Not Alone

Dive into conscious parenting with Dr. Shefali and Valeria, discussing myths, struggles, and steps towards mindful parenting. Explore the lifelong process, impact of one conscious parent in a family, and the importance of authenticity in parenting.

Former CMO at Netflix and Uber, Bozoma Saint John, discusses trusting intuition, using grief as motivation, and embracing urgency in life. She shares insights on navigating emotions like grief, anger, and regret, celebrating what could have been, and the role of intuition in healing and transformation.

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg joins Valeria to discuss self-discovery, relationships, and personal growth. They dive into Melissa's journey to finding herself, tips for self-discovery in relationships, and embracing inner transformations. The conversation touches on fear, codependency, love lessons from parents, and the balance between individual growth and maintaining strong relationships.

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 PodcastWhat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/kelseykreppelCircle Time podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZym84-cGUKAf1T2isIIXvwhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_kreppelValeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 PodcastWhat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidooValeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Valeria welcomes Gabby Bernstein to Not Alone. Gabby Bernstein is an American motivational speaker, life coach, and author known for her work in the field of self-help and spirituality. She has written several best-selling books, including "The Universe Has Your Back," "Miracles Now," and "Super Attractor." Gabby combines spiritual principles, mindfulness, and practical guidance in her teachings to help individuals overcome challenges, find inner peace, and create positive change in their lives. Join Valeria and Gabby as they explore how our willingness and desire to learn can take us far in life, how trauma cannot be undone overnight, and actionable steps to overcoming anxiety. Unlearning fear may come as a huge challenge but with love and guidance from the right people, anyone can break free from their difficult past. Download the Gabby app here: https://gabbybernstein.com/gabby-coaching-app/ You can find Gabby on: https://gabbybernstein.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiGs8bAma9q1fqP-3SokQZwhttps://www.tiktok.com/@gabbybernsteinofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/gabbybernstein BooksDear Gabby PodcastValeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 01:28 How do you define the universe? 03:07 Come out and speak your truth 04:29 Be willing and have the desire to learn 06:33 The wounded little children within us 08:20 Trauma recovery and undoing fears 09:35 Healing from trauma is a lot of work  10:43 Losing control versus letting go of control 13:53 The secret to a powerful prayer 17:04 3 steps to overcome anxiety 20:27 Unlearning fear and remembering love 21:56 Conscious parenting starts with reparenting yourself 23:30 Personal development doesn’t have to happen overnight 27:28 How to reach for the best feeling thought 29:16 The adult, resourced, undamaged part of who were that never left us 31:17 What you believe you will manifest 33:29 The Self Help book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Valeria sits down with relational wellness expert and therapist, Maria Sosa. Join Valeria and Maria as they dive deeper into the heart of relational wellness therapy, truly being heard in your relationship, how to reignite intimacy, and finding the beauty in missed connections. In this episode, we navigate the complexities of love, growth, and communication, and are reminded that even in the uncomfortable moments, the potential for meaningful connection is endless. You can find Maria on: https://www.holisticallygrace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/holisticallygrace/ https://www.instagram.com/mindmeetsbodypodcast/ Mind Meets BodyValeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:05 What is relational wellness therapy? 03:45 What is effective communication in a relationship? 06:15 When communication is not being understood 09:30 Modern relationships now have negotiating roles 11:26 Couple tips for managing finances 13:58 How do you reignite intimacy? 18:37 Focus on the missed connections 21:15 Tools to help reconnect with your partner 23:54 Personal growth may bring couples apart 26:06 Struggles arise when there is disparity in growth 29:11 What is your definition of commitment? 31:38 Why negotiations are crucial in any marriage 34:14 The reality of long-term relationships 37:46 Feeling uncomfortable is not the end 41:13 Couples bring their individuality into the marriage 42:53 Love as a feeling vs love as a verb 46:37 The origins of marriages 50:49 Should there be a power struggle? 52:35 Work-life balance doesn’t include relationship growth 58:43 Relationships take time  59:42 The standards of a perfect marriage  01:06:01 Questions to ask before getting married Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the magic of workplace friendships in this heartwarming episode as Valeria shares a candid conversation with her personal assistant turned dear friend, Celine Rodriguez. In a world where genuine connections are a rare gem, Valeria and Celine invite you into the folds of their friendship, born and nurtured within the bustling corridors of Valeria Inc.Tune in to hear Celine's journey through the intricate tapestry of the fashion industry, from its humble beginnings to her role in Valeria's world. The duo unravels tales of shared adventures, including hilarious mishaps during chaotic New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Weeks. Beyond the professional realm, Valeria and Celine divulge the evolution of their relationship – from employer and employee to the cherished bond of true friendship.You can find Celine on: https://www.instagram.com/celineerod/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinemrodriguez/ Valeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Who is Celine Rodriguez? 06:09 Getting into the fashion industry 12:21 Joining the Zimmerman crew 13:20 Got an offer as an assistant store manager 15:40 Finding Valeria Inc job post 18:36 Having high energy 19:18 Interests throughout the years 20:28 Fearless and doing things solo 23:00 Love for Harry Potter, obsessed with Star Wars 26:04 Multiple Disney visits 28:34 First impression on the first meeting 31:09 What is your intention? 32:24 The age gap and mentorship 35:50 Giving back and showing up 37:48 Paris trip together 42:26 Sexual harassment and other experiences in Paris 46:23 Next trip, Japan? 47:47 26 things to do before turning 26 49:31 Is Valeria a gaslighter? 52:23 The forgotten red shoes 57:28 Outfit mishaps and running around NY Time Square 01:00:12 Back to the 26 things to-do 01:02:39 Why did you stop drinking? 01:04:58 Getting used to doing things yourself 01:08:56 Dating preferences and predictions 01:10:30 What is love and partnership for you? 01:14:36 Dating challenges for Gen Z 01:17:34 Describe Valeria in 4 words 01:20:07 What gets you the most? 01:21:54 How do you balance work and friendship? 01:23:53 What’s the most challenging part of the job? 01:24:37 The story everyone needs to know 01:27:20 Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices