This episode is brought to you by the following:  Better Help: Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/notalone today to get 10% off your first month. K12: Join the more than 2 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.K12.com/VALERIA today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you This week, Valeria welcomes her dear friend Mimi Ikonn to chat all about her “conscious separation” from her husband. Their discussion uncovers why being true to yourself is the key to genuine happiness, inner growth, and ultimate freedom. Learn practical strategies to break free from the debilitating grip of fear, stop the cycle of self-sacrifice, and find the courage to live authentically every single day.  Through personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice, this episode will empower you to listen to your intuition, navigate life's transitions and breakups with confidence, and unlock your true potential. Whether you're seeking personal or relational growth or a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers the tools and inspiration you need to embark on your journey toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. Mimi is on: https://www.instagram.com/mimiikonn  https://www.youtube.com/mimiikonn  https://www.tiktok.com/@mimiikonnofficial  https://www.intelligentchange.com/  Mentioned:  Five-Minute Journal: https://a.co/d/07rT0ZsD  Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller https://a.co/d/0cv8IrXc  Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer https://a.co/d/0iIfX7nQ  Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by David Hawkins https://a.co/d/0gBIRKPn  Thais Gibson https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool Valeria is on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA  https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky  Not Alone Podcast Shop my look from this episode: https://liketk.it/4vo3e  What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 04:25 Life changes and facing fears 07:08 Intuition  17:10 Losing the feeling of love 24:52 We get to evolve and change 28:57 How to be authentic 33:29 Face your fears full on 35:49 Attachment theory 42:50 Being aware of your insecurities 46:48 Finding yourself again 50:44 It’s not love, it’s attachment 53:32 A woman’s natural instinct 58:36 Choose what’s right for you 01:01:58 Self-sacrifice is not an option 01:05:28 Book resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices