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GradCast515 | The Price of Precision: Are Surgical Robots Worth It?In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Cruz and Riya Sidhu interview Anthony Tannous, an incoming PhD student in Physical Therapy. Anthony is going to study whether robotic surgical assistants can improve patient satisfaction while saving healthcare dollars. Tune in for a look at how technology might reshape recovery—and the healthcare system.
Recorded on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Produced by Riya Sidhu and kirstyn seanor.
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2025-07-2928 min
Growth SessionsThe Price of Peace - Freedom & Self Love S2E4In this week’s session, Coco and Riya get real about the feelings they’ve been chasing lately. Coco’s craving freedom while balancing responsibilities, and Riya’s on a journey to wholeness, reminding us that worth isn’t something you have to earn.They talk trusting yourself, finding peace in solitude, and whether life really needs to be so calculated. Plus, in Hot Takes — can you have self-love while seeking validation? Does money actually buy freedom? And are some generational curses just the product of captivity?It’s a real, deep, and honest convo between two gi...2025-06-0450 min
Beyond The Words054 Finding Light in Darkness: Riya Sokol’s Journey from Stage to SoulSend us a textHello, dear listeners! It's Dimple Thakrar here, welcoming you to another heartfelt and inspiring episode of Beyond the Words. Today, we have an extraordinary guest who will truly touch your hearts. I am thrilled to introduce you to Riya Sokol from Poland. From the moment I first encountered Riya in a mastermind, her energy and presence were nothing short of magical. You're going to love her story and the wisdom she shares.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Riya Sokol opens up about her remarkable journey from a childhood filled...2024-06-1031 min
Tie Breaker With RiyaEmbracing the Raw Side of Entrepreneurship with Stefan Avivson #21In this illuminating episode of 'Tie Breaker with Riya', join us as we delve into the raw and real aspects of entrepreneurship with our distinguished guest, Stefan Avivson, also known as Mr. Raw. A serial entrepreneur, mentor, and a catalyst for substantial business growth, Stefan shares his unique perspectives on mentorship, the art of securing and retaining big B2B clients, and the transformative power of embracing failures alongside successes.
From his journey through creating and sometimes dismantling businesses, including a billion-dollar company, to his philosophical insights gained from overcoming personal and professional adversities, Stefan opens up...2024-05-311h 09GradCast453 | Synchronize and Groove: a Three Part StoryThis week, hosts Anthony Cruz and Carly Charron speak with Riya Sidhu, a PhD candidate in psychology specializing in music cognition. Riya explains the three different projects she's working on to evaluate the factors that influence synchronizing in various contexts, such as during walking or in response to music. These factors include empathy, music training, and dance training and she focuses on talking about groove behaviour. Riya also describes her experience setting up a synchronization study using motion capture technology at the University of Oslo.
Recorded on March 19, 2024
Produced by Jordan VanderBurgt
2024-03-2629 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastAncestral Healing: How to Clear Ancestral TraumaUnlock the secrets to healing ancestral trauma and transform your life with this comprehensive guide to ancestral healing. Join Riya Loveguard to dive deep into the world of ancestral patterns and learn how events from your family's past may be shaping your present. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone looking to release the cycle of ancestral patterns and chart a new course for personal and generational wellbeing.In this episode you will:Decode the essence of ancestral trauma and its influence on your reality.Master the steps to uncover and heal generational wounds...2023-11-1525 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastShadow WorkCurious about spiritual shadow work? This episode is for you. We break down what shadow work is and why it's important. You'll also get clear, actionable steps to start. No confusion, just guidance tailored for you.Want more? If you're seeking deeper support with your inner work, consider joining "Transcending Dimensions". It's a 6-month program for everyone, from beginners to advanced seekers. Dive into ancestral and karmic healing. Experience powerful Galactic upgrades. Start your deeper journey with us at Transcending Dimensions.In the Architects of Destiny Podcast hosted by Aeron Lazar & Riya Loveguard we...2023-10-3050 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastThe ArcturiansWelcome to the opening episode of the second season of "The Architects of Destiny." In this episode, Aeron Lazar and Riya Loveguard delve deep into the world of Arcturians and their Earth-incarnated counterparts, Arcturian Starseeds.Discover the Arcturians: An advanced fifth-dimensional extraterrestrial race known for their radiant blue skin and unique energetic frequency.Arcturian Collective Consciousness: Explore their dual-layered consciousness, an embodiment of knowledge, history, and unity.Relationships & Families: Gain insight into how Arcturians form relationships based on energy resonance, a stark contrast to human constructs.The Arcturian Council of Elders: Meet the guiding force behind the Arcturian society...2023-10-1443 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastStarseed Energy Update May 2023 and beyond with Riya LoveguardGet ready for a transformative episode of the Starseed Energy Update podcast that will captivate your heart and mind. Join Riya Loveguard as she unveils a theme that resonates across the planet in the months beyond May 2023, inviting you to embrace the profound dance between the sacred and the mundane.Discover the delicate interplay between your energetic and material nature as Riya encourages you to break free from the confines of extreme duality.Embrace the harmonious fusion of your spiritual essence and physical form, recognizing that ascending to higher dimensions does not mean leaving your body behind. This...2023-05-2920 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastQuantum Business Paradigm with Riya LoveguardIn this episode, our host Riya Loveguard discusses the fascinating concept of the quantum business paradigm, where your business can transcend traditional 3D approaches and tap into multidimensional possibilities.Whether you're a spiritual practitioner or a physical business owner, this paradigm can be applied to all types of businesses, both offline and online. Discover the incredible tools and advantages of working energetically with your business, supercharging it with energy, removing blocks, and aligning it with your soul's mission.Learn how to establish a healthy connection between yourself and your business as separate entities, while harnessing the...2023-05-1027 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastStarseed Energy Update for the Year of 2023Starseed Energy Update 2023: Be a creator, not a reactorThis episode brings you the guidance for the year 2023. It is going to be a testing time for the collective, but for us - Starseeds and Lightworkers it is also a perfect opportunity to step into our own power and sovereignty!In this transmission we first discuss what’s likely to happen in the global landscape this year, and later we channel the energies of the Lyran Felines and the Dragons.Looking into the Quantum Realm, we’ve found that our collective consciousness will be going thro...2023-02-0843 min
Elsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Health Conscious or Health Anxious?Join Elsa and Riya for the final episode of season 4 where they conclude their discussion of Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book. Elsa and Riya will talk about the true importance of screening for disease, medical technology such as FitBits and Apple Watches, and the pros and cons of telemedicine. Thank you for listening and enjoy the final episode! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2022-12-1722 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastSpiritual Protection with Richard MelchizedekHow to protect yourself from negative energies of others and fend off psychic attacks?There is more to the quantum field than just unicorns and rainbows. In the Multiverse, all polarities and potentials exist. Every lightworker must therefore be informed of how to defend their "love and light" from the forces of evil.We have invited Richard Melchizedek, one of the most accomplished spiritual practitioners we have had the pleasure of meeting, to share his knowledge and experience of the spiritual protection and psychic defence.Richard Melchizedek is a New Earth Visionary, Leader and...2022-11-181h 01The Architects of Destiny PodcastStarseed Energy Update & Activations – October 2022In this session, aside from sharing the special updates from the Galactic Federation, we’ve also had the pleasure of talking specifically to various Galactic Light Beings: the Sirians, Lyran Avians, Lyran Felines, and the Orions as they share their observations and messages of hope, encouragement, and love for the human collective.Here are a few key moments in this amazing Starseed update for the month of October:00:00 – Update from the Galactic Federation07:35 – Message from the Sirians + channelled activation: stabilising high vibration 20:35 – Message from Lyran Avians 29:44 – Message from Lyran Felines + channelled activation of leadership...2022-10-2143 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨On the Corner of Happy and HealthyAre you looking for a more efficient way to get medication? Should doctors work more collaboratively to improve patient experience? Join Elsa and Riya as they continue discussing financial issues in healthcare, specifically as it relates to insurance and obtaining medication. Listen to the potential solutions that Dr. Rosenthal proposes on both an individual and societal level, and Elsa and Riya’s perspective on their plausibility. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2022-10-131h 01
The Architects of Destiny PodcastStarseed Update - September 2022: Arcturian, Pleiadian, Lyran and Sirian MessagesStarseed Energy Update! We have been strongly called by our Galactic Friends - the Sirians, Arcturians, Pleiadians and Lyrans - to record this short and sweet episode to deliver urgent messages for humanity as we move through very important transitions of September 2022 and the rest of 2022.2:28 – What’s going on energetically in the background for the month of September 2022?4:04 – Learning discernment and not taking things at face value 4:48 – Riya channels messages from Galactic Beings4:52 – Messages from Pleiadian Light Beings9:38 - Messages from Sirian Light Beings 13:48 – Messages from Lyran Feline...2022-09-2219 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Michelin Star HealthcareJoin Elsa and Riya this week as they discuss tips on how you can save money in your doctor’s visits and hospital trips. The content is based on Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back”. Listen as Elsa and Riya discuss the importance of asking questions and paying attention to the affiliation of the facility, the professionals you come in contact with, and the type of visit you are having - observation or admission. Elsa and Riya also discuss topics such as doctors self-referring to their own labs...2022-09-2057 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Munchkins or Donut HolesJoin Elsa and Riya as they continue
discussing Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal's book "An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became a Big Business and How You Can Take it Back". One would think that innovations in healthcare would be beneficial for patients and doctors, as it should cut costs and give doctors more time to focus on other tasks. However, financial incentives for hospitals such as innovative technology, outsourcing dialysis treatment, and private hospital rooms seem to be having the opposite effect in a lot of scenarios. Elsa and Riya discuss the Affordable Care Act and a few ways national policy can...2022-09-1641 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastNervous System Regulation with Kelly BowenOur guest, Kelly Bowen, is a successful entrepreneur and finance coach who is well known for her finance brokerage firm, Lifestyle Finance Australia. Being a businesswoman, Kelly has had her fair share of ups and downs in her personal life that has greatly affected her mental well-being over the past few years, urging her to a journey of self-discovery to overcome her personal struggles.Along the way, she has learned about nervous system regulation (and dysregulation), defense mechanisms, trauma responses, and all that jazz of the 3D human experience.[ 00:50 ] How nervous system dysregulation affects manifestation 2022-09-0239 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Billions in Bills 💵Join Elsa and Riya as they discuss Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became a Big Business and How You Can Take it Back”. Elsa and Riya explain how insurance has become profitable by discussing its history. Reasons for outrageous hospital bills are explored as Elsa and Riya discuss various patient experiences. If you find American Healthcare confusing, listen in to Elsa and Riya as they try to work through the mud. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for t...2022-09-0154 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Call Me by My NameJoin Elsa and Riya this week as they discuss the stories of two individuals with distinct, but common experiences in healthcare regarding their gender identity. When it comes to pregnancy, it is important to remember that people can be pregnant, not just women, as written by a transgender man who experienced an uphill battle during his second pregnancy. Elsa and Riya also discuss the inadequacies in healthcare surrounding mental health, especially to those in the LGBTQ+ community. Tune in this week to learn more! Warning: This episode contains behaviors, feelings and stories regarding suicide. If you or someone you know...2022-08-1727 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastAngelic Realm with Angelo ThomasIn episode 21 of the Architects of Destiny: The Angelic Realm, our special guest, Angelo Thomas is giving us an insight into the heavens!Angelo Thomas is an amazing Angel & Spirit Channel, Energy Worker and Healer, Dragon Guide, author, and teacher.Angelo has helped so many people find their personal line to celestial beings. His mission is to inspire everyone to seek these Divine connections every day, and activate the Divinity in all of us.He is an amazing bridge and messenger between humans and Angels, Archangels, the Dragon Race, Ascended Masters, and even the...2022-08-1232 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Lead with LoveJoin Elsa and Riya as they discuss excerpts from “The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health and Healthcare” edited by Zena Sharman. Elsa and Riya wanted to bring to light the voices of those in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced mistreatment by their healthcare providers. By learning about these individual’s perspectives, Elsa and Riya tried to empathize and learn how they could go about providing more culturally-competent care. Join the conversation with them by tuning in! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and futur...2022-08-1132 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastLivia Devi on New Earth LeadershipLivia Devi is an ascension mentor, a trance channel for the Arcturian Council of Light and a visionary of the 5D New Earth. Livia’s personal journey through consciousness expansion has been so unique and accelerated over the past few months, allowing her to discover new facets of the planet’s transition from 3D to 5D that she’s going to share with us today.Livia Devi talks to us about listening to spirit and Galactic Guides, following your soul mission, being a fearless leader for those who have yet to awaken, and finding happiness along the way.2022-07-291h 12Elsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Five Good YearsFrom surgeon to patient, Dr Kalanithi experienced many drastic changes in his life. When five good years dwindled down to mere months, Dr. Kalanithi was forced to see life from the patient’s perspective. When so much is out of our control, we try to hang tight to the few things we have, but in this final episode of “When Breath Becomes Air”, Elsa and Riya discuss how Dr. Kalanithi learns to let go so he could focus on his family. He leaves this world with a beautiful message to his daughter and also to the whole world. Tune in this w...2022-07-2745 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨On Death’s DoorJoin Elsa and Riya as they explore Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s cancer progression and how it affects all aspects of his life from his career to family decisions. Listen as Dr. Kalanithi gains a new perspective on death - now as someone directly facing the phenomena - and compares it to his relationship with death as a doctor. His honest reflection is sure to capture your heart as it did Elsa and Riya’s. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the pur...2022-07-2031 minThe Architects of Destiny PodcastNew Earth Education with Gaby KowalskiGaby Kowalski is an ascension mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur. Her mission is to empower people by helping them create 5-Dimensional businesses that use their unique soul gifts and are in line with their Divine Mission.Gaby is the founder of Oneness Foundation, which has a beautiful mission: to create a loving, respectful, abundant, and high-vibrational New Earth through spiritual education, philanthropy, and 5-D wealth generation.Today, Gaby and Riya talk about the New Earth Education and what awakened beings can do to keep their sense of playfulness, curiosity, and openness as they move from living in 3...2022-05-1852 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastDiscover Multdimensionality with Cendrine SauvenierCendrine Sauvenier – a psychic, trance-channel, and spiritual mentor – join Riya Loveguard to about the importance of being in your physical body, and embracing your unique human experience, and how it helps you to have multi-dimensional experiences and getting in contact with Galactic Beings, Ascended Masters and other Beings of Light.Serving others as a light leader, Cendrine receives frequencies from all kinds of Galactic Beings (the Arcturians, the Sirians, the Blue Avians) and co-creating different realities in multiple dimensions at the same time to help humanity ascend to a higher plane of consciousness.In this episode, Cend...2022-05-0458 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastDivine Feminine Activation with Bec MylonasThis episode is not just a discussion. It is an energetic transfer of powerful Divine Feminine Energies with Bec Mylonas, a Divine Feminine activator as well as a psychic channel, energetic alchemist, mystic, and priestess who works with many goddesses and archetypes to awaken the Divine Feminine energies that have been dormant and suppressed in our DNA due to deep, three-dimensional programming and trauma.Bec's soul mission is to activate each person's unique gifts by assisting them in processing past life and ancestral karma, trauma, and energetic blocks.Bec believes that true soul empowerment begins with...2022-04-2256 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastArchetypal Astrology with Damascena TanisDamascena Tanis is an Archetypal Astrologer, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Somatic Sound Healer, who helps the collective understand the Sky Dance of the Mandala Venus Cycle, and how it can help us embody the magical, collaborative, harmonic, creative, and sophisticated qualities of the Primordial Feminine. Damascena intimately studies the movements of the sky, and the stories they tell, to bring both wisdom and warnings to the collective, so that we may step forward into our Divinely-timed evolution as a unified consciousness.In this episode, Damascena helps us understand how the movements of the stars...2022-04-0643 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Graveyard ShiftEver wondered where the term “graveyard shift” originated from? Neither did Elsa or Riya, but they were both amused upon learning about it. Join them this week as they talk about the history of autopsies and how they are viewed today. Do you see the importance in them or are they a practice of the past? 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only. 🚨2022-03-2837 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastNew Wealth for the New Earth with Keri NorleyKeri Norley is a Wealth Consciousness leader whose life purpose is to help people clear energetic, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual blockages around wealth and abundance. Known as “The Wealth Alchemist,” Keri has spent most of her adult life studying mindset programs that prevent individuals from holding on to their wealth and leaving a legacy of infinite abundance in the world.Combining practical and high-vibrational ways to manifest and maintain wealth – whether it’s learning about investment, cryptocurrency, etc. – with the spiritual aspect of money, Keri is here to help and equip people for the inevitable changes th...2022-03-241h 00Elsa and Riya’s ER 🚨I’ll Have a BiteThe obesity epidemic continues to rage on with no end in sight despite the numerous diet and exercise programs that exist. Medicine offers patients various weight loss surgeries, but do they really work? Listen in this week to hear Elsa and Riya discuss what gastric bypass surgery is and how it changed one man’s life.🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only. 🚨2022-03-2135 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Stop It, I’m Blushing ☺️Your blushing is a minor inconvenience; Her blushing is preventing her way of life. Join Elsa and Riya as they discuss a case of chronic blushing and the extreme measure taken to cure this symptom. Would you have done the same thing as the patient in this case study? Listen in to make your decision. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only. 🚨2022-03-1318 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨A SymphonyMind over body is a common phrase often heard in sports, but it is also applicable to one’s personal health. It’s important to stay in tune with your body as it signals to what is wrong so that you discuss these issues with a trusted physician and get the proper treatment. But what happens if the doctor isn’t as receptive as you hoped? Tune in this week to hear Elsa and Riya discuss various medical mysteries, where doctors struggled to crack the case on what was wrong with the patient, and the importance of listening to your patien...2022-03-0648 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastGrandmother Mulara on New DreamingGrandmother Mulara, shares the aboriginal wisdom of the New Dreaming - which we call the New Earth and explains concepts of dreamtime, dreaming and energetic gridwork supporting the consciousness shift of Gaia. She also leads a meditation to connect to the crystalline grid of the Earth. Deborah Nanschild, known as Grandmother Mulara is a First Nations Senior Law Woman, who offers indigenous teachings and spiritual counselling. Grandmother Mulara’s family are from Afghani, indigenous Australian and Celtic descent. Her aboriginal spirit was welcomed back home to Adnyamathanha country by an esteemed elder in 2012 and adopted by Ny...2022-02-161h 08
The Architects of Destiny PodcastLight Language with Riya LoveguardLight Language, or channeling energy as sound, is a powerful spiritual technique for bringing higher dimensional vibrations into your daily life for healing and personal development.Riya Loveguard, co-host of The Architects of Destiny Podcast, has over 15 years of expertise utilizing the Language of Light to convey the subtleties of this amazing modality in a straightforward manner!Due to her remarkable capacity to talk in a number of Extraterrestrial Light Languages, Riya has acquired the nickname "the Galactic Linguist." Riya can also recall the languages of ancient Earth civilizations such as Lemuria and Atlantis, as well...2022-02-0250 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨When Doctors Become Patients“You need to help yourself before you can help others” is a common phrase we hear on airplanes, schools and even at home. Often, people turn to physicians for help for psychological and physical problems, but fail to realize that physicians also face problems that can have disastrous effects on their work performance. On this week’s podcast, Elsa and Riya discuss the importance of mental health, strides that have been made to help physicians deal with the anxiety, depression and other common mental illnesses that are prevalent in healthcare and the concept of burnout. Tune in to learn more! 🚨Disclaime...2022-01-1836 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastRepogram Your Energy Field for Abundance with Aeron Lazar and Riya LoveguardYour energy field, ancestral field, and karmic field are all engaged, even if you are not aware of them. They are launching programs that push you to make various decisions. Their default setting is to keep you secure. But here is the catch! Safety does not imply optimum! In reality, karmic bonds and loops frequently run in circles, impeding the flow of joy, freedom, and prosperity!These energetic impediments are typically tied to previous lifetimes, ancestral trauma, or karma, and may require the release of any attachments, seals, or bonds impeding the ideal flow of energy into your realit...2022-01-1257 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨The InevitablePractice makes perfect, but sometimes mistakes are inevitable, especially in medicine. Learning not to dwell on mistakes and instead, learning from them makes doctors and surgeons stronger in their fields, as Dr. Gawande talks from his personal experiences. Advancements in medicine have greatly aided doctors in treating patients, but medicine is still nowhere near perfect. This week, Elsa and Riya dive into the importance of M & M meetings, taking responsibility for one’s actions, and the importance of treating patients as humans rather than statistics. Tune in to learn more! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and there...2021-12-2938 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastAnimal & Plant Communication with Shelley WasickiShelley Wasicki is an Earth Teacher, Intuitive, Healer & Animal Communicator as well as the author of “When Animals Speak: True Stories and Spiritual Messages from the Animal Kingdom”. In this episode, Shelley talks to Aeron Lazar and Riya Loveguard on Tuning into the Wisdom of Gaia through Animal & Plant Communication. Shelley shares a how we can develop a more conscious relationship with the animal, plant and tree kingdom to learn their wisdom and co-create New Earth together.You can access the podcast notes on: https://thearchitectsofdestiny.com/recognizing-the-role-of-animals-and-trees-in-energetic-ascension/The Architects of Destiny Podcast with Aeron...2021-12-2945 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastLibby Robertson on overcoming darkness to lead with LightIn episode, Aeron and Riya's guest is Libby Robertson is a Galactic Business Coach & Shamanic Practitioner who guides creators, mystics, healers and leaders to align with their highest self and create a business & life of magnificent purpose, impact and wealth.Libby, who recently published her first book “How to unmess your life” shares with us her personal journey into the depths of her psyche and energetic tools she used to overcome alcohol addiction and create the life of deep happiness, fulfilment and service. Read the transcription of the episode on https://thearchitectsofdestiny.com/overcoming-darkness-to-lead-with-light-with-libby-robertson/ ___2021-11-1755 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastVanita K. Gupta on combining science, spirituality and nutrition for optimal healthVanita K. Gupta has a PhD in Molecular Biology, an MBA in pharmaceutical marketing, three years of post-doctoral training in oncology, eight peer-reviewed publications, and over a decade of experience as a Medical Director leading scientific strategy in science communications for high-profile institutions.Vanita K. Gupta took the biggest gamble of her life in 2019. She left a successful corporate position to pursue her life's passions: food as medicine and novel approaches to health and wellness.Vanita combines science and deep spiritual knowledge and shares with Aeron Lazar, Riya Loveguard and the listeners how to activate our...2021-10-1956 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Jack of All Trades ♠️The saying goes “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of none”, but what if we were talking about doctors? Would you rather an expert doctor specialized in one area or one with experience in multiple specialities? What if the doctors were replaced with robots? Is this the future of medicine as we know it? Tune in this week as Elsa and Riya discuss this and much more! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episode...2021-10-1124 min
The Architects of Destiny PodcastLivia Devi on Evolving into 5D ConsciousnessLivia Devi, a 5D Visionary, Mentor & Trance-Channel for the Arcturian Council of Light is the guest of Aeron Lazar and Riya Loveguard. Livia Devi guides New Earth leaders on how to embody highest frequencies and bring the higher realms of existence down to Earth.The conversation with Livia Devi provides fresh insights, new perspectives and a self-reflection opportunity! Livia shares with us how she uses her heart consciousness to transchannel the Arcturian and Siran Councils and tap into Lemurian frequencies. Livia also explains how our hearts have boundless capabilities to give and receive feelings beyond the...2021-10-051h 24Elsa and Riya’s ER 🚨“Stab in the Dark”Welcome back! Elsa and Riya start off Season 3 with the book “Complications: A Surgeon’s Note on an Imperfect Science” by Dr. Atul Gawande. You’ve heard the saying practice makes perfect, but can perfection be expected every time? What about the casualties along the way to perfection? For instance, would you let a resident in training operate on your child? Tune in as Elsa and Riya discuss the fallibility of doctors and the importance of practice.🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, a...2021-09-2047 min
Riya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 49 - We started a business, you can too!This is Riya's Ramblings where I talk about what I am experiencing, my likes, and some advice. In this episode I interviewed my cousins who own a dog treat business in Maryland as do I in Texas. We talked about the benefits of owning a business, the challenges we faced, as well as some steps for owning a business at the end.
All of us started our businesses in the pandemic and we talked about that as well. It was a lot of fun to learn about their thoughts about V&S Dog Treats, thei...2021-09-1821 min
Less Panic. More Peace.The Hidden Hero - Inside Scoop of Writing the BookHey guys! After almost a year of hard work, The Hidden Hero book is finally published! Link on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Hero-Allergies-Discovered-Power/dp/B09FC9ZXBG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+hidden+hero+riya+miglani&qid=1630983420&sr=8-1
This episode gives people the inside look on not only the process, but the message that can help benefit kids with food allergies. Boosting their self-esteem. Uplifting their confidence. Making them feel like a superhero.
After reading this book, your children will feel like a hidden hero. If you don't believe me, a 6-y...2021-09-0725 min
Riya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 47 - Back to school, now in middle schoolThe new school year has started! Lots of new experiences!! Middle school!!
I have done a few back to school episodes, and this one is about my start of middle school.
It's been different than elementary school in many ways.
Here's what I talk about:
I was really worried about getting lost going from class to class, but it wasn’t that bad
I have been kinda bored about all the first few days of school curriculum.
I see a lot of new kids, and am trying to make friends
I am doin...2021-08-2214 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Achoo!Bless you...
The annual flu season has become so common in today's world that we just shrug it off and hope the vaccine does the job. Pharmaceuticals and medical industries anticipate the next year's influenza strain and develop the vaccine months in advance. However, Dr. Osterholm cautions the public that the next worldwide disaster that kills millions is very likely to be your common flu. Is the US prepared for a health disaster of this caliber? And are we preparing enough to prevent this from happening? It might be hard to imagine but Elsa and Riya have you covered. Tune...2021-02-1849 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨We are Living in a Bacterial WorldWe are living in a bacterial world and Elsa and Riya are bacterial girls... okay maybe not that last part. This week the girls discuss antibiotic resistance and the potential it has to regress society. Elsa and Riya start with the discovery of antibiotics such as penicillin and sulfa drugs and how they completely revolutionized medicine. However, bacteria are smart little things and through mutation, some have developed the gene to become resistant to antibiotics. Through reproductive measures, this mutation has become more common and thus antibiotic resistance has become a big problem in today’s world. So big that if...2021-02-1056 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨MERS- An Expensive VirusIn September of 2014, news of the Ebola virus in Texas, US made headlines all around the country. For many, it was the first time hearing about this deadly disease, but this isn’t the first time Ebola was in the United States. Crazy right? Pigs poultry and aquatic birds seem like harmless animals- that is until you take a closer look because they are a natural reservoir for many deadly viruses such as SARS. It might be easy to kill off infected populations of animals to control the spread of the virus, but what if the infected populations were worth mi...2021-01-2645 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Recipe for Disaster: A Pinch of AnthraxWe’ve all heard the saying “curiosity killed the cat”, but science is all about making new discoveries by venturing out into uncharted territory... so does this maxim still hold? This week, Elsa and Riya talk about the dangers of faulty biosecurity, and the potential harm imposed on the world due to the growing threat of bioterrorism. What if we told you one small vial of anthrax had the potential to wipe out hundreds of people. Now imagine this in the wrong hands. In short, it is impending havoc to be wrecked. Will the US be prepared to handle an attack...2021-01-2146 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Crack is Wack; Try SmallpoxKeep out the enemy at all costs! Unless... introducing the enemy at a smaller scale would be beneficial. But how would this be possible? Here’s a hint- Vaccines! Vaccines save the day but they are harder to manufacture than you would think. For HIV, the science is not there yet, but for mosquito-transmitted viruses it’s the economy standing in the public’s way. Tune in this week to hear Elsa and Riya discuss the advances the medical community has made with vaccines, and hear about our ongoing fight against malaria, AIDS and tuberculosis! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licen...2021-01-1651 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Existential CrisesWe hope your immune system is equipped because you are in the midst of a war- whether you knew it or not- and the enemy is a tough one- microbes! The domino effect of our societal actions, and their implications on our biosphere is shown through discussion of a variety of diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Is it too late to change the tide or can we win this battle? Methods of disease transmission, as well as steps taken to prevent outbreaks are highlighted as Elsa and Riya dive into the microscopic world of microbes, and the effect of...2021-01-0844 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Tiny but MightyYou’ve probably heard the saying “you’re so much bigger than a spider, you have nothing to be afraid of”. But what happens when the deadliest killers are invisible to the naked eye? Elsa and Riya dive into the world of microbes as they discuss Toxic Shock Syndrome, Pasteur’s finding and much more. In our rapidly evolving world, antibiotics might become a thing of the past as we encounter an increasing number of resistant microbes. Could this be a pitfall in our civilization? Tune in to hear about the four events that could wreck havoc on life as we know it...2020-12-3141 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨The Black Swans of Infectious DiseaseWelcome back to season 2! It’s finally here! Listen in as Elsa and Riya dive into this season’s book “Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs” by Dr. Michael T. Osterholm and author Mark Olshaker. Dr. Osterholm is a world renowned epidemiologist who has focused his expertise on infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, influenza and STDs, among many others. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm discusses in general how these black swans are handled and how they should be handled in the future to prevent global pandemics. Important? We think so. Tune in for the season opener you’ve been looki...2020-12-2441 min
Dancing With Riya Show19 - How dance started?In this particular episode I speak about how dance started and some interesting facts about dance. I talk about different types of dances performed all over the world. Different culture dances of different countries. YouTube link :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCtY4hgcfK051mMhCpCFfg. Facebook link :- https://www.facebook.com/riyagajjar2128. Instagram link :- instagram.com/riya_2128. Apple podcast link :- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dancing-with-riya-show/id1520632716.2020-10-3013 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Pawns in a simulationIs that a wrinkle on your forehead? Save yourself the Botox injections and listen to Elsa and Riya talk about the scientific fountain of youth: telomeres. Scientists haven’t unlocked the key yet to age reversal, but in this episode Elsa and Riya talk about how it may be possible. However, is it too good to be true? All this and water births only a few taps away...TAP in to the season finale! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the p...2020-09-1932 minDancing With Riya Show12 - Dance can be defined as :- Part 3In this episode I talk about the components of the dance where I elaborate on the points : Physical Requirements, From Amatuer to Professional, The Importance of Training and Differences among Dancers. YouTube channel link :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCtY4hgcfK051mMhCpCFfg. Instagram link :- instagram.com/riya_2128. Facebook link :- https://www.facebook.com/riyagajjar2128. Apple podcast link (itunes) :- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dancing-with-riya-show/id1520632716.2020-09-1112 min
TheRiya ReadsHow to not get distracted?This episode is in conversation with jillian rose who is an author of the book "DON'T KISS AND SELL". Listen to this podcast to know more about her upcoming books and her views on drugs influence and how she managed to come out of that stage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-09-0523 minDancing With Riya Show11 - Dance can be defined as :- Part 2In this particular episode I talk about the major concept of the topic. I talk about the Problems in defining dance. Where I summarize on :- 1) Defining dance according to function. 2) Distinguishing dance from other patterned movement and 3) Defining dance according to intent. I also share some examples related to the topics. YouTube channel link :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCtY4hgcfK051mMhCpCFfg. Instagram link :- instagram.com/riya_2128. Facebook link :- https://www.facebook.com/riyagajjar2128. Apple podcast (itunes) link :- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dancing-with-riya-show/id1520632716.2020-09-0410 minTheRiya ReadsTeatime Tuesday - stop running away from yourselfI somewhere feel like we all are running away from something or the other just to not phase the reality for a while but this is getting us no where. Listen to this episode for the consequences we face when we run away from things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-09-0106 minTheRiya ReadsHow to focus when you don't want to?I thought to pick some of your questions which I have received recently for today's podcast episode so that you can have an unbiased point of view. Hope this helps ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-2906 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep. 24 - Back to school. At home.I started school a few days back. At home. All online.
We had online school in the spring too but this is very different. In this episode, I talk about my experiences with school this time around. I discuss my favorite and least favorite parts of remote learning. And I have a new role in our online class. I also the two new words I learned during this past two weeks - Synchronous and Asynchronous. Listen to the episode to hear what the two words mean.
How's your online school? What's the good and the b...2020-08-2711 minTheRiya ReadsTeatime Tuesday - Decreasing stessWe all are into some or the other situation which leads to the place where we all are tensed and do not find the answers to our questions. So I thought why not to figure out some ways to decrease our stress in order to provide a new thinking. Listen to this podcast episode for further information.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-2504 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Eat your vegetables... or maybe don’tWas your mom really right when she said vegetables were good for you? Elsa and Riya discuss why that might not be the case in this weeks podcast. They also review the reoccurring theme of how poison might be just be protection. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2020-08-2236 minTheRiya ReadsMental health!This podcast episode is an interview with none other then Mr. Anuj tiwari who is an author of 6 best selling books, a tedx speaker and a person who has a lot to share. Listen to this podcast on mental health and an initiative which we all can take before seeing our loved ones going through this phase. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-2223 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 23 - Pioneering women in historyI recently watched a movie about Gunjan Saxena, the first woman to be a pilot in the Indian Air Force and go to war. That inspired me to learn about other "first women" in different fields. So I researched them and want to share them with you.
Here's a few of the pioneering women who I learned about while researching for this episode
Sally Ride - first American woman in space
Valentina Tereshkova - first woman in space
Sirimavo Bandarnayike - first woman Prime Minister (Sri Lanka)
Junko Tabei...2020-08-2212 minTheRiya ReadsTeatime Tuesday - How do you make yourself so that everyone loves you?I have always wondered about the validation we all seek in order to feel good about ourself. Listen to this podcast for more ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-1805 minTheRiya ReadsIndependence day and freedom from social media norms.Why did I call it 72nd independence day despite being in 2020 because we are still getting judged for what we do, we are still facing criticism from the basis of social media norms and we are still faking it for the sake of others. Listen to this episode for more information ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-1510 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Next level: Cholesterol!This week, Elsa and Riya level up and look into... cholesterol levels! What is the significance? Are certain people at higher risk? Why? How does cholesterol relate to malaria? Confused? Listen in to hear more! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2020-08-1445 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 22 - Interview with my Cousin in IndiaIn this episode, I interview my cousin in India over Zoom. Ira and I discuss many things such as what we are doing in quarantine, how we are handling online school, and other things as well. I have been wanting to do this interview for a while so here it is!
It's interesting to see how much we have in common (e.g. we both love "Avengers") and yet there are interesting differences as well (e.g. her lockdown experience was more strict than mine.
This interview was fun to do, and I hope you enj...2020-08-1313 minTheRiya ReadsTeatime Tuesday - Lord of mindHere I end the Lord of materialism with the Lord of mind. I hope that by the end of this segment you will now be able to name the distractions you are going through in your life and probably will solve them too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-1106 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨A Chocolate a DayElsa and Riya look into the evolution of diabetes! Do you have a sweet tooth? Does diabetes run in your family? Does anyone run in your family? Listen in to hear why you should be wary of one of the silent killers in the world...oh sugar! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2020-08-0933 minTheRiya ReadsHealth and wellness!This lockdown has somewhere effected our Health as we are not even able to take those small steps which we were used to take earlier. This initiative is just to create that awareness about health once again which somewhere has locked up with us in this lockdown. This podcast is a conversation with ankita, who is a dietician by profession. Let me know if you people liked this segment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-0833 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 21 - Why I loved "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" and why you should read it even if it makes you cryThis episode my dad and I discussed one of my all-time favorite books - The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden.
We talk about our favorite parts, what the book is about, why we recommend it, and the impact of a teacher in the book. We also mention the fact that is a heavy read, but a very good book and we recommend it!
Listen to find out more about the book! Don't worry - no spoilers!
Hope you enjoy the episode! Listen, rate, share!
Remember to email me at RiyaRambl...2020-08-0509 minTheRiya ReadsTeatime Tuesday - Lord of speechThis episode is in continuation to the first episode of teatime tuesday which was on lord of form. I have tried my best to portray my thoughts into the most convenient way. Listen to this podcast till the end to know what surprise it has for you all.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-0406 minElsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Meant to Bleed 🩸“Why would you take something that will kill you in 40 years? One reason, right? It’ll stop you from dying tomorrow”. Elsa and Riya delve further into hemochromatosis and it’s evolutionary purpose for existing. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2020-08-0225 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 20 - Basketball, Tie Dye, Comet NEOWISE and some other new things I am doingIn this episode, I talk about a few interesting things I have done in quarantine to keep busy! I have tried a few different activities and have enjoyed doing them.
I talk about 5 activities – including basketball, tie dying a bandanna and card magic. I also talk about our trip to a nearby lake to look at comet NEOWISE.
And you are listening to my fifth activity - podcasting!
I have tried something new in this episode – I have three segments that we recorded “live” while doing the activities. It was fun to include them in t...2020-08-0113 minTheRiya ReadsTo the chances..This podcast is a basic discussion with the person who has just begun her YouTube channel recently. What makes her different besides her amazing dancing skills is the fact that she thought to change this pandemic time into the most resourceful one. What to know how? Listen to this podcast till the end.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-08-0119 minTheRiya ReadsTeaTime Tuesday - Lord of formThis episode is about the Lord of materialism's first topic that is the Lord of form. I have tried to connect it with our day to day life examples to make it easier for everyone to relate to it and I hope you all find it useful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-riya-reads/message2020-07-2806 min
Elsa and Riya’s ER 🚨Bad BloodElsa and Riya dissect the introduction of Dr. Sharon Moalem’s book “Survival of the Sickest”. They discuss giving blood, Alzheimer’s, and evolution among other topics. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨2020-07-2327 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 19 - Life in India in the 1950s - an interview with my maternal grandfatherWe talk about his childhood (no TV!, oh no!), his school life (his teachers hit him :() and his life experiences.
I now have a whole new appreciation for my teachers, YouTube and my life.
Make sure to talk to your grandparents - and ask them about their childhood. You will learn SO MUCH!
If you are curious how to say "goodbye" in my mother-tongue (Gujarati), listen till the end. :)
As always, listen, rate and share!
Write to me - RiyaRamblings@gmail.com - with ideas, feedback, questions. What did...2020-07-1720 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Ep 18: Kicking it with Tae Kwon Do - an interview with a 3rd degree black beltHave you ever wondered what Tae Kwon Do is? Well, I have.
For this episode I interview a Tae Kwon Do student who explains how it works, and his experience in it!
We cover a lot of topics like the different belts, where it started and more.
He has been studying TKD for nearly 10 years - so you know he knows his stuff!
He recommends it for everyone! It's never too late to start!
Do you currently practice TKD? What do you like most about it?
Are the...2020-07-1324 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 17 - Selva Dut - An InspirationIn this episode, I talk about a very inspiring, and educational person - Selva Dut. I recently listened to a book called "A Long Walk to Water", and Selva is the main character. His story is fascinating and I wanted to share his story with you.
His story is full of hardships, challenges, and more. After he goes through his journey, he changes the world to help others through their journey. In the episode, I discuss how he has so many hard things, but still gets through them.
Listen to the episode, and you will b...2020-07-0620 min
NinjaTalksOn a journey to speaking at global conferences | Riya Dashoriya | NinjaTalks Episode 07In this episode, Riya Dashoriya - Software Engineer at Quizlet & GDG San Francisco organizer, is sharing her experience about her educational journey and public speaking skills, her journey to global conferences, and sharing tips which would be extremely helpful for aspiring students and professionals around the globe. She also talks about her involvement in technical communities, how one can leverage the power of communities to grow for, and add value in the arena. You can find Riya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReeyahSDasoriya Find her blogs:https://dev.to/reeyahsdasoriya2020-06-2730 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 16 - "Out of my mind" book reviewIn this episode, I talk about one of my favorite books of all time - "Out of my Mind" by Sharon M. Draper. It is the story of a girl who has cerebral palsy, and how she manages to changes the way everyone looks at her! Make sure to listen for more and why it made me laugh and cry while I was reading it. Don't worry - I don't reveal everything about the book.
Enjoy the episode and read the book. Remember: Reading is your superpower, use it!
Have you read the book? What...2020-06-2707 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings: Ep 15 - History and importance of JuneteenthIn this episode, I talk about Juneteenth - what it is and why is it an important part of US history.
I hope you enjoy learning about this historical event.
As always, you can email me at RiyaRamblings@gmail.com with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.
Please rate and review the podcast and spread the word!2020-06-1904 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Ep 9: What is Riya doing during the quarantine?This episode, I describe what I'm doing during Quarantine to keep busy! I tell my schedule throughout my day, and little a information on each activity. Listen to receive ideas on keeping busy, and to find out what I am doing.
Email me what you are doing in quarantine at RiyaRamblings@gmail.com. (You can email me other things as well!)
Thanks to Mr. John Bament (from Australia) and Ms. Shah (Texas) for their feedback.
Enjoy listening! 2020-05-0811 min
RIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍Banana 🍌Choclate treats😋Riya ' s Recipes2020-05-0401 minRIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍Caramel custard recipeRiya 's Recipes2020-05-0202 minRIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍Vanilla mug cake 😋Riya's Recipes2020-04-2701 minRIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍Riya 's Recipes😋🌝Only about food2020-04-2001 minRIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍RIYA 'S RECIPIES 🌝😍Hi!Welcome to my podcast show . In this showing will share you with some easy cook and bake recipes. If I could cook them ,then I am sure you could to 🙃2020-04-0401 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Ep 4 - Schooling at home: "It's not a staring contest with your computer"This episode talks about online school, and tips to make it easier. Listen to see how Riya is dealing with a whole new way to learn!
Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy!2020-03-3111 min
RIYA ' S RECIPIES 😀😍Riya 's RecipiesOnly about food2020-03-3001 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Ep 3: What is this novel coronovirus?Riya talks about the novel corona virus.
Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy!2020-03-2707 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Ep 2: Spring break adventuresRiya describes her Spring Break - trip to El Paso and the SheBelieves cup USWNT soccer game she attended.
Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy!2020-03-1516 minRiya's RamblingsRiya's Ramblings - Episode 1: The start of something newThis is the beginning of the ramblings of Riya.
Every week I will share my interests and some tips.
Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy!2020-03-1408 min