Catamania

In today’s episode, Cristina is joined by entrepreneur, podcaster, founder & CEO of IHC Agency Iman Hasan to chat growing up all over the world, taking accountability for your life, speaking your mind, balancing a CEO lifestyle with being a wife, the beauty of adversity, raising good humans, how to pick the right friends & MORE!

In today’s episode Cristina is back with a solo special to chat the hardest parts about moving to a different country, leaving your family behind, building resilience, getting rid of the "poor me I'm an immigrant attitude", navigating language/cultural barriers, funny English phrase mishaps & more!

In today’s episode Cristina sits down with biohacker & wellness coach Maria Fastov to chat life-changing diet hacks, Western vs European eating habits, the truth about plant-based & glucose, seeking real health advice, the dangers of birth control, biohacking sex & more!

In today’s episode Cristina sits down with beauty guru & podcaster Kornelija Slunjski to chat dealing with social media haters, non-negotiable procedures, healthy living, optimizing sleeps, relationship politics, masculine vs feminine energy, impacting thousands of women, hosting an all girls trip, navigating friction with friends, health scares & more!

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Catamania, led by Cristina Cataman, is a vibrant hub hosting diverse content. It’s home to the immersive Catamania show, offering professional discussions and light-hearted exchanges. Beyond the show, it’s a platform for events, communities, courses, and unique merchandise. Cristina’s dynamic content blends humor and insight, drawing from her Eastern European roots and Western experiences.

The show dives into various topics, featuring guests from diverse backgrounds. Catamania promises an exciting blend of entertainment, education, and genuine connections—reflecting Cristina’s values. Join us for this exhilarating journey, presented by MBHTV!

Dr. Cristina Grindean is a Romanian-born, German dermatologist based in Berlin. An alumni of The Charité Medical School, she is an expert on all things skin health, beauty and anti-aging. 

In this episode we dive deep into cultural differences, dating, leaving your country in pursuit of something bigger, the balance of femininity and masculinity in a competitive field that is medicine, and tips for having healthy, glowing skin.

Dr. Cristina’s IG:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.crissie/

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Background

5:47 - Learning a Language and Pursuing a Medical Career

10:52 - Finding Passion and Purpose

15:35 - Navigating Confusion and Following Your Calling

19:33 - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

25:36 - Cultural Differences in Relationships

32:34 - The Field of Dermatology and Skincare

36:32 - The Controversy of Sunscreen

42:47 - Skincare Tips and Recommendations

45:32 - Caring for Sensitive Skin & Retinal

49:32 - Botox, Fillers and Invasive Skincare

55:30 - The Confidence Boost of Skincare

58:51 - Language and Social Media 

Gina Bontempo is a trainer & health coach who has helped 200+ women lose weight. Soon to be mother of two, Gina promotes taking care of yourself through her work, prioritizing looking and feeling good, and eliminating all excuses.

Gina's Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gmflorio/?hl=en

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gmflorio?si=A9lRam-0hRhyjffx

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Irina Novak-Calki is the co-owner of Scentrique, a Vancouver-based online and offline niche fragrance boutique offering a unique collection of niche fragrances and luxury scents for men and women from around the world.

Sentrique Website: https://www.scentrique.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/scentrique

Alexandra Ndolo is a German-born left-handed épée fencer who fences for Kenya from 2022 on. Ndolo was born in Bayreuth, Northern Bavaria, Germany. She is half Polish half Kenyan.

In this episode we dived into all things lifestyle of a professional athlete, the power of mind and the pressures of being in the public eye. 

0:00 - Introduction

1:44 - Alexandra’s Background 

12:47 - Fencing & travelling 

15:00 - Dieting & training 

20:48 - Cycle synching & training 

24:04 - The power of mind 

30:41 - Bullying 

35:08 - How to stay in the moment

38:10 - The world of social media

45:00 - Speaking your truth

58:05 - Alexandra’s contact info

Vince Alter is a sommelier, entrepreneur and host of the V is for Vino show. 

In his show, Vince takes you to a new wine region in each episode to explore the culture and history, drink the wine and meet the winemakers.

In this episode we dived into Vince’s journey to becoming a sommelier, tips on choosing the best wines for the greatest value, starting a business and the ups and downs that come with that, personal risk tolerance, travel and more. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

3:34 - Vince’s story

8:40 - Risk tolerance and going after your dreams

12:00 - Life in Chicago & cities in the US

14:15 - A sommelier’s view of wine 

21:05 - Best places to get great wine in US (& Canada)

25:20 - Best wines for great prices 

28:35 - Canadian wines

30:00 - How to select the best wines at a restaurant 

35:04 - Moldovan wines

39:00 - Entrepreneurship & how Vince started

42:58 - Starting a show and not getting views

46:00 - The problems you encounter when starting a business

50:00 - Is everybody meant to be an entrepreneur?

53:05 - Dealing with other people’s opinions

54:45 - Japan 

Luke McCarthy is a linguist who speaks six languages. Luke was born in the United States, lived in Russia and is currently based in Barcelona. He teaches people languages through his own effective and useful techniques and programs which help them learn languages faster than through regular programs and courses. 

Having lived in different countries, Luke believes that understanding and speaking a language has a huge impact on experiencing a culture more fully. 

Luke’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/luke.and.english/?hl=en

0:00 - Introduction

2:22 - Luke’s background 

4:14 - Life in Barcelona

8:00 - Life in Murmansk - a city with no sun for 6 months

10:11 - Luke’s life in Russia 

23:40 - Dating culture, chivalry & etiquette 

46:00 - How knowing a language affects the cultural experience 

49:45 - Speaking six languages 

55:40 - Is Russian hard to learn?

60:00 - Psycholinguistics & confidence 

60:07 - Alter ego when learning languages 

60:13 - Luke’s techniques and contact info