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Breaking Through, The Ellina Abovian Podcast

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Mental Health
Divorce
Meditation
Self-Discovery
Hollywood
Boundaries
Highly Sensitive Person
Therapy
Coaching
Entertainment Industry
Anxiety
Personal Development
Relationships
Empowerment
Women Empowerment
Childhood Trauma
Acting Career
Self-Regulation
Emotional Triggers
Self-Improvement

Welcome to Breaking Through with Ellina Abovian — a podcast and platform dedicated to real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation.

I’m Ellina Abovian — After more than 15 years in front of the camera telling other people’s stories, I realized it was time to tell my own. Breaking Through was born from the most challenging chapter of my life — a season of heartbreak, reinvention, and se... more

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Latest Episodes

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 th... more

Sky Askari is a Persian-American reality television personality known for joining the cast of Bravos hit series The Valley: Persian Style. Originally from Iran, Sky moved to the United States in her early twenties and built her life in Los Angeles, b... more

After more than a decade at KTLA, I was unexpectedly laid off — and like many life pivots, it didn’t come with a roadmap. In this candid solo episode, I share the emotional rollercoaster of that moment, the thoughts that followed, and how I’m learnin... more

Soma Chhaya, known online as “Your Manifestation BFF”, is a manifestation creator with over 6 million followers across platforms. In under two years, she built one of the fastest-growing manifestation brands in the world and scaled it into a seven-fi... more

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Recent Guests

Sona Gasparian
Pioneering beauty influencer and founder of Persona Cosmetics
Persona Cosmetics
Episode: Episode 67 | From YouTube to Building a Beauty Brand: Sona Gasparian’s Evolution
Sky Askari
Persian-American reality TV personality and jewelry designer
Self-employed (Sky Askari brand)
Episode: Episode 66: From Iran to Reality TV: The Story of Sky Askari
Soma Chhaya
Manifestation content creator focusing on astrology, tarot, palms
Self-employed/Creator
Episode: Episode 64: Sudden Shifts & The Fire Horse Year with Soma Chhaya
Sascha Haert
Coach specializing in helping high-achieving women find love and open their hearts
Episode: Episode 61: Letting Love In Without Losing Yourself — with Sascha Haert
Dr. Kate Truitt
Psychologist, neuroscientist, and trauma expert
Episode: Episode 58: Neuroplasticity & Trauma - How We Change Our Brain to Change Our Life
Gary Chivichyan
The first Armenian drafted into the NBA and a mentor.
Episode: Episode 56: Beyond the Game: Fighting Uncertainty & Finding Resilience with Gary Chivichyan
Scott Minker
A husband, father, and successful businessman who survived a brain aneurysm and 19 surgeries, emerging with a new outlook on life.
Episode: Episode 53: Scott 2.0: Surviving a Near-Death Experience and 19 Surgeries to Be Reborn
Donna Tetreault
An award-winning journalist and parenting educator whose work has appeared on major media outlets and who authored 'The CASTLE Method'.
Episode: Episode 50: Parenting from Presence, Not Perfection with Donna Tetreault
Nona Melkonian
Friend and red carpet reporter
Episode: Episode 49: Rewriting her own story with Nona Melkonian

Host

Ellina Abovian
Host of Breaking Through, Ellina Abovian; long-form conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • 40 is the new 20

    I’m here after finding out you are no longer at ktla. Their loss. Hope for new and better opportunities for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geoesco13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Healing

    I recently discovered this podcast, and it has been nothing short of transformative. Every episode feels like a conversation I’ve been needing to have—deep, honest, and incredibly healing. The way the host(s) navigate topics with such authenticity and care makes it easy to connect on a personal level.

    There’s something so freeing about listening to discussions that validate your thoughts and emotions while also offering new perspectives. It feels like a safe space, one that encourages growth, s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heavenart
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow! A must hear!

    What a beautiful and powerful podcast. I related to so much that I was getting goosebumps as I was listening. Looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eknae2024
    United Statesa year ago

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The host delivers healing, authentic conversations that feel like a safe space for growth.
Episodes blend vulnerability with practical guidance, making tough topics feel doable.
Guests bring diverse perspectives on resilience and transformation, keeping conversations fresh.

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Episode 66: From Iran to Reality TV: The Story of Sky Askari
Q: Did you expect reality TV to change your life and your relationships?
She admits she underestimated the impact, noting that reality TV amplified conflicts and tested her marriage and friendships, though she also sees positive aspects like visibility and the opportunity to influence her children with lessons about resilience.
Episode 63: Turning 40 and Turning the Page with Ellina Abovian
Q: Question number 12, do you regret your divorce?
No, she does not regret the divorce; it was a catalyst for growth and coming into a more authentic version of herself, though she misses her kids when apart from them.
Episode 63: Turning 40 and Turning the Page with Ellina Abovian
Q: Question number 11. What inspired you to start the podcast?
She started the podcast to expand beyond the limitations of a full-time news role, embrace transformation, and create a platform for growth, curiosity, and honest storytelling.
Episode 63: Turning 40 and Turning the Page with Ellina Abovian
Q: Question number 10. If you could start over, what would you do differently?
She would tell her younger self to follow passion without fear, seize opportunities, and adopt a mindset of starting anew with confidence rather than dwelling on past steps.
Episode 63: Turning 40 and Turning the Page with Ellina Abovian
Q: Question number five. What would you tell your 20 year old self?
She would advise stopping hiding and shrinking, embrace the world, pursue passions boldly, and recognize that fear often holds one back from becoming who they are meant to be.

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2. Sky Askari
3. Soma Chhaya
4. Sascha Haert
5. Dr. Kate Truitt
6. Gary Chivichyan
7. Scott Minker
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