Breaking Through, The Ellina Abovian Podcast

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Welcome to Breaking Through with Ellina Abovian — a podcast and platform dedicated to real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. I’m Ellina Abovian — KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom. After more than 15 years in front of the camera telling other people’s stories, I realized it was time to tell my own. Breaking Through was born from the most challenging chapter of my life — a season of heartbreak, reinvention, and self-discovery — and has since become a space for honest conversations about what it really takes to rebuild, evolve, and rise. Here, we talk about it all — from spirituality and self-growth to love, loss, purpose, and the courage to start over. Each episode features meaningful conversations with thought leaders, artists, healers, and everyday people who’ve turned their breaking points into breakthroughs. If you’re navigating a new chapter, chasing meaning, or simply craving truth in a filtered world — you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join me on the journey — one breakthrough at a time.

  1. 7H AGO

    Episode 62: How to strengthen your connection to God with Katie Kyleen

    Katie Kyleen is a spiritual teacher, intuitive healer, and international speaker known for her work in energy healing, consciousness development, and spiritual psychology. She is the founder of Connecting with the Creator, a global spiritual school focused on helping individuals access inner healing, guidance, and personal transformation.    Katie teaches workshops, private sessions, and international events centered on energy alignment, intuitive development, and what she describes as direct connection to “Source” or higher consciousness. She has taught globally across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, and is recognized for blending spiritual psychology with modern personal-growth practices.   Sponsor   Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:(866) 222-2020       Chapters   00:00 LA Energy + Meet Katie Kileen: What It Means to Hear the Creator 04:18 The Creator Within: Connection vs Disconnection & the Clair Gifts 14:46 Guidance vs Desire Body: Signs, Synchronicities, and Staying on Path 30:49 Karmic vs Soul Contracts: Fear, Free Will, and “Predestined” Connections 36:57 Purpose & Dormant Soul Contracts: Real-Life Examples (Child Psychologist + Chef) 42:42 Alignment, Vices & Spiritual Bypassing: Choosing the Light + Where to Find Katie     Guest Katie Kyleen Spiritual Teacher | Intuitive Healer | International Speaker ____________________________________ Katie Kyleen | Website       Host Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    1h 1m

  2. FEB 10

    Episode 61: Letting Love In Without Losing Yourself — with Sascha Haert

    Sascha Haert is one of the world’s leading relationship coaches for women, dedicated to transforming the way humans connect, love, and relate to one another. With more than a decade of coaching experience, he has helped hundreds of women — including high-profile clients — break old patterns, open their hearts, and create the deeply fulfilling relationships they truly desire. His work focuses on emotional safety, authentic connection, and helping high-achieving women find love without losing themselves.     Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:https://www.instagram.com/lifeofsaschahaert/ Sascha Haert | Website https://www.haert2heart.com/about-page         Host Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    52 min

  3. FEB 3

    Episode 60: From Immigrant Roots to Oscar History: The story of Sev Ohanian

    Sev Ohanian is an Armenian-American film producer from Glendale, California, and a proud Hoover High School alum. The son of immigrant parents, Sev’s journey into Hollywood began not with studio backing or representation, but with a deep love of movies and the drive to create. More than 20 years ago, he started by making YouTube videos—laying the foundation for a career built on persistence, storytelling, and belief in the long game.   Sev is the executive producer of the critically acclaimed film Sinners which has earned an extraordinary 16 Academy Award nominations. With this achievement, Sev made history as the first Armenian producer ever nominated for Best Picture—a milestone moment not only for his career, but for Armenian representation in Hollywood.   Known for championing bold, original voices at a time when the film industry is rapidly evolving, Sev has become a defining force behind the scenes—navigating the creative, logistical, and emotional complexity of bringing films to life, often without the traditional safety nets of representation early on.   Central to his journey is his partnership with his wife, Natalie Qasabian - a fellow producer whom Sev credits as his unlikely hustler and true partner in both life and work. Together, they exemplify collaboration, resilience, and the power of building something meaningful from the ground up.   Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:Sev Ohanian | Instagram Sev Ohanian | Website       Host Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    55 min

  4. JAN 27

    Episode 59: Amanda Kloots on Grief, Reinvention & Choosing Joy

    Amanda Kloots is a TV host, former Broadway performer, bestselling author, and wellness advocate known for her resilience, optimism, and ability to reinvent herself through life’s most challenging moments. She began her career on Broadway, performing in productions such as Good Vibrations, Follies, and Young Frankenstein, before stepping into the national spotlight during the pandemic.   In 2020, Amanda shared her family’s deeply personal journey following the loss of her husband, actor Nick Cordero, becoming a source of strength and hope for millions around the world. She later authored the bestselling memoir Live Your Life, written as a way to cope, heal, and inspire others to choose joy even in the face of profound loss.   Amanda went on to co-host the daytime talk show The Talk and now hosts Amazon’s fitness competition series Trainer Games. A single working mom and self-proclaimed hustler, Amanda is admired for balancing career, motherhood, and wellness with grace, groundedness, and humility — embracing life’s flow while never losing her light.     Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:Amanda Kloots | Instagram Amanda Kloots | Supplements Amanda Kloots | Fitness       Host Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    56 min

  5. JAN 20

    Episode 58: Neuroplasticity & Trauma - How We Change Our Brain to Change Our Life

    Dr. Kate Truitt is a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and trauma and resilience expert, and she leads an award-winning psychology practice in Pasadena that specializes in neuroscience-informed therapy for trauma, anxiety, and stress. Her team offers individual, couples, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT, IFS, neurofeedback, and more — with both in-person and telehealth options available across California. Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:Dr. Kate Truitt | Social  Dr. Kate Truitt | Website     Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    1h 1m

  6. JAN 13

    Episode 57: Friends, Unfiltered: Life, Love & Laughs With My 30-Year Best Friend - Mariam Bandarian

    Mariam Bandarian is a mother of three boys, a longtime advocate of holistic living, and one of my closest friends of nearly 30 years. She chose the path of being a stay-at-home mom while nurturing a deep interest in nutrition, mindfulness, and intentional living. Known for her consistency, grounding presence, and quiet wisdom, Mariam values authenticity, meaningful connection, and protecting her energy — including taking intentional breaks from social media. She brings honesty, humor, and a deeply lived perspective on motherhood, friendship, and what it means to live in alignment.   Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:https://www.instagram.com/miss_nutritionista/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D#author https://missnutritionista.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio     Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    56 min

  7. JAN 6

    Episode 56: Beyond the Game: Fighting Uncertainty & Finding Resilience with Gary Chivichyan

    Gary Chivichyan — also known as “The Armenian Sniper” — made history as the first Armenian to be drafted into the NBA G League, becoming a trailblazer for an entire community that had never seen itself represented on that stage before.   Now 29, Gary is in a new chapter — one defined not just by basketball, but by identity, reinvention, and purpose. He’s a husband, a mentor, and a speaker who’s using his platform to remind the next generation that success isn’t always about becoming the next Michael Jordan — sometimes it’s about becoming the most authentic version of yourself, again and again.   Chapters 00:00 Tattoo Stories and Their Meanings 01:47 Journey into Basketball 07:14 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success 26:00 The Journey of Jamie Kern Lima 26:56 Embracing Individuality and Authenticity 31:46 Guidance, Growth, and Future Aspirations   Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:Gary Chivichyan | Social   Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    53 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Episode 55: Caring for a dying parent & finding strength in stoicism with Dr. Dave Dickey

    Episode 55 of Breaking Through, I’m sitting down with someone I not only admire professionally, but care for personally — my friend Dr. Dave Dickie.   Dave works in national security as a Senior Intelligence Analyst for Peraton, where he helps guide teams operating in high-stakes, high-pressure environments. He’s a father, a husband, a coach, and someone who understands what it means to carry a lot at once — emotionally, mentally, and operationally.   But the reason he’s here today is because of the journey that shaped his new book, The Stoic Cheat Sheet — a book he wrote while navigating more than two years of caregiving and hospice for his father. In that season of intense responsibility — balancing family, work, caregiving, and personal resilience — Dave turned to Stoicism not as a philosophy to study, but as a toolkit to survive. And eventually, to transform.   Today we’re talking about strength, presence, pressure, caregiving, grief, and the kind of inner steadiness that can carry us through our hardest chapters.   Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:Dr. Dave Dickie | Social   Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

    55 min
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Welcome to Breaking Through with Ellina Abovian — a podcast and platform dedicated to real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. I’m Ellina Abovian — KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom. After more than 15 years in front of the camera telling other people’s stories, I realized it was time to tell my own. Breaking Through was born from the most challenging chapter of my life — a season of heartbreak, reinvention, and self-discovery — and has since become a space for honest conversations about what it really takes to rebuild, evolve, and rise. Here, we talk about it all — from spirituality and self-growth to love, loss, purpose, and the courage to start over. Each episode features meaningful conversations with thought leaders, artists, healers, and everyday people who’ve turned their breaking points into breakthroughs. If you’re navigating a new chapter, chasing meaning, or simply craving truth in a filtered world — you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join me on the journey — one breakthrough at a time.

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