Not Alone
Not Alone
Valeria Lipovetsky
Celebrity Scandals, Modern Romance Debates, and a Not So Serious Convo with Gary Lipovetsky
51 minutes Posted Nov 11, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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Dream trip to Peru debrief
Trying something new in today’s episode with Gary
“Nobody Wants This” season 2
Converting to Judaism
People criticizing the show
Fortuna Skin Ad
Kristen Bell IG post backlash
Married couples with separate bedrooms
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban ending 19-year marriage
“Babygirl” Movie
Defining a successful marriage
Thoughts on Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau dating
Husbands taking wives’ last name
Gary’s vintage kick
Confusion around Katy & Justin
Is Chivalry dead?
Splitting the bill
Bringing back the “Princess Treatment”
Landlines are back
Dumb phones vs. smart phones for kids
Not easy talking to Gary about pop culture
Advice from Amanda Hirsch
Caring about dumb stuff
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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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