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There's a book every woman I know is reading right now. It's called Strangers, Belle Burden's memoir, and Gwyneth Paltrow just bought the rights to turn it into a film. I picked it up expecting to join the bandwagon. I did not expect it to hold up a mirror. It's about a woman whose husband leaves, and in the rubble of that she realizes she doesn't know a single real thing about her own financial life. What they own, whether her name is on anything, where she stands. He walks out
the door and takes the whole map of her life with him, because she never once looked at it herself.
Here's the part I couldn't shake. Her marriage looked exactly like mine. Fifteen years in, three boys, my name on everything we've built, my own money since I was a teenager. I always thought that was what independence meant, making your own money. It took me fifteen years to realize independence is actually knowing what your own money is doing, and I closed that book and realized I didn't. Her husband had to leave for her to find out. Mine is sitting right here with me, and I still didn't know
So I brought it to Gary, in the least graceful way possible, in the car on the way to dinner, and it did not go how I planned. We get into the prenup I signed at 21 and why the math has since flipped to protect me, the fight that followed, why he heard my questions and thought I was about to end our marriage, and the difference between trusting someone and actually knowing your own life. We only ever teach women this after a marriage is already over. I think that's backwards. I think a good marriage is the best place in the world to have this conversation, so I brought him here to have the rest of it with you.
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What we talked about:
0:00 The book that scared me
1:02 How I brought it to Gary
2:23 My money, and watching my mom
5:09 Gary's parents and the scarcity mindset
7:12 The day you said yes, everything became ours
10:50 Beyond the prenup
11:56 Signing it 15 years ago
13:54 The prenup was protecting me too
14:44 Re-examining it now that the math has flipped
16:05 If a friend asked for a prenup and she said no
17:19 Bringing it to the present
28:42 I keep myself in the dark
35:01 You thought I wanted a divorce
35:21 Not in the car on the way to dinner
43:21 I trusted him, so I thought I didn't need to know
45:32 Knowing the balance now, and estate planning
47:50 The way I think finances should work in a marriage
52:12 Making money and raising kids is not the whole marriage
55:16 What I'd tell other women
58:25 Did you learn anything about yourself?
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I posted a video in my car saying I stopped getting my nails done and my life got better. That was it. One less appointment, one less thing to manage. I thought I had cracked the code, and the code was nails.
Then the internet lost it. Twice.
The first time, women were relieved, like nobody had told them opting out was allowed. A year later, it came back and turned into something else entirely. First, I was broke for not doing my nails. Then, I was rich for not doing my nails. My little video ended up next to Carolyn Bessette in think pieces, and I am over here just trying not to drive to a salon.
So I called Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, who built Chillhouse from one SoHo salon into the brand that created the press-on category.
She said the part I had not thought about at all: when I skip my nails, it gets called quiet luxury. When a woman of color skips hers, it can read like she is not keeping up. Same bare nail, completely different verdict.
I had become the poster child of a trend I never signed up for, and I had not once considered whose hand it was on.
We stayed there for a while. Why we go after each other so hard over our own faces. Whether we quietly judge other women, which she answered honestly instead of pretending she does not. What her mother's spa in Queens had—a room full of women talking for hours—that we do not really have anymore. Why she builds loudly and improves quietly. And what it is actually like to build a company with the man you are married to, which is its own thing entirely.
At the end, I asked her what women are not saying out loud right now. She said she wishes we could fully own being who we want to be and not feel bad about it. We can change, we can stay the same, and we can do whatever we want.
I think a lot of women need to hear that right now.
Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, the self-care brand she built from a single SoHo salon into one of the most influential beauty companies of her generation.
She is the woman behind Chill Tips, the press-on line that helped redefine what nail care even is. An Inc. Female Founders honoree and one of WWD's 40 of Tomorrow, she partnered with Kiss Beauty Group in a deal that keeps Chillhouse independent, staying on as CEO with her team and her SoHo flagship intact.
She is a wife, a mother, and a proud Colombian-American—the daughter of an esthetician who started with a single chair in Jackson Heights and grew it into four stores. The Queen of Chill.
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WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
0:00 – I posted one video about my nails
2:16 – Why she called the Queen of Nails
3:37 – The year it came back and changed shape
5:37 – Becoming the poster child she never signed up for
6:39 – The part that did not sit right with her
7:52 – Are we bored, or is everything a trend?
8:57 – Who actually wears bare nails
10:06 – The question nobody wanted to ask out loud
11:01 – Valeria pushes back: status or race?
12:23 – Why beauty is so loaded
12:41 – Burgundy hair, black eyeliner, and needing a flag to carry
14:15 – So I'm trending now?
15:29 – Wait, I have a choice
15:36 – Russian mother, Colombian mother, same rules
17:10 – Her mother's chair in Jackson Heights
17:38 – What those rooms full of women had
19:18 – Building Chillhouse and self-care as a necessity
21:04 – Why people still crave the salon
25:59 – Holding two truths: organic and Botox
28:08 – The Botox conversation she was scared to have
29:18 – Why she talks about what she gets done
30:33 – The magazine where Valeria did not recognize her own face
31:15 – Cyndi's teenage modeling years
31:56 – Do you judge other women? Be honest
33:44 – Judging as a mirror, not a verdict
33:54 – Each other's greatest critics, each other's greatest teachers
34:46 – The real takeaway from the bare-nail discourse
35:07 – Recession indicator to status symbol
36:42 – The poster child of having fun with beauty
37:45 – Finding a personal style and dressing like a chameleon
38:29 – Being the face of the brand
40:09 – 2020: putting nails in women's hands at home
41:21 – The pivot, the pandemic, and making payroll
43:12 – The intuition she never second-guessed
43:43 – Why intuition is the business skill
47:28 – Build loudly, improve quietly
50:35 – When vulnerability goes too far
52:34 – Leaving New York to find solid ground
53:51 – Building a company with the person you married
57:06 – The real version of building with your husband
59:02 – The coach they needed and the next version of themselves
1:00:34 – Rapid fire
1:02:28 – What women aren't saying out loud
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Kelly Piquet was born into Formula 1 royalty. Her father is Nelson Piquet, a three-time world champion. Her partner is Max Verstappen, a four-time champion. She has millions of followers watching her life, and most of them think they know her. They don't.
This is the first time Kelly has sat down for a real conversation, and she goes places she never has before. She talks about growing up inside a name that opened every door, then walking away from it at eighteen to move to New York and become nobody. About the version of herself who climbed Kilimanjaro on a whim, and where that fearlessness went. About what it actually takes to protect your own identity inside the most-watched relationship in sport, to build a modern partnership where two ambitious people refuse to disappear into each other. About raising children in the glare of it all, and why she's decided that not every meaningful moment deserves an audience.
It's a conversation about being seen versus being known, about holding on to yourself when the world has already written your story, and about the quiet cost of a life that belongs to everyone but you.
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What We Talked About:
0:00 - The F1 first lady
3:00 - Meeting Kelly first, the world second
4:16 - Why she finally said yes to this
5:05 - Growing up around greatness
6:40 - Breaking free from a name that wasn't hers
7:05 - Going to New York to be nobody
9:00 - The plane, the headphones, taking over the city
11:00 - The UN dream, Tanzania, Kilimanjaro
13:44 - Leaving fashion, going home, regrouping
16:50 - The thing she refuses to shy away from
17:00 - The price of being visible
20:00 - The part of herself she fought hardest to keep
22:33 - Modern partnership, and two people not managing ego
26:29 - Criticism, lies, and the line around her children
31:47 - The season of experience, and slowing down
34:11 - What motherhood made her say no to
44:19 - Raising grounded kids in a privileged world
49:40 - Rapid fire, and the F1 first lady title
52:47 - Valeria's takeaways: your story is yours to hold❤️
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In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd for an eye-opening conversation about hair health, supplements, stress, and what it means to take a whole-body approach to hair thinning.
From postpartum shedding to perimenopausal thinning, Dr. Heather breaks down why hair changes and why it takes time to see results. She also helps break down why so many women feel confused by the supplement space. She shares what to really look for in your supplements - from clinical trials and randomized controlled studies to third-party certifications like NSF.
Valeria opens up about her own postpartum hair experience, and the women discuss the emotional toll hair changes can take. Dr. Heather also shares simple, actionable shifts, like five-minute meditation, daily walks, and realistic habit-building, that make wellness feel less overwhelming and more sustainable.
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What We Talked About:
0:34 – Valentine’s Day, stress & post-holiday burnout
1:45 – Getting Motivated for 2026
2:45 – Meet Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
5:38 – Why she chose dermatology
6:50 – What is lifestyle medicine?
9:05 – The truth about supplements (and doctor skepticism)
10:29 – Why hair takes 3–6 months to respond
12:30 – Stress, sleep & actionable daily habits
15:00 – Why baby steps beat perfection
17:30 – How to read a supplement label (efficacy + safety)
18:55 – What NSF certification actually means
20:25 – Counterfeit supplements & buying safely
23:09 – The importance of randomized controlled trials
25:20 – Types of Hair Thinning
26:07 – Active Ingredients in Nutrafol
28:22 – Supplement stacking: helpful or harmful?
30:00 – Should you be getting blood work?
35:24 – Dr. Heather’s 3 supplement rules
37:10 – The psychological impact of hair thinning
38:38 – How can supplements fail us?
40:58 – Gray hair: is innovation coming?
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In this special episode, Valeria revisits some of her most powerful and revealing conversations with iconic women in modeling - going beyond the runway & behind the camera to explore identity, resilience, motherhood, and the experiences that shaped who they are today.
Kelsey Merritt opens up about growing up in the Philippines with a strict mother, navigating the modeling industry as a biracial woman, and how her immigrant family values gave her thick skin. Next, Jasmine Tookes reflects on being raised by a young single mother, always knowing she wanted to be a model, and building confidence in an industry where she was often the only Black woman in the room. Finally, Miranda Kerr joins Valeria for a deeply honest conversation about life after Victoria’s Secret. Her motherhood journey - as a mom of four boys, miscarriage, breastfeeding, aging, and more. Miranda shares how her priorities have shifted and tells us more about her brand, KORA Organics.
Together, these conversations peel back the layers behind globally recognized faces to reveal the real women underneath - their values, doubts, lessons, and quiet strength.
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What we talked about:
0:00 – Introduction
1:57 – Kelsey Merritt: growing up Filipina & being scouted online
4:05 – Kelsey Merritt: Strict immigrant parents & modeling feedback
6:03 – Kelsey Merritt: Identity, representation & being “the first”
11:16 – Kelsey Merritt: Commercial vs high fashion modeling realities
14:49 – Kelsey Merritt: Discovering independence in New York
18:04 – Kelsey Merritt: Beauty standards in the Philippines
24:25 – Introducing Jasmine Tookes
26:13 – Jasmine Tookes: Dreaming of Victoria’s Secret from childhood
28:03 –Jasmine Tookes: Modeling young & having a protective mom
33:18 – Jasmine Tookes: Being the only Black model in the room
35:21 –Jasmine Tookes: Motherhood & identity shifts
39:23 – Jasmine Tookes: Daddy issues & family boundaries
42:52 – Introducing Miranda Kerr
45:34 – Miranda Kerr: Choosing not to return to Victoria’s Secret
47:06 – Miranda Kerr: Motherhood & breastfeeding
49:02 – Miranda Kerr: Miscarriage
52:17 – Miranda Kerr: Raising boys & navigating teen years
56:06 – Miranda Kerr: Wellness, skincare & aging with gratitude
1:00:49 – Final reflections
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In this solo episode, Valeria shares why she’s intentionally choosing a quieter year, and what that really looks like in a world that constantly asks us to be louder, faster, and more visible. She reflects on her approach to 2026 - why she doesn’t want it to be a “bigger” year, and how focusing on less distraction has brought her more clarity and joy. She also recaps a recent trip to the Dominican Republic with her boys, opening up about how different traveling feels now that her kids are older. And how those slower, more present moments reminded her of what truly matters. Throughout the episode, she shares practical shifts she’s making - like using the Be Present app, protecting offline moments, and choosing opportunities that expand her life, not just her calendar. From living more offline and rethinking her relationship with social media, to finding balance as a creator whose work exists online, Valeria explores the tension between visibility and peace. And why not everything meaningful needs an audience while it’s forming? This is a good listen for anyone craving more calm, fewer distractions, and a slower, more intentional way of living.
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What I talked about:
1:00 - Living offline as a modern status symbol
1:55 - Traveling with older kids
4:00 - Reconnecting through simple moments
5:00 - Be Present App & & limiting social media
6:40 - It’s officially 2026
7:25 - Why 2026 is about quiet, not “more”
9:25 - Finding balance & cutting the noise
10:30 - Why not everything meaningful needs an audience
12:10 - Joy, hobbies, and staying in a student mindset
15:00 - Offline Living
20:40 - How we accomplish this
21:27 - The Art of Spending Money
24:08 - Thinking Outside the Culture Bubble
26:02 - Protecting your mind as a form of wealth
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Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is back on Not Alone to talk about her new book, Well Endowed, and what it really means to build a life that’s financially aligned, intentional, and values-driven. In this conversation, Valeria and Vivian break down the idea of “optimization” in everyday life, from money habits shaped by childhood lessons (including her now-famous Chinese buffet analogy) to understanding your personal value system and learning how to resist the constant pull of targeted marketing. They dive into media literacy, why spending money feels easier than ever, and how to decide what’s truly worth it. Vivian also gets personal about building a strong financial foundation, getting financially honest with your partner, navigating prenups as a form of choice (not mistrust), and why women need to deeply understand their finances. The episode closes with a thoughtful look at teaching kids about money, estate planning basics, and how to leave behind more than just dollars - plus a peek at Vivian’s new financial platform, Ask Dolly.
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What we talked about:
0:25 - Setting up the episode
1:00 - Introducing Vivian Tu
2:37 - Start of interview
3:00 - What’s new with Vivian
4:23 - Inspiration behind “Well Endowed”
7:37 - Optimization in your life
7:49 - Lessons from the chinese buffet
10:33 - Figuring out your value system
12:50 - The importance of media literacy
14:25 - The ease of marketers targeting you
16:05 - Deciding if the purchase is worth it
18:35 - Not enough friction in the purchasing process
24:35 - Building your financial house
24:57 - Why women need to understand their finances
27:24 - Getting financially naked with your partner
30:00 - Social media setting unrealistic relationship standards
33:51 - Early days with her husband
35:44 - Falling in love with his generosity
37:40 - Prenups are about choice, not mistrust
41:53 - Teaching kids financial literacy
44:06 - Not leaving your children every dollar you have
47:29 - Telling your children “Yes, if…”
48:50 - Estate planning basics
53:44 - Leaving impressions for the readers
54:42 - New financial platform “Ask Dolly”
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In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with one of the original social media influencers and SAME founder & CEO Shea Marie, for a candid conversation about evolution, personally, publicly, and professionally. Shea opens up about entering a new season of life, from ringing in the New Year in Aspen and sharing her engagement story to navigating what it really means to keep a relationship both public and protected. Together, they talk about dating in the spotlight, why Shea has intentionally chosen to share less online, and how her relationship with the internet has changed over time. Shea reflects on her early move to LA, her first tough job in PR, and the lessons that ultimately led her to start blogging at a time when influencers weren’t taken seriously. She dives into the realities of being an OG in the space, from doing unpaid campaigns and being underestimated, to learning how to separate herself as a creator from the brand she built. Shea also talks about the journey of building and scaling SAME, what the future holds for the brand, and the one belief she had to unlearn along the way. This episode is about growth, boundaries, and building something that lasts.
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What we talked about:
0:29 - Valeria’s 2026 energy
2:53 - Introducing Shea Marie
3:52 - Start of interview
4:29 - Shae’s New Year’s in Aspen
7:07 - Engagement story
8:13 - Making your relationship public vs private
11:05 - Dating as a public figure
12:45 - The shift to sharing less online
18:15 - Her move to LA and terrible first job
19:50 - Lessons learned from PR job
20:45 - Starting her blog
24:00 - No respect for early-day influencers
24:55 - Separating the influencer from the brand
27:27 - Creating SAME
29:15 - Highs and lows as an OG influencer
32:53 - Doing a free campaign for Forever21
35:55 - Running and growing a brand
40:47 - The future of SAME
44:01 - One belief she had to unlearn
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In this special episode of Not Alone, Gary and Valeria sit down with beloved creator and entrepreneur Camila Coelho and her husband Icaro - who, for the first time ever, steps up to the mic beside her. The four of them talk about bonding during their trip to Brazil, celebrating Carnival, what it’s really like being the husband behind a social media powerhouse, and the early days of Camila’s YouTube career when she had no idea what she was doing. Camila and Icaro share the highs and growing pains of becoming business partners, from figuring out their roles to navigating the pressure that success places on their relationship. The conversation goes deep on identity shifts, the messy days when you don’t see eye to eye, and why being recognized for the work you do, even behind-the-scenes, matters. Plus, how they stay grounded in gratitude, and their hopes for the future as entrepreneurs and parents raising a son in the social media age. A rare and intimate look at love, life, and building something real together.Follow Camila on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camilacoelho/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@camilacoelho?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl9AK32Xzr_2UOxjt03f6wWebsite: https://camilacoelho.com/Shop Elaluz: https://www.elaluz.com/Follow Icaro:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icarobrenner/?hl=enShop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/3446110?tab=collectionsFollow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ What we talked about: 0:29 - Setting up Camila & Icaro’s episode1:20 - Start of interview1:30 - Connecting in Brazil 2:50 - Celebrating Carnival3;44 - Behind-the-scenes husbands5:58 - Icaro’s first podcast with Camila6:35 - How Icaro & Camila met11:00 - Their love for Brazil13:31 - Camila’s start on social media15:05 - Early days posting on YouTube19:54 - Going into business together24:00 - The challenge of dividing the roles27:57 - Learning how to work with each other29:05 - Advice for getting husbands and partners on board33:35 - Icaro & Gary on perception & recognition 35:51 - Career pressures affecting your personal relationship42:24 - Not getting along44:40 - Identity changes within the relationship49:35 - What’s next for them52:04 - Gratitude & contentment54:42 - Social media moms raising sonsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints, a non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits brand, for a candid conversation about sober curiosity, reinvention, and building a business that challenges the way we socialize. Megan shares her unconventional career path and what she discovered after testing nearly every non-alcoholic drink on the market. They dive into betting on yourself, her Shark Tank experience (and why she walked away from the offers), and her complicated relationship with the word “sober.” The conversation goes deeper into the physical and emotional effects of alcohol, why so many of us drink to numb, and what dating without alcohol can look like. Megan also opens up about how her personal experiences, including extensive work with ayahuasca, shaped her outlook on wellness, presence, and connection. It’s a thoughtful, honest episode about choosing clarity, building something meaningful, and redefining what it means to feel good.
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What we talked about:
0:20 - Dry January & Sober Curiosity
2:35 - Introducing Megan Klein
4:19 - Start of interview
6:55 - Her common thread through careers
9:55 - Pivot from farming to a food brand
12:04 - Birth of Little Saints during Covid
13:18 - Testing all the non-alcoholic drinks
15:03 - Explaining Little Saints
16:50 - Decision to invest her own money
17:28 - Selling Little Saints out of a trailer
19:18 - Megan’s Shark Tank experience
21:57 - Why she didn't take the deal
22:40 - After the tank
23:40 - Why she dislikes the word ‘sober’
27:30 - The side effects of drinking alcohol
31:30 - Drinking to numb ourselves
33:00 - Personal benefits from not drinking
35:54 - Doing Ayahuasca 60 times
38:16 - Lessons learned from Ayahuasca
39:42 - Data about the impact of alcohol
41:14 - Dating without alcohol
43:50 - What’s next for Little Saints
48:10 - Megan’s book recommendations
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This week, we’re rolling out some of Gary’s most iconic moments on Not Alone with a compilation of his most memorable conversations. We’re starting with the story of how Gary and Valeria’s age gap shaped their relationship from day one, how their mothers reacted, the moment Gary asked for Valeria’s hand in marriage. Then, we shift into a raw and revealing conversation about infidelity, why men cheat, the role of emotional maturity, the importance of communication, and why working on yourself is essential to building a lasting relationship. Finally, we dive into marriage and money: power dynamics, childhood beliefs around wealth, business wins and losses, spending freedoms in marriage, and the decisions that shaped their future together. This is the ultimate “Gary Edition,” full of vulnerability, humor, and the kind of perspective you can only get from Mr. Lipovetsky.
Listen to the full episodes here:
Bridging the Gap: Age Differences and Marital Challenges with Gary Lipovetsky:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hCykGJXAgE&t=1153s
Why Do Men Cheat? Understanding Infidelity in Relationships & Marriage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0FlLiQmsxI
Money and Marriage: An Honest Conversation About Our Finances with Gary Lipovetsky:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOzQ6arTX44
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What we talked about:
0:28 - Setting up Gary’s compilation episode
2:52 - What their moms thought of their age gap
7:10 - Asking Valeria’s mom for her hand in marriage
8:02 - Gary’s relationship with Valeria’s mom
10:13 - Advice for couples with an age gap
12:36 - The mentality difference when it comes to age
15:34 - Gary uplifting Valeria’s career
16:37 - Meeting Kris Jenner
19:00 - Gary’s proudest moments
20:35 - Theories on why men cheat
27:13 - Why men in their 20s cheat
30:19 - Gary was a ghoster
35:00 - The golden cage
35:50 - Communication is key
36:24 - Being satisfied with your marriage
38:10 - Importance of working on yourself in marriage
39:35 - Valeria never feeling poor as a child
41:43 - Gary’s deal that didn’t go through
45:20 - Wives needing permission to spend money
49:44 - Best money Gary has ever spent
50:50 - Valeria’s nutrition diploma
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In Part 2 of Valeria’s conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz, the focus shifts from understanding menopause to actively working with it to improve your life. Dr. Mindy introduces the concept of “microdosing menopause,” breaking down simple, daily habits women can use to support their changing brains and bodies, from metabolic markers like hemoglobin A1C to lifestyle shifts that ease anxiety and improve energy. They dive into why menopause often acts as a mirror, revealing what’s no longer working in your life, while reframing this phase as a powerful leadership chapter rooted in the “grandmother hypothesis.” The episode also covers how to communicate changes with partners, which hormones to check at different ages, how to build a true alliance with your doctor, and a clear-eyed discussion of peptides and hormone replacement therapy. Ultimately, Dr. Mindy reframes menopause not as something to “get through,” but as a strategic, self-aware upgrade, one that gives women the tools, clarity and confidence to step into the most grounded and powerful phase of their lives.
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What we talked about:
0:24 - End of Hanukkah
0:42 - Setting up Part 2 with Dr. Mindy
1:35 - ‘Microdosing Menopause’ concept
3:15 - Start of conversation
4:02 - Make sure hemoglobin A1C is close to 5
4:45 - Daily habits you can do to support the changes
6:15 - Communicating changes with partners
10:50 - What’s causing anxiety
13:28 - Menopause is a mirror of what is & isn’t working
16:10 - The grandmother hypothesis
19:16 - The leadership phase
26:00 - What hormones women should check at certain ages
30:15 - Form an alliance with your doctor
32:45 - What we need to know about peptides
34:22 - Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy
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In part one of this powerful and insightful two-part conversation of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to unpack the real reason she wrote Age Like a Girl, and why menopause is far more than a hormonal ending, but a profound rewiring of a woman’s brain and identity. Dr. Mindy opens up about her own breaking point, the need to pull away and admit “I’m not okay,” and what actually happens to women emotionally, neurologically, and metabolically as estrogen fades. Together, they explore the loss of key neurochemicals, the shift away from people-pleasing, and why menopause may be preparing women to become better, more intentional leaders. This episode also offers practical insight for women in their 30s and 40s on lifestyle changes, micro-habits, and ways to support dopamine, serotonin, and metabolic health, setting the foundation for the next chapter of power rather than decline.
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What we talked about:
0:35 - Celebrating the holidays with family
2:05 - Introducing Dr. Mindy Pelz
4:16 - Start of the interview
5:12 - Why she wrote “Age Like a Girl”
8:42 - Dr. Mindy’s personal journey with menopause
11:00 - The breaking point
11:52 - Pulling away & needing isolation
14:07 - Admitting to people “I’m not okay”
17:43 - What happens to women after menopause
18:45 - Losing the neurons that make women people-pleasers
20:56 - Learning to ask yourself “What do I want?”
23:36 - The three phases of rewiring in women’s brains
26:01 - Menopause rewires women to be better leaders
29:20 - Losing over 12 different neurochemicals
30:51 - What 30 & 40-year-olds need to know now
31:08 - Lifestyle & neurochemical shifts
32:10 - Getting metabolic system in order
34:26 - Making time for yourself
35:24 - Ways to help dopamine & serotonin
39:04 - Shifting out of your old habits
40:36 - Becoming more sensitive to your environment
42:36 - Microdosing habits
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In this special “Miami Besties” episode of Not Alone, Valeria brings together the most memorable, honest, and vulnerable moments from her conversations with the women closest to her. The episode begins with friend Vita Sidorkina, whose conversation dives into raising resilient kids, the value of honesty with children, and the Russian cultural principles she still carries. Plus, an open conversation about how “daddy issues” can shape who we choose to marry and life with a husband who is 20 years older. Next, Isabela Grutman reflects on what marrying young taught her, navigating the early modeling world, and the reality of “high-value” men. We also get into long-term partnerships, and what it means to renegotiate your marriage as you evolve. Then, Martha Graeff opens up about her first marriage, the courage it took to prioritize her mental health, and the financial realities of leaving, including why she believes prenups are empowering, not limiting. Finally, Camila Coelho shares her deeply personal experience growing up with epilepsy, from getting diagnosed as a child to managing her condition as an adult, and the stigma that still surrounds it.
Together, these conversations reveal the raw, real, and resilient sides of womanhood, friendship,and the stories that shape us.
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What we talked about:
0:26 - Setting up the “Miami Besties” Episode
1:53 - Introducing friend Vita Sidorkina
3:22 - Start of Vita
3:26 - Bringing back honest communication with children
5:09 - People being too soft
7:28 - Russian values Vita holds on to
9:50 - Not growing up with childhood trauma
11:15 - Daddy issues & marital age-gaps
15:21 - Introducing friend Isabela Grutman
16:22 - Start of Isabela
16:26 - Wasting people’s time
18:06 - Marrying young vs. later in life
21:47 - Modeling at a young age
22:57 - Women looking for high-value men
23:53 - Lessons from marriage
25:15 - Not taking everything personally
26:18 - Renegotiating the marriage terms
30:01 - Introducing friend Martha Graeff
31:07 - Start of Martha
31:28 - Early days with her ex-husband
33:35 - Prioritizing mental health
35:16 - Financial aspect of leaving your marriage
36:09 - Importance of a prenup
38:25 - Introducing friend Camila Coehlo
39:41 - Start of Camila
40:19 - Getting diagnosed with epilepsy as a child
44:00 - Managing her type of epilepsy
45:55 - The stigma around epilepsy
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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria and Gary sit down to unpack the wild, hilarious, and surprising stories that caught their attention recently. What starts as a response to her last solo episode, quickly turns into a rapid-fire conversation about everything from “Scrotox” going mainstream to the debate around who really sets beauty standards. They dive into the rise of the “facekini,” why broke men date attractive women, and what healthy masculinity actually looks like today. Gary brings his own lineup of headlines too, including the unexpected link between Viagra and hearing loss prevention, a new app changing how people flirt, and why old-school tech is making a comeback. The two also break down the Chiara Ferragni scandal, challenge each other over an “offensive” post, and end with a debate on why women multitask better. It’s chaotic in the best way - smart, funny, and filled with the kind of honest back-and-forth only these two can deliver.
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What we talked about:
0:19 - Responding to feedback about lip filler
2:32 - Setting up this episode with Gary
3:19 - Start with Gary
6:22 - “Scrotox” going mainstream
9:06 - Beauty standards
13:40 - The “Facekini” industry
16:13 - Broke guys dating attractive women
18:19 - Healthy masculinity
19:18 - Gary’s stories from the week
19:47 - Viagra could help hearing loss
22:41 - New app for sending someone a drink
25:00 - The evolution of technology
28:38 - Chiara Ferragni scandal
35:07 - Gary calls Valeria out for “offensive” post
36:59 - Why women are good at multitasking
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In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with content creator, entrepreneur, and Aureum co-founder Cass DiMicco for a deeply relatable conversation on ambition, creativity, and the evolving meaning of success. Cass opens up about the early signs that hinted at her creative future, her leap from fashion buyer to full-time influencer, and the vulnerability that came with putting herself online. She shares how Aureum was born from intuition, grit, and a little bit of impulsiveness, and opens up about what it took to run the business during its first year ‘til now, and how she stays connected to her “why” while navigating pressure, growth, and creativity - all while trying to start a family.
Cass and Valeria also dive into the truth behind the “Girl Boss” era, the myth that women need to choose between career and motherhood, and the importance of carving out solitude to stay grounded and creatively aligned. From delegation and leadership to letting go of control and imagining what’s next for Aureum, this episode is an honest look at womanhood, work, and the freedom that comes from paving your own path.
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What we talked about:
0:28 - Debrief on Valeria’s Nashville Girls Trip
2:56 - Cass DiMicco intro
4:10 - Start of interview
4:23 - Their inspiring female entrepreneur event with Emma Grede
9:10 - Childhood signs that led to Cass’s creative future
12:02 - Early days as a buyer
13:09 - Starting her blog
13:35 - Quitting her job, influencing full time
16:14 - The difficulty of putting herself out there
19:45 - The “no plan” plan
21:00 - Starting Aureum
25:07 - The need to delegate
30:38 - Huge success the first year
32:32 - Pressure to scale the business
35:45 - “Connected to my why”
36:27 - Being ready for motherhood
37:48 - The “Girlboss” Era
39:10 - Career & Motherhood, no right answer
41:35 - Being creatively vulnerable
43:58 - The importance of being alone with your thoughts
45:00 - Using her environment to level herself up
48:04 - Ready to loosen the reigns
49:16 - What’s next for Aureum
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In this solo catch-up episode, Valeria invites listeners into a candid life update that is messy, honest, and a little chaotic in the best way. She recaps her recent trip to Nashville and the inspiring female entrepreneur event she attended before diving into a wide-open Q&A. From beauty procedures and where she stands on lip filler to the latest on her nose job and why she doesn’t wear her engagement ring, nothing is off the table. Valeria also talks about reconnecting with her body, the importance of intentional time with girlfriends, and the perspective that keeps her from living with regrets. She shares a therapy update, her best advice for keeping a marriage thriving, and why she believes there's no single “right” way to live, especially in a place overflowing with possibility.
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What I talked about:
0:06 - Why this episode might be a rough but fun one
0:26 - Debriefing her Nashville trip
2:55 - Female entrepreneur event with Emma Grede
8:00 - Start of Q&A portion
8:23 - Recent beauty procedures
15:29 - Update on her nose job
16:02 - Not wearing her engagement ring
17:18 - Tips for connecting to your own body
19:17 - Spending intentional time with girlfriends
21:09 - Why she wouldn't change any part of her past
24:27 - Therapy update
25:49 - Advice for keeping your marriage alive & well
29:35 - Never being set in a right or wrong way to do things
31:45 - The abundance of living in Miami / The U.S.
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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria is joined by Gary for a fun, unfiltered, not-so-deep chat about the latest pop culture headlines, and a few real-life reflections along the way. Fresh off Valeria’s dream trip to Peru, the two unpack everything from “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 and Kristen Bell’s Instagram backlash, to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s surprising split. They debate modern marriage, from separate bedrooms to taking your spouse’s last name, and share their thoughts on chivalry, “the princess treatment,” and who should pick up the bill. Valeria challenges Gary on talking about pop culture (who proudly doesn’t keep up) and why sometimes, it’s okay to care about the “dumb stuff.” It’s a light, honest, and hilarious peek into how two very different minds see love, fame, and everyday life.
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What I talked about:
0:18 - Start of the episode
0:25 - Follow @notalone.pod on TikTok
0:38 - Dream trip to Peru debrief
2:09 - Trying something new in today’s episode with Gary
4:05 - “Nobody Wants This” season 2
6:30 - Converting to Judaism
8:33 - People criticizing the show
10:58 - Fortuna Skin Ad
12:35 - Kristen Bell IG post backlash
16:20 - Married couples with separate bedrooms
20:11 - Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban ending 19-year marriage
21:30 - “Babygirl” Movie
24:30 - Defining a successful marriage
27:29 - Thoughts on Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau dating
29:44 - Husbands taking wives’ last name
31:15 - Gary’s vintage kick
32:38 - Confusion around Katy & Justin
34:59 - Is Chivalry dead?
36:39 - Splitting the bill
39:15 - Bringing back the “Princess Treatment”
41:29 - Landlines are back
43:08 - Dumb phones vs. smart phones for kids
45:15 - Not easy talking to Gary about pop culture
47:10 - Advice from Amanda Hirsch
47:33 - Caring about dumb stuff
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In this solo episode of Not Alone, Valeria takes listeners on a journey through her past and present, from celebrating her 35th birthday and Rosh Hashanah with family, to reflecting on the early days of her modeling career in Paris and Japan. She opens up about the lessons learned from those formative years, from living in cramped model apartments to finding her voice and standing up for herself in an often unforgiving industry. Valeria also shares how she’s been reconnecting with joy and confidence lately, discovering new passions like dance, heels classes, and even a few unexpected finds (like smut & Quinn). It’s a nostalgic, funny, and refreshingly honest episode about growth, self-expression, and feeling empowered at every stage of life.
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What I talked about:
0:30 - Start of the episode
1:00 - The decision to throw a birthday party
3:20 - The family birthday dinner
4:00 - Rosh Hashanah & family traditions
5:50 - Early modeling days in Paris
8:13 - The hard lessons learned
11:25 - Living in a model apartment
13:15 - Standing up for herself and others
16:00 - Living in Japan & enjoying life
17:06 - Being part of the golden era of modeling
18:11 - Discovering smut & spreading the word
21:00 - Stumbling upon Quinn & loving it
22:20 - Taking a heels class
24:50 - Dancing in the Russian culture
25:59 - Feeling herself & learning new things
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In this revealing episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with an OG digital creator, entrepreneur and mom Brittany Xavier, for an honest conversation about faith, motherhood, and staying grounded in a rapidly changing online world. Brittany opens up about her early start on social media, the business behind her brand, and the journey from being a young single mother to one of the most recognizable figures in the influencer space. She shares how trusting in God’s plan guided her through life’s biggest turning points, from choosing to keep her baby and balancing school, work, and motherhood, to navigating a difficult custody battle and ultimately finding her voice through content creation.
Together, Valeria and Brittany explore what it means to live authentically online, the lessons she’s passed down to her daughter about social media and technology, and how her family’s move from California to Tennessee brought both public scrutiny and peace. It’s a conversation about growth, resilience, and choosing faith and family over everything, and a reminder that the most powerful influence comes from being true to who you are.
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What we talked about:
0:29 - Valeria’s upcoming trip to Peru
0:47 - Introducing Brittany Xavier
2:12 - Start of interview
2:45 - Brittany’s start on social media
4:39 - The business behind the posts
6:33 - Brittany’s early motherhood days
7:30 - The decision to keep her baby
13:02 - Being a young mother
15:06 - Floatley Ad
16:15 - Balancing school, work and motherhood
18:42 - The decision not to pursue law school
20:42 - Trusting her faith in God and his plan for her
22:25 - Her custody battle
23:14 - Signs from God
24:33 - Her community
25:26 - Her daughter and social media
27:25 - Children and technology
28:22 - Teaching her daughter the business side of TikTok
29:31 - Brittany’s shift in content
32:16 - The shifting of priorities
33:52 - The decision to leave California
36:26 - Backlash on their move to Tennessee
39:49 - Dealing with the online hate
43:36 - Being her most authentic self online
48:13 - Bringing faith to the forefront
49:50 - Brittany’s book recommendations
52:22 - Her biggest regret
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