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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:

https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer 

https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer 

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Not sure if your pelvic floor needs therapy? Take Sara’s one-minute quiz that will let you know where to start: https://thevagwhisperer.com/quiz/

Books mentioned: https://liketk.it/4FOVU 

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Valeria is on:

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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
• 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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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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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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Today, Valeria welcomes the dynamic Codie Sanchez. Valeria and Codie explore the nonlinear paths of our lives and the importance of maintaining curiosity as a tool for continuous learning. The two tap on conventional wisdom with discussions on the myths of working smarter versus harder and debunk the idea that you can get paid for being lazy. The conversations also cover various topics such as the impact of what we consume online, the dynamics of the workplace, and the often misunderstood concept of toxic positivity. Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a digital media company, and Contrarian Thinking Capital, a small business holding company that is focused on bringing Main Street businesses back to the limelight.

Codie Sanchez is the Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, one of the fastest growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. She is also the Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with 25+ small or, what we call, “boring businesses.” Think car washes, laundromats, property management companies etc. She is a former partner at one of the largest cannabis investment firms, where she invested in 65+ companies. Her specialty is in the roll-up, turnaround and add-on space. She built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business and held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard.

Check out Contrarian Thinking: https://contrarianthinking.co/  

Codie is on:

https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 

https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez 

https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT 

https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez 

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
• 02:48 Our path isn’t linear
• 05:26 Curiosity is a skill
• 06:16 Myth: Work smarter not harder
• 10:39 What do we consume most online?
• 12:17 Getting paid to be lazy
• 14:57 The Sexy-Boring matrix
• 16:27 Unhappy working employee
• 21:34 How do you grow your network
• 23:40 People aren’t happier 
• 26:53 Toxic positivity
• 27:26 How do you define success?
• 30:35 Your problems shrink as time passes
• 34:47 Money is a cruel mistress
• 36:43 This isn’t how you get rich
• 38:19 Contrarian Thinking
• 39:13 Running a business is hard
• 40:28 How the rich get rich
• 43:32 You gotta work hard for it
• 46:04 Women equally competing with men
• 47:42 Women empowerment
• 50:43 Sharing your success  
• 53:07 Having conversations with yourself
• 47:17 Think about what you post
• 53:53 What’s wrong with judgment?
• 56:43 MBAs are useless?
• 59:39 The future of education
• 01:04:45 Navigating your feminine/masculine energy
• 01:07:46 If you’re going to work with your partner
• 01:10:52 Do you have a big ego?

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In today’s episode, Valeria is joined by none other than, Heidi D’Amelio! Together, Valeria and Hedid chat all about motherhood, their family’s rise to fame, dealing with online hate, and overcoming marriage struggles. The pair also dive into what it means to find yourself again after motherhood and letting your children be free and live their own lives. Join Valeria and Heidi for a raw, emotional conversation all about personal identity, growing through life’s seasons, and being selfish in a positive way. 

Heidi D’Amelio, is best known as mom to Dixie and Charli, two of the most popular names in social media today. In 2019, Heidi’s youngest daughter Charli started posting dances on the popular app Tik Tok and literally overnight became the most followed name on the platform. Heidi’s dedication to being a present but not overbearing mom has grown her own following of over 10 million and growing.The family currently has a combined following of over 300 million.

 Heidi recently competed on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars alongside pro, Artem Chigvintsev on top of being a full-time mom and overseeing her family’s demanding schedules. Heidi continues to pursue her passions which include health and wellness, fitness, and philanthropy. Balancing personal and work life and ensuring the internet is a safe place, not only for her daughters but for other teens, is always her main priority. 

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Heidi is on:

https://www.tiktok.com/@heididamelio

https://www.youtube.com/c/Heididamelio

https://www.instagram.com/heididamelio/

Valeria is on:

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https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky 

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What We Talked About:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:21 Moving to LA
• 02:57 Importance of maternal wisdom
• 09:31 Being a mom of two famous teenagers
• 13:35 Finding yourself at 52
• 19:12 Dealing with negative comments
• 23:41 How 'Dancing With the Stars' tested Heidi’s family 
• 31:21 Creating a kinder connection in marriage
• 34:40 Family therapy and public scrutiny
• 38:55 The importance of family unity in Hollywood
• 41:03 Becoming public figures as a family
• 47:22 Cancel culture
• 51:19 Longevity and staying relevant
• 56:23 How family keeps us grounded
• 58:23 D’Amelio family behind the cameras
• 1:00:37 Parenting in the social media era
• 1:09:31 Who is Heidi?

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Today, Valeria is joined by none other than the iconic Mandy Moore. From 2000s pop Idol and teen movie star to the blockbuster successes of Tangled and This is Us: Mandy Moore has already led an illustrious 20-year career and left her mark on the world. But she’s not done yet! There is so much more that Mandy has to explore and offer, and she and Valeria chat all about it. Together they explore what it was like to rise to fame without the influence of social media, reflect on motherhood, how to balance family life with a demanding career, and the importance of community. Plus, they take a behind-the-scenes look into the iconic It’s Totally Raining Teens Vanity Fair cover, and how Mandy is, now more than ever, leaning into her friendship with Hilary Duff. 

Mandy Moore’s Audible Original Series “The Boar’s Nest” is now available to stream, exclusively on Audible: http://audible.com/TheBoarsNest 

Mandy is on:

https://www.tiktok.com/@themandymoore 

https://www.instagram.com/mandymooremm

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvbNxQSM_QlI9_jou2uhrw 

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
• 01:59 One of the most unproblematic celebrity
• 04:29 What’s it like without social media in the 90s
• 06:33 Online presence plays a role in getting casted
• 08:25 This is Us in seven years
• 11:18 We are stronger than we give credit for
• 12:47 What kind of mother are you going to be?
• 16:41 Losing patience 
• 18:34 Seeing an older version of you
• 21:13 Have you lost yourself in a character you played?
• 23:13 Are you struggling with aging?
• 25:01 What are you looking forward to turning 40?
• 26:48 Growing together through the years
• 30:08 Having an unhealthy relationship with yourself
• 35:16 How did I find myself?
• 38:49 Regretting something you consciously let go of
• 40:39 I feel the best version of myself right now
• 42:00 Having support is everything
• 44:51 Raising a newborn and being a working mom
• 46:34 Cultivating a support system
• 48:20 Vanity Fair cover with Hilary Duff
• 49:49 A lot of drama during the Vanity Fair shoot
• 50:49 The Boar’s Nest
• 53:42 Career longevity
• 54:33 Future career endeavors
• 55:52 Books that inspired you

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Today, Valeria is joined by the one and only Ronda Rousey. Uncensored and finally speaking her truth, Ronda Rousey is in a new era of her life, moving on from and exposing the UFC and WWE. Ronda also opens up about the dark time in her life after losing her fight with Holly Holms, the abusive dynamics between coach and athlete, and how motherhood has changed her for the better. Join Valeria and Ronda as they dive deep into self-ownership and authenticity, particularly in the face of public demonization and personal tragedy. 

Ronda completely transformed the world of martial arts, most notably, through her record-setting career as the UFC’s first and most dominant female fighter. She was the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, in 2018, the same year she exploded onto the WWE scene. During her time in WWE, she held the Raw, Smackdown, and multiple tag team titles. Ronda is also a New York Times bestselling author and an actress.

Check out Ronda’s new book, Our Fight: A Memoir - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Fight-Memoir-Ronda-Rousey/dp/1538757370  

Ronda is on:

https://www.instagram.com/rondarousey 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKbnaWUi04RpY1M0yBidBw 

What We Talked About:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:42 Owning your narrative
• 04:13 Demonized by the world
• 05:47 It became our fight
• 07:25 My own personal tragedy
• 10:39 Be everything to everyone
• 14:09 “People thought I was making excuses.”
• 15:22 Your health against your career
• 16:45 “I knew I did it, that's what matters.”
• 18:40 Getting caught up with fame
• 22:17 The champions burden
• 25:47 Disadvantages of being a woman in MMA
• 29:53 Finding opportunity in anything
• 34:15 When did you figure out your purpose?
• 36:08 Everyone gets a medal
• 38:51 Functioning as a fraction of yourself
• 41:35 Getting into depression and grief
• 46:41 How WWE helped me
• 48:43 You had to figure it out
• 50:06 The coach-athlete relationship
• 54:08 Boundary between pushing for excellence and abuse
• 56:31 Have you done therapy?
• 58:17 Self awareness
• 01:00:36 Enjoying the process
• 01:04:01 Regenerative farming
• 01:07:42 Motherhood is humbling
• 01:11:33 Baby name meaning
• 01:12:37 The biggest lesson learned

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Today, Valeria welcomes Allison Holker to Not Alone. Since the passing of her husband Stephen (better known to the world as tWitch), Allison has been on the road to healing, self-discovery, and self-love. Together, Allison and Valeria talk about the power of faith and the comfort it provides, parenting your children through grief, how to have a successful and loving relationship with your teens, and the problem with toxic positivity. Allison Holker is a dancer and choreographer who got her start on Season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance. From there she joined SYTYCD as an All-Star in later seasons, danced as a pro on Dancing With The Stars, hosted Disney’s Fairytale Weddings, and is now a judge on So You Think You Can Dance for Season 18. She is the mother of 3 beautiful children and is an author now as well. 

Check out Allison’s new children’s book “Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727521/keep-dancing-through-by-allison-holker-boss-stephen-twitch-boss/ 

Allison is on:

https://www.instagram.com/allisonholker 

https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonholkerboss 

https://www.facebook.com/holkerallison/ 

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
• 01:39 We found bringing people in so enjoyable
• 03:00 Letting go of trying to control everything
• 04:24 There are a lot of hard days
• 08:46 God doesn’t give you things you can’t handle
• 09:56 What were you fearful of?
• 11:15 Forgiveness 
• 12:58 How do you talk to your kids?
• 15:23 Growing up together with your child
• 17:00 Let your kids speak and thrive 
• 21:43 Loving myself for the first time
• 24:22 Can you still love yourself on a sh*tty day?
• 28:31 Faith and religion
• 33:07 How much to give and keep for yourself
• 37:09 Toxic positivity
• 41:00 Share your emotions in a safe place
• 44:00 Learning how to use your voice
• 45:53 I no longer care what people think
• 47:15 Choosing not to show my vulnerability
• 53:55 How to teach children about the world outside social media
• 55:58 Expressing opinions and virality
• 57:53 So You Think You Can Dance
• 59:34 Being a judge at SYTYCD
• 01:01:21 Are you ready to move forward?

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Join us on this week’s episode of the Not Alone Podcast as we delve into our journey of building a global influencer empire. Rachel Ostro, CEO of Valeria Inc, joins hosts Gary Lipovetsky and Valeria Lipovetsky, and together they unravel the remarkable tale of how they forged Valeria Inc into a powerhouse in the influencer marketing realm. Boasting an audience of over 6.5 million across four social platforms, working with thousands of partners, and generating a staggering revenue of over 13 million dollars, their story is one of determination, collaboration, and innovation.

Tune in as Rachel, Gary, and Valeria share their insights into what makes the creator economy tick, revealing the pulse of a rapidly evolving industry. Discover how the creator economy is set to skyrocket, with projections indicating exponential growth in the coming years. Join us for an inspiring conversation that unveils the secrets behind their success and offers a glimpse into the exciting future of influencer marketing.

If you want to learn more about how you can create, monetize and grow on your own creator journey join our new community, Creator Method, launching in spring 2024. Follow @creator.method for more information.

You can find both Gary and Rachel on Instagram! 

Gary Lipovetsky:  https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/ 

Rachel Ostro: https://www.instagram.com/rachostro/ 

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
• 00:56 Welcome, Rachel Wexler!
• 02:08 Why Valeria Inc. needed a CEO
• 05:42 Who is Rachel and why is she leading Valeria Inc.?
• 13:26 A team of visionaries
• 15:32 Some positives that came out from the pandemic
• 20:04 Different strengths and skill sets
• 23:51 Going through major life changes as a team
• 29:01 The stigma of career women after having kids
• 32:12 Growth can mean so many different things
• 36:04 What do you do for a living?
• 38:58 Why don’t you sign on more talent? 
• 40:39 What is the team’s biggest win?
• 45:47 Future plans, online education, creator economy
• 50:10 The economic impact of successful influencers
• 56:28 Scaling your long-term goals
• 59:10 What is Valeria like?
• 01:01:44 What are the biggest hurdles for creators?
• 01:08:10 Challenges come everyday
• 01:13:01 Why is the podcast called Not Alone?
• 01:16:15 Gary’s punctuation problem

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Today, Valeria sits down with Jasmine Tookes. Best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel, Jasmine is now a co-founder of the activewear brand Joja, an ambassador for numerous luxury brands, and a new mother. We all know Jasmine Tookes - but we don’t REALLY know her. In this episode, Valeria and Jasmine open up about being the products of resilient young single moms, the harsh realities of their early modeling careers, and why building a clothing brand is not for the faint of heart. Jasmine, also vulnerable, opens up about how she maintains balance between her career and motherhood, her views on the creator economy, and her aspirations for her brand and personal life. 

You can find Jasmine on: 

https://joja.com/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@jastookes 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC613sjXVOaDPBoH5xFeqDYQ 

https://twitter.com/jastookes 

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
• 00:40 Who is Jasmine Tookes
• 01:19 The ultimate goal was to become a model
• 03:09 Raised to be tough by a single mom
• 06:04 You gotta do all on your own
• 07:06 What kept you going?
• 09:08 You can succeed in whatever you want to do
• 10:04 JoJa - combining fitness and fashion
• 12:30 “I’ve worn so many hats building the business.”
• 14:54 Business aspirations for the brand 
• 16:08 Lessons learned as a new mother
• 18:07 “I try to not be hard on myself.”
• 20:11 How do you see yourself as a parent?
• 21:36 Growing up with two mother figures
• 22:42 Do you have daddy issues?
• 26:05 When your stylist is your own mother
• 27:48 How do you present yourself on social media?
• 30:06 “I will always be a model.”
• 31:48 People love to learn what you wear
• 33:49 How much are you willing to share online?
• 35:44 How do you recuperate from traveling too much?
• 37:10 What keeps you busy these days?
• 39:37 “Work hard, play harder.”

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This week, Valeria is joined by the iconic Chriselle Lim, an OG fashion and lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur, and content creator. The shock of Chriselle’s divorce came after years of her sharing her picturesque seeming family & relationship online - her journey is a true testament to the fact that women continue to suffer in silence in toxic relationships. What you see on the outside is so different from what’s happening inside a marriage. Chriselle is blazing the trail for changing that narrative, breaking down the stigma around divorce and failed relationships, and giving hope to those who are struggling on their own. Valeria and her sit down and chat all about Chriselle’s self-discovery journey throughout and after her divorce, the internal shame that comes with learning to love again, and how they are planning to raise resilient children through positive feminine and masculine role models. 

You can find Chriselle on: 

https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/

https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisellelim

https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisellelim

https://www.instagram.com/phlur/?hl=en 

Valeria is on:

https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA 

https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky 

Not Alone Podcast

What We Talked About:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:42 Self-discovery after divorce
• 03:47 Feeling alone in a marriage
• 06:45 The reality of young marriage
• 10:28 Prenups and partnership
• 13:25 Embracing change in relationships
• 16:42 Redefining masculinity and femininity
• 20:25 Rediscovering joy and feminine energy after divorce
• 25:58 Present parenting
• 29:34 Building a solid co-parenting relationship
• 37:18 Why Chriselle shared her divorce journey
• 40:48 Letting go of past self
• 44:40 Finding strength in vulnerability
• 48:35 Celebrating life after divorce
• 50:41 Setting boundaries in the world of social media
• 1:00:57 Overcoming relationship trauma and trusting again
• 1:03:34 “You don’t need marriage…”
• 1:12:07 Who is Chriselle now?

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