Mostly Together

Mostly Together
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Mostly Together is a thoughtful, grounded podcast about identity, ambition, and life's pivots. Hosted by former TV news anchor Nicole Nalepa, it features candid conversations with creators, leaders, and culture-shapers — from household names to trailblazers making an impact. Together, they explore the questions that matter most: who are we becoming, how are we navigating change, and how to hold it all together without the pressure to be perfect.

  1. 1d ago

    Pressure Is Not Proof of Purpose | Mostly Together Podcast

    What if the very things we're praised for — working hard, taking care of everyone, pushing through, holding it all together — are also the things quietly pulling us away from ourselves? Carrie Lupoli is a nutritionist, award-winning behavior specialist, international speaker and author of From Corset to Crown. But this conversation goes far beyond food. Carrie and Nicole talk about the invisible "corsets" women learn to wear: perfectionism, people-pleasing, achievement, comparison, sacrifice and the belief that we have to change ourselves in order to have value. They explore why pressure isn't proof of purpose, how women can lose themselves while still appearing incredibly capable, why changing a behavior requires understanding what's underneath it, and what happens when the patterns that helped make us successful begin to cost us something. Plus, Carrie opens up about motherhood, the complicated relationship so many women have with food and their bodies, the pushback that can come when we start making different choices for ourselves — and why becoming the healthiest version of yourself is ultimately a journey of self-discovery. Because maybe the goal isn't becoming someone better. Maybe it's remembering you were already worthy. -- Episode presented by Ellafi Federal Credit Union: https://www.ellafifcu.org/ --   Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐  https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx   Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod  Connect with Carrie: 🌐  www.carrielupoli.com 📲  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli

    Pressure Is Not Proof of Purpose | Mostly Together Podcast

  2. Sep 25

    The Doors Weren't Made to Close | Mostly Together Podcast

    Jeff Hamilton never imagined he would one day lead Mohegan Sun. His path to the president's office took turns he couldn't have predicted—and not long after he arrived, he was tested in ways no leader could have anticipated. In this episode, Jeff joins Nicole to talk about unexpected turns, high-stakes leadership, family and why he never wants a title to become his identity. As Mohegan Sun marks its 30th anniversary, he also reflects on legacy, responsibility and what it means to guide an institution so deeply connected to his community and the Mohegan Tribe. It's a conversation about the person behind the position—and remembering who you are when the job is only one part of your story. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod earn more about Jeff Hamilton: 🌐 https://newsroom.mohegansun.com/corporate-management/

    The Doors Weren't Made to Close | Mostly Together Podcast

  3. Sep 18

    Give It a Year | Mostly Together Podcast

    Where were you one year ago — and what would that version of you think if they could see you now? In this episode of Mostly Together, Nicole reflects on the one-year mark since her final week at Channel 3, the uncertainty of suddenly asking "what now?" and the realization that moving forward didn't mean starting over. It's a conversation about career, identity, grief, growth, trusting what you already carry with you — and why it can be almost impossible to see how much you're changing while you're still in the middle of it. Because where you are today isn't necessarily where you'll be a year from now. And maybe that's not something to be afraid of. Maybe that's the exciting part. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod

    Give It a Year | Mostly Together Podcast

  4. Sep 11

    Carol Lin: When the Breaking News Becomes Your Own | Mostly Together Podcast

    Carol Lin spent years at the center of some of the biggest breaking news stories of her generation. The former CNN and ABC News anchor became the first national television anchor to report the September 11th attacks — a moment that would forever become part of her story. But the life behind the headlines was far more complicated than what viewers ever saw on camera. In this episode of Mostly Together, Carol opens up about the drive that shaped her career, the choices that eventually changed it, and the deeply personal experiences that forced her to rethink what success, love, motherhood and resilience really mean. Her new memoir, When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War, tells the story she never told on television — and our conversation goes there, too. This is about what happens when the person who is used to covering the breaking news suddenly has to navigate her own. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod Connect with Carol Lin: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @carollinnow 🌐 Website: https://www.carollinnow.com

    Carol Lin: When the Breaking News Becomes Your Own | Mostly Together Podcast

  5. Sep 4

    Making Time for What Makes You Feel Alive | Mostly Together Podcast

    What makes you feel most like yourself—and when did you decide it had to wait? In this episode of Mostly Together, Nicole Nalepa reflects on a weekend at Bethel Woods, watching Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson perform, and opens up about an unexpected connection to one of the most meaningful chapters of her own career. It's a personal conversation about making room for what brings us joy, reconnecting with the parts of ourselves we may have left behind, and taking one honest step toward what makes us feel alive. Because choosing what we love doesn't always require a dramatic life change. Sometimes, it simply begins with deciding that what matters to us deserves some of our time, too. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐  https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod

    Making Time for What Makes You Feel Alive | Mostly Together Podcast

  6. Aug 28

    Chef Allie: Before, After & Beyond | Mostly Together Podcast

    Chef Allie is a trained chef, mom of three and the woman behind Chef Allie's Kitchen. By transforming familiar favorites into creative, healthier recipes, she has become a trusted voice in the weight-loss community and built an online following of hundreds of thousands. But Allie's story extends far beyond losing 100 pounds. It's about reconnecting with a version of herself she thought she had lost, building an identity outside of motherhood and discovering that reaching one goal can make room for an entirely new one. In this episode, we talk about the reality of maintaining a major transformation, turning personal accountability into a thriving online brand and learning to see strength differently at 40. Because sometimes the visible transformation is only the beginning of the story.  Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod Connect with Chef Allie: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @chefallie 🌐 https://chefallieskitchen.com/

    Chef Allie: Before, After & Beyond | Mostly Together Podcast

  7. Aug 21

    When Reality Doesn't Match Your Expectations

    Have you ever gone into something with a clear picture of how it was supposed to go — only to find yourself disappointed when reality looked completely different? In this solo episode of Mostly Together, Nicole Nalepa shares a realization this summer brought to the surface about expectations, the pressure we put on certain seasons of our lives, and the stories we can create before an experience even begins. It's a quick, honest conversation about one habit Nicole is trying to break — and a question that might make you rethink the expectations you're carrying into your own life. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod

    When Reality Doesn't Match Your Expectations

  8. Aug 13

    Colette Baron-Reid: You're Not Out of Time

    Colette Baron-Reid spent years believing she was supposed to be a singer—even as life kept pulling her toward an entirely different calling. Decades later, after building an extraordinary career helping others trust their intuition, music has found its way back to her. Colette is a bestselling author, internationally known spiritual teacher and one of the most recognizable voices in the world of intuition and oracle cards. A longtime Hay House author, she has created 19 bestselling oracle decks, sold more than two million decks worldwide, and built a global community around personal growth, spirituality and transformation. In this conversation, Colette opens up about nearly four decades of sobriety and why recovery, for her, has never simply been about not drinking or using drugs—it has been about becoming a different person. She talks about second chances, doing the work to heal, returning to music later in life, and refusing to accept the idea that creativity, purpose or relevance have an expiration date. Nicole and Colette also talk about why women are conditioned to see one another as competition, what it means to answer a calling even when it scares you, and why fulfillment gives us more—not less—to offer the people around us. And Colette shares her own definition of being "mostly together"! This is a conversation about recovery, reinvention, answering the call—and remembering that you are not out of time. Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every week: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx Connect with Nicole: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv 📲 Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod Connect with Colette:  📲 Instagram & Facebook: @colettebaronreid 🌐 https://www.colettebaronreid.com/

    Colette Baron-Reid: You're Not Out of Time
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Mostly Together is a thoughtful, grounded podcast about identity, ambition, and life's pivots. Hosted by former TV news anchor Nicole Nalepa, it features candid conversations with creators, leaders, and culture-shapers — from household names to trailblazers making an impact. Together, they explore the questions that matter most: who are we becoming, how are we navigating change, and how to hold it all together without the pressure to be perfect.

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  • Creator
    Mostly Together
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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