant dad makes him feel clown-adjacent, what it was like to share a tour bus with Theo Von, how he uses his resume of past milestones to find inspiration, and much more.

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#102: Justin Schuman, Strategies for Feeling Seen on Social Media

In this episode, I'm joined by Broadway actor and TEDx speaker Justin Schuman. Justin shares why when you learn to be authentic online; doors swing open, what it means to have external and internal versions of yourself, how to find if content creation brings you joy, what it's like to deal with rejection after posting, why low views can be a blessing, how content is a form of therapy, what to watch for with monetizing pitfalls, how to avoid burnout, how to post during tragedy, the truth about niches, and much more.

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#101: Dr. Regina Lark, Women's Invisible Labor, De-Cluttering, & Household Roles

In this episode, I'm joined by author Dr. Regina Lark. She's the founder and owner of A Clear Path: Professional Organizing and Productivity and has a Ph.D. in U.S. Women’s History. She shares the definition of women's unpaid labor, how we fell into domestic roles, why the relationship to household chores is a stereotype, how clutter and mental health are connected, what our executive functioning has to do with getting things done, how to empathetically view hoarding disorders, what Marie Kondo got wrong, what holds us back when we try to organize,  how to overcome common clutter challenges, how she built a home based business,  and much more.

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https://aclearpath.net/about-us/
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#100: Justin Sherman, Non-Political Comedian

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Justin Sherman. Justin shares his insights about men being included in wedding planning, how his fiance changed his wardrobe for the better, why he feels like he doesn't have enough opinions in comedy, why he won't talk politics on stage, what it's like growing up in Nebraska, what he loves about stoicism, how journaling has helped his mental health, how his dentist made him cry, why his grandpa went viral, and much more.

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#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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#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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