Kale in My Teeth

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Erika Polsinelli: Meditation, Intuition, and Finding Flow Jul 24, 2025

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Erica is a meditation teacher and creator of the Evolved app who's mastered the art of blending ancient Kundalini practices with modern life. She and Rivki dive deep into what it really means to live intuitively—from regulating your nervous system to making decisions from your highest self instead of your ego. They explore how to balance the masculine drive to achieve with the feminine art of surrender, plus practical ways to deepen your meditation practice beyond just going through the motions. This conversation will shift how you think about energy, relationships, and what it means to truly trust yourself. Plus, they start with a guided meditation that sets the tone for everything that follows.

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📌 Erica's IG: @inkale.exkale

00:00 Intro02:21 Guided Meditation Session11:38 Voice, Chakras & Personal Transformation14:13 Making Meditation Actually Work17:35 Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy22:11 Spirituality vs. Accountability27:40 How Relationships Change When You Evolve32:05 Tools for Leveling Up Your Perspective34:38 Saying No to Opportunities39:31 From Reaction to Response45:08 Not Taking Life So Seriously48:18 Morning Practice Deep Dive56:07 Closing Thoughts

Liv Judd: Content Creation, Skincare Secrets, and Raising Confident Kids Jul 20, 2025

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Liv Judd is a content creator and former magazine editor who covers fashion, beauty, and lifestyle while raising two daughters. She and Rivki talk about parenting in the creator economy, the realities of working in beauty and fashion content, and why getting paid for your work should be celebrated, not criticized.

Liv gets real about the misconceptions people have about content creation, shares her holy grail skincare products and why she's done with people saying certain things aren't "age appropriate." Plus, they dive deep into raising kids who understand social media without losing their intuition.

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📌 Liv's IG: @livjudd

00:00 Intro07:08 How fashion journalism evolved from magazines to social media10:29 Three major misconceptions about the beauty and fashion industry12:39 Why we should celebrate when creators get paid, not criticize them14:03 Building relationships with brands through organic content16:25 Essential traits for starting a content creator career23:00 Schools teaching kids to avoid social media careers29:16 Liv's "I've arrived" moment when TikTok exploded in 202034:05 Defining your "why" for being on social media34:47 How visibility changed Liv's relationship with aging38:11 Liv's holy grail anti-aging skincare routine breakdown51:58 Closing thoughts

Eden Grinshpan: Building Confidence, Creating Community, and Cooking with Purpose Jul 15, 2025

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Eden Grinshpan is a chef, TV personality, and cookbook author behind Tahini Baby, her new vegetarian cookbook full of Middle Eastern flavors. She and Rivki talk about her crazy path from reopening a café in India to getting TV shows and the long process of writing cookbooks.

Eden gets real about imposter syndrome, finally feeling confident after 15 years in food, and why you need to trust your own vision instead of watching what everyone else is doing.

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00:00 Intro04:44 How recipe development became intuitive over time06:38 Overcoming the fear of cooking on camera12:31 The energy of meeting supporters in person vs. online grinding14:26 Creating a vegetarian cookbook and listening to feedback21:13 Selling shows to Cooking Channel and being ahead of food influencer trends23:34 Honoring heritage while modernizing traditional dishes33:47 Standing confident in your identity and values39:01 Why patience and experience matter more than instant success41:43 Closing thoughts

Cass DiMicco: Style, Strategy, and Scaling Aureum Jul 03, 2025

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Cass DiMicco is the founder of Aureum, the accessories brand behind those viral belts and sunglasses you’ve definitely seen. She sits down with Rivki to talk about how she built the brand from the ground up, what it’s like working with her husband, and how her idea of success has changed over time.

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📌 Cass’s IG: @cassdimicco | TikTok: ⁠@cassdimicco

Liz Kennedy: Skincare, Spirituality, and Magnetism Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki is joined by Liz Kennedy—beauty expert, content creator, and spiritual seeker—for a conversation that weaves aesthetics, authenticity, and wisdom into one powerful narrative.

From skincare routines to spiritual alignment, Liz shares her philosophy on magnetism, confidence, and the rituals that bring us closer to who we really are. This isn’t just about what you put on your face—it’s about how you show up in your life.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Liz’s IG: @lizkennedy | TikTok: ⁠@lizkennedy__

00:00 Intro
04:43 Spirituality, Aesthetics, and Identity
06:20 How to Start: A Beginner’s Approach
08:53 Individualized Self-Care
12:13 The “Olympics of Self-Care” Routine
15:13 Chemical Peels 101
18:44 Daily Skincare Breakdown
25:52 Tailoring Skincare by Concern
30:00 Skincare Tech Explained
35:00 Product Picks & Offsetting Costs
39:02 Honest Moment
41:29 Final Thoughts

Lindsay Weiss: Style, Sharing Links, and Being Yourself Jun 19, 2025

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Lindsay Weiss is a fashion stylist and content creator known for her effortless style and how good she is at sharing stuff people actually want to buy. She and Rivki talk about getting dressed, posting links, and turning everyday life into a job you love. When you’re being yourself and doing what feels right, it doesn’t really feel like work—and that’s kind of the whole point.

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📌 Lindsay's IG: @cocoincashmere

00:00 Intro

00:57 CurrentBody

02:35 Lindsay’s fashion career: from editor to stylist to creator

05:44 Personal style philosophy: undone, layered, effortless

07:04 Linking strategy, affiliate marketing, and conversion

10:59 Creating content that feels natural, not forced

14:20 Daily workflow, motherhood, and staying organized

17:35 Delegation, burnout, and staying close to the work

20:25 Fashion as intuition, and what makes an outfit feel right

23:10 Modesty, styling tips, and recipe-style fashion advice

24:58 Skincare rituals and starting the red light club

27:00 Brand trust, audience loyalty, and knowing your voice

30:05 The mental side of styling and getting dressed

33:00 Building content from real life moments

36:00 Letting go of perfection and loving the work

39:00 Final thoughts

Pia Mance: Life, Work, and Heaven Mayhem Jun 09, 2025

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Pia Mance is the founder of Heaven Mayhem, a fast-rising accessories brand rooted in everyday beauty and playful luxury.

In this conversation, Pia opens up about the creative chaos that fuels her business, the grassroots journey from vintage necklaces to viral jewelry drops, and her belief in community-led innovation as the future of brand building.

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📌 Pia’s IG: @piamance | TikTok: ⁠@piamance

00:00 Intro
03:17 The meaning behind “Heaven Mayhem”
08:01 Being ahead of trends, not chasing them15:27 Hiring help and overcoming founder guilt
19:32 The worst advice: “Niche down”
24:05 Consumerism, responsibility, and real-time listening
26:39 Pricing for accessibility, not exclusivity
30:15 Staying timeless without becoming trendy
31:36 Copycats, creativity, and constant reinvention
33:10 Talking to yourself = best business strategy
34:14 Dreaming big

Dr. Jason Diamond: The InstaFacial & Timeless Beauty Jun 04, 2025

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Dr. Jason Diamond is a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon best known for the InstaFacial®—a signature treatment that reflects his approach to longevity, natural beauty, and personalized care. In this episode, Rivki and Dr. Diamond discuss the evolution of aesthetic medicine, the emotional side of cosmetic treatments, and why patient trust is the most essential part of any transformation.

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📌 Dr. Diamond’s IG: @drjasondiamond

00:00 Intro

03:42 The origins of the InstaFacial

07:55 How fitness and aesthetics connect

12:10 The emotional side of cosmetic work

17:33 Building trust with clients

20:16 Understanding patient goals

23:44 What makes the InstaFacial different

27:29 Aging, longevity, and looking “refreshed”

35:48 Misconceptions about plastic surgery

39:31 Navigating trends vs. timeless looks

46:27 How he maintains balance and energy

49:40 Final thoughts

Aliza Shapiro: Therapy, Self-Awareness & Doing Hard Things May 26, 2025

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Aliza Shapiro is a New York City therapist who’s built a practice helping people feel better, think clearer, and stop overcomplicating their healing. In this episode, Rivki and Aliza talk about what makes therapy actually work, how to know if you’ve found the right therapist, and why overthinking your emotions might be what’s holding you back.

They get into high-achieving anxiety, the myth of work-life balance, and how to stop living by everyone else’s rules. This is a conversation about doing hard things, trusting your gut, and learning to feel instead of just analyze.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Aliza’s IG: @therapist_in_nyc

00:00 Intro

02:07 How to Know if a Therapist Is the Right Fit

05:03 The Pragmatic Brain vs. Emotional Mind

07:38 How to Balance Logic and Feeling

09:54 Meditation, Stillness & Yin-Yang Friendships

12:28 Losing Your Compass in the Age of TheraSpeak

14:05 DBT and Holding Two Opposing Truths

15:26 Tough Love: Self-Awareness vs Accountability

18:18 What a 'Healed' Person Actually Looks Like

22:45 High Achievement and Giving Yourself Grace

26:42 Letting Go of Old Goals Without Guilt

29:49 Why Modern Women Struggle to Do It All

31:14 Fun, Family, and the Pressure to Be Everything

35:15 Fitness as a Metaphor for Reinventing Yourself

41:20 Fear vs. Anxiety: How to Know the Difference

44:06 Navigating Competing Value Systems

46:45 Being Present Is More Powerful Than Guilt

47:02 The Rise and Risks of Therapy Speak

52:40 Tips for Emotional Awareness & Intentional Living

Nina Takesh: Designing Spaces, Building Brands, Trusting Instincts May 19, 2025

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Nina Takesh is a celebrated interior designer and entrepreneur whose path from corporate America to celebrity nursery design and luxury interiors is anything but conventional. In this episode, Rivki and Nina explore the intersections of artistic identity, personal sacrifice, and the invisible labor behind curated beauty.

They discuss navigating client dynamics, content creation fatigue, budget prioritization, the rise and fall of design trends, and the secret power of knowing when to stop. This is a masterclass in restraint, integrity, and the creative voice—on and offline.

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📌 Nina’s IG: @ninatakesh

00:00 Intro

06:31 Design Philosophy and Signature Style

10:23 Trends vs. Timeless Design

20:54 Challenges of Content Creation

30:58 Client Relationships and Project Selection

39:54 Navigating Client Disagreements

45:06 Designer-Contractor Relationships

48:45 Content Creation Process

52:05 Design Trends In and Out

56:06 Final Thoughts