Nicole LePera gives advice to millions, but her own story is complicated.
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August 9, 2026

Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve peace and contentment in their lives.

A woman sits in a bookstore, holding a microphone. Shelves of books are visible in the background.

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But the popular self-help influencer has troubles of her own. →

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