In 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 her. The episode begins with friend Vita Sidorkina, whose conversation dives into raising resilient kids, the value of honesty with children, and the Russian cultural principles she still carries. Plus, an open conversation about how “daddy issues” can shape who we choose to marry and life with a husband who is 20 years older. Next, Isabela Grutman reflects on what marrying young taught her, navigating the early modeling world, and the reality of “high-value” men. We also get into long-term partnerships, and what it means to renegotiate your marriage as you evolve. Then, Martha Graeff opens up about her first marriage, the courage it took to prioritize her mental health, and the financial realities of leaving, including why she believes prenups are empowering, not limiting. Finally, Camila Coelho shares her deeply personal experience growing up with epilepsy, from getting diagnosed as a child to managing her condition as an adult, and the stigma that still surrounds it. 

Together, these conversations reveal the raw, real, and resilient sides of womanhood, friendship,and the stories that shape us.

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What we talked about: 

0:26 - Setting up the “Miami Besties” Episode

1:53 - Introducing friend Vita Sidorkina 

3:22 - Start of Vita 

3:26 - Bringing back honest communication with children

5:09 - People being too soft

7:28 - Russian values Vita holds on to

9:50 - Not growing up with childhood trauma

11:15 - Daddy issues & marital age-gaps

15:21 - Introducing friend Isabela Grutman

16:22 - Start of Isabela 

16:26 - Wasting people’s time

18:06 - Marrying young vs. later in life

21:47 - Modeling at a young age

22:57 - Women looking for high-value men

23:53 - Lessons from marriage

25:15 - Not taking everything personally

26:18 - Renegotiating the marriage terms

30:01 - Introducing friend Martha Graeff

31:07 - Start of Martha 

31:28 - Early days with her ex-husband

33:35 - Prioritizing mental health

35:16 - Financial aspect of leaving your marriage

36:09 - Importance of a prenup 

38:25 - Introducing friend Camila Coehlo

39:41 - Start of Camila 

40:19 - Getting diagnosed with epilepsy as a child

44:00 - Managing her type of epilepsy

45:55 - The stigma around epilepsy

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In 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 response to her last solo episode, quickly turns into a rapid-fire conversation about everything from “Scrotox” going mainstream to the debate around who really sets beauty standards. They dive into the rise of the “facekini,” why broke men date attractive women, and what healthy masculinity actually looks like today. Gary brings his own lineup of headlines too, including the unexpected link between Viagra and hearing loss prevention, a new app changing how people flirt, and why old-school tech is making a comeback. The two also break down the Chiara Ferragni scandal, challenge each other over an “offensive” post, and end with a debate on why women multitask better. It’s chaotic in the best way - smart, funny, and filled with the kind of honest back-and-forth only these two can deliver. 

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What we talked about: 

0:19 - Responding to feedback about lip filler

2:32 - Setting up this episode with Gary

3:19 - Start with Gary

6:22 - “Scrotox” going mainstream

9:06 - Beauty standards

13:40 - The “Facekini” industry

16:13 - Broke guys dating attractive women

18:19 - Healthy masculinity

19:18 - Gary’s stories from the week

19:47 - Viagra could help hearing loss

22:41 - New app for sending someone a drink

25:00 - The evolution of technology

28:38 - Chiara Ferragni scandal

35:07 - Gary calls Valeria out for “offensive” post

36:59 - Why women are good at multitasking

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In 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, creativity, and the evolving meaning of success. Cass opens up about the early signs that hinted at her creative future, her leap from fashion buyer to full-time influencer, and the vulnerability that came with putting herself online. She shares how Aureum was born from intuition, grit, and a little bit of impulsiveness, and opens up about what it took to run the business during its first year ‘til now, and how she stays connected to her “why” while navigating pressure, growth, and creativity - all while trying to start a family.

Cass and Valeria also dive into the truth behind the “Girl Boss” era, the myth that women need to choose between career and motherhood, and the importance of carving out solitude to stay grounded and creatively aligned. From delegation and leadership to letting go of control and imagining what’s next for Aureum, this episode is an honest look at womanhood, work, and the freedom that comes from paving your own path.

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What we talked about: 

0:28 - Debrief on Valeria’s Nashville Girls Trip

2:56 - Cass DiMicco intro

4:10 - Start of interview

4:23 - Their inspiring female entrepreneur event with Emma Grede

9:10 - Childhood signs that led to Cass’s creative future

12:02 - Early days as a buyer 

13:09 - Starting her blog

13:35 - Quitting her job, influencing full time

16:14 - The difficulty of putting herself out there

19:45 - The “no plan” plan

21:00 - Starting Aureum

25:07 - The need to delegate 

30:38 - Huge success the first year

32:32 - Pressure to scale the business

35:45 - “Connected to my why”

36:27 - Being ready for motherhood

37:48 - The “Girlboss” Era

39:10 - Career & Motherhood, no right answer

41:35 - Being creatively vulnerable

43:58 - The importance of being alone with your thoughts

45:00 - Using her environment to level herself up

48:04 - Ready to loosen the reigns 

49:16 - What’s next for Aureum

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In 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 Nashville and the inspiring female entrepreneur event she attended before diving into a wide-open Q&A. From beauty procedures and where she stands on lip filler to the latest on her nose job and why she doesn’t wear her engagement ring, nothing is off the table. Valeria also talks about reconnecting with her body, the importance of intentional time with girlfriends, and the perspective that keeps her from living with regrets. She shares a therapy update, her best advice for keeping a marriage thriving, and why she believes there's no single “right” way to live, especially in a place overflowing with possibility.

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What I talked about: 

0:06 - Why this episode might be a rough but fun one

0:26 - Debriefing her Nashville trip

2:55 - Female entrepreneur event with Emma Grede

8:00 - Start of Q&A portion

8:23 - Recent beauty procedures

15:29 - Update on her nose job

16:02 - Not wearing her engagement ring

17:18 - Tips for connecting to your own body

19:17 - Spending intentional time with girlfriends

21:09 - Why she wouldn't change any part of her past

24:27 - Therapy update

25:49 - Advice for keeping your marriage alive & well

29:35 - Never being set in a right or wrong way to do things

31:45 - The abundance of living in Miami / The U.S.

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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria is joined by Gary for a fun, unfiltered, not-so-deep chat about the latest pop culture headlines, and a few real-life reflections along the way. Fresh off Valeria’s dream trip to Peru, the two unpack everything from “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 and Kristen Bell’s Instagram backlash, to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s surprising split. They debate modern marriage, from separate bedrooms to taking your spouse’s last name, and share their thoughts on chivalry, “the princess treatment,” and who should pick up the bill. Valeria challenges Gary on talking about pop culture (who proudly doesn’t keep up) and why sometimes, it’s okay to care about the “dumb stuff.” It’s a light, honest, and hilarious peek into how two very different minds see love, fame, and everyday life. 

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What I talked about: 

0:18 - Start of the episode

0:25 - Follow @notalone.pod on TikTok

0:38 - Dream trip to Peru debrief

2:09 - Trying something new in today’s episode with Gary

4:05 - “Nobody Wants This” season 2

6:30 - Converting to Judaism

8:33 - People criticizing the show

10:58 - Fortuna Skin Ad

12:35 - Kristen Bell IG post backlash

16:20 - Married couples with separate bedrooms

20:11 - Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban ending 19-year marriage

21:30 - “Babygirl” Movie

24:30 - Defining a successful marriage

27:29 - Thoughts on Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau dating

29:44 - Husbands taking wives’ last name

31:15 - Gary’s vintage kick

32:38 - Confusion around Katy & Justin

34:59 - Is Chivalry dead?

36:39 - Splitting the bill

39:15 - Bringing back the “Princess Treatment”

41:29 - Landlines are back

43:08 - Dumb phones vs. smart phones for kids

45:15 - Not easy talking to Gary about pop culture

47:10 - Advice from Amanda Hirsch

47:33 - Caring about dumb stuff

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In 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 reflecting on the early days of her modeling career in Paris and Japan. She opens up about the lessons learned from those formative years, from living in cramped model apartments to finding her voice and standing up for herself in an often unforgiving industry. Valeria also shares how she’s been reconnecting with joy and confidence lately, discovering new passions like dance, heels classes, and even a few unexpected finds (like smut & Quinn). It’s a nostalgic, funny, and refreshingly honest episode about growth, self-expression, and feeling empowered at every stage of life.

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What I talked about: 

0:30 - Start of the episode

1:00 - The decision to throw a birthday party

3:20 - The family birthday dinner

4:00 - Rosh Hashanah & family traditions

5:50 - Early modeling days in Paris

8:13 - The hard lessons learned

11:25 - Living in a model apartment

13:15 - Standing up for herself and others

16:00 - Living in Japan & enjoying life

17:06 - Being part of the golden era of modeling

18:11 - Discovering smut & spreading the word

21:00 - Stumbling upon Quinn & loving it

22:20 - Taking a heels class

24:50 - Dancing in the Russian culture

25:59 - Feeling herself & learning new things

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In this revealing episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with an OG digital creator, entrepreneur and mom Brittany Xavier, for an honest conversation about faith, motherhood, and staying grounded in a rapidly changing online world. Brittany opens up about her early start on social media, the business behind her brand, and the journey from being a young single mother to one of the most recognizable figures in the influencer space. She shares how trusting in God’s plan guided her through life’s biggest turning points, from choosing to keep her baby and balancing school, work, and motherhood, to navigating a difficult custody battle and ultimately finding her voice through content creation.

Together, Valeria and Brittany explore what it means to live authentically online, the lessons she’s passed down to her daughter about social media and technology, and how her family’s move from California to Tennessee brought both public scrutiny and peace. It’s a conversation about growth, resilience, and choosing faith and family over everything, and a reminder that the most powerful influence comes from being true to who you are.

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The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus:

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What we talked about: 

0:29 - Valeria’s upcoming trip to Peru

0:47 - Introducing Brittany Xavier

2:12 - Start of interview

2:45 - Brittany’s start on social media

4:39 - The business behind the posts

6:33 - Brittany’s early motherhood days

7:30 - The decision to keep her baby

13:02 - Being a young mother

15:06 - Floatley Ad

16:15 - Balancing school, work and motherhood

18:42 - The decision not to pursue law school

20:42 - Trusting her faith in God and his plan for her

22:25 - Her custody battle

23:14 - Signs from God

24:33 - Her community

25:26 - Her daughter and social media

27:25 - Children and technology

28:22 - Teaching her daughter the business side of TikTok

29:31 - Brittany’s shift in content 

32:16 - The shifting of priorities

33:52 - The decision to leave California

36:26 - Backlash on their move to Tennessee

39:49 - Dealing with the online hate

43:36 - Being her most authentic self online

48:13 - Bringing faith to the forefront 

49:50 - Brittany’s book recommendations

52:22 - Her biggest regret

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In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, a former particle physicist turned femtech innovator, and the co-founder of Natural Cycles, the first FDA-cleared birth control app. Together, they dive into how Dr. Elina’s background in physics led her to develop a groundbreaking algorithm that helps women better understand their bodies, and offers a hormone-free alternative to traditional birth control.

The conversation explores everything from the skepticism she faced in disrupting a multi-billion-dollar industry, to how data and wearable technology are transforming women’s health. Valeria and Dr. Elina discuss the phases of the female cycle, the negative effects of hormonal birth control, and the importance of empowering women with better education and tools for their reproductive health. They also touch on the future of personalized medicine, male contraception, and the potential of syncing our lives more intentionally with our bodies.

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What we talked about: 

0:19 - Halloween at the Lipovetsky’s house

1:20 - Introducing Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzle

2:42 - Start of interview

4:00 - Dr. Elina’s background as a physicist 

5:13 - Starting Natural Cycles

7:00 - Creating an algorithm as a birth control method

9:00 - Skepticism about disrupting the birth control industry 

12:50 - Explaining how Natural Cycles work

13:35 - How the algorithm works

14:39 - Effectiveness is the same as hormonal birth control

17:17 - Negative effects of hormonal birth control

19:00 - Perimenopause 

21:00 - Changing sex ed

22:22 - Thoughts on male contraception

24:20 - Breaking down the phases of female cycles

26:15 - Monthly fertile window

27:40 - Women with Irregular cycles using Natural Cycles

29:00 - Getting Natural Cycles data to doctors

30:15 - Wearable technology

31:20 - Working with her husband

32:55 - The future of women’s health

36:53 - Can women sync their cycles?

37:20 - Users questions and comments

40:13 - Dr. Elina’s Book Recommendation

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In this heartfelt episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with her husband Gary for an intimate and honest conversation about family life, parenting, and the values that shape their home. Together, they open up about raising their three boys and reflect on how their approach to parenting has evolved over the years. From Gary’s “clairvoyant” instincts about their kids’ genders to navigating the early days of parenthood and finding patience along the way, the couple shares stories that are both funny and deeply touching. They discuss teaching their sons critical thinking in the digital age, the importance of leading by example, and how they stay intentional about what they allow into their home. With moments of laughter, reflection, and even tears, Valeria and Gary discuss what kind of parents they want to be for their boys, and why, in the Lipovetsky household, accountability, integrity, and love are always at the core.

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Books I Mentioned:

The Sovereign Child - https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Child-Forgotten-Philosophy-Liberate/dp/1544547978

What we talked about: 

0:20 - Valeria sets up episode with Gary on raising boys

2:48 - Gary and Valeria start chatting

3:04 - Gary noticing their kids seem smarter

3:58 - Max’s magical birth 

4:55 - Finding out the gender of their babies

5:07 - Gary’s clairvoyancy with Jake

6:33 - Max’s gender reveal story

8:46 - Valeria’s mother wanting a girl  

9:43 - Experiencing no gender disappointment

10:16 - Honeymoon stage with the boys now

11:52 - Valeria thinking Gary’s takes the lead on parenting

13:08 - Vuori Ad

14:05 - Floatley Ad

17:09 - Finding your parenting style

17:27 - Gary’s motivation when it comes to the kids

20:52 - Not limiting access to the internet, teaching critical thinking

23:46 - “The Sovereign Child” Book

24:45 - Regretting lack of patience with the first child

27:12 - The different relationships with each child

28:25 - Valeria wanting to see more role model dads

30:14 - Lipovetsky core family values 

31:16 - Most repeated phrase in the household - “that’s not fair”

35:37 - External validation is very short-lived & won’t make you happy

37:29 - What the boys will say about their dad in 20 years

39:54 - Open House night at the kids’ school

40:48 - Non-negotiables in the household

42:11 - Gary’s favorite “Just the two of us” lyrics

44:27 - Gary preparing kids for the day he won’t be around

47:00 - Crying on the podcast

48:08 - Talking about the business in front of the kids

49:40 - Evolving as parents

50:20 - Gary’s focus on leading by example

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In this solo episode of Not Alone, Valeria opens up about the emotional work she’s doing behind the scenes as she enters her next stage of growth. From revisiting therapy and learning how to embrace joy after being raised in a “survival household,” to reflecting on vulnerability, creativity, and her openness to new things living in Miami. Valeria shares an honest glimpse into the challenges and breakthroughs shaping her right now. She questions how to be both an emotional and high-functioning person and wonders if it’s possible. She answers listener questions with her signature candor, talks about the pressure of always being “on” online, and even revisits stories from her past, including her “trophy wife” days and a behind-the-scenes Victoria’s Secret moment that made her step away from modeling. It’s a thoughtful, intimate conversation on emotional growth, choosing joy and stepping into a new chapter with more presence and purpose.

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The Many Lives of Mama Love - https://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Mama-Love-Stealing/dp/1982197668

God Wears Lipstick - https://www.amazon.com/God-Wears-Lipstick-Kabbalah-Women/dp/1571895817

The Art of Thinking Clearly - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Thinking-Clearly-Rolf-Dobelli/dp/0062219693

What we talked about: 

0:24 - Start

1:10 - Working overtime on my emotional state

3:00 - Needing help for the next evolution of Valeria

4:05 - Revisiting therapy 

6:35 - “I cried of course”

7:30 - Being at the right place at the right time

8:36 - Needing more joy in life 

11:14 - Furtuna Skin Ad

12;33 - “I don't trust emotions”

14:49 - Being raised in a survival household

16:00 - “I’m ready to embrace joy”

17:15 - Answering listener questions

17:19 - Being vulnerable online

19:20 - Wanting to work on being less cautious online

20:31 - What I’m enjoying most about Miami

23:03 - Men being attracted to caretaker types

24:15 - Reminiscing on trophy wife days

25:48 - Pressure to always be “on” creatively 

27:39 - Have any past failures kept you from trying something new?

28:48 - Victoria’s Secret story

31:30 - Ben’s camp calling Gary first

33:31 - Valeria’s Book Recs

33:42 - The Many Lives of Mama Love

35:47 - God Wears Lipstick

36:18 - The Art of Thinking Clearly

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