Not Alone
by Valeria Lipovetsky
One Celine Dion Song Changed How I See My Mom | Not Alone
About this podcast
Welcome to "Not Alone," a podcast where we dive deep into the stories that shape us. Hosted by Valeria Lipovetsky, this space is dedicated to revealing the raw, often unspoken challenges faced by women from all walks of life. Each episode invites you to listen to heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests who open up about their personal battles, breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Episodes
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- One Celine Dion Song Changed How I See My Mom | Not Alone · 37 minI was so busy needing my mom that I never stopped to see what she needed as a mother! It hit me in Paris, in the middle of a Céline Dion concert. She started singing "Because…
- Why You Shouldn't Get a Facelift in Your 30s | Giulianna Romero · 1 h 21 min"If I give you that, you'll look like an alien. A hot alien, but not you." That's what Giulianna Romero tells women who walk in with a photo of someone else's face. She's my…
- The Sleeping Pill That Sent My Mom to Rehab Was Prescribed to Me! | Lauren Sudeyko · 1 h 3 minYou do everything right. The blackout curtains, the tracker, the supplements, the cold room. And you still wake up exhausted, check your sleep score, and somehow feel even worse…
- At 14 My Mom Wasn’t Coming Back. So I Became Our First Millionaire | Jun Yuh · 1 h 19 minYou learned early that it was all on you, so you worked harder than everyone around you, and it worked. Somewhere along the way you stopped asking what you were actually trying…
- I Just Turned 36 and Decided to Start Living Differently. Here's Everything That Changed | Not Alone · 45 minIt's just me today. No guest, no questions. Just me and everything that's been sitting in my head since my birthday. Here's the thing about turning 36. I thought I didn't want…
- Why Every Successful Woman Suddenly Wants to Blow Up Her Life | Krista Williams · 1 h 20 minYou built the life you were supposed to want. The career, the wins, the whole thing. And lately you've been quietly wondering why you don't want it anymore, and then feeling…
- The Real Reason So Many Kids Are Struggling Today | Dr. Milobsky · 1 h 26 minA four-year-old boy who can't sit still for circle time used to just be a four-year-old boy. Now it's an evaluation, a diagnosis, a meeting where you nod politely and then cry in…
- The Real Reason You Keep Attracting the Wrong Men | Serena Kerrigan · 1 h 5 minYou've been called too much your whole life. Too loud, too opinionated, too intense, too independent, too picky. You've done the work, sat through the dates, read the books, and…
- She Built a Beauty Empire Doing the Opposite of Everyone Else in the Industry | Dianna Cohen · 1 h 30 minWe live in a world that has made being a founder a whole personality: move fast, be visible, build in public, become the brand, and make sure everyone sees how hard you're…
- Nobody Warns You That Some Seasons of Motherhood Just Won't Feel Like Yours · 17 minA while back I posted something about my kids, and a woman sent me a DM that has been quietly sitting in the back of my mind ever since. She said, it feels like you resisted…
- The Woman Who Built a Nine-Figure Empire Says Most of What You See Online Is Fake | Codie Sanchez · 1 h 15 minThere are people you meet once and think about for years. Codie Sanchez is one of mine. She is the founder of Contrarian Thinking, a Forbes 2026 Top Creator, and one of the most…
- At 39 I Had No Marriage, No Career, No Baby, and No Plan. By 44 I Had a Life I Never Imagined | Cat Pierce · 1 h 19 minAt thirty-nine, Cat Pierce had no marriage, no career, no baby, and no plan. If you did the math on her life the way we're all quietly taught to, she was failing. The music money…
- America’s Most Trusted Parenting Expert Says We’ve Had “Good Mom” Backwards | Dr. Becky Kennedy · 1 h 11 minI have a complicated relationship with parenting experts. I usually leave them feeling worse than when I walked in, one more list of things I'm apparently getting wrong. So I sat…
- I Think We've Made Ourselves Scared of Our Own Lives. Here's What I Keep Noticing · 23 minI think I'm a little over the mental health conversation. I know how that sounds, so stay with me. I believe in therapy. It has helped me more than I can say, and I'll keep doing…
- How I Got 1 Billion Views From My Living Room Floor (& Why I Almost Didn't Share) | Grow With Jo · 1 h 4 minA billion views. Twelve million women. All of it started on a living room floor, postpartum, in lockdown, with a phone and no plan. Jo had gained fifty pounds, she was in the…
- I Accidentally Convinced My Husband I Wanted a Divorce | Gary Lipovetsky · 1 h 5 minThere'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…
- I Stopped Doing My Nails and the Internet Lost It. So I Called the Queen of Nails | Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton · 1 h 9 minI 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…
- Kelly Piquet: The Emotional Cost of Loving Max Verstappen and Living Inside F1 (Her First Real Interview) · 57 minKelly 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…
- How to Improve Hair Health: A Dermatologist Explains Supplements + Lifestyle Medicine · 44 minThis episode is brought to you by Nutrafol, the #1-selling hair growth supplement brand. Start from within to see thicker, fuller hair in 3-6 months. Use code VALERIA for $10 off…
- Behind the Victoria's Secret Runway: Miranda Kerr, Kelsey Merritt & Jasmine Tookes Get Real · 1 h 3 minIn 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…
- Living Offline Is the New Luxury Item: How I Feel About It · 29 minIn 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…
- How to Stop Wasting Money and Start Building Real Wealth with Vivian Tu, "Your Rich BFF" · 58 minVivian 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…
- Why I Became More Private: Shea Marie on Her Engagement, Past Failures & Internet Backlash · 48 minIn 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…
- Love, Ego & True Partnership: A Candid Conversation with Camila & Icaro Coelho · 1 h 0 minIn 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…
- Rethinking Alcohol: The Truth About Drinking We Avoid Talking About · 53 minThis episode is brought to you by Little Saints, a zero-sugar, non-alcoholic cocktail and spirits brand created for people who love the ritual of drinking but not the aftermath…
- The Truth About Our 18-Year Age Gap, Finances & Infidelity | Best of Gary on Not Alone · 58 minThis 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…
- How Women Can Optimize Their Most Powerful Chapter: Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz · 42 minIn 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…
- What Women Need to Know About Preparing for Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz · 46 minIn 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…
- Divorce, Prenups, Daddy Issues & Healing: Real Talk with My Girls Martha, Vita, Isabela, and Camila · 51 minIn 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…
- Beauty Standards, Viagra, & Botox: Unfiltered Hot Takes with Gary Lipovetsky · 42 minIn 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…
- Choosing Between Career and Motherhood: Is That Even Possible? with Cass DiMicco · 53 minIn 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…
- Why My Face Looks Different: Answering Your Questions · 36 minIn 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…
- Celebrity Scandals, Modern Romance Debates, and a Not So Serious Convo with Gary Lipovetsky · 52 minThis episode is brought to you by Furtuna Skin: Italian, olive oil–based skincare that’s pure, potent, and transformative. Try their LXR06 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and…
- The Hidden Lessons Paris Taught Me About Modeling and Womanhood · 31 minIn 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…
- Speaking My Truth: Brittany Xavier on Online Hate, Her Faith & Her Family · 55 minThis episode is brought to you by Floatley - A bra brand offering feel-good basics that combine cloud-like comfort with reliable support. Try our bestselling Cozy Adjustable Bra…
- Rethinking Birth Control: How Hormones, Cycle Phases & Your Health Are Connected · 44 minThis episode is brought to you by Natural Cycles: The company changing the contraception game with the world’s first FDA-cleared birth control app. Whether you're looking to…
- Raising Boys in Today’s World: Our Honest Conversation as Parents · 54 minThis episode is brought to you by Vuori: Versatile athletic and performance clothing. Head to https://vuori.com/notalone for 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on US…
- Why I Started Therapy Again & Other Important Life Updates · 40 minThis episode is brought to you by Furtuna Skin: Italian, olive oil–based skincare that’s pure, potent, and transformative. Try their eye revitalizing cream and more at…
- Not Skinny But Not Fat: How Amanda Hirsch Turned an Obsession Into Opportunity · 1 h 0 minIn this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Amanda Hirsch, the voice behind the hit podcast and Instagram account Not Skinny But Not Fat. Known for her witty, unfiltered…
- Behind Her Aesthetic: The Unfiltered, Whimsical World of Chloé Crane-Leroux · 52 minIn this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with lifestyle photographer, cookbook author, and content creator Chloé Crane-Leroux for an inspiring conversation about…
- Life Lessons at 35: What I Know (and What I Still Don’t) · 42 minThis episode is brought to you by CLEARSTEM: My favorite skincare brand that fights acne and aging at the same time, with zero pore-clogging ingredients, ever. Get 15% off at…
- How to Turn Struggle into Purpose: Mia Pineda’s Journey from Venezuela to Astrology · 51 minThis episode is brought to you by Furtuna Skin: Italian, olive oil–based skincare that’s pure, potent, and transformative. Try their Olive Lip Butter Balm and more at…
- Mean Girls, Friendship Red Flags & Letting Go of Toxic People with Christie Ferrari · 55 minThis episode is brought to you by CLEARSTEM - my favorite skincare brand that fights acne and aging at the same time, with zero pore-clogging ingredients, ever. Get 15% off at…
- Money & Marriage: An Honest Convo About Our Finances · 58 minThis episode is brought to you by Vuori: Versatile athletic and performance clothing. Head to https://vuori.com/notalone for 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on US…
- Life Beyond Modeling: The Side of Emily DiDonato You’ve Never Seen Before · 52 minIn this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with model, entrepreneur, and content creator Emily DiDonato to explore the joy of trying new things, no matter how…
- Women Aren't Getting Good Sleep: Here's Why and How to Fix It · 1 h 2 minThis episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, the leader in sleep fit technology. Their award-winning Pod 5 sleep system helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and…
- How Natasha Oakley & Devin Brugman Turned a Bikini Instagram into a Global Brand · 1 h 1 minIn this week’s episode, Valeria sits down with Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman, best friends and co-founders of Monday Swimwear, for an honest and energizing conversation about…
- A Millionaire’s Mindset: How Failure Led to a Business Empire with Kim Perell · 1 h 1 minThis episode is brought to you by CLEARSTEM! If you’re looking for skincare that’s both anti-acne and anti-aging, CLEARSTEM has you covered. Their science-backed formulas help…
- Overwhelmed by Wellness Trends? The Health Shift Women Need to Hear with Aggie Lal · 1 h 1 minThis episode is brought to you by CLEARSTEM! If you’re looking for skincare that’s both anti-acne and anti-aging, CLEARSTEM has you covered. Their science-backed formulas help…
- Redefining Your Path: From Quitting a Dream Job to Egg Freezing with Danielle Robay · 1 h 0 minIn this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with journalist, content creator, and “queen of questions” Danielle Robay for a thought-provoking conversation about…







