How do you manage loss? Or navigate endings? Can we avoid falling into despair when confronted with grief? In this episode, Valeria explores her own responses to difficult emotions. She talks with fashion designer and podcast host Whitney Port and trauma psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel about coping with endings. Join the conversation to learn more about the complex ways our minds and our bodies respond to change, loss, and grief.  You can find Whitney Port on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, and Hilary Jacobs Hendel on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.  This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Crown Affair. Get 20% off you Crown Affair order when you enter code VALERIA20 at checkout. That’s crownaffair.com using the code VALERIA20 to get 20% off your entire order! Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Did you feel like you lost a part of yourself when you became a parent? Valeria knows exactly how you feel. In this episode, she welcomes actress and The Honest Company founder Jessica Alba to have a conversation about motherhood, the compromises we make for our children, and how to prioritize yourself while still remaining present as a parent. Valeria shares her stories of feeling guilty when she couldn’t be as accessible to her son as he wanted and learning not to over identify with the role of mother. She listens to Jessica’s take on how to tune into yourself and why she finally felt a sense of home after having kids.   You can find Jessica Alba on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Starface. Check them out online at Starface.World in the US, UK and Canada, and save 15% on your next order with Build Your Own Bundle. Just add two or more products to your cart and your 15% discount will apply automatically at checkout. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: Ellie Katz Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Have you ever failed at something that you really wanted to work out? Does the fear of falling short ever hold you back? What if you do have success but it doesn't make you feel satisfied? In this episode Valeria opens up about her own entrepreneurial disappointments, learning through mistakes, and her relationship to success. She hears from model and Saltair co-founder Iskra Lawrence and YouTube star and filmmaker Elle Mills about the importance of failure and trusting your value throughout career ups and downs. Tune in to hear their advice about redefining achievement, developing healthy boundaries with public attention, and moving forward. Find Iskra Lawrence on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok and find Elle Mills on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Sakara. Get 25% off your first order of 100% plant-based, organic ready-to-go meals when you go to Sakara.com/VALERIA or enter code VALERIA at checkout. Sakara. Feed Your Spirit. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: Isabel Moncloa Daly   Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Do soulmates really exist? Do we choose our partners or is it fate? Valeria explores this topic with her husband of ten years, Gary Lipovetsky. To Valeria, Gary is more than her spouse. He’s her business partner, her co-parent, and the love of her life. But neither Gary nor Valeria are sure that they’re actually soulmates! Join the conversation to hear this couple’s journey from first kiss to kids, how their upbringings shaped their views on relationships, and how parenthood altered their bond. Find Gary on Instagram. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Joe Fresh. Get 25% off their entire website spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear when you use the code Valeria25 at checkout. Fresh Style. Fresh Price. Joe Fresh. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Covergirl. Check out their entire catalog of clean, cruelty-free beauty, including their brand-new color correcting serums, on Amazon. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful. Covergirl. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.   Explicit: N Scheduled?: N Link to FINAL cut:  Midroll (00:00.000): Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

What is the difference between sex and sensuality? Do you have trouble getting out of your head and into your body during sex? In this episode, Valeria shares how her relationship to sex has changed over the years. She talks with sex educators, authors, and podcast hosts Shan Boodram and Dr. Emily Nagoski to learn how to deepen her sense of sensuality. Tune in to learn about what we often get wrong about sexual attraction, the brain chemistry behind getting turned on, and how joy and confidence, according to Dr. Nagoski, can create satisfaction in bed. You can find Shan Boodram on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, and Dr. Emily Nagoski on Instagram and Twitter. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Sakara. Get 25% off your first order of 100% plant-based, organic ready-to-go meals when you go to Sakara.com/VALERIA or enter code VALERIA at checkout. Sakara. Feed Your Spirit. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.    Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

How do you make new friends as an adult? Who can you be your full authentic self around? How do you handle a friendship breakup? And how much work do you have to put into your friendships as an adult? Valeria attempts to tackle these questions with help from female friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson, and her best friend of fourteen years, Mary B. Sharon. While romantic relationships often take priority in our culture, this episode turns the spotlight on the people who help you get through life: your friends! Find Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Joe Fresh. Get 25% off their entire website spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear when you use the code Valeria25 at checkout. Fresh Style. Fresh Price. Joe Fresh. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Dialogue editing: Sidney Evans  Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.   Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Have you been feeling uninspired lately, even stuck? In this first episode of Not Alone, Valeria delves into her own struggle to ignite creativity with fashion designer and entrepreneur Jenna Lyons and drama therapist Dr. Russya Connor. Join the conversation to learn about the year Jenna spent on her couch recharging her inspiration after almost three decades at the helm of J Crew, and how play, according to Dr. Connor, can help us all tap into our authentic and imaginative selves. Find Jenna Lyons on Instagram and TikTok, and Dr. Russya Connor on Instagram and Twitter. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Covergirl. Check out their entire catalog of clean, cruelty-free beauty, including their brand-new color-correcting serums, on Amazon. Easy Breezy Beautiful. Covergirl. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Dialogue editing: Sidney Evans  Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Meet Valeria Lipovetsky. She’s a mother of three boys and a former model turned content creator. Valeria provides daily lifestyle, fashion, and family content to her loyal audience of 5M+ women across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. She shares an authentic view of her daily life as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur, while also sharing valuable fashion advice and wellness tips.  If you’re anything like her, you’re still trying to figure it all out: how to balance motherhood, a partnership, adult friendships, and a successful career. Valeria doesn’t have all the answers, but through conversations with celebrities and wellness professionals, she harvests advice for her own journey of self discovery. Join her, and always remember: you are not alone!  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.