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
Feb 3
Living Offline Is the New Luxury Item: How I Feel About It
In this solo episode, Valeria shares why she’s intentionally choosing a quieter year, and what that really looks like in a world that constantly asks us to be louder, faster, and more visible. She reflects on her approach to 2026 - why she doesn’t want it to be a “bigger” year, a ... Show More
28m 47s
Jan 27
How to Stop Wasting Money and Start Building Real Wealth with Vivian Tu, "Your Rich BFF"
Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is back on Not Alone to talk about her new book, Well Endowed, and what it really means to build a life that’s financially aligned, intentional, and values-driven. In this conversation, Valeria and Vivian break down the idea of “optimization” in ever ... Show More
58m 19s
Jan 20
Why I Became More Private: Shea Marie on Her Engagement, Past Failures & Internet Backlash
In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with one of the original social media influencers and SAME founder & CEO Shea Marie, for a candid conversation about evolution, personally, publicly, and professionally. Shea opens up about entering a new season of life, from ringin ... Show More
47m 52s
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
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. The deli ... Show More
47m 20s