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#67: Dr. Kay Linker, Biohacking Beyond the Boys Club

In this episode, I’m joined by neuroscientist  Dr. Kay Linker. She answers questions about creatine’s cognitive benefits, how estrogen impacts our brains, where the connection lies between estrogen and dopamine, dopamine and our phones, why a woman’s period might be the key to unlocking better habits, how to tackle environmental toxins, how women can bio-hack beyond the boys club, and much more.

 

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#66: Kazeem Rahman, Wu Tang & the Lucky Dreamer

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and podcaster Kazeem Rahman. Kazeem shares what it's like to reconcile adulthood while still having silly pursuits, his thoughts about the Cybertruck, what he believes is going on in the entertainment industry, how he's affected by the immigrant mentality, how his family keeps him grounded, why tough guys are actually the nicest people, and much more.

For more about Kazeem, including links to his podcast Tough Choice - https://www.instagram.com/kazeemcomedy/

For more about your host, please follow me here - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/

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#65: Rachel Cuthbert, Relational Work & Attachment Styles

In this episode, I'm joined by transformational coach Rachel Cuthbert. Rachel explains how to work with both our external and internal boundaries, how to spot if you have bad boundaries, looking at your coping mechanisms, how our core beliefs are formed, bettering your breathwork practice, how we end up with our attachment styles, why it's safe to feel feelings, why you shouldn't outsource your self care, how to do relational work, and much more.

For more about Rachel, including how to sign up for her coaching and schedule a discovery call, follow her on Instagram @rachelcuthbert.

For more about your host, find and follow me on Instagram @thumbgalina.

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#64: Jamie Bliss Saved the Neighbor's Bird

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Jamie Bliss. Jamie came in to record days after returning to her home, post-fire evacuation in Los Angeles. She shares how she had to save her neighbor's bird, why she loves reality tv, her take on the Blake Lively/ Justin Baldoni drama, her red flags, why she's not a swiftie, her IVF journey, and much more.

To learn more about Jamie, including how to see her monthly show Drinking Habits, follow her on Instagram @theblissfulone.

To learn more about your host, follow me on IG  @thumbgalina.

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#63: Justin Clark, Single Candle & My Thoughts

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Justin Clark. Justin shares his perfume preferences, where he'd like to live, the significance of male hairlines, growing up with a wolf-dog, his feelings about luxury SUVs, why he'll never buy electric, his red flags, sense of humor in dating, and much more.

To learn more about Justin, follow him on Instagram @justinhclark.

To learn more about your host, follow me @thumbgalina.

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#62: Christie Bahna, One Bloom is Enough

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Christie Bahna. Christie shares what editing has taught her, her thoughts on astrology, why stress is contagious, how she fights back on negativity, some crazy anecdotes from her days in commercial litigation, her red flags, and much more.

For more on Christie, check out her podcast Cleopodra and follow her on Instagram  @autobahna.

For more about your host, Galina Rivina, follow me on Instagram @thumbgalina.

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#61: LA Fires, Firefighter Answers Questions & Other Resources

In this episode, I'm joined by several special guests to help answer questions surrounding the Palisades and Eaton fires that have left Los Angeles devastated.

Eric Johnson, a wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service, explains the barriers to fire abatement, why most cities are not equipped to handle fires this size, how the winds came into play, defining containment, and much more.

I also speak briefly with two FEMA representatives on GoFundMe and insurance, and a senior program manager for Better Neighbors Project on what people can do to lend their support.

Resources:

Support the Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act - www.grassrootswildlandfirefighters.com

Support pet owners - https://www.foundanimals.org/an-animal-welfare-guide-to-supporting-those-affected-by-the-los-angeles-wildfires-by-michelson-found-animals/ Pet-Inclusive resources -

https://www.petsandhousing.org/resources/

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#60: Dana Moon, Nothing is Too Woo-Woo

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Dana Moon. Dana and I have a pseudo-funeral for TikTok mere hours before service is restored, laughing about how much the app has taught us. Also, Dana shares her experience evacuating during the LA fires, why nothing is too woo-woo, what makes a good tarot card reading, her red flags, how she defines masculine and feminine energy, how her hilarious character Mango was born, her ranking of love based reality tv shows, and more.

For more about Dana, follow her on Instagram @danamoonme. Here, you'll find links to upcoming shows, her OnlyFans comedy content, and her character's Instagram @mang0healing.

For more about your host, Galina Rivina, you can follow me on IG @thumbgalina.

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#59: Stuart Thompson, Fatherhood for Cats & Humans

In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Stuart Thompson. Stuart shares why art is about the message rather than the venue, what it's like to be your own boss, how he's preparing to be a stay-at-home dad, why round animals are a national treasure, demystifying crowd work comedians, why he's good at building things, and much more.

Stuart released a comedy special titled, "Conditional Love" streaming on YouTube, Apple, and Amazon. For more information on Stuart, including upcoming shows, follow him on Instagram @stuartbthompson.

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#58: Christine E. Agaibi, Science of Resilience

In this episode, I'm joined by Christine E. Agaibi. Christine has studied resilience and positive psychology for over 24 years, earning her Masters (MA) and Doctorate (PhD) graduate training in Counseling Psychology.

We discuss her definition of resilience, how to create it in your life, the relationship between resilience and the nervous system, the 24 character strengths commonly used to move forward, why people wallow, holding on versus letting go, intellectualizing feelings, the parasympathetic nervous system, how to savor the good, and much more.

To learn more, visit: https://www.caresilience.com/

The 24 Character Strengths chart: https://posproject.org/character-strengths/

Book mention: The Hope Circuit - Martin Seligman

To learn more about your host, find Galina Rivina on Instagram @ thumbgalina

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