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 arriv ... Show More
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Choosing Between Career and Motherhood: Is That Even Possible? with Cass DiMicco
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 ... Show More
52m 44s
Nov 18
Why My Face Looks Different: Answering Your Questions
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. Fro ... Show More
36m 17s
Nov 11
Celebrity Scandals, Modern Romance Debates, and a Not So Serious Convo with Gary Lipovetsky
This episode is brought to you by Furtuna Skin: Italian, olive oil–based skincare that’s pure, potent, and transformative. Try their LXR06 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Leaf Botanical Tea at https://www.furtunaskin.com, and get 20% off your first purchase with code VAL ... Show More
51m 54s
Aug 2021
13. Humble & Sweaty - Barbie's Birth Story
**TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss very vivid parts of birth, premature labor, life in the NICU, breastfeeding and other topics that may be difficult to listen to. ** —————————— Based on the title, I’m assuming it’ll be mainly women listening to this episode. So, hello ladies! On toda ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2023
118 | The 11 Things I Wish I Would Have Known as a New Mom
<p>In today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about the best pieces of advice she ever received, and also the advice she <em>wishes</em> she would have received, as an expecting and new mom.<br /> <br /> She discusses prioritizing sleep as a newborn mom, not allowing the enemy to ... Show More
31m 32s
Jan 2024
Ep 240: Kelsey’s Birth Story - A Quick and Surprising VBAC
<p><span>Kelsey had a cesarean for her first birth and when she got pregnant with her second baby VBAC wasn’t exactly on her radar. After discussing it with her doctor, her hope was to either have a medicated vaginal birth or a c-section but, of course, neither of those happened. ... Show More
47m 20s