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
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZym84-cGUKAf1T2isIIXvw
https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_kreppel

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA 
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky 
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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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The Fourth Trimester: Identity Crisis and Postpartum Depression with Kelsey Kreppel

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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In this revealing solo episode, I share with you my personal journey of self-doubt and the struggle to “find” my voice. Recorded in a reflective moment during a trip in Cabo, I dive into the challenges of self-expression, the fears of judgment, and the realization that embracing vulnerability is essential for personal growth. This episode serves as a raw, introspective look at the obstacles we impose on ourselves and the powerful breakthroughs that come from confronting them.

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What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro

01:25 “I kept holding myself back.”

07:12 Scared to be vulnerable and open

08:29 How to find your voice

13:50 Understanding who you are

18:44 Obstacles you need to overcome

24:35 There are moments when you don’t need to speak up

29:05 Not settling for anything less

32:46 Talking to people you can learn from

35:19 Learning to communicate better


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Unlocking Secrets: The Untold Story of Overcoming My Biggest Fears

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In this episode, Tinx and Valeria dive deep into the nuances of modern dating, exploring everything from social media's impact on relationships to balancing financial dynamics. Tinx shares her candid thoughts on gender roles and expectations, while both hosts discuss personal growth and the importance of self-love in the quest for meaningful connections. This episode is packed with humor, vulnerability, and insightful discussions that challenge conventional dating norms.
Tinx, also known as Christina Najjar, is a social media sensation known for her candid and humorous take on life, love, and everything in between. Tinx brings a unique and relatable perspective to her content, which resonates with a vast audience of young adults who have deemed her “TikTok’s Big Sister”. She is an advocate for self-worth and empowerment, often discussing topics related to dating and personal development.
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What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Dating Apps and Millennial Struggles

05:40 When Dating, Know Your Worth

06:32 Shera Seven, the ‘Sprinkle Sprinkle’ Lady

11:50 The Loneliness Epidemic of Men

18:11 Red Flags vs Icks

20:03 Go Out With a Friend

21:21 Do You Flirt?

24:36 Don’t Worry About Finding Love

26:10 Making a Man Monetarily Inadequate

28:09 He Has to Love You More

29:39 The Black Cat vs The Golden Retriever

31:16 The Golden Cage, Marrying for Money

32:02 Financial Inequality in Relationships

34:26 Men and Women Are Valued Differently

36:08 The Rise of Tradwife

39:30 Phone Addiction 

42:16 Romantic Love Theory

45:55 Lessons to Bring Into Your Next Relationship

47:32 Daddy Energy in Women

49:24 Answering Questions from Followers

01:00:42 Who Pays on a Date?


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Why You're Still Single: Tinx Reveals How to Master Modern Dating

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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

02:30 Pelvic health physical therapist

03:54 Specializing in pelvic floor health

07:22 The pelvic floor physiology

09:15 Normalize talk about pelvic floor

14:39 How to become the driver of your own healthcare 

17:36 Women are still struggling with pelvic care

23:51 Common postpartum care issues

26:28 Marital troubles and painful intercourse

28:32 Connection between painful sex and pelvic floor

32:37 Urinary leakage after childbirth

34:36 Workout for the pelvic floor

35:53 How do you educate young girls about pelvic floor health

39:39 Physical changes after giving birth

44:31 Less traumatic postpartum recovery  

46:08 How to prepare for afterbirth care

50:15 Better options for better healthcare for women

52:29 Resources to learn more about birthing and postpartum


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Women’s Health Revolution: Conquering Postpartum and Pelvic Pain with Dr. Sara Reardon

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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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Breaking the Silence: The Reality of My Marriage and Motherhood Journey

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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/
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA 
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky 
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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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The Fourth Trimester: Identity Crisis and Postpartum Depression with Kelsey Kreppel

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