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This week, Valeria is joined by Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic health physical therapist, for an enlightening conversation on the often overlooked but vital topic of pelvic health. In this episode, Dr. Sara, known affectionately as the "Vagina Whisperer," dives into the importance of pelvic floor health, debunking common myths, discussing postpartum challenges, and providing empowering knowledge for women at all life stages. From discussing the implications of pelvic health on mental wellbeing, to dispelling postpartum sex misinformation, to actionable advice on advocating for better medical care, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in reclaiming and understanding their body, learning how to advocate for yourself, and learning the critical aspects of pelvic wellness.
Dr. Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS is a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 17 years of experience helping women with bowel and bladder issues, painful intercourse, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and staying dry and pain-free in the later years of life. She is known on social media as The Vagina Whisperer with collectively over 600,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Sara is the Founder and Chief Vagina Officer of The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform with pelvic floor education and exercises for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening. She is currently writing her first book, FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage.
Sara is on:
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Pelvic health physical therapist
02:12 Specializing in pelvic floor health
03:39 The pelvic floor physiology
05:33 Normalize talk about pelvic floor
08:11 How to become the driver of your own healthcare
11:28 Women are still struggling with pelvic care
14:26 Common postpartum care issues
17:04 Marital troubles and painful intercourse
19:20 Connection between painful sex and pelvic floor
23:11 Urinary leakage after childbirth
24:58 Workout for the pelvic floor
26:27 How do you educate young girls about pelvic floor health
29:59 Physical changes after giving birth
35:51 Less traumatic postpartum recovery
37:37 How to prepare for afterbirth care
41:43 Better options for better healthcare for women
43:56 Resources to learn more about birthing and postpartum
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Hi guys, today, we have a SOLO episode! I love my job and I love being able to connect with you all through social media but I’m also hyper-aware of how it impacts our minds and perceptions of those we follow. We know by now that social media isn’t REAL, it’s all the best parts and it often flattens us into two-dimensional characters. And it is so important that we remember that we are all more complex, that we’re all trying our best to figure things out as we go. There’s no such things as a perfect parent or a perfect relationship or a perfect business. We all face challenges whether it’s internal or in our environment and I hope this episode makes you feel less alone in that.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Social media is fake
03:55 Being the perfect and superwoman mother on social media
09:36 Finding balance as a new mom
12:08 Overcoming imposter syndrome
16:56 Embracing feminine energy
27:26 Learning to celebrate accomplishments
31:04 Guilt in motherhood
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This week, Valeria is joined by her good friend and supermodel, Toni Garrn. Together, they explore the depths of Toni's journey, from her early days in the modeling world to her current impactful role as a philanthropist. Valeria and Toni chat all things saturn return, turning 30, divorce, finding a balance between work and motherhood, and about how to find a greater purpose in life through acts of service for others.
Toni Garrn is an internationally successful supermodel, actress, philanthropist – and entrepreneur. Since the age of 15, Garrn has regularly appeared in front of the camera for well-known luxury brands. In her mid-20s, she founded the Toni Garrn Foundation, which supports educational initiatives for girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with local partners in Ghana, Uganda and Burundi, the organization provides educational opportunities to more than 650 girls annually.
This year, Garrn also became a social entrepreneur: She founded SUPER FLEA MARKET, a platform for pre-loved celebrity fashion where every sale supports a network of social and environmental justice initiatives. superfleamarket.org will go live in May 2024.
You can find Toni on:
https://www.instagram.com/tonigarrn/
https://www.instagram.com/super_fleamarket/
https://www.superfleamarket.org
https://tonigarrnfoundation.org/
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:31 How did Toni get discovered as a model?
04:27 What made Toni stay in the industry
05:56 “Modeling never became my identity…”
07:14 Prioritizing meaningful connections
10:02 Juggling motherhood, career, and guilt
13:30 A Victoria’s Secret model’s routine
17:41 Getting into philanthropy
22:03 The authenticity of model activism
24:25 Philanthropy projects in Africa
28:16 Transparency and trust
31:47 Sponsoring other children
35:44 The joy of giving
38:19 Super Flea Market
42:24 The people behind the Toni Garrn Foundation
43:27 Toni outside of modeling and activism
44:59 Lessons from Saturn return
49:12 Finding fulfillment in acts of service
50:46 Making a difference where it's needed most
52:15 The importance of having fun
53:46 Toni’s reflection on the future
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Today, Valeria welcomes the dynamic Codie Sanchez. Valeria and Codie explore the nonlinear paths of our lives and the importance of maintaining curiosity as a tool for continuous learning. The two tap on conventional wisdom with discussions on the myths of working smarter versus harder and debunk the idea that you can get paid for being lazy. The conversations also cover various topics such as the impact of what we consume online, the dynamics of the workplace, and the often misunderstood concept of toxic positivity. Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a digital media company, and Contrarian Thinking Capital, a small business holding company that is focused on bringing Main Street businesses back to the limelight.
Codie Sanchez is the Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, one of the fastest growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. She is also the Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with 25+ small or, what we call, “boring businesses.” Think car washes, laundromats, property management companies etc. She is a former partner at one of the largest cannabis investment firms, where she invested in 65+ companies. Her specialty is in the roll-up, turnaround and add-on space. She built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business and held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Our path isn’t linear
05:26 Curiosity is a skill
06:16 Myth: Work smarter not harder
10:39 What do we consume most online?
12:17 Getting paid to be lazy
14:57 The Sexy-Boring matrix
16:27 Unhappy working employee
21:34 How do you grow your network
23:40 People aren’t happier
26:53 Toxic positivity
27:26 How do you define success?
30:35 Your problems shrink as time passes
34:47 Money is a cruel mistress
36:43 This isn’t how you get rich
38:19 Contrarian Thinking
39:13 Running a business is hard
40:28 How the rich get rich
43:32 You gotta work hard for it
46:04 Women equally competing with men
47:42 Women empowerment
50:43 Sharing your success
53:07 Having conversations with yourself
47:17 Think about what you post
53:53 What’s wrong with judgment?
56:43 MBAs are useless?
59:39 The future of education
01:04:45 Navigating your feminine/masculine energy
01:07:46 If you’re going to work with your partner
01:10:52 Do you have a big ego?
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In today’s episode, Valeria is joined by none other than, Heidi D’Amelio! Together, Valeria and Hedid chat all about motherhood, their family’s rise to fame, dealing with online hate, and overcoming marriage struggles. The pair also dive into what it means to find yourself again after motherhood and letting your children be free and live their own lives. Join Valeria and Heidi for a raw, emotional conversation all about personal identity, growing through life’s seasons, and being selfish in a positive way.
Heidi D’Amelio, is best known as mom to Dixie and Charli, two of the most popular names in social media today. In 2019, Heidi’s youngest daughter Charli started posting dances on the popular app Tik Tok and literally overnight became the most followed name on the platform. Heidi’s dedication to being a present but not overbearing mom has grown her own following of over 10 million and growing.The family currently has a combined following of over 300 million.
Heidi recently competed on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars alongside pro, Artem Chigvintsev on top of being a full-time mom and overseeing her family’s demanding schedules. Heidi continues to pursue her passions which include health and wellness, fitness, and philanthropy. Balancing personal and work life and ensuring the internet is a safe place, not only for her daughters but for other teens, is always her main priority.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Moving to LA
02:57 Importance of maternal wisdom
09:31 Being a mom of two famous teenagers
13:35 Finding yourself at 52
19:12 Dealing with negative comments
23:41 How 'Dancing With the Stars' tested Heidi’s family
31:21 Creating a kinder connection in marriage
34:40 Family therapy and public scrutiny
38:55 The importance of family unity in Hollywood
41:03 Becoming public figures as a family
47:22 Cancel culture
51:19 Longevity and staying relevant
56:23 How family keeps us grounded
58:23 D’Amelio family behind the cameras
1:00:37 Parenting in the social media era
1:09:31 Who is Heidi?
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Today, Valeria is joined by none other than the iconic Mandy Moore. From 2000s pop Idol and teen movie star to the blockbuster successes of Tangled and This is Us: Mandy Moore has already led an illustrious 20-year career and left her mark on the world. But she’s not done yet! There is so much more that Mandy has to explore and offer, and she and Valeria chat all about it. Together they explore what it was like to rise to fame without the influence of social media, reflect on motherhood, how to balance family life with a demanding career, and the importance of community. Plus, they take a behind-the-scenes look into the iconic It’s Totally Raining Teens Vanity Fair cover, and how Mandy is, now more than ever, leaning into her friendship with Hilary Duff.
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Mandy is on:
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:59 One of the most unproblematic celebrity
04:29 What’s it like without social media in the 90s
06:33 Online presence plays a role in getting casted
08:25 This is Us in seven years
11:18 We are stronger than we give credit for
12:47 What kind of mother are you going to be?
16:41 Losing patience
18:34 Seeing an older version of you
21:13 Have you lost yourself in a character you played?
23:13 Are you struggling with aging?
25:01 What are you looking forward to turning 40?
26:48 Growing together through the years
30:08 Having an unhealthy relationship with yourself
35:16 How did I find myself?
38:49 Regretting something you consciously let go of
40:39 I feel the best version of myself right now
42:00 Having support is everything
44:51 Raising a newborn and being a working mom
46:34 Cultivating a support system
48:20 Vanity Fair cover with Hilary Duff
49:49 A lot of drama during the Vanity Fair shoot
50:49 The Boar’s Nest
53:42 Career longevity
54:33 Future career endeavors
55:52 Books that inspired you
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Today, Valeria is joined by the one and only Ronda Rousey. Uncensored and finally speaking her truth, Ronda Rousey is in a new era of her life, moving on from and exposing the UFC and WWE. Ronda also opens up about the dark time in her life after losing her fight with Holly Holms, the abusive dynamics between coach and athlete, and how motherhood has changed her for the better. Join Valeria and Ronda as they dive deep into self-ownership and authenticity, particularly in the face of public demonization and personal tragedy.
Ronda completely transformed the world of martial arts, most notably, through her record-setting career as the UFC’s first and most dominant female fighter. She was the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, in 2018, the same year she exploded onto the WWE scene. During her time in WWE, she held the Raw, Smackdown, and multiple tag team titles. Ronda is also a New York Times bestselling author and an actress.
Check out Ronda’s new book, Our Fight: A Memoir - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Fight-Memoir-Ronda-Rousey/dp/1538757370
Ronda is on:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKbnaWUi04RpY1M0yBidBw
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:42 Owning your narrative
04:13 Demonized by the world
05:47 It became our fight
07:25 My own personal tragedy
10:39 Be everything to everyone
14:09 “People thought I was making excuses.”
15:22 Your health against your career
16:45 “I knew I did it, that's what matters.”
18:40 Getting caught up with fame
22:17 The champions burden
25:47 Disadvantages of being a woman in MMA
29:53 Finding opportunity in anything
34:15 When did you figure out your purpose?
36:08 Everyone gets a medal
38:51 Functioning as a fraction of yourself
41:35 Getting into depression and grief
46:41 How WWE helped me
48:43 You had to figure it out
50:06 The coach-athlete relationship
54:08 Boundary between pushing for excellence and abuse
56:31 Have you done therapy?
58:17 Self awareness
01:00:36 Enjoying the process
01:04:01 Regenerative farming
01:07:42 Motherhood is humbling
01:11:33 Baby name meaning
01:12:37 The biggest lesson learned
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Today, Valeria welcomes Allison Holker to Not Alone. Since the passing of her husband Stephen (better known to the world as tWitch), Allison has been on the road to healing, self-discovery, and self-love. Together, Allison and Valeria talk about the power of faith and the comfort it provides, parenting your children through grief, how to have a successful and loving relationship with your teens, and the problem with toxic positivity. Allison Holker is a dancer and choreographer who got her start on Season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance. From there she joined SYTYCD as an All-Star in later seasons, danced as a pro on Dancing With The Stars, hosted Disney’s Fairytale Weddings, and is now a judge on So You Think You Can Dance for Season 18. She is the mother of 3 beautiful children and is an author now as well.
Check out Allison’s new children’s book “Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727521/keep-dancing-through-by-allison-holker-boss-stephen-twitch-boss/
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:39 We found bringing people in so enjoyable
03:00 Letting go of trying to control everything
04:24 There are a lot of hard days
08:46 God doesn’t give you things you can’t handle
09:56 What were you fearful of?
11:15 Forgiveness
12:58 How do you talk to your kids?
15:23 Growing up together with your child
17:00 Let your kids speak and thrive
21:43 Loving myself for the first time
24:22 Can you still love yourself on a sh*tty day?
28:31 Faith and religion
33:07 How much to give and keep for yourself
37:09 Toxic positivity
41:00 Share your emotions in a safe place
44:00 Learning how to use your voice
45:53 I no longer care what people think
47:15 Choosing not to show my vulnerability
53:55 How to teach children about the world outside social media
55:58 Expressing opinions and virality
57:53 So You Think You Can Dance
59:34 Being a judge at SYTYCD
01:01:21 Are you ready to move forward?
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Join us on this week’s episode of the Not Alone Podcast as we delve into our journey of building a global influencer empire. Rachel Ostro, CEO of Valeria Inc, joins hosts Gary Lipovetsky and Valeria Lipovetsky, and together they unravel the remarkable tale of how they forged Valeria Inc into a powerhouse in the influencer marketing realm. Boasting an audience of over 6.5 million across four social platforms, working with thousands of partners, and generating a staggering revenue of over 13 million dollars, their story is one of determination, collaboration, and innovation.
Tune in as Rachel, Gary, and Valeria share their insights into what makes the creator economy tick, revealing the pulse of a rapidly evolving industry. Discover how the creator economy is set to skyrocket, with projections indicating exponential growth in the coming years. Join us for an inspiring conversation that unveils the secrets behind their success and offers a glimpse into the exciting future of influencer marketing.
If you want to learn more about how you can create, monetize and grow on your own creator journey join our new community, Creator Method, launching in spring 2024. Follow @creator.method for more information.
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Welcome, Rachel Wexler!
02:08 Why Valeria Inc. needed a CEO
05:42 Who is Rachel and why is she leading Valeria Inc.?
13:26 A team of visionaries
15:32 Some positives that came out from the pandemic
20:04 Different strengths and skill sets
23:51 Going through major life changes as a team
29:01 The stigma of career women after having kids
32:12 Growth can mean so many different things
36:04 What do you do for a living?
38:58 Why don’t you sign on more talent?
40:39 What is the team’s biggest win?
45:47 Future plans, online education, creator economy
50:10 The economic impact of successful influencers
56:28 Scaling your long-term goals
59:10 What is Valeria like?
01:01:44 What are the biggest hurdles for creators?
01:08:10 Challenges come everyday
01:13:01 Why is the podcast called Not Alone?
01:16:15 Gary’s punctuation problem
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Today, Valeria sits down with Jasmine Tookes. Best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel, Jasmine is now a co-founder of the activewear brand Joja, an ambassador for numerous luxury brands, and a new mother. We all know Jasmine Tookes - but we don’t REALLY know her. In this episode, Valeria and Jasmine open up about being the products of resilient young single moms, the harsh realities of their early modeling careers, and why building a clothing brand is not for the faint of heart. Jasmine, also vulnerable, opens up about how she maintains balance between her career and motherhood, her views on the creator economy, and her aspirations for her brand and personal life.
You can find Jasmine on:
https://joja.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jastookes
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC613sjXVOaDPBoH5xFeqDYQ
https://twitter.com/jastookes
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Who is Jasmine Tookes
01:19 The ultimate goal was to become a model
03:09 Raised to be tough by a single mom
06:04 You gotta do all on your own
07:06 What kept you going?
09:08 You can succeed in whatever you want to do
10:04 JoJa - combining fitness and fashion
12:30 “I’ve worn so many hats building the business.”
14:54 Business aspirations for the brand
16:08 Lessons learned as a new mother
18:07 “I try to not be hard on myself.”
20:11 How do you see yourself as a parent?
21:36 Growing up with two mother figures
22:42 Do you have daddy issues?
26:05 When your stylist is your own mother
27:48 How do you present yourself on social media?
30:06 “I will always be a model.”
31:48 People love to learn what you wear
33:49 How much are you willing to share online?
35:44 How do you recuperate from traveling too much?
37:10 What keeps you busy these days?
39:37 “Work hard, play harder.”
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This week, Valeria is joined by the iconic Chriselle Lim, an OG fashion and lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur, and content creator. The shock of Chriselle’s divorce came after years of her sharing her picturesque seeming family & relationship online - her journey is a true testament to the fact that women continue to suffer in silence in toxic relationships. What you see on the outside is so different from what’s happening inside a marriage. Chriselle is blazing the trail for changing that narrative, breaking down the stigma around divorce and failed relationships, and giving hope to those who are struggling on their own. Valeria and her sit down and chat all about Chriselle’s self-discovery journey throughout and after her divorce, the internal shame that comes with learning to love again, and how they are planning to raise resilient children through positive feminine and masculine role models.
You can find Chriselle on:
https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisellelim
https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisellelim
https://www.instagram.com/phlur/?hl=en
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Self-discovery after divorce
03:47 Feeling alone in a marriage
06:45 The reality of young marriage
10:28 Prenups and partnership
13:25 Embracing change in relationships
16:42 Redefining masculinity and femininity
20:25 Rediscovering joy and feminine energy after divorce
25:58 Present parenting
29:34 Building a solid co-parenting relationship
37:18 Why Chriselle shared her divorce journey
40:48 Letting go of past self
44:40 Finding strength in vulnerability
48:35 Celebrating life after divorce
50:41 Setting boundaries in the world of social media
1:00:57 Overcoming relationship trauma and trusting again
1:03:34 “You don’t need marriage…”
1:12:07 Who is Chriselle now?
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This week, Valeria is joined by one of fashion’s most successful entrepreneurs: Joanna Griffiths. Joanna Griffiths is the Founder and President of Knix and Kt by Knix, the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brands reinventing intimates for real life. Since launching the company in 2013, Joanna has built Knix into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands globally and is lauded as the pioneer of the leakproof/period underwear marketplace. Joanna broke the Canadian record for the largest publicly disclosed sale of a private company by a female founder in 2022 through the sale of Knix for$320 Million Dollars.
In this episode, Joanna and Valeria share their insights on evolving work perspectives after motherhood, the challenges of integrating work and personal aspirations, and the transformative power found within uncomfortable opportunities.
You can find Joanna on:
https://www.instagram.com/joannaknix/
https://knix.ca/
http://bit.ly/3v93QiF
https://www.knixteen.ca/products/some-periods-a-first-book-about-periods
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Self-identity
02:41 Identity after motherhood
05:19 How time can affect perspectives, self-care, and priorities
08:03 A mother’s role in work and life
13:17 Multiple identities of an entrepreneurial women
15:12 Expectations on female entrepreneurs
17:07 Self-discovery through uncomfortable opportunities
22:21 Embracing self-accomplishments
23:53 Starting over and rising above the challenges
27:11 Work-life integration
28:46 Finding Balance Between 0 and a 100
32:09 Finding calm within the chaos
35:03 Evolving from ego-driven motivations
42:38 Life After Birth
46:14 Navigating the fourth trimester
48:58 The power of storytelling
52:02 Self-worth and self-esteem
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This week, join Valeria and Morgan Stewart McGraw for a conversation that is a rollercoaster of emotions. Morgan gained prominence for her role as one of the main cast members on the reality TV show "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills," then went on to have a successful stint as a host of Daily Pop, Nightly Pop, and Necessary Realness for the E! network.
In this episode, Morgan and Valeria speak on pregnancy and birth's lasting impact on your body, the realities of fashion entrepreneurship, how to find friends in your 30s, coping with the recent loss of Morgan's father, and more. Inspired by Morgan’s tagline: "For the girl creating her own future," embark on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery with her and Valeria. It's a rallying cry for young women everywhere to seize control of their destinies and forge ahead with grace and humor. Whether it's in the world of fashion, motherhood, or personal growth, the key lies in harnessing one's innate gifts.
You can find Morgan on:
https://www.instagram.com/morganstewart
https://www.tiktok.com/@morganmcgraw
https://rengglistudio.com/
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:26 Morgan's start on the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills
03:51 “I want to be successful at what I’m naturally good at.”
05:32 Getting her first 10k followers
08:27 Setting up fashion trends
09:02 “For the girl creating her own future”
10:37 Learning to love your current and younger self
11:12 Marriage and parenting
14:44 The impact pregnancy, birth, and motherhood has on your body
17:19 Founding Renggli
20:22 Give some space to other people
24:26 Friendship shifts and people relationships
28:07 Necessary Realness | E! News
30:19 It’s time for TV shows again
31:45 Going through loss and grief
37:36 Life lessons learn from losing a loved one
43:21 Having a Swiss mom
45:38 Raising kids in the social media age
48:47 Seeing your parents growing older
49:28 Saying a hard NO when you’re not up to it
51:09 Focused more on showing the other side of you
52:18 The 2024 In’s and Out’s
53:41 Fashion tips from Morgan
56:33 Keep creating a future that you want for yourself
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This week, Valeria is joined by clinical psychologist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Shefali. Together they dive into the definition of conscious parenting, the myths and truths of the concept, the struggles of modern parenting, and the journey of radical awakening for authenticity in adulthood. Valeria also takes a vulnerable leap and shares a retrospective on the conversation with Dr. Shefali, further explaining her thoughts on conscious parenting after sitting with the idea for a few weeks. She boldly admits her mistakes as a parent, outlines the practices she uses with her own children, and details why they work (and sometimes don’t!).
Explore Dr. Shefali's latest book, "The Parenting Map," for a step-by-step guide to elevate your parent-child relationship. https://bitly.ws/3aGcT
You can find Dr. Shefali on:
https://www.drshefali.com/
https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/
https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali/
https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Conscious parenting
02:44 Is conscious parenting being an idealist?
04:31 The struggle of modern ways of parenting
06:08 Steps to conscious parenting
07:30 Difference between gentle and conscious parenting
08:50 Conscious parenting is a lifelong process
10:53 Having one conscious parent in a family
12:44 How do we bring fear to children?
14:52 “Your child is not who you are”
16:12 Nurturing authenticity in your child
17:37 Relationship between parent’s reactions and child behavior
18:52 Radical Awakening
20:23 Reparenting your inner child
22:25 Inner revolution in adulthood
25:49 Individual growth in marriage
27:19 What is authenticity?
28:45 Find your truth
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This week, Valeria is joined by former CMO at Netflix and Endeavor, and former chief brand officer at Uber, the one and only Bozoma Saint John! From the loss of her boyfriend, daughter and husband, Bozoma has lived through unimaginable loss and grief but has still been able to forge a path for herself and become her own light within the darkness.
In this episode, Valeria and Bozoma dive deep into her book, ‘The Urgent Life’, discuss how intuition plays a role in healing, using emotions like grief, anger, and regret as motivation, and what happiness really means.
Make sure to get your copy of Bozoma’s book, “The Urgent Life,” to embark on a journey of healing, courage, and embracing life's urgency. Grab your copy here: https://bitly.ws/3aThr
You can find Bozoma on:
https://www.instagram.com/badassboz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bozoma-saint-john-0305441
https://twitter.com/badassboz
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Trusting your intuition
05:47 Break away from rules that don’t apply to you
10:01 The role of intuition in healing and transformation
15:30 When should you seek advice?
18:19 “There’s no mistakes in life, just delayed opportunities…”
20:34 Different types of grief
25:03 Embracing grief as a part of healing
27:50 Celebrating what could have been
30:25 How grief, anger, and regret can propel you forward
37:52 What is happiness?
39:04 Creating the light for yourself
44:17 The complicated gift of knowing the end
47:41 The Urgent Life
52:18 Navigating loss and grief with your child
59:38 Prioritizing yourself
1:04:32 Focusing on what you’re good at
1:10:29 Going beyond dreams
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This week, Valeria is joined by Melissa Wood-Tepperberg Melissa Wood-Tepperberg! Melissa is founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast. She is a motivational speaker, meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. An innate digital entrepreneur, Melissa began filming and sharing her workouts from her living room using only an iPhone and simple tripod in 2015.
In this episode, Valeria and Melissa tackle topics surrounding self-discovery and change. They touch on Melissa’s journey to finding herself, tips on how to discover yourself while you’re in a relationship, and finding courage to accept and embrace your inner and outer transformations.
You can find Melissa on:
https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law
https://melissawoodhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/
https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth?lang=en
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:10 How Valeria and Melissa met
01:05 Melissa’s journey to finding herself
06:52 Self-discovery in a relationship
09:52 Fear and codependency
11:15 Love lessons from Mom
14:02 Type vs. Values
15:57 Meditation and self-discovery
18:48 Finding common ground in relationships
24:40 The courage to accept change
31:24 Living in neutrality
36:27 Letting go of control
40:21 Difference between discomfort and boundary
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Today, we welcome Dan Buettner. Dan is a National Geographic Fellow, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of five books on longevity and happiness, and a three-time Guinness World Record distance cycling holder. During Dan’s travels and research, he and his team discovered the five places in the world — dubbed Blue Zones — where people live the longest, healthiest lives and have been sharing this information with the world for over 20 years.
Valeria sits down with Dan to discuss the Blue Zones and the reasons why the inhabitants of these places live longer than average. Dan shares his findings and exposes the American food system for what it truly is: a toxic environment of processed food that is slowly shortening our lifespans. Dan details how to adapt to a new diet and ways of living that can lead to a healthier and simpler lifestyle, how walking regularly is essential to longevity, and what knowledge and practices from the Blue Zones we can use to live longer, happier, and more fulfilling lives together.
Watch Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix: https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81214929
You can find Dan on:
https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner
https://www.tiktok.com/@danbuettner
https://www.bluezones.com/
https://danbuettner.com/
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Visiting places and bringing their stories to the world
04:46 The Blue Zone project
07:08 Finding areas where people live the longest
10:05 The common traits of people in blue zones
14:03 Our food environment is often toxic
18:40 How America evolved into consumerized food production
21:18 Obesity has now become a problem
23:00 Eating healthy is much cheaper
24:46 The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100
26:59 Don’t change your behavior, change your environment
31:23 Community is a huge pillar to our longevity
35:16 Some supplements are harming our body
37:16 Biohacking may not work for you
40:23 How do you stay away from toxins?
41:46 This is how the Blue Zone Project operates
45:58 How to adapt the blue zone lifestyle at home
49:27 Road to living a simpler life
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Today, Valeria welcomes Kelsey Kreppel, a preschool-teacher-turned-content-creator and entertainer, to chat all about her current pregnancy and the anticipation and fear that comes with being an expectant first-time mom. Kelsey shares her pregnancy experience, the challenges that come with it, and the joys, fears, and anticipation of her son’s upcoming arrival. Being a first-time-mom can be scary and lonely, but Valeria gives Kelsey her best tips on how to navigate this new season of life without losing your sense of self along the way.
Valeria shares with Kelsey her honest and realistic advice on the “fourth trimester”, what to expect postpartum, how to handle being humbled as a mother, and not falling into doom traps of birth experiences and advice on the internet. Kelsey also shares the approach she and her husband, YouTuber Cody Ko, take when sharing their lives as influencers and the precautions and boundaries they’ll have to think about as new parents in the public eye.
You can find Kelsey on:
https://www.instagram.com/kelseykreppel
Circle Time podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZym84-cGUKAf1T2isIIXvw
https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_kreppel
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:54 How do you define a cool mom?
03:31 Becoming a mother feels so natural
07:06 Conversations about starting a family
11:54 How to parent your own children
17:17 Preparing for postpartum and other afterbirth care
21:36 The fourth trimester
23:27 Embracing the changes that happen during pregnancy
29:00 It’s not easy but it’s also not permanent
34:48 Attachment style
38:03 The advantage of allowing your child to explore their emotions
42:45 Limiting what to share online when you have kids
48:07 Preparing to give birth
49:53 Doctor visits and counting baby kicks
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On today’s episode, Valeria welcomes Vivian Tu, better known as Your Rich BFF online. Vivian is an ex-Wall Street Trader, Strategy Sales Partner at a Tech company, and the face of YourRichBFF. She started YourRichBFF as a passion project to share digestible lessons on financial literacy and lifestyle. Since then, she has built a community of over 2,500,000 besties helping one another get rich and stay rich. Together, Valeria and Vivian dive into how being smart about money is not just a practical skill; it's a cornerstone of a secure and fulfilling life. They also explore the belief that financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions about budgeting, saving, and investing, and fosters a sense of control over one's economic stability.
Vivian’s book is available now! Order here: Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life
You can find Vivian on:
https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff
https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff
https://www.yourrichbff.com/
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:21 From stock market trader to full-time content creator
03:55 Having the sense of belonging to the society of rich people
06:03 The mindset of rich people and how they handle money
11:17 Not all debt is bad
16:39 “How I lost $4000 to break off a lease.” - Do the STRIP method
23:23 The truth about having emergency funds
28:27 Everything, when comes to finances comes down to time
31:48 What is an FU number?
34:57 The influencer lifestyle and being smart with money
39:45 What in your workplace can and cannot be changed?
42:17 How does the Brag Book works
45:05 Asking for a raise isn’t being greedy if you deserve it
47:36 Two things to remember when negotiating
54:22 Handling finances while in a relationship
58:25 Money is just a medium for what people value
01:00:00 Who pays for the first date?
01:03:06 “You aren’t bad with money, you weren’t thought about it”
01:05:33 Money can buy you the ability to be happy
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This week, join Valeria and Dr. Uma Naidoo for a discussion on the fascinating relationship between food and mental health. Dr. Uma is a prominent psychiatrist, chef, and bestselling author. Drawing from her books like "This Is Your Brain on Food" and new release "Calm Your Mind with Food," she uncovers the scientific connections between diet and emotional health, shedding light on how specific foods can influence conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and how you can use your diet to help relieve symptoms. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the mind-food relationship and learn valuable ways to cultivate mental resilience through what you eat.
Calm Your Mind with Food by Dr. Uma Naidoo is available now! https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calm-your-mind-with-food
You can find Dr. Uma on:
https://umanaidoomd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidoo
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:57 What is nutritional psychiatry?
03:21 Integrating nutrition into medicine
06:39 Journey to holistic nutrition
10:24 The rise of anxiety
12:31 How anxiety manifests in our body
15:50 The impact of gut health to our mental health
19:05 How to start paying attention to your gut and mental health
21:04 The Six Pillars for calming your mind
23:18 Breaking the fast-food cycle
29:32 Emotional eating
31:56 “Everyday is day one”
34:40 Personalized nutrition for women
38:39 Food as medicine for the mind
42:01 Is there good anxiety?
43:53 Medication and supplements
45:13 Instilling healthy eating habits in kids
50:54 Calming teas
52:33 Intro to spices
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