In this week’s very special 100th episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down for a powerful and deeply honest conversation with writer and creator, Heidi Clements. Known for her unfiltered storytelling and viral presence online, Heidi opens up about aging, sobriety, 25 years without sex, surviving trauma, and what it means to live life on her own terms. The two explore the emotional realities behind choosing a nontraditional path, including living single, redefining intimacy, and navigating the invisibility many women feel after 50. They discuss how society conditions women to seek validation, how the male gaze has shaped generations, and why self-approval is the ultimate freedom. With humor, heart, and vulnerability, this episode is a candid look at healing, wholeness, and the courage to tell your story out loud.

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What we talked about:

00:00 Not Alone’s 100th Episode!

00:14 The Humbling Journey of Podcasting

01:38 Overcoming Perfectionism and COVID Challenges

02:28 The Birth of 'Not Alone'

02:58 Finding My Groove in Podcasting

04:07 Introducing Heidi Clements

06:12 Heidi's Journey to Internet Fame

07:43 Navigating Social Media and Personal Growth

13:11 The Impact of Sobriety and Personal Trauma

16:06 Empowering Women and Challenging the Patriarchy

20:07 Generational Shifts and Future Hopes

36:00 Gen X and Menopause: A New Conversation

37:02 Cultural Silence and Women's Health

38:52 Living Shamelessly and Embracing Authenticity

41:57 Intimacy and Sobriety: A Personal Journey

45:43 Redefining Intimacy and Relationships

52:47 The Evolution of Self-Love and Acceptance

01:01:47 Visibility and Aging: Embracing Change

01:05:07 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Sobriety, Celibacy & Self-Love: Heidi Clements on Living Shamelessly