This week, we get into how to feel better about your appearance. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares how she has de-puffed her face, cleared her acne, and achieved a natural glow without make up! We get into all things water retention, the causes of acne, and the surprising internal tools that make you glow without your Charlotte Tillbury. As always, if…

Welcome to the first EVER Hot or Not-- our new monthly show where host Hiwa Alaghebandian unpacks current wellness trends, viral recipes, and other things that may be coming across your desk. This month, we are unpacking 3 trends: 1. creatine, 2. water-based cooking, 3. "slimbiotics." Tune in to find out whether these trends are truly worth it, if …

We're making some BIG changes to the pod, and you will have to tune in to find out what they are! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from the episode. The INAPPRO…

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back with another episode. This week, we are doing a *full* Australia recap, including of what may have been Hiwa's worst night ever. We dive into attachment styles, self-sabotaging, insecurities, and more. We also get into Radical Self Awareness, Repressed Parts, and tools that will help you become the best version of yo…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down some of YOUR top questions, recaps her 2024 and things she has learned, and what to look forward to in 2025. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community…

This week we have another "BOB" episode, this one gets deep into 3 tools you can use to alchemize your life into whatever you want it to be. It was SUCH a powerful episode on first airing, and you will enjoy it even more this time around. PLUS: Australia updates, Hiwa's colonic experiences, and a really powerful communication tool that will really …

This week's BEST OF BLUSH is the Gil Jacobs episode, which was one of your favorite episodes ever! Gil Jacobs, aka the Godfather of Colonics, aka host Hiwa Alaghebandian's "colonic guy" joins Hiwa on Blush to talk all things gut health. Hiwa also recaps Australian adventures, why she went to the hospital, the time she bled through her shorts, and m…

This week, we are revisiting one of your FAVORITE episodes of Blush. This episode originally aired on the second Tuesday of December last year (2023...lol in case you don't know what year it is). BUT if you already heard it, still listen because there is a brand new intro with new life updates! The original episode got into insecurities, self-impro…

It’s the last Tuesday of the month, which means we are answering YOUR questions!!! This month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian gets into hypothyroidism, hating dating apps, how to meet people IRL, and being picky in dating. We also have some Krispy Kreme dumpster updates & some other important updates. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure…

It's the second Tuesday of the month, which means it's an AITA episode!!! This week, we get into boyfriends who eat out of dumpsters (yes...that's right...), men who try to help with household chores but do a terrible job, ignoring people, standing up for yourself, and some communication tip. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian also shares some crazy stories f…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down an incident that happened last week in her household, and how she made a pretty big mistake when it came to communication and relationships. She also gets very raw & real about what's going on in her life, her mental health journey, and where she is at today. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode goes deep int…

It's the last Tuesday of the month, and host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions! This month we get into: food combining the 2 things you need in check for a big date (or an interview or anything else where you want to show up with your best foot forward) our thoughts on spirituality age gaps in relationships PLUS-- some life updates, best fo…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian gives you some highly counterintuitive advice. She shares 3 strategies that seem to go against everything you've been told, but will actually help you massively uplevel, She also gets really vulnerable and shares some stuff that's going on in her life. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses depression and s*uicid…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian discusses how to handle friendship fallouts, situationship fizzles, workplace changes, and ghosting situations. This has been a MASSIVE theme in the Blush community the past couple of weeks, so we are unpacking how to handle these situations with grace and come out as a better person, and to avoid the general pitf…

Per the second Tuesday of the month, we are diving into Reddit's AITA submissions. This week we cover colonoscopies, flaky friends, cutting off friendships, love letters & memorabilia from exes, diets & healthy eating in family dynamics, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, le…

It is the 200th episode of Blush!!! 200 effing episodes! Can you believe it?!?!?! In honor of the 200th episode, host Hiwa Alaghebandian compares where she was in episode 1, to where she is today. In episode 1, she was single, desperate, insecure, highly sensitive, super reactionary, and struggled with her gut. Today, she is in a committed partners…

There are 3 months left in 2024, and my guess is you are yet to accomplish the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year. Don't worry, me too. So I made this episode to give you actionable advice & tools that you can use to actually get there. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hea…

It's the second Tuesday of the month, and host Hiwa Alaghebandian dives into AITA submissions, albeit this month with a special twist: overreacting. Hiwa pulled submissions from a new sister thread to reddit's AITA: "Am I overreacting?" She also shares her own personal Am I Overreacting story, and unpacks it in real time, on the air. We get into: i…

From BBLs to buccal fat removal, plastic surgery has taken center stage in mainstream media, flooding Instagram feeds everywhere. But with such a massive influx, do you feel pressured to conform? In this premiere episode, join Naa, Darian, and Michelle as they confront their demons and dive into the complex nuances of plastic surgery and its influe…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian resumes the conversation we started 2 weeks ago: friendships. This week we pick up where we left off in Part I: the crazy friend story. We also get into how to be a better friend, how to have more harmonious friendships, how to handle friendship conflicts, and more. Hiwa shares lots of stories, some more unhinged …

It's the last Tuesday of the month, which means host Hiwa Alaghebandian is answering YOUR questions. This month, we dig into friendships & dating. More specifically, we talk about being iced out of a friendship, main character friends, communication, dating needy guys, attachment styles among genders, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode,…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian dives into FRIENDSHIPS. She shares some stunning & fascinating statistics on the importance of friendships, and how the strength of your social ties influences your physical health, emotional & mental wellbeing, your lifestyle & habits, and your finances & success. She also shares tips on how to make friends outsi…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down Reddit's AITA submissions. This month's AITA roundup includes period accidents, incels, ceasing to be vegan, children's dietary restriction, meeting your partner's friends, dealing with difficult people, and more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to …

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian brings you an episode that is based on a profound life experience that she had. She discusses the dark underbelly of manifestation--the constant yearning and needing for more. The constant desire to want to "quantum leap" into the thing you want, or "collapse timelines" so you can have it sooner. She goes over how…

Per the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions! This month, we get into playing games in dating, making excuses to text, long-time flings who won't commit, and laxatives. Hiwa also shares lots of stories from her early stages of dating Aussie, and what you can learn from them. As always, if you enjoy this episode,…

This week's episode is different from our usual...it's a lot more off the cuff, no notes, no outline, just stream of consciousness. There is a very good reason for the *unprofessionalism* that you will find out when you listen. That being said, there are some amazing tips on how to be a better girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband/partner/person in rel…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back discussing the 5 most harmful wellness trends that you have probably been exposed to and are in danger of falling victim to. She also breaks down 2 trends that are really on point and you should absolutely listen to. Topics covered include: insecurities, gut health, the nervous system, inner child work, re…

The second Tuesday of the month is for AITA submissions! This month is extra special because we have a second voice, my friend Merita, chiming in on the submissions. We get into rigidness with wellness routines, showing your partner videos, the debate between body positivity vs. the health effects of obesity, and more! As always, if you enjoy this …

This week, Gil Jacobs joins host Hiwa Alaghebandian on Blush. Widely known as the "Godfather of Colonics," Gil Jacobs is a prominent figure in the world of colon hydrotherapy & cleansing. His approach to colon hydrotherapy and deep tissue cleansing has gained him a significant following and a reputation for pioneering effective methods of detoxific…

In honor of the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This week, we spend a lot of time talking about friendships: best friends, insecurity in friendships, anxious attachment in friendships, social anxiety, and more. We also go really deep into fermented foods & how they can help anxiety, along with other foods …

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian resumes explaining how she healed her chronic constipation and became regular. She goes deep into gut health, and some potentially surprising things that affected her gut health. She also discusses lifestyle remedies that are annecdotally effective, but didn't work for her; and really simple lifestyle changes that…

The second Tuesday of the month means that it's an AITA episode! This week, we get into submissions about difficult bosses, procrastination & poor time management, panic attacks, waking up late, coregulation, and more. We spend a lot of time diving deep into the nervous system, dysregulation, polyvagal theory, liver cleansing, communication, and mo…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down one of her most frequently asked questions: how she quit laxatives, fixed her gut health, and was able to overcome her lifelong battle with chronic constipation. Note: this episode is a 2 parter, and will be resumed in 2 weeks. The whole episode will cover the gut microbiome, foods and lifestyle factor…

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This month, we get into lower abdomen distention, strengthening your gut microbiome, inflammation & anxiety, and why some people are more prone to gut issues than others. We also get into Hiwa's recent colonic experience, some new things that she's experimenting wit…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian addresses 5 different tools & tactics that you can incorporate into your life that will help you look better, feel better, and be able to show up as your best self. Best of all: we give clear, actionable, advice that you can immediately start implementing. We get into inflammation, bloating, fighting, shame, highs…

On the second Tuesday of every month, we analyze Reddit (or listener's) "Am I the A**hole" submissions. This month's submissions include overthinking, name calling, worrying, judging, secret dosing, and the effects of the ketogenic diet on gut health & constipation. Plus...a fairly unhinged tangent on wild animals, and a very important thought prov…

In honor of mental health awareness month, this week we are talking about HAPPINESS. Specifically, we are discussing scientifically proven ways to increase your happiness levels. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian lays out these scientifically-proven tools, and explains exactly how to implement them so you can reap the benefits. As always, if you enjoy this e…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. We cover topics like bloating, irritability, bickering, constipation, exercise, protein, acne & skin issues, sleep issues, and nervous system regulation. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian visits a fun topic that isn't talked about enough: "it girls." You know-- the Blair Waldorf, the Serena, the Cher Horowitz, the Rachel Greens. The it girls. If you, like me, grew up watching these girls, yearning to be more like them, but not knowing how, this episode is for you. We cover: gut health, nervous syst…

This week. host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares a bit about what's been going on in her life lately, and the very important underlying lesson you can apply to your life. This episode touches on herxheimer reactions, parasites, gut health, eating healthy, exercise, inner child healing, radical self-awareness, breakups, and more. As always, if you enjoy th…

April's AITA episode has a strong theme: how dietary restrictions affect relationships. Everything from trying to lose weight to navigating chronic health conditions, we unpack how these lifestyle changes affect our relationships. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian also discusses how to communicate difficult news, being too restrictive, and what balance means…

Welcome to April! This week's episode is all about dating & relationships; and digestion & gut health; and where the two intersect. Relying on her years of struggles in both areas, and overcoming severe anxious attachment & chronic constipation, host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down the biggest mistakes she made & that she sees, and how you can do be…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. We talk about skin issues, gut issues, manifestation, goal setting, communication, boundaries, and so much more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share wit…

What truly is dating today? Many of us ask that question constantly. For our generation, finding love consists of constant hookups, sneaky links, and back-and-forth situationships. In this episode, the blind lead the blind as we discuss hookups, breakups, and talking stages. Join Naa and two new members, Nina and Ciara, as we unpack the hot mess th…

In honor of Norooz, aka the Persian New Year, aka the Spring Equinox, this episode is dedicated to setting new years goals and how to *actually* achieve them. The episode takes you through a 5-step plan to make your dreams your reality, with concrete, tangible, actionable, advice. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subsc…

Your friend did not comment on your Instagram story? They did not congratulate you on your new job? They only call you when they have a problem? You might need to cut them off. In this episode, Naa invites two new members, Leasjah and Jimena, to the Blush podcast. Join us as we discuss the layers of toxic friends and friendship breakups.…

In preparation for the Persian New Year/astrological new year, host Hiwa Alaghebandian discusses your *dream* life. The episode opens with an interactive goal-setting exercise, and goes on to reveal science-based tools that will help you bring your goals to fruition. This week's Foods that Make You Blush segment focuses on foods that harness sun & …

We're Backkkkkk! We hope you missed us. This season, we are fading away with the old and coming in with fresh ideas, fresh takes, and fresh voices. In our Spring '24 premiere, Naa chats with the new Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Blush Print. Join us as we unveil this season's theme and get a sneak peek into this issue's surprises.…

In honor of the last Tuesday of the month, host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers YOUR questions. This month, we cover insecurities over boyfriend's exes, nutrients to support PCOS, communication, healthy repair, attracting unavailable people, and an update on a previous question. This episode is PACKED with hands on exercises and actionable advice that w…

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian gives you the third installment to the "crazy dating" series. In episode 166 she discussed why we go crazy in dating, in episode 168 she discussed the ways we go crazy in dating, and today she discusses how to stop being so crazy in dating. She lays out her 5 step plan to become more secure & confident in dating. …