Breaking Through, The Ellina Abovian Podcast

Dr. Kate Balestrieri is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist. She is the author of “What Happened to My Sex Life?: A Sex Therapist’s Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection, and Pleasure.” Dr. Kate …. Is the founder of Modern Intimacy, and host of the podcast Get Naked with Dr. Kate―uncovers the twelve most common causes of a loss of libido.
 
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Guest: Dr. Kate Bslestieri
Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist
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Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Scott Minker is a husband, father, son, entrepreneur, and storyteller living his “2.0 Life” after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2024, an experience that radically transformed his understanding of success, gratitude, and purpose. What was once a relentless pursuit of performance and achievement evolved into a life guided by presence, patience, and the practice of being where his feet are.
 
After waking up blind in the ICU at UCLA, enduring 19 surgeries, and making a miraculous full recovery (beating the 17% odds), Scott is devoted to helping others experience their own awakening with the awareness that tomorrow is never guaranteed. He shares his journey as proof that growth and meaning can emerge from even the most unexpected and challenging moments.
 
Scott graduated from Georgetown University and received his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. A native Texan, he now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tracy, and their two teenagers.
 
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Guest: Scott Minker — Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker Scott Minker | Social Media | Instagram 

Tania Khazaal is a family healing educator and reconnection mentor specializing in mother–daughter dynamics, emotional safety, and generational trauma repair. Her work blends compassionate communication, boundary restoration, and trauma-informed practices to help families move from conflict and estrangement into healthier, more secure relationships. Rooted in her own personal story of separating — and ultimately reconnecting — with her mother, Tania’s teachings combine lived experience with a deep understanding of emotional patterns and family systems. She now guides thousands through workshops, writing, and one-on-one support designed to help people heal the wounds they once believed were impossible to mend.
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Guest: Tania Khazaal
Award-Winning Journalist, Parenting Educator, and Author
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Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Episode Description (Solo Q&A – Ellina Abovian | Breaking Through Podcast)In this special solo episode of Breaking Through, Ellina Abovian sits down for an intimate conversation with you — the listeners. She answers fan-submitted questions about her career in journalism, personal growth, dating, and the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her journey. Honest, warm, and unfiltered, Ellina dives into the lessons she’s learned, the risks she’s taken, and what truly keeps her inspired. Tune in for storytelling, insight, and a closer look at the woman behind the mic.
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00:00 Celebrating 50 Episodes: A Journey of Growth and Learning
09:12 Navigating Social Media and Personal Challenges
13:58 Career Reflections and Personal Insights
30:39 Navigating the Dating World
34:29 Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
38:49 Life Lessons and Reflections

Donna Tetreault is an award-winning journalist, parenting educator, and author whose work has been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, NBC’s Today Show, CNN, and The Washington Post.
She’s spent years translating child-development science into real-life guidance for families — helping parents everywhere build homes rooted in connection, compassion, and calm.
 
Her new book, The CASTLE Method, offers a framework of seven pillars — Compassion, Acceptance, Security, Trust, Love, Expectations, and Education — a roadmap for creating emotionally safe, resilient families.
 
Today, we’re breaking through the myth of “perfect parenting” and exploring what it truly means to build emotional foundations strong enough to hold the hearts of our children — and our own.
 
00:00 The Unexpected Call from Dr. Phil
01:07 From Reporting to Parenting
03:50 The Castle Method: Building Your Dream Family
25:36 Embracing Children's Unique Talents
26:43 The Importance of Trust and Gentle Parenting
40:15 Setting Expectations and Encouraging Leadership
 
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Guest: Donna Tetreault — Award-Winning Journalist, Parenting Educator, and Author 🌐www.donnatetreault.com/ | Donna | Instagram
 
Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom
 

Nona Melkonian is a Multimedia Journalist, Event/Red Carpet Host and Content Creator. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Nona moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment and lifestyle journalism and has interviewed hundreds of prominent figures and celebrities. Recently, she’s launched her own media company, Melkoni Media where she amplifies small businesses, local events and fascinating people and organizations. When not interviewing celebrities on award shows and red carpets, she enjoys telling stories on and off camera. She believes everyone has a story and using her voice to help amplify the voices of others is the best way bring attention to new perspectives, build connections and and create community.
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Dr. Natalie Harvey is a licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert who has spent over two decades helping people understand the invisible threads that shape their sense of self. Through her work, she explores how unresolved childhood wounds—especially those tied to attachment, abandonment, and “daddy issues”—often manifest in adult relationships, self-worth, and patterns of self-sabotage. Known for her compassionate yet direct approach, Dr. Harvey bridges neuroscience and emotional healing, helping people recognize that trauma isn’t just what happened to us—it’s what continues to live within us. She specializes in relational trauma, self-esteem rebuilding, and inner-child work, guiding clients and audiences alike toward reclaiming their power and rewriting the stories they’ve carried for too long.
 
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Rebecca Kordecki is a life and relationship coach, breathwork facilitator, and motivational speaker who has spent more than 30 years helping people transform their lives — first from the outside in, and now from the inside out.
A former celebrity fitness trainer and wellness expert, Rebecca built a successful career training Hollywood A-listers, professional athletes, and high performers, helping them build physical strength and mental resilience. But over time, she realized that true transformation doesn’t begin in the body — it begins in the heart.
Today, through her signature SOAR Method and transformational programs like Reclaim Your Heart and Boss of Your Happy Bootcamp, Rebecca helps people heal heartbreak, regulate their emotions, and reclaim their self-worth. She’s been featured in Forbes, Shape, Women’s Health, and The Today Show, and is known for her bold, no-BS coaching style grounded in deep compassion and authenticity.
On this episode of Breaking Through, Rebecca shares how heartbreak became her greatest teacher, why emotional freedom is the new success, and what it truly means to age like a boss and live unapologetically free.
 
 
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This weeks guest is someone you’ve quite literally grown up watching — actor, host, husband, and father — Jerry O’Connell.
From his unforgettable breakout role in Stand by Me to starring in hit shows like Sliders and Crossing Jordan, Jerry has spent decades in Hollywood mastering the art of reinvention. Most recently, he co-hosted The Talk on CBS, bringing humor, honesty, and heart to daytime television.
But beyond the spotlight, Jerry is a devoted husband to actress Rebecca Romijn and a proud father of twin daughters. His journey is one of evolution — from child actor to thoughtful, grounded family man — and a reminder that true success isn’t about fame, but about growth, gratitude, and staying real in a world that often isn’t.
 
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In this special episode, Ellina shares favorite moments on spiritual healing from conversations with David Ghiyam, Phil Good "The Intuitive", and Karin Hadadan. She shares how Breaking Through has become more than a podcast - it's been a journey of transformation. In this episode, Ellina revisits some soul-stiring moments from spiritual wisdom to self-love and intuitive living. These highlights capture what it truly means to evolve, heal, and awaken to your highest self.
 
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Karin Hadadan
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Phil Good "The Intuitive"
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