The Great Read: A Self-Help Influencer With Troubles of Her Own
Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
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The Great Read
August 2, 2026, 10:01 a.m. Eastern time

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A Self-Help Influencer With Troubles of Her Own

Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.

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