Breaking Through, The Ellina Abovian Podcast

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,...

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 — Compas...

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 organizatio...

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 direc...

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 m...

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, J...

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...

Chris Schauble is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and co-anchor of the KTLA Morning News. Known for his authentic storytelling, quick wit, and viral “earthquake face” moment, Chris has built a career that blends credibility with personality.

Beyond the newsroom, Chris is a dedicated husband and father to two sets of twin daughters, a passionate triathlete, and an adoptee who openly shares his personal journey. His commitment to co...

Dr. Nadine Macaluso, known to her patients as Dr. Nae, is the real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort's character in "The Wolf of Wall Street." She survived a turbulent eight-year marriage to Jordan Belfort, marked by abuse, greed, and trauma.

Following her experiences, Dr. Macaluso relocated to California. Her journey of trauma and healing inspired her to return to school at age 39, where she earned he...

Matt Gottesman is a writer, creative strategist, podcaster, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping people live in alignment with their highest truth. With a background that spans tech, media, and brand development, Matt has built a reputation as a modern-day philosopher, guiding others to redefine success on their own terms.

He is the host of The Niche Is You podcast, where he dives into alignment, creativity, spirituality, and the ...

In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Regine Muradian to talk about the real challenges families face as kids head back to school. From managing anxiety and supporting children with big emotions, to handling sibling comparisons and learning the right ways to praise, Dr. Muradian offers practical guidance every parent can use.

We also dive into deeper conversations around co-parenting after divorce, navigating d...

Roxanne Saffaie is a writer, speaker, and mentor widely recognized for her work in guiding women toward Self-Mastery. As the host of The Roxanne Show (formerly BlackBeltBeauty Radio), she has built a global audience by blending science, spirituality, and soulful storytelling to inspire radical self-love, trust, and authenticity. Before becoming a Self-Mastery mentor, Roxanne thrived as a top 1% celebrity makeup artist—an experience...

Lu Parker is an Emmy and Genesis Award–winning journalist, animal advocate, author, and entrepreneur. For nearly two decades, she has anchored the news at KTLA 5 in Los Angeles, covering some of the most defining stories of our time—from natural disasters to presidential elections. Before her career in journalism, Lu made history as Miss USA, a title that opened doors but also came with challenges that shaped her resilience and det...

In this episode, I am sitting down with Phil Good … widely known as The Intuitive - a name you’re about to see everywhere. Phil has a gift that’s hard to explain but impossible to ignore. 

The moment you start opening up to him, something magical happens—messages start coming through. Whether it’s the words you use, or your overall energy, Phil picks up on what’s really going on beneath the surface. It’s like he can hear what your ...

In this solo episode, I share a powerful breakthrough I had during hypnosis — one that uncovered a belief I didn’t even know I was living by: that wealth wasn’t mine to create, it was a man’s job to provide. I’ll take you back to the conversations and conditioning that planted this idea, how it shaped my relationships and career, and what it feels like to finally see and release it. This is about love, money, self-worth, and rewrit...

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 ...