Breaking Through, The Ellina Abovian Podcast

Breaking Through Ep. 76: 10 Things I Learned Since Starting My New Job at Los Angeles Magazine Ellina Abovian returns to the Breaking Through podcast after taking a summer break to rest, recalibrate, and recover from burnout following a layoff after 16 years in TV news, sharing how listener messages helped her reconnect with her purpose.
In Episode 76, Ellina discusses starting a new role at LA Magazine—brought to her through her credibility and presence—where she’s building and leading its digital expansion while serving as a face of the brand. Ellina highlights lessons about humility in leadership, transferring storytelling skills to new formats, learning management and budgeting, finding a new voice for digital video, taking creative risks like a second Hunter Biden cover, focusing on meaningful output over busyness, releasing the need to constantly prove herself, and trusting that a painful transition can still be the right one.
 
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00:00 Sponsor Keosian Law
01:11 Podcast Return Update
05:07 Episode 76 Setup
05:16 New Job At LA Mag
07:33 Leading In Change
10:27 Stay Nimble Learn Fast
11:56 Transferable Story Skills
12:53 Building New Structure
16:28 Sponsor Property Claim
17:18 Beginner Mindset Again
19:47 Lead Without Answers
21:34 Voice Gets Clearer
23:57 Busy Versus Progress
25:45 Stop Proving Yourself
27:12 Transitions And Trust
30:02 Sponsor Injury Help
30:52 Closing And Subscribe

For years, Lu Parker and I shared a newsroom at KTLA, telling other people’s stories. Now, we find ourselves in a very different season—both in transition, both learning what it means to step away from what was familiar and listen for what comes next.
In this episode of Breaking Through, Lu and I talk about growth, letting go, finding our voices again, and learning to trust life when we don’t yet know where it’s taking us.
Lu opens up about the pause that followed a major chapter of her career—the discomfort of being in the middle of something rather than rushing toward the next thing—and how getting quiet helped her reconnect with herself. We also talk about her Substack, Her Voice Rising, and what it means to finally write and speak from a place that is entirely your own.
This isn’t really a conversation about reinvention. It’s about becoming. About accepting that sometimes you don’t need to know what’s next.
Sometimes it’s enough to say: this is where I am now.
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Reconnecting After Change
01:34 Nature and Im Free
06:12 Life After the Spotlight
19:43 Finding Your Voice Writing
27:39 Stop the Spiral
28:58 Reframe Loss Into Growth
31:26 Let Go With Gratitude
43:05 Signs Fun and Light
 
Guest:
Lu Parker | Emmy Winning TV Journalist
Connect with Lu Parker
Substack: https://substack.com/@luparkermedia?r=5e1wle&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=light
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luparkerla?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

GLP-1 medications have completely changed the conversation around weight loss, metabolism, and health—but how do they actually work, and how can they be used safely?
In this episode of The Breaking Through Podcast, we dive into the science and real-world conversation surrounding GLP-1s, from how these medications affect the body to the growing interest in microdosing and what responsible use really looks like.
We also discuss NAD, the lifestyle fundamentals that still matter regardless of medication, the connection between GLP-1s and thyroid cancer concerns, and what the future of GLP-1 medications could look like.
 
Sponsor:
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Guest:
Dr. Sarah Siavoshi | Triple Board-Certified Neurologist
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Chapters:00:00 — From Neurology to GLP-1s05:07 — How GLP-1s Work09:02 — Microdosing and Safe Use26:02 — NAD and Lifestyle Basics28:44 — Thyroid Cancer and GLP-1 Myths30:16 — Mom Life, Productivity and Future GLP-1s
 
Whether you're considering a GLP-1, already using one, or simply trying to understand what all the hype is about, this episode breaks down the conversation in a way that's approachable and informative.
Subscribe to The Breaking Through Podcast for more conversations about health, wellness, performance, and the ideas helping people break through what's holding them back.
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
 
#GLP1 #GLP1Medications #WeightLoss #MetabolicHealth  #NAD #Wellness #Health #Longevity #WomensHealth #HealthOptimization

In this episode, Ellina dives deep into how planetary retrogrades resurface our core challenges, prompting us to face and heal. A deep conversation with Astrologer and founder of the app Astrobella, Bella Popa. Ready to feel and grow?
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Mercury Retrograde Survival
05:53 Astrology Cycles and Golden Age
10:19 Chart Reading Pisces to Capricorn
22:56 Soul Lessons and Karma
24:33 Love Career and Ideal Match
30:39 Eclipses Astrology and Empowerment
 
Guest:
Bella Popa
Astrologer & Founder of app Astrobella
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Connect with Bella Popa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellapopa_/?hl=en
 
Host:
Ellina Abovian | Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom
#HealingJourney #RetrogradeReflections

Roblox may look like just another game, but for many parents, it’s raising serious questions about online safety. From allegations involving predators and hidden chat features to concerns about social media-like addiction and children being directed to third-party platforms, the risks aren’t always obvious.
Joining me are attorneys—and moms—Natalie Suri and Eileen Keusseyan of Keosian Law, who are representing families in several cases involving Roblox and are working to raise awareness about the potential dangers parents should know.
 
Sponsor:
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: https://keosianlaw.com/
Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Chapters:
00:00 Roblox Safety Concerns
00:59 Why Roblox Feels Unsafe
02:01 How Predators Groom Kids
04:04 Their First Roblox Cases
06:05 A Horrific Real Case
08:48 How Common Is This
09:56 Should Kids Use Roblox
 
Guest:
Natalie Suri
Attorney
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Guest:
Eileen Keusseyan
Attorney
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Connect with Eileen Keusseyan on Instagram
 
Host
Ellina Abovian | Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Lily Hart is a modern-day renaissance woman — a creator in the truest sense. She’s an author, artist, herbalist, and someone deeply committed to living a life of purpose. Three years ago, when her father was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, Lily found what felt like a true calling. She rolled up her sleeves and began learning everything she could about the liver — exploring homeopathic, ancient, and international healing methods to support her father not just physically, but emotionally, too. That journey became the foundation for her book, The Liver: Listen to the Whispers Before They Become Screams.
Her fascination with healing from the inside out eventually expanded into the creation of her own skin and hair products, rooted in the same philosophy: that wellness begins within. Lily does it all because she remains endlessly curious. She doesn’t allow societal constraints to dictate how she lives her life. Instead, she follows what feels purposeful, creative, and aligned. In this episode, we talk about the signs your liver may be struggling, simple ways to begin supporting your body today, and how curiosity can become the doorway to your next calling.
 
Sponsor
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Lily the Multihyphenate
00:38 Redefining Beauty and Presence
07:55 Liver Health and Emotions
24:32 Daily Check In Habits
26:59 Toxin Free Skincare Shift
33:03 Curiosity Mantras And Support
 
Guest:
Lily Hart
Founder of DEMK Skincare | Author | Herbalist
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Connect with Lily Hart:
DEMK Skincare
Connect with Lily on Instagram
 
Host
Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Eddie Zaratsian has spent decades shaping a world of beauty and luxury through his groundbreaking work in events, florals, and design. He’s collaborated with major names like Restoration Hardware, Mark’s Garden, and Oprah, and has helped redefine what elevated event design can look and feel like.
But beyond the stunning career is a much deeper conversation. We talk about what it really takes to stay relevant, inspired, and aligned through decades of success. About trust, discernment, gratitude, and the spiritual grounding that keeps you connected to your purpose. Eddie reminds us that success isn’t something we’re simply owed — it’s something sacred, something guided, and something we’re meant to channel with humility and intention.
 
Sponsor
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: https://keosianlaw.com/
Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Chapters:
00:00 Quiet Confidence Origins
04:49 From Chemistry to Creative Empire
08:54 Breakthrough Year and Manifesting
23:56 Privacy and Creative Energy
26:59 Mindset Shifts and Self Care
33:03 Ego Lessons and Spiritual Growth
 
Guest:
Eddie Zaratsian
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Luxury Event Designer & Planner
 
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Host
Ellina Abovian
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Podcast Host
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakingthroughpodcast/

In this episode Ellina reveals the journey behind co-parenting, embracing new beginnings, career shifts, and dating. Ellina speaks her truth with answers that capture the personal and emotional aspects to her listeners' questions, her support system, and how she has navigated
 
Sponsor
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: https://keosianlaw.com/
Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Chapters
00:00 Houston’s Favorites
01:21 Why Solo Episodes
03:19 Journalism and Motherhood
10:35 Divorce and Coparenting
20:57 Dating and Moving Forward

She’s a familiar face to so many Angelenos—an Emmy award-winning journalist who spent decades in local news, including anchoring right here in Los Angeles at KTLA and later at KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV.
But beyond the headlines and the bright lights… there’s a deeper story.
A story about identity, reinvention, and what happens when the career you’ve built for decades suddenly shifts.
She’s someone I’ve long admired—first as a young journalist looking up to her… and now, as someone walking a path not so different from mine.
Today, we’re talking about resilience, letting go, and what it really means to rebuild…
and yes—what we don’t miss about the industry either… the early wake-up calls, the constant glam, the big hair, and how much of your personal life gets wrapped up in the job.
 
Sponsor
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: https://keosianlaw.com/
Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Guest
Sharon Tay
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Award Winning Journalist | Realtor | Former News Anchor
Connect with Sharon: Instagram
 
Chapters
00:00 Full Circle Moment
04:14 Life After News
20:16 Pivot to Real Estate
27:45 Identity Shift After News
34:07 Real Estate Reset and Letting Go
38:42 Rewriting the Next Chapter
 
Host
Ellina Abovian
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Former KTLA News Reporter & Podcast Host
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakingthroughpodcast/

Sona Gasparian joins me for a conversation on evolution, longevity, and what it really takes to grow in a public space. From her early days on YouTube to building Persona Cosmetics into a nearly decade-strong brand, Sona shares how she’s navigated the ever-changing beauty industry while staying grounded. We talk about spirituality, contentment, and the inner work behind a very visible life—and what it truly means to evolve.
 
Sponsor
Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLPOffice in Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: https://keosianlaw.com/
Phone:(866) 222-2020
 
Guest
Sona Gasparian
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Beauty Influencer & Founder of Persona Cosmetics
Connect with Sona HERE: https://linktr.ee/sonagasparian?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
 
Host
Ellina Abovian
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Former KTLA News Reporter & Podcast Host
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakingthroughpodcast/