Catamania

Esther Sarphatie is a psychologist and relationship advisor who has gained major success on social media sharing her knowledge and wisdom on all things romantic relationships, communication, dating and practical steps you can take to become a better woman and attract the right partner.

I don't normally do a whole lot of solosodes but many of you have asked to start doing more long-form Q & A's. So here we go ♥️

They say gratitude is the key to abundance. If that’s the case (which it is) how important is it then to learn how to be grateful for things even when things are tough?

Elizabeth Pipko is an American model, author, media personality and founder of Lest People Forget, a digital project which aims to enable individuals around the world to contribute to the preservation of the history of the Holocaust.

In this episode, we chatted about growing up in a Soviet household, living in America and going after the American Dream, history and the importance of it in the educational system and more. 

Elizabeth’s Links:

Lest People Forget: https://lestpeopleforget.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpipko/

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

3:45 - The path to modelling 

9:30 - Soviet mentality

16:57 - Children and being spoiled 

20:35 - How to make life better in US

24:33 - The lack of history education

30:50 - Lest People Forget

37:32 - Elizabeth’s books & involvement in politics

44:20 - Speaking up 

46:49 - Finding truth

48:30 - Cancel culture

50:00 - Having different views & the news

Dr. Mele is a Board Certified general plastic surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons he performs various procedures and operations in his practice. 

In this episode, we covered the subjects of breast augmentation and implants, rhinoplasty (nose job) and injectables (botox & fillers).

Dr. Mele’s Links:

Website: https://www.drmele.com/plastic-surgeon/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmele/

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

4:33 - The path to medicine 

7:30 - The role of social media

10:30 - The beauty formula 

12:40 - Breast augmentation & implants

23:30 - Is breast implant illness real?

29:45 - Implant rupture

35:07 - More on breast implant illness 

36:32 - Rhinoplasty (nose jobs)

42:00 - Rhinoplasty complications & revisions 

45:15 - Otoplasty (ear surgery)

47:20 - Should you seek therapy if you want a procedure?

50:40 - Turning people away

52:20 - Anaesthesia 

54:35 - Botox & fillers

1:3:15 - How to find the right surgeon?

1:6:00 - How to find Dr. Mele

Dr. Jovanka Živković is a Serbian-born New York-based dentist. She started her career in Serbia and then decided to move to US and start all over. After graduating from Columbia University, Jovanka first became a successful dentist in Manhattan and then decided to open her own practice - Mamut Dentistry where she practices general and cosmetic dentistry.

In this episode, we chatted about dental hygiene, cosmetic dentistry (including veneers), starting a new life abroad, and fearlessly working towards your dreams.

Dr. Živković’s Links:

Website: https://mamutdentistry.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jovanka.zivkovic/

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

3:10 - About Dr. Jovanka

8:20 - Coming to US

10:45 - Life in New York

12:22 - The quintessential immigrant 

14:15 - General vs cosmetic dentistry 

16:25 - Why dentist lead in suicide rates

18:28 - Why people neglect dental health

21:14 - Mental health and dental health 

24:40 - Misconceptions about dentistry

25:40 - How much is too much in dental hygiene 

26:26 - Veneers 

33:20 - Invisalign 

37:48 - Teeth whitening 

45:15 - Smoking

48:00 - Jovanka’s contact 

48:45 - Why immigrants succeed 

Sharing some tips that helped me learn English and adopt a more American accent. I always get questions about this, so I thought I might as well tap about it on my podcast. 

Hope you find it helpful ♥️

Chapters:

2:12 - Accents 

3:40 - Movies and subtitles 

7:50 - Creating a character

9:50 - Mimicking actors

11:11 - Confidence 

13:54 - Nobody cares

17:00 - Try to only speak the language

18:25 - Rethink the thoughts in the language 

A little rant inspired by episode 45 of Catamania where I chatted briefly with my guest about feeling offended. I decided to give you my take on it all and how to never again get offended in your life.

In this 2-part interview I am joined by the one and only - Nicole Arbour. Nicole is a social media personality, comedian, actress, singer and all around fabulous human being. 

She excels at calling out nonsense in a funny, light-hearted and thought-provoking manner. Nicole overcame insane adversity and her story will leave you inspired and fired up to start living in your truth.

She is also launching her course to help people who are in chronic pain in the coming weeks, so make sure you follow my Instagram stories to see how you can sign up.

Nicole’s Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ibnicolearbour/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nicolearbour

Chapters:

2:38 - How I discovered Nicole

4:20 - Nicole’s background 

5:35 - The path to comedy 

9:00 - Nicole’s accident 

15:10 - The power of your mind

18:00 - How adversity gets you where you need to be

20:00 - Why isn’t everyone speaking their truth?

23:50 - How to start speaking up?

27:15 - Politics is a reality show

31:30 - Why it’s easy to divide the masses?

33:20 - News & adrenalin 

36:00 - Limiting your news intake

39:00 - Mental health 

41:30 - The entertainment industry

45:00 - Smelling the bs

49:35 - More money more problems?

50:35 - Doing things your way

53:15 - Dating and splitting bills

56:00 - Guy-hating feminism 

1:1:00 - Balance of masculine & feminine 

1:3:50 - Authenticity & different roles

Chandler Juliet is a comedian, singer-songwriter and content creator. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California Chandler has been a part of the show business and entertainment industry from a young age.

Chandler also works with a comedic satire media company - The Babylon Bee. 

In this episode we dived into life in US, dealing with loosing friends, why people are so sensitive and more.  

Chandler’s Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/chandlerjofficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJAxrOiTRmgPSZrrZ9jL8g

Chapters:

2:30 - Being a content creator

4:30 - Los Angeles

8:55 - Entertainment industry & Chandler’s story

14:30 - Self censoring & offending people

18:00 - Why are people so sensitive?

24:00 - America & capitalism

34:50 - Opinion’s of others and taking personal responsibility 

39:29 - Personal development 

43:56 - Faith, spirituality & religion 

51:00 - Intuition

52:00 - Losing friends 

55:30 - Having different opinions 

59:00 - Chandler’s contact info