The Galina Rivina Podcastina

#124: Madison Fingerhut - Bodybuilding Competitively Requires This of You

In this episode, I’m joined by NPC Figure competitive bodybuilder Madison Fingerhut (aka Savage Vegan Barbie). Madison shares what inspired her to bodybuild at a competitive level, how she preps for shows, what misconceptions she’s tired of hearing about building muscle, when bodybuilding can be unhealthy, what judges look for with posing, muscle, and those famous tans, the differences between different leagues and the divisions within, her gym “icks,” why having bad coaching can have devastating consequences, how she gets enough protein as a vegan, her favorite post-show meal, how she deals with calorie restrictions during prep, why the power of “not right now” helps in dieting, how to eat during an off season, what role enhancements such as steroids have in competitive bodybuilding, when you shouldn’t take gear and what red flags to watch out for, her thoughts on this year’s Olympia, how to know what judges want to see, her gym split, whether being natural (aka natty) isn’t as big of a deal as the internet says,  why she doesn’t care about her online footprint, and much more.

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#123: Katie Novotny - Book Club pt. 2: Smut, Self-Help, and BookTok Recs to Avoid

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Katie Novotny. Katie returns to do an impromptu book club round two! She shares her reviews of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, what smut might have to do with divorce rates, why women love fictional men, what she enjoys reading as a palette cleanser, why we mix “dumb” books with prize-winning literature, whether 50 Shades of Grey ruined reading, why we love corny books and Hallmark movies. Plus, we review the Rachel Incident, Look Closer, Glass Castle, the Nightingale, which BookTok recs we hated, why you should use the library, our latest book recommendations, which manifestation books you should read, why Mel Robbins isn’t it, why Twilight might be mormon propaganda, and much more. 

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

 

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#122: Jay Heinrichs - The Science of Arguing: Persuasion vs. Manipulation

In this episode, I’m joined by the author of “Thank You for Arguing,” Jay Heinrichs. Jay shares how he defines persuasion, how you can have win-win conversations, how to spot the difference between persuasion and manipulation, the art of decorum, how to use rhetoric to make more money, how to ask for a raise, why you won’t change someone’s deeply held beliefs, how to disarm people with questions, why arguing with one person is similar to arguing with a group, how to keep people out of defensive mode, how to practice the art of agreeability, why it’s important to reframe arguments, how brands use reframes to turn products into causes, why storytelling is a powerful tool to persuade, how to use self-persuasion to build better habits and overcome pain, and much more.

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#121: Dr. Graham Lau - Are We Alone? Astrobiologist Breaks Down Our Search for Alien Life

In this episode, I’m joined by cosmobiologist Dr. Graham Lau. Working at the intersection of astrobiology and philosophy, Lau shares his thoughts on if we’re alone in the universe, what it may mean to humanity if there’s no life on other planets, how he came up with and defined the Panzoic Effect, what evidence point scientists to life in other parts of the universe, how science explores technosignatures, why we’ll never know if aliens exist, why aliens may not want to talk to us, the Dark Forest Hypothesis that inspired the Three Body Problem, how we might react to an alien invasion, how AI is impacting space exploration, the Overview Effect and how we can tap into it with psychedelics and meditation, which alien theories are his favorite, what are likely explanations for UFOs and UAPs, his Dumb Alien Hypothesis, why NASA is losing talented scientists because of government funding, what impact billionaires are having on space travel, and much more.

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#120: JT Parr - We Need Opposite Sex Friends

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian JT Parr. JT shares how refreshing it can be to see things through kids, how having low expectations of yourself might be a great life hack, why everything comes back to loving comedy, how him and Chad navigate solo projects while still collaborating, what relationship he has to his phone and social media arguments, why it’s fun to have handsome friends, how honoring your needs makes you more efficient at work, what fallout he’s seen from engaging in politics online, why some guys are too nice, why it’s helpful to have friends of the opposite sex, what it was like talking to the raw milk guy, what happens when we have no faith in our institutions, and much more.

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#119: Dr. Kelly McCann - Plastic, Mold & Metals: What’s Lurking in Your Body?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann specializes in Functional, Integrative, and Environmental Medicine, as well as spiritual psychology. She shares what causes her concern around the buildup of plastics in the body, what common household items might be responsible for microplastics and nanoplastics, why we should think twice about yoga pants, which easy ways we can mitigate our use of plastics without overwhelm, why saunas can help you detox, which chemicals are used to treat your water bottles, what you should know about fish and metals, who has the most lead exposure, which fragrances can still be responsibly enjoyed, which common symptoms might be a sign of toxins in your body, how worried you should be about mold and water damage, why it’s so hard to get diagnosed, how to test for certain toxins, and much more.

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#118: Brad Silnutzer - Fast & Furious Musical, Redhead Representation & Dating Advice

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Brad Silnutzer. Brad shares his attention-grabbing hair tips, what might be going on with the state of comedy, how his Fast & Furious musical became a huge success and why it required so much work, what might be behind Vin Diesel’s motivations for the plot, how he picks his favorite reads, why vampires got hot, the impact of Ed Sheeran on redhead representation, why cheating is never worth it, where trust is overlooked in relationships, what it was like to be in a fraternity, why he’s loved couples therapy, what he’s up to at the Korean spa, what it’s like to do stand up at Burning Man, and much more.

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#117: Anne Hodder-Shipp - "Good Sex" Is Not What You Think

In this episode, I’m joined by sex educator Anne Hodder-Shipp. Anne shares why there’s a gap in education about sexuality, how to define good sex, why everyone may not want it, what issues are created by purity culture, why you shouldn’t gamify orgasms, how the brain and nervous system play key roles in climax, whether you can or should shake off not being “in the mood,” how to approach difficult conversations with a partner, why love languages are actually a scam born from the Evangelical church, how we can learn to express and recognize love, what relationship anarchy means and why it’s growing in popularity, the role of communication in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, how to take control during your gynecology/OBGYN appointment, and much more.

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#116: Learnmore Jonasi, Laughing Through Culture Shock

In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Learnmore Jonasi. Learnmore shares his comedic process, why he always talks to Uber drivers, how he’s adjusted to life in the U.S., what his hottest takes are on different parts of the country, how comedy can be used to teach and unite people, what speech laws are like in his home country of Zimbabwe, how his culture influenced his upbringing, what it’s like to tour with Gabriel Iglesias, why dating is so strange in the states, where he prefers to meet women, his red flags, why he’d never date a fellow comedian, what it’s like to get the celeb treatment back home, how America’s Got Talent changed his life, what it was like to grow up with witchcraft, the time he saw a ghost, and much more.

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

 

Catch Learnmore Jonasi tape his special in Chicago on 11/29

Book mentioned: A Generation of Sociopaths - Bruce Gibney

#115: Dr. Lee Howard: Aging, Hormone Imbalance & Regenerative Medicine

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lee Howard. Dr. Howard is a board certified general surgeon, cosmetic surgeon, and functional medicine practitioner. He shares why he left surgery for functional medicine, why social isolation damages our health, what red flags indicate hormone imbalances for men and women, how to define andropause and menopause, why men ignore low testosterone warnings, what consequences hormonal birth control may present, how sperm deteriorates with age, environmental impacts on hormone decline, why autism can’t be caused by one thing, when men should consider TRT, why insurance is incentivized to keep us away from regenerative treatments, 5 paths to optimize health, where you can find affordable longevity tools, how much vitamin D you need, the 3 rules of dieting, how to avoid the wrong longevity provider, how NAD works, why we don’t have enough access to stem cells and where you can find them, and much more.

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