The Galina Rivina Podcastina

Galina Rivina Podcastina
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Galina Rivina is a comedian, writer, and podcaster bringing you a show at the intersection of self-mastery and comedy. Expect conversations with a variety of guests including comedians, mental health specialists, artists, authors, dating coaches, doctors, athletes, meditation practitioners, and more. Always striving to bring voices that will help stimulate thought, inspire creativity, explore the complexities of life and love, teach us about our minds, bodies, and spirits, and make everyday life feel a little lighter.

  1. 2d ago

    #207: Amanda Dames - A Kink Consultant Explains How to Talk About Desires

    In this episode, I'm joined by sex and relationship coach Amanda Dames. She shares what a kink is and how it differs from fetish, why it has such bad PR, the origin of our kinks, what it says about our psychology, how to de-shame your own desires, what she learned from being a dominatrix, why some people are into being dominated, the most surprising thing a client ever taught her, what role power dynamics play in people's fantasies, how to deal with mismatched desires in a relationship, how to have a conversation with a partner about a kink, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Amanda Dames -  https://www.amandadames.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   00:00 - Intro: What does a "kink consultant" do? 00:57 - How views on intimacy have changed over time 04:25 - Why the language around desire can feel loaded 07:02 - Preference vs. dealbreaker: knowing the difference 21:57 - The feelings-first way to talk about sensitive desires 24:23 - Where do they come from? 27:49 - How early associations shape adult desires 31:35 - What do our desires say about our psychology? 34:46 - Why some people enjoy letting go of control 36:01 - When fantasy meets reality in relationships 39:51 - Lessons learned from working with couples 43:27 - Power dynamics at work vs. at home 46:47 - How to tell your partner what you want (step-by-step) 52:42 - How to listen when your partner opens up 56:22 - Mismatched desires: dealbreaker or opportunity? 1:05:00 - Can better communication reignite the spark? 1:07:41 - Is everyone a little curious?

  2. 6d ago

    #206: Nick Cavalier - Documentary Filmmaking: How to Find the Truth

    In this episode, I'm joined documentary filmmaker Nick Cavalier. He shares how he came to direct biographical documentaries for various comedians, musicians, and artists, how the underground music scene has been an inspiration, how to spot when a documentary is telling an honest story, what it's like adapting to the lifestyle of his subjects, how to find comfort in uncomfortable situations, whether making a documentary has ever felt exploitative, why creatives are "self-medicating" with art, how to keep an interview organic, how to know when a creative project is done, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Nick Cavalier -  https://nickcavalier.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickcavalier/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   01:48 Eggs, GMOs, and ingredients you can't pronounce 05:02 Why Austin feels like the anti-LA 08:10 Why biographical documentaries? 11:19 Jade in Brazil: letting the story reveal itself 12:17 Edgar the winemaker and the American Dream 28:57 The veteran who reenacted his own suicide attempt 31:33 Interviewing Billy's mom: truth vs. exploitation 35:25 Mental health, catharsis, and why artists self-medicate 44:14 Why a comedy special is never as funny as the room 49:08 "You will suck for years" 55:19 RayGun, and documentaries that flatter their subjects 59:24 Editing is writing, 64TB, and Scorsese's rule 01:04:09 Where to find Nick

  3. Oct 26

    #205: Erica Stanford - How She'll Ski Across Antarctica (Without Being A Skier)

    In this episode, I'm joined by endurance athlete Erica Stanford, who's preparing to ski across Antarctica. She shares why she’s decided to go, what the journey requires of her, what dangers she faces, how she’s had to train, what eating, sleeping, and hygiene will look like over the 4 month journey, what she’s looking forward to the most, how to qualify for permits, the mental challenge vs the physical challenge, what we can learn about discomfort from polar explorers, what has to be given up in preparation, how to deal with arctic temperatures, and much more.   For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Erica Stanford - https://polardogs.uk/ https://ericastanford.co.uk/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   00:00 Why ski across Antarctica at all 01:40 "I'm still not a good skier" 03:39 When this happens and how long it takes 04:47 The biggest threat: crevasses 09:10 What she expects to feel out there 11:04 Panicking when the plane leaves 13:36 No wildlife inland — and no polar bears 16:06 Making water from snow, one hour a day 17:37 What she's hauling: food, fuel, tent 19:46 The training: polar courses, crevasse rescue, cold immersion 25:16 Boredom, silence, and no headphones 27:33 Charging a phone at -40 28:34 The hardest part isn't the training 31:17 How well she actually knows her expedition partner 36:20 Is tolerance for discomfort trained or natural? 40:07 Friends and family: "cool" vs "stupid" 44:31 Her line for quitting 45:45 Can a plane even reach her mid-expedition? 46:45 What the rest of us can take from this 52:15 How to follow the expedition

  4. Oct 22

    #204: Bill Squire - Is Modern Comedy Broken?

    In this episode, comedian Bill Squire returns to the show. He shares why metal might not work as praise music, why dating a man-hating woman is amazing for men, his recently found love of oysters, the eerie future of 3D printed food, what makes American architecture a letdown, how the evolution of comedy careers can be viewed in a positive light, what his relationship has taught him about fun, whether a dude can be a pick me, how men can spot other men being creepy, and much more.   For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Bill Squire -  https://www.instagram.com/billsquire/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday. 01:02 Aging dogs & pet care 02:04 Paris scream-metal shirt 02:54 Christian metal debate 05:27 Podcast anxiety & tech check 06:06 Cleveland Christmas show 06:55 New girlfriend & oyster bet 09:31 Learning to shuck oysters 11:38 Friendliest Catch & sustainability 14:30 3D salmon rant & Europe trip 15:36 French castle wedding 18:10 Euro vs American architecture 22:52 High-speed rail vs cars 24:04 SiriusXM & comedy pay shift 26:03 Freedom over fame in comedy 32:09 Viral clips vs real fans 37:07 New love & communication 39:23 Boo Baskets & Halloween 45:21 Boundaries & exes 48:01 Creepy behavior & respect 53:05 Unwanted DMs & texting 55:17 Plane pet peeves 57:35 De-escalating a bar fight 59:57 Where to find Bill

  5. Oct 19

    #203: Michael Weiss - Hollywood Screenwriter Reveals What Makes Movies Unforgettable

    What if great movies aren't about the hero at all? In this episode, I'm joined by WGA screenwriter and author Michael Weiss. He shares why the best films are driven by one core relationship, why the best protagonists are the most toxic, what makes a great movie (it's not what you think), why Brian and Dom in Fast & the Furious matter more than the plot, why The Devil Wears Prada actually works, why the new Bruce Springsteen movie doesn't, whether AI can ever really compete, why Hollywood can't quit sequels, how to take feedback without getting your feelings hurt, and much more. Michael's new book Beyond the Hero offers insights that other screenwriting books missed. Find it here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/162153880X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback   For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Michael Weiss - https://www.michaeldweiss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/weisspop/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Why we love movies 06:41 Beyond the Hero: the core relationship theory 10:49 Messy relationships = better plot? 21:18 AI vs human creativity 31:32 The movie that dropped the ball 38:51 Devil Wears Prada masterclass 49:06 Why Hollywood loves sequels 54:39 You can't teach lived experience 01:01:58 Future of movies

  6. Oct 15

    #202: Deric Poston - Even Buddha Has To Lock In

    In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Deric Poston. He shares how doing one simple chore changed the trajectory of his marriage, what it's like navigating parenthood while feeling connected to your inner child, why it’s tricky to find happiness in a nihilist world, what makes a true crime documentary truly compelling, the story of his cousin who was a victim of a serial killer, how it impacted his family, how seeing a healthy relationship modeled is better than any dating lesson, why men don’t plan for old age, why it might be time to revolt, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Deric Poston - https://www.instagram.com/dericposton/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   00:00 - The great water bottle fiasco 03:12 - Who does chores? Gender roles & "I pay the bills" 06:00 - Social media made us all narcissists 11:00 - Dating advice: forget cool guys, find a nerd 17:00 - Project 25, population decline & Handmaid's Tale vibes 18:55 - True crime obsession, Chris Watts & Idaho Murders 22:30 - Derek's family story: cousin murdered by a serial killer 27:00 - Resilience, happiness & his aunt's outlook after tragedy 32:00 - Victim psychology & wild true crime docs 38:00 - Toxic relationships, affairs & side-chick stories 44:00 - What Derek wants for his daughter's future partner 49:00 - Kids, elder care & men vs women perspectives 55:00 - Late-stage capitalism, consumerism & burn it all down 01:00:00 - The hedonic treadmill & how to actually be present

  7. Oct 12

    #201: Dr. Randall Alifano - The Art of Listening (Why You Might Suck At It)

    In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author of “Listening in the Raw: Coming Home to Receptivity,” Dr. Randall Alifano. He shares why our bad listening is leaving us lonelier than ever, what makes someone a bad listener, the impact of not being heard in childhood, what we are fundamentally misunderstanding about listening, what makes listening similar to meditation, if men are worse at listening, the two elements that make good listening, why fixing isn’t listening, how much listening is nonverbal, how to ask someone to listen better, and much more. For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Dr. Randall Alifano - https://randallalifanophd.com/book/   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   00:00 Intro: Dr. Randall Alifano & why he wrote Listening in the Raw 01:32 Why being heard is a fundamental human need 03:39 What happens psychologically when no one listens to you 06:02 The litmus test: are you actually a good listener? 07:09 Why we make everything about ourselves 10:23 Listening is intimacy 11:26 Growing up Italian: nobody listened at dinner 15:47 Why men don't ask questions on dates 20:09 Why online arguments go nowhere - no humility 25:35 Stop trying to fix it, just listen 29:01 The non-verbal cue his client hid for a year 34:49 Why therapists make you say it yourself 40:34 What to say when someone won't listen to you 48:04 Do people always do their best? Brene Brown debate 54:01 3 tangible steps to become a better listener 55:34 Where to find the book + outro

  8. Oct 5

    #200: Annie Teicher - Life Lessons From Stand Up & Golf

    In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and latest winner of Funniest in Austin, Annie Teicher. She shares how she deals with nerves, why she lies about her job to strangers, what it was like going pro and working for the Golf Channel, what it means to be good at golf and why so many people gravitate towards it, the modern pressure to have “hot takes”, the wild fandom of Kill Tony, why she’s not woo woo, the wholesomeness of the DMs she receives, if Jennifer Lawrence being on IG is a red flag, dealing with people who repeat corny jokes, why she won’t do dating apps, and much more.  For access to exclusive content, follow the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/Podcastina   Connect: Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina Annie Teicher -  https://www.instagram.com/annietysher/?hl=en   Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Full episodes every Monday and Thursday.   00:00 Intro & Funniest Person in Austin Finals Nerves 02:10 Coping With Anxiety & Mirror Affirmations 03:35 Why Comedians Lie About Their Jobs 09:00 From Golf Pro to Comedian 11:19 Golf vs Stand-Up: You Have to Suck For A While 19:29 Austin Archetypes & Biohacking Culture 23:03 The Struggle to Have a Hot Take 26:01 Nothing Matters, Everything Matters 31:20 Anti-Manifestation & Source Power 35:09 Wholesome DMs & Weird Comments 41:20 Recession Indicators  45:02 IRS Debt & Facebook Marketplace Horrors 50:23 Compassion vs Advanced Pilates 57:15 Dating Red Flags & Dating Apps 01:00:15 Compliments & Is Texas the South? 01:06:00 Ross Shopping Hacks for Skincare 01:10:49 Outro & Where to Find Annie

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Galina Rivina is a comedian, writer, and podcaster bringing you a show at the intersection of self-mastery and comedy. Expect conversations with a variety of guests including comedians, mental health specialists, artists, authors, dating coaches, doctors, athletes, meditation practitioners, and more. Always striving to bring voices that will help stimulate thought, inspire creativity, explore the complexities of life and love, teach us about our minds, bodies, and spirits, and make everyday life feel a little lighter.

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  • Creator
    Galina Rivina Podcastina
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Galina Rivina Podcastina

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