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

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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.

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Guest:

Dr. Sarah Siavoshi | Triple Board-Certified Neurologist

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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.

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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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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.

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Guest:

Natalie Suri

Attorney

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Guest:

Eileen Keusseyan

Attorney

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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

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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.

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Guest

Sharon Tay

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Award Winning Journalist | Realtor | Former News Anchor

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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

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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.

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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/