Breaking Through, the Ellina Abovian podcast

Sona Movsesian is best known as the “World’s Worst Assistant”—a title she wears with pride and humor. For over a decade, she served as the beloved and delightfully chaotic executive assistant to Conan O’Brien, becoming a fan favorite through her appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show, and the wildly popular podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, where she now co-hosts.

Born and raised in California to Armenian parents, Sona blends s...

Liza Boubari is a leader in mind-body healing, dedicated to helping individuals uncover their inner strength and create lasting change. As the founder of HealWithin, Inc. and an international best-selling author, Liza has worked with both women and men to overcome emotional barriers, release past pain, and evolve into their best selves. Her compassionate and intuitive guidance inspires clients to reclaim their confidence, navigate ...

In this heartfelt episode of Breaking Through with Ellina Abovian, we sit down with Lucy Hart, a master microblading artist, licensed aesthetician, singer, mother, and resilient force of nature.

With roots in both the beauty and music worlds, Lucy’s story is anything but ordinary. At 21, she chased her dream of singing—recording with top producers, signing a label deal, and winning Hay Superstar (Armenian Idol) in 2008. But after a...

In Episode 30 of Breaking Through with Ellina Abovian, we sit down with renowned facial aesthetic dentist Dr. Sam Saleh, whose expertise in smile design has made him a global leader in aesthetic dentistry.

With premier practices in Beverly Hills and London, Dr. Saleh is sought after for his meticulous approach to crafting natural, confident smiles. In this episode, he breaks down the art and science behind aesthetic dentistry, the ...

Dr. Muradian is a licensed clinical psychologist, children's author, speaker and expert TV commentator. 

In her clinical practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a wide range of emotional stressors. She specializes in Anxiety and is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), ADHD, & Depression. 

Dr. Muradian is also a friend of mine and someone I connected with on a very pers...

Meet Ani Yemenidjian and Nora Mansour. They are best friends, the founders of Norani baby and the hilarious duo with their online platform - Modamob. 

Their journey together is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, the ladies discuss their years of friendship, breaking into the entertainment industry, becoming influencers and finally their long yet rewarding journey to motherhood. 

Karin Hadadan is an author, poet, and content creator. 

Her latest book, “The Unlimited Power Within You,” was inspired by her own spiritual awakening during her healing journey of chronic illness. 

Karin explains she knew the suffering she was experiencing was for a deeper purpose. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the book, touching on certain concepts. 

The unlimited power within you is a journey inward - Understanding what tr...

Jason Ball is a media professional with over 30 years in the television news industry. After stepping away from the news business in 2021, he shifted his focus to hospitality and community storytelling. Jason now co-owns and operates Old Ranch Inn, a boutique hotel in the heart of Palm Springs. Passionate about local culture and lifestyle, he recently launched Desert Dispatch, a Palm Springs lifestyle newsletter, and Life After New...

In this episode Relationship Coach, Silvy Khoucasian and Ellina discuss the power of letting go. The two dive deep into the things they have learned to let go of and the process which required that form of surrender.

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Today’s guest is Maura - she is an intuitive medium and a professional astrologer. 

Maura works with many clients, including celebrities and large corporations, to unravel  both our inner and outer worlds. 

Maura connects the dots between the unseen and often misunderstood aspects of life, helping her clients elevate their consciousness and raise their frequency.

Born and raised in Upstate New York, Maura recognized her gifts from ...

Meet Christopher Asandra, MD, a revered Beverly Hills-based anti-aging physician and vitality expert. Dr. Asandra has improved the health and quality of life for countless men and women worldwide with his cutting edge therapies and treatments.

A Kansas City native, Dr. Asandra received his combined BA/MD in 2003 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, upon the completion of an intensive 6 year medical program straight out o...

Episode 20 is a very candid conversation  Kevin Boehm - of America’s Most Successful Restaurateursx. Kevin is the co-founder and co-owner of Boka Restaurant Group and the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Along with his business partner, Rob Katz, they operates 26 restaurants in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. Kevin is recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur in America in 2018. Kevin is also the aut...

In the episode, I sat down with my friend, Tina Odjaghian. 

Tina is a force to be reckoned with.  She is an entrepreneur and litigation attorney who specializes in the complex mechanisms of brain injury, particularly those that occur in the workplace.

Tina is also a wife, a mom & an overall powerhouse human. 

Tina breaks the mold & breaks the rules in everything she does. She’s a top attorney in her field, a regular at Pari...

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. In this episode we take a deep dive into sexual psychology, sexual prefe...

In episode 17 we discuss Emotional Abuse and how to break free from it with relationship coach and therapist, Leah Aguirre Barnes.

Emotional abuse isn’t always loud—it can be subtle, manipulative, and difficult to recognize. If your partner controls, shames, or blames you, or makes you feel guilty for prioritizing yourself, you may be in an emotionally abusive relationship.

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