This episode is brought to you by CLEARSTEM: My favorite skincare brand that fights acne and aging at the same time, with zero pore-clogging ingredients, ever. Get 15% off at https://clearstem.com/Valeria with code VALERIA.In this special solo episode of Not Alone, Valeria reflects on turning 35 and what this milestone means to her. She opens up about the lessons she’s carrying forward, the habits and pressures she’s choosing to leave behind, and the aspirations guiding her next chapter. From learning to be more present and putting herself first, to accepting that not everyone will like you, Valeria shares the mindset shifts that have shaped her growth. She talks about aging in a culture obsessed with youth, embracing contradictions as part of evolution, and the importance of pausing before reacting. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores her own “hero’s journey,” reflects on her children and mother getting older, and why success is about feeling, not chasing. It’s an intimate, thoughtful conversation on awareness, boundaries, and stepping into your mid-thirties with clarity and confidence.  Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/2367051Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ Books I Mentioned:The Art of Thinking Clearly: https://amzn.to/3Iiy9dsThe Power Pause: https://amzn.to/4mYaM88The Hero's Journey: https://amzn.to/3JYXBoYWhat we talked about: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices