Look At Me Now with Alexis Artin

What happens when you stop allowing other people's expectations, opinions, and judgments to determine who you are? Actress Erika Christensen joins Alexis for an intimate exploration of self-worth, identity, authenticity, and the experiences that quietly shape the way we see ourselves. Erika reflects on entering Hollywood at just 12 years old and growing up in an industry where appearance, performance, and external validation are part of the job. From being asked to alter her appearance as a teenager to navigating motherhood, aging, beauty standards, and her relationship with her own body, Erika shares how she has learned to separate who she actually is from who the world expects her to be. The conversation goes deeper into Erika's experience with Dianetics and her understanding of the "reactive mind"—how painful experiences can become unconscious fears, assumptions, and behavioral patterns that continue influencing our present lives. This episode explains what happens when past pain becomes identity, why awareness can restore choice, and why the things we believe are "just who I am" may actually be learned responses that can be examined. At its core, this is a conversation about coming home to yourself—and realizing that growth doesn't require rejecting the person you used to be. "You can survive anything when you know who you are, what you believe in, that you don't need other people to validate you, that you are worthy." — Erika Christensen ----- 00:00 — Welcome to Look At Me Now 00:44 — Growing Up in Hollywood 02:07 — Self-Worth and External Validation 05:18 — Discovering Dianetics 07:09 — Understanding the Reactive Mind 09:09 — When Pain Becomes Identity 10:08 — Erika's Personal Experience Confronting Fear 12:11 — Why We Don't Always Know What's Holding Us Back 14:46 — Taking Your Power Back 16:07 — The Soul-Body Paradox 18:14 — How the Past Colors the Present 22:01 — The Truth of Who You Are 24:23 — Social Media vs. "Service Media" 28:53 — Self-Worth Must Come From Within 30:55 — Erika's Experience With Fame 35:11 — Motherhood, Aging and Hollywood 36:13 — Choosing Strength Over Making Herself Smaller 39:11 — Body Hair, Beauty Standards and Confidence 42:35 — Womanhood Without Shame 44:39 — Alexis on Emotional Repression 47:29 — Acting and Authentic Expression 51:41 — Giving Yourself Permission to Be Fully Expressed 52:50 — Breaking Free From the Reactive Mind 56:03 — Trusting Yourself Again 57:01 — Erika's Look At Me Now Moment 58:09 — Why You're Allowed to Change Your Mind 58:56 — Where to Find Erika Christensen ----- Follow Erika @erikachristensen Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

Dan Huber went from losing nearly everything during the 2008 mortgage crisis to facing another battle entirely when he and his family developed a mysterious collection of health problems that doctors couldn't explain. Dan joins Alexis Artin for a wide-ranging conversation about toxic mold exposure, blue light, EMFs, sleep, mental health, medical self-advocacy, and the hidden environmental factors that may be affecting our well-being. They also explore the growing mental health crisis among young people, Dan's work with Hope Chain and suicide prevention, the importance of human connection in an increasingly AI-driven world, and why giving ourselves more grace, permission, and forgiveness may be essential to navigating modern life. From losing everything to rebuilding his health and turning adversity into service, Dan's story is ultimately about learning to trust yourself, keep going, and use what you've survived to help someone else. "Congratulations. The expectations others had of you, and more importantly, the negative expectations you had of yourself—you've gotten through all of it. And you're here." — Dan Huber 00:00 — Welcome to Look At Me Now 00:24 — Dan Huber's Origin Story 01:16 — Losing Everything in the 2008 Mortgage Crisis 01:43 — The Mysterious Health Crisis That Changed His Life 03:01 — Discovering Toxic Mold in the Family Home 03:50 — How Mold Exposure Can Affect Your Health 05:54 — Finding Answers & Discovering Blue Light 07:30 — Why Medical Self-Advocacy Matters 10:24 — When Doctors Couldn't Explain What Was Wrong 13:39 — Alexis on Cancer, Western Medicine & Holistic Health 16:11 — Trusting Your Body When Something Feels Wrong 17:07 — Recovering From Toxic Mold Exposure 19:00 — Mold Sensitivity, Fear & the Mind-Body Connection 21:18 — Why Your Body Is Your Greatest Source of Feedback 25:12 — Blue Light, Screens, Sleep & Modern Health 28:31 — Blue Light, Mental Health & Children 30:18 — How to Reduce Blue Light Exposure 31:45 — Understanding EMFs & Everyday Exposure 34:50 — Hope Chain & the Youth Mental Health Crisis 36:25 — How Hope Squads Help Prevent Suicide 39:25 — The Power of Asking for Help 40:45 — AI, Therapy, Shame & Human Connection 43:44 — Radical Forgiveness, Grace & Permission 45:26 — Dan's Next Chapter & Creating a Life of Service 48:51 — Dan's Look At Me Now Moment 51:01 — Why Challenge Is Part of the Journey 51:49 — Where to Find Dan Huber 52:37 — Micro Compassion & Going Out Into the World With Love CONNECT WITH DAN HUBER Lucia Eyes: luciaeyes.com Instagram: @danhuberofficial Save 20% on Luci Eyes blue light blocking glasses with code LOOKATMENOW20 CONNECT WITH ALEXIS Follow Alexis: @alexis_artin Learn more: AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production.

What if the parts of yourself you've spent your entire life trying to suppress are actually your greatest gifts? Jesse Israel went from being an expressive, rebellious kid who learned to make himself smaller, to experiencing debilitating anxiety and panic attacks, to eventually standing in arenas leading tens of thousands of people in meditation alongside Oprah. Jesse joins Alexis Artin for a deeply personal conversation about anxiety, self-doubt, meditation, authenticity, purpose and overcoming fear , revealing how founding a record label that helped launch MGMT ultimately led him toward an entirely different calling with The Big Quiet. Together, Jesse and Alexis explore why we shrink ourselves to feel safe, how comparison distorts our definition of success, why silence can become a competitive advantage in an increasingly noisy world, and what happens when you finally stop running from the thing that scares you. Jesse's realization is powerful: sometimes the other side of fear isn't simply courage—it's your power. "There's something so powerful about creating quiet in the face of all that noise. I felt like I was the eye of the storm." — Jesse Israel ----- 00:00 — Welcome to Look At Me Now 00:30 — Jesse Israel's Origin Story 01:48 — The Childhood "Mutiny" That Changed Jesse 03:12 — Learning to Make Himself Smaller 04:57 — Leadership, Rebellion & Growing Up With Rules 06:14 — How Parents Pass Their Own Fears Down 11:11 — Why We Shrink Ourselves to Fit In 12:36 — Suppressing His Gifts Led to Anxiety 13:50 — Jesse's First Panic Attack 15:36 — Finding a "Safe" Way to Be Creative 16:00 — Discovering MGMT & Starting a Record Label 18:10 — From College Shows to 100,000-Person Festivals 21:04 — Hiding Behind Other People's Success 22:30 — Jesse's Vision of Being on Stage 23:31 — Discovering Meditation in the Music Industry 24:17 — Meditating in the Middle of Coachella 25:34 — How Silence Became Jesse's Competitive Edge 27:10 — The Vision That Became The Big Quiet 28:43 — Getting Out of the Way of Your Purpose 31:31 — Why Silence Can Be Incredibly Loud 33:15 — What 20,000 People Meditating Feels Like 36:39 — Giving Thousands of People Permission to Feel 38:23 — Leading Mass Meditation With Oprah 38:57 — Redefining Success, Purpose & Authenticity 39:55 — Walking Away From the Music Industry 41:02 — "What I'm Doing Isn't Enough" 42:04 — Comparison, Self-Worth & Cultural Definitions of Success 44:32 — Ego, Service & the Soul-Body Paradox 47:28 — What's Next for Jesse Israel? 48:27 — Quieting the Noise to Hear Who You Really Are 49:43 — Returning to the Stage That Once Terrified Him 51:25 — The Cave You Fear to Enter 51:47 — Why Fear Gets Louder When You're Growing 52:15 — "The Other Side of Fear Is My Power" 53:33 — Jesse's Look At Me Now Moment 54:50 — Learning to Be Proud of Who He Is 56:13 — Where to Find Jesse Israel ----- Follow Jesse @jesseisrael Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

What happens when the kid who never felt like he belonged stops waiting to be invited and starts building his own table? Kenny Santucci went from growing up insecure and overweight in an emotionally tough New Jersey household—and eventually living out of his car—to building gyms, Strong New York, and a career centered around helping other people become stronger. But his definition of strength, confidence and success has changed dramatically along the way. Kenny and Alexis Artin unpack male body insecurity, why fitness has to become about more than aesthetics, the loneliness epidemic, social media and AI replacing human connection, finding your true purpose, and why money and status can't manufacture fulfillment. Kenny also explains why real strength isn't about how much you can lift—it's about how many times you can pick yourself back up, and how many people you help up along the way. Ultimately, this is a conversation about turning insecurity into purpose, creating belonging when you never felt like you belonged, and building a life so meaningful you don't constantly need to escape from it. "What my biggest struggle was in life is now my empathy towards other people, and that's why I want to help them." - Kenny Santucci ----- 00:00 — Welcome to Look At Me Now 01:03 — Kenny's Childhood: "Don't Complain, Don't Cry" 05:03 — Growing Up Insecure & Overweight 07:15 — Alexis' Childhood Body-Shaming Experience 10:28 — Turning Body Insecurity Into Kenny's Life's Work 13:44 — When Fitness Stops Being About Looking Good 15:28 — Why Community Is Essential to Your Health 17:34 — Loneliness, AI & Our Need for Human Connection 20:50 — Finding the Good Inside Painful Experiences 22:09 — Why We Should Stop Blaming Past Generations 24:11 — GLP-1s, "Heroin Chic" & Our Obsession With Being Thin 26:12 — Kenny's Definition of Real Strength 30:04 — Fitness, Aging & Becoming an Example for Others 32:20 — Why Vulnerability Makes Us Feel Less Alone 34:08 — Social Media, Influencers & False Success 35:53 — What Actually Makes a Life Fulfilling? 38:47 — Technology vs. Living According to Your Values 40:03 — Do You Love the Work—or Just the Attention? 43:01 — Kenny Realizes He Never Wanted to Be an Actor 45:16 — How to Find What You're Actually Meant to Do 47:39 — Money, Success & Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape 49:06 — Travel, Culture, Religion & What Connects Us 52:04 — "The Gym Is My Church" 54:20 — Kenny's Vision for His Future 56:27 — From Living in His Car to Helping Others 58:58 — Why You Should Reach Out to Someone Today 01:02:32 — Kenny's "Look At Me Now" Moment 01:04:35 — Strong New York & What's Next 01:06:22 — Closing Thoughts ----- Follow Kenny @kennysantucci Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

What if your anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, or burnout isn't something to fight—but a message your body has been trying to deliver all along? Bestselling author and somatic healing expert Liz Tenuto is here to explore how trauma becomes stored in the body, why so many women feel disconnected from themselves, and how simple daily somatic practices can begin restoring safety, peace, and resilience. Liz vulnerably shares her own journey through childhood sexual assault, chronic pain, insomnia, and years of searching for answers before discovering somatic movement. Together, Alexis and Liz unpack embodiment, nervous system regulation, women's relationship with their bodies, modern stress, AI and disconnection, healing through movement, and why your body may be the most honest guide you'll ever have. "Your body can't lie. It's the most honest messenger you'll ever have." - Liz Tenuto ----- 00:00 Welcome to Look At Me Now 00:47 Liz's childhood trauma and the beginning of chronic pain 03:02 The ballet teacher who introduced her to somatics 05:05 Thinking you're embodied... but actually disconnected 07:09 Why women become disconnected from their bodies 10:25 Alexis shares her own embodiment awakening 14:12 Has modern fitness become performative? 16:23 What your body is really trying to tell you 18:49 Why somatics is exploding in popularity 22:08 Making your body feel like home again 24:42 AI, technology, and our growing disconnection from ourselves 26:27 How movement completes the stress response 28:17 Your body tells the truth before your mind does 31:09 Why reclaiming the body is an act of power 33:27 Can five minutes a day really change your nervous system? 35:02 Liz's next chapter: learning to slow down 36:10 Liz's "Look At Me Now" moment ----- Follow Liz @theworkoutwitch_ Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

Why do we continue choosing the same relationships, struggle with self-worth, or repeat destructive habits even when we consciously want to change? In this powerful conversation, Alexis sits down with attachment expert and founder of The Personal Development School, Thais Gibson, to explore the science of attachment styles, subconscious programming, trauma healing, addiction recovery, emotional regulation, and lasting personal transformation. Together they unpack how childhood conditioning shapes adult relationships, why the subconscious mind drives nearly every decision we make, and practical tools anyone can use to rewire limiting beliefs, regulate the nervous system, build healthier relationships, and finally break lifelong patterns. "If you don't clean up your wounds, you'll keep projecting them onto every relationship." - Thais Gibson ----- 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Thais' childhood and growing up in family chaos 01:11 Soccer injury, opioid addiction, and rock bottom 03:02 The psychology class that changed everything 04:25 Discovering subconscious programming 07:35 Why trauma creates one-sided stories 12:38 The first exercise to begin healing emotional wounds 16:39 Understanding attachment styles 17:18 Secure Attachment explained 19:00 Anxious Attachment explained 21:04 Dismissive Avoidant Attachment explained 23:08 Fearful Avoidant Attachment explained 25:00 The Five Pillars of Healing 27:34 Addiction recovery isn't always one breakthrough moment 31:27 Rewiring subconscious beliefs 33:58 Meditation and confronting negative self-talk 37:04 Why addiction is really about emotional regulation 41:19 Reprogramming the brain to overcome addiction 43:17 The power of perception 45:49 How Thais accidentally built The Personal Development School 50:13 The future of attachment theory 54:18 Look At Me Now Mirror Moment 57:56 Where to find Thais Gibson ----- Instagram @thepersonaldevelopmentschool Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

In this powerful episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis Artin sits down with neuroscience expert and brain coach Ashleigh Di Lello to unpack a story that defies logic, medicine, and odds. After being told at just 13 years old that she wouldn't survive, Ashleigh used the power of her brain and belief to fight back—only to later face chronic pain that forced her to relearn healing from the inside out. Together, they explore the truth about trauma, the nervous system, and how the brain can both protect and trap us in survival mode. This conversation blends science and soul, offering practical insight into how to rewire your mind, reconnect with your body, and reclaim control over your health and your life. ----- 00:00 She Was Told She Would Die at 13 03:00 The Illness No Doctor Could Diagnose 07:00 Refusing to Accept Death 11:00 Why the Brain Craves Certainty 16:00 The Power (and Danger) of Belief 21:00 How Trauma Rewires the Nervous System 27:00 The Perfectionism Survival Pattern 33:00 Building a Dream Life… Then Losing It Again 38:00 Chronic Pain, Motherhood & Rock Bottom 44:00 When Giving Up Feels Easier 48:00 Discovering the Brain-Pain Connection 55:00 Why You Can't Think Your Way to Healing 1:00:00 Brain vs Body (and Why It Matters) 1:03:00 Bio-Emotional Healing Explained 1:07:00 The "Look At Me Now" Reflection ---- Connect with Ashleigh: Instagram: @ashleighdilello Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. In this deeply personal and transformative episode, holistic wellness expert Koya Webb shares how she overcame childhood trauma, athletic injury, burnout, and emotional suppression to build a life rooted in purpose, healing, and alignment. Through practices like breathwork, yoga, and nervous system regulation, Koya reveals how true wellness goes far beyond surface-level health trends, offering practical tools to reconnect with your body, process emotions, and create lasting inner peace. This conversation is a powerful guide for anyone seeking healing, clarity, and a more authentic, soul-aligned life. ----- 00:00 – Intro and AX3 01:12 – Meet Koya Webb (More Than Just 'Wellness Expert') 03:15 – Why Most of the Wellness Industry Isn't Actually 'Well' 06:23 – From Poverty & Trauma to Global Success 10:09 – The First Step to Healing: Disconnect to Reconnect 11:20 – The '7 Sacred Breaths' That Reset Your Nervous System 14:07 – Childhood Intuition, Nature & Early Ambition 18:40 – Suppression, Shame & Losing Your Authentic Self 22:11 – How Movement (Track & Athletics) Became Emotional Release 26:44 – Injury → Depression → Discovering Yoga 28:26 – "Just Breathe" — The Moment That Changed Everything 32:00 – Modeling, Rejection & The Power of Asking 'Why' 36:39 – The Danger of False Narratives & Self-Doubt 41:36 – Becoming a Life Coach & Building a Career Helping Others 44:24 – Working with Stevie Wonder & Celebrity Clients 50:50 – Visioning Your Life & Creating Your Future 53:29 – The Dark Side of Success: Burnout & Overwhelm 56:07 – Breaking Point: Loneliness, Trauma & Nervous System Collapse 58:15 – Healing Trauma, Rewiring Beliefs & Finding Love 59:55 – Why Healing Never Ends (Especially in Relationships) 1:00:26 – Final Reflection: Becoming Love ---- Connect with Koya: Instagram: @koyawebb Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

In this deeply raw and transformative episode, breakup coach Cole Zesiger shares how a sudden divorce shattered his identity, forced him into a painful journey of self-discovery, and ultimately led him to rebuild his life from the ground up. From losing 20 pounds and spiraling into self-doubt to obsessively trying to win his ex back, Cole reveals how embracing "no contact," developing self-worth, and redesigning his life helped him heal—and eventually find love again. This conversation breaks down the psychology of heartbreak, attachment styles, and why most people struggle to move on, offering a powerful roadmap for anyone navigating loss, rejection, or emotional recovery. ----- 0:00 The Divorce That Broke Him 3:30 Losing Identity After Marriage 8:15 The Rebound That Made It Worse 14:00 "I'm Unlovable" Belief 20:00 Obsessing Over Getting Her Back 25:30 The Unexpected Self-Improvement 35:00 Seeing His Ex Move On 40:00 Learning to Love Being Alone 50:00 Meeting His Wife 58:00 The Breakup Healing Framework 1:05:00 Why "No Contact" Works 1:15:00 Breadcrumbing Explained 1:20:00 Should You Ever Get Back Together? 1:25:00 Final Message to Himself ----- Connect with Cole: Follow on Instagram @coachcolezesiger Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com This is an Operation Podcast production

Today we dive deep into the intersection of personal transformation and longevity with David Watumull, CEO and co-founder of AX3 Life. From an unconventional upbringing in Hawaii to skipping the traditional academic path, David shares how curiosity led him to discover astaxanthin—a powerful molecule that targets inflammation and oxidative stress at the cellular level. Alexis and David explore how modern health challenges stem from foundational imbalances, why most treatments only address symptoms, and how this "super molecule" may support both lifespan and healthspan. This conversation is about more than wellness—it's about purpose, curiosity, and redefining what it means to truly thrive. ----- 0:00 – The Molecule That Could Change Longevity 0:45 – Meet David Watumull: From Hawaii to Biotech 3:00 – Family Roots & Entrepreneurial DNA 5:10 – Growing Up Between Cultures 7:15 – Learning How to Think vs. What to Think 11:30 – Skipping College & Choosing an Unconventional Path 12:00 – Discovering Astaxanthin in Hawaiian Microalgae 16:00 – Why Success Doesn't Follow One Path 20:00 – What Is Inflammation Really Doing to Your Body? 22:00 – Why Most Medicine Only Treats Symptoms 24:00 – The Science of Astaxanthin Explained Simply 30:00 – Why This Molecule Works Across the Entire Body 34:30 – Longevity Research & NIH Study Results 39:00 – Extending Lifespan vs. Healthspan 43:00 – Stress, Environment & Modern Health Decline 47:00 – "Super Molecule" vs. Traditional Supplements 52:00 – Why You Can't Just Eat More Salmon 57:00 – The Mission: Bringing This to the World 1:01:00 – Eastern vs. Western Medicine Bridge 1:03:00 – Final Reflection: "I Love You" ----- Connect with AX3 Life: Instagram: @ax3.life Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn for an exclusive discount This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. Today we dive into the real, unfiltered journey of healing with mindfulness expert and author Michelle Maros, revealing that even with all the "right" tools, life can still feel overwhelming. Michelle shares how growing up with mindfulness didn't prevent her from experiencing deep struggle—burnout, a toxic relationship, and losing trust in herself—but ultimately led her back to rebuilding self-worth through small, consistent practices. Together, we unpack the myth of perfection in wellness, the persistence of negative thoughts, and the power of self-compassion, reminding listeners that nothing is "wrong" with them—they're simply human. The conversation ultimately centers on learning to trust yourself again, embracing both the light and shadow within, and finding peace in realizing that who you are, right now, is already enough. ----- 00:00 – Welcome to Look At Me Now 00:01:00 – Meet Michelle Maros (Bestselling Author & Mindfulness Expert) 00:02:00 – Why We Don't Let Ourselves Feel Proud 00:05:20 – Michelle's Origin Story & Growing Up With Mindfulness 00:08:00 – The Truth About "Overnight Success" (14+ Years in the Making) 00:10:00 – Mindful Parenting vs Traditional Upbringing 00:12:55 – The Breaking Point: Corporate Life, Toxic Relationship & Awakening 00:15:20 – You Can Have the Tools… and Still Suffer 00:16:30 – "Life is Difficult" — The Quote That Changed Everything 00:19:00 – Turning Pain Into Purpose (Your Mess = Your Message) 00:20:00 – Why Healing Is Built on Small Daily Practices 00:21:00 – The Myth of "Perfect" Meditation & Comparison Trap 00:22:30 – You Don't Lose Your Edge—You Gain Awareness 00:24:30 – Wellness Industry Illusions & Being Human 00:26:00 – "Have I Wasted My Life?" — The Voice We All Hear 00:28:00 – How to Stop the Spiral Before It Takes Over 00:30:45 – TOOL: Rewiring Your Brain (Thought Grooves) 00:32:15 – TOOL: HALT Method (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) 00:34:30 – Why Self-Care Is Simple… But Not Easy 00:37:00 – The Real Meaning Behind Dear Friend 00:41:00 – Rebuilding Self-Trust After Losing Yourself 00:44:00 – What's Next: New Book, Healing Cycles, Future Vision 00:46:00 – The Power of Small Acts of Kindness 00:48:30 – The Mirror Question (Signature Closing Moment) 00:49:40 – "I'm Proud of You" — Michelle's Emotional Breakthrough 00:51:00 – Final Reflections & Outro ---- Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @michellemaros Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

Scarlett Leung, MIT graduate and serial business builder, joins us today to share her unconventional journey through high-level corporate turnarounds, startup success, and unexpected failure. From leading global expansions at major brands to launching a mission-driven women's healthcare company that shut down overnight, Scarlett reveals how resilience, purpose, and self-belief shaped her path. This episode challenges traditional definitions of success—especially for women—and offers a powerful reminder that meaning, not metrics, is the ultimate measure of a life well lived. ----- 0:00 – Cold Open: Failure, resilience & redefining success 0:45 – Meet Scarlett Leung & instant connection 2:00 – Childhood signs of leadership & creativity 6:00 – Growing up entrepreneurial (and resisting it) 10:00 – MIT journey & the power of belief 14:00 – Turning around AllSaints & global expansion 18:00 – Why relationships & resourcefulness win 22:00 – Imposter syndrome vs courage in business 26:00 – Learning mindset: "What if it was fun and easy?" 28:50 – Entering healthcare & egg freezing startup 32:10 – Losing everything overnight (startup collapse) 34:00 – The unexpected impact: "You changed my life" 36:00 – Redefining failure, purpose & fulfillment 38:00 – Building Pretty Tasty (collagen tea brand) 41:00 – Being a woman in business & societal pressure 43:30 – The "Look At Me Now" mirror moment 45:00 – Outro & where to find Scarlett ----- Connect with Scarlett: Instagram: @scarlett_leung Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. In this episode of Look At Me Now , Alexis Artin sits down with entrepreneur and Hype Women founder Erin Gallagher for a powerful conversation about identity, self-worth, and the moment many women realize they've been abandoning themselves in service to everyone else. Erin shares how growing up surrounded by strong women, navigating 15 years in corporate America, becoming a mother, and ultimately turning 40 sparked a profound personal awakening that led her to reclaim her voice, desires, and autonomy. Together they explore the societal conditioning that encourages women to compete rather than support each other, the hidden emotional toll of the "selfless woman" archetype, and why true empowerment begins with healing and self-trust. Erin reveals how learning to validate her own intuition, release old identities, and prioritize her own needs became the catalyst for her work helping women remember who they truly are—and why that collective awakening has the power to create lasting change. ----- 00:00 Intro – Welcome to Look At Me Now 02:40 Erin Gallagher enters the conversation 04:18 Women "remembering" who they truly are 08:08 Comparison, scarcity mindset, and women competing with women 09:06 Growing up surrounded by powerful women 10:28 Corporate culture and the illusion of limited opportunity 11:19 Founding a company to support women in the workplace 12:46 Turning 40 and reclaiming identity 13:46 Anxiety, self-reflection, and compassion for past versions of ourselves 17:32 The death of identity and ego during transformation 19:08 Why personal growth makes people uncomfortable 21:08 Desire: the vulnerable force most people suppress 23:20 Why women are done just surviving 25:19 How motherhood sparked Erin's awakening 26:33 The metamorphosis moment that changed everything 28:47 "I will no longer abandon myself in service to others" 30:19 How identity shifts affect relationships and marriage 32:35 The myth of the completely selfless woman 34:20 The motherhood moment that changed Erin's perspective 36:33 Teaching sons to respect women's autonomy 39:15 The "death by a thousand cuts" women experience daily 41:49 Reclaiming space in your own life 44:03 Self-sourcing vs seeking external validation 47:12 When women betray other women 50:06 Building a network of powerful women 51:04 Why healing women—not just empowering them—is the real mission 52:21 The butterfly effect of women waking up 54:18 Three sentences every woman needs to hear 56:03 Trusting intuition and validating your inner voice 57:01 Where to find Erin Gallagher and her work ----- Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erin.gallag.her Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

Nurse practitioner, author, and women's health expert Cynthia Thurlow joins us today to explore the intersection of trauma, hormones, and healing. Cynthia shares how her childhood experiences, medical career, and near-death health crisis shaped her mission to help women better understand perimenopause, nervous system health, and the biological impact of chronic stress. In this conversation, we discuss why many women experience a profound identity shift during midlife, how trauma influences long-term health outcomes, and why nervous system regulation is essential for healing. If you're interested in women's health, longevity, emotional healing, or understanding the science behind midlife transformation, this episode offers powerful insights into the physiology and psychology of change. ----- 00:00 Intro 02:00 Cynthia's early life and childhood trauma 05:00 Learning survival through people pleasing 07:45 Finding medicine as a career path 09:30 How hormones influence personality and behavior 12:00 Why women stop people pleasing in midlife 15:00 Boundaries and changing family dynamics 18:00 Parenting differently than your upbringing 22:30 Cynthia's early career in medicine 26:30 The dog that changed her life trajectory 28:00 Leaving conventional medicine 30:00 The TEDx talk that launched her platform 33:00 Listening to intuition and personal alignment 36:00 Nervous system basics explained 39:00 Chronic stress and modern health problems 42:00 Social media and overstimulation 46:00 Authentic relationships and emotional health 50:00 Purpose, peace, and personal evolution 54:00 Cynthia's book The Menopause Gut 57:00 Final reflections Connect with Cynthia: Instagram: @cynthia_thurlow Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

In this deeply vulnerable episode of Look At Me Now , Kelly Chase (Season 1 of Love Is Blind) opens up about surviving an emotionally abusive college relationship, navigating public heartbreak after reality TV, and the powerful inner work that transformed her life. She shares how coercion, shame, people-pleasing, and unresolved childhood wounds shaped her early relationships — and how mindset coaching, nervous system regulation, gratitude, and radical self-awareness helped her break destructive patterns. This conversation is a raw and empowering exploration of attachment theory, self-abandonment, forgiveness, manifestation, and reclaiming personal power — reminding every listener that healing is possible, your past does not define you, and you are already worthy of love. ----- 0:00 – Intro 1:10 – Kelly Chase's Origin Story 3:30 – The "Vulnerability Hangover" After Love Is Blind 5:00 – Surviving Emotional & Coercive Abuse in College 11:00 – The Breaking Point & Police Involvement 17:00 – PTSD & Nervous System Hypervigilance 18:30 – Attachment Theory & Why We Repeat Patterns 21:00 – The Childhood Wound That Started It All 25:00 – Disconnecting Through Hustle & Alcohol 28:00 – Gratitude as Nervous System Regulation 32:00 – The Power of Perspective Shifts 37:00 – Radical Responsibility vs. Shame 45:00 – Self-Forgiveness & Inner Child Healing 49:00 – Becoming the Woman You Want to Attract ----- Connect with Kelly: Instagram: @chaselifewithkelly ----- Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. On this episode of Look At Me Now , Alexis sits down with nightlife executive turned mental health advocate Mikey Tableman for a raw and deeply human conversation about success, emptiness, addiction, and survival. From running VIP experiences at major music festivals and partying alongside celebrities to battling severe anxiety and attempting to take his own life, Mikey opens up about the hidden cost of hustle culture and the illusion that fame or money can fill internal voids. Now sober and nearly 40, he's rebuilding his life through spoken word poetry, his mental health podcast Chaos Controlled , and his nonprofit A Mind Pursuit, dedicated to creating safe spaces for honest conversations—especially for men. This episode is about imposter syndrome, purpose, reinvention, and the courage to keep going when your mind is your biggest opponent. 00:00 – Are You Ready? Alexis Introduces Mikey 01:00 – Queens, Anxiety & Feeling Like You Don't Belong 04:30 – Moving to LA with Nothing 08:00 – The Nightlife Industry & Celebrity World 10:00 – Private Jets, Playboy Mansion & Emptiness 13:00 – Imposter Syndrome & Masculinity Pressure 17:45 – The Suicide Attempt 22:00 – The Turning Point 24:00 – Sobriety & Therapy 26:00 – Fighting Your Own Brain Every Morning 29:00 – Measuring Success the Wrong Way 31:00 – The Birth of Chaos Controlled 33:00 – Starting A Mind Pursuit (Nonprofit) 35:00 – Discovering Spoken Word Poetry at 38 38:00 – Performing for 500+ People (First Time Ever) 42:00 – It's Never Too Late to Start 46:00 – Redefining Fame & Impac 49:00 – Giving People Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences 53:00 – Rewriting the Hospitality Industry Culture 55:00 – The "Look At Me Now" Mirror Moment 58:00 – "Keep Your Head Down and Skate" Connect with Mikey: Instagram: @mikeytableman Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

In this powerful episode of Look At Me Now , Sabrina Soto shares her raw journey from being homeless at 16 after her family lost everything to becoming a successful television host and creator who helps others transform their spaces — and their lives. What begins as a story about design quickly reveals something deeper: how clutter can be unprocessed emotion, how control can become a coping mechanism, and how perfectionism and social media filters distort our sense of self-worth. Sabrina opens up about self-medicating, staying too long in unhealthy relationships, learning to surrender instead of force, and redefining what a "happy life" truly means — not fame or flawless aesthetics, but feeling proud of yourself each day. The episode culminates in a powerful mirror question that reminds us that no matter what we've been through, we are worthy — and, in her words, "a f*cking badass." ----- 00:00 – Meet Sabrina Soto 02:38 – Homeless at 16 05:19 – How a House Can Save You 06:35 – Control as a Coping Mechanism 07:53 – The Psychology of Clutter 10:57 – "Clutter Is Unprocessed Emotion" 13:26 – Surrender vs. Control 24:02 – The Damage of Social Media Filters 27:04 – The Youth Mental Health Crisis 34:39 – "Just Start Again" 37:13 – Don't Give Up Before Your Miracle 41:01 – Forgiveness & Healing 46:06 – The Mirror Question 47:08 – "You're a F*cking Badass" ----- Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: @sabrina_soto Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. In this powerful and deeply emotional conversation, Pattie Ehsaei shares her journey from fleeing Iran as a child and growing up in poverty in the United States to enduring unimaginable tragedy when her parents died in a murder-suicide while she was just 24 years old. Forced into survival mode, she raised her younger brother, navigated a controlling relationship that mirrored her mother's dependency, and ultimately found the strength to choose herself after a pivotal moment that made her realize she was abandoning her own identity. Pattie went on to rise through the ranks in a male-dominated financial industry, building both wealth and influence, and now uses her platform to advocate for women's financial independence as a form of safety, freedom, and self-worth. At its core, this interview is about resilience, breaking generational patterns, trusting your intuition, and understanding that true empowerment begins when you control your own money—and your own life. 00:00 – Introduction: Why This Story Matters 02:40 – Growing Up Powerful… Then Losing Everything 05:25 – Immigrant Poverty & Learning to Work at 10 Years Old 08:30 – Law School, Debt, and Surviving on Grit 09:40 – The Day Her Parents Died 13:10 – Survival Mode & Raising Her Brother 14:45 – Repeating Her Mother's Pattern in Relationships 19:40 – The Wedding Dress Moment That Changed Everything 22:57 – How She Finally Left 25:00 – Falling Into Finance (By Accident) 27:40 – Becoming the Top Performer in a Male-Dominated Industry 31:45 – Women, Power & Workplace Double Standards 36:40 – Building an Online Voice During the Pandemic 42:58 – Why Financial Independence Is Life-Saving 47:30 – The Question That Stops Time 48:08 – "You Are Unbreakable" 49:24 – Where to Find Patti & Final Words Connect with Pattie: Instagram: @duchessofdecorum TikTok: @duchessofdecorum Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by SoulSway – use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. In this high-energy and candid episode of Look At Me Now, host Alexis Martin welcomes her "brother from another mother," Nick Kosir, famously known as the Dancing Weatherman. Nick shares his journey from aspiring radio DJ and news reporter to becoming an accidental viral sensation after an assignment forced him to "put himself out there". Together, Alexis and Nick dive into the power of flow state, the secret to dancing like nobody's watching, and overcoming the tyranny of perfectionism. Nick shares the intimate stories of his personal struggles, including social anxiety, his journey to sobriety and finding comfort in his own skin , and his heartfelt process of accepting the infertility journey as a divine contract with his one and only son. This conversation is a profound and funny look at how the biggest detours often lead to the greatest destinations. (03:58) – Why all the best things in life are a detour. (05:03) – The accidental start to the Dancing Weatherman. (08:05) – The 80% effort sweet spot and the flow state. (10:14) – How perfectionism has us all by the throat. (17:26) – Recognizing social anxiety and self-medicating with alcohol. (20:09) – Finding the root of the problem and getting 8 years sober. (21:54) – The infertility journey and the beauty of one child. (24:30) – Believing your son picked you to be his dad. (28:52) – Look At Me Now reflection: "I'm proud of you, man" Connect with Nick: Instagram: @nickkosir TikTok: @officialnickkosir Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production

This episode is brought to you by SoulSway – use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. In this soul-filled episode of Look At Me Now , Alexis welcomes Krista Williams, co-founder of the Almost 30 podcast and author of Almost 30: The Definitive Guide to a Life You Love . Krista shares her journey through spirituality, healing, and self-discovery — from growing up in a complex religious household to embracing God on her own terms. Together, Alexis and Krista explore themes of trust, presence, friendship, and body acceptance. With humor, wisdom, and candor, Krista reflects on the power of self-agency, the importance of supportive relationships, and how to embody unconditional love. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that our challenges and transformations can become the foundation for resilience, authenticity, and joy. ----- (08:12) – Krista reclaims her relationship with God (14:50) – Growing up with parents who struggled with mental health (19:40) – A childhood moment that silenced her truth (23:32) – Discovering Internal Family Systems and parts work (28:02) – Launching Almost 30 during her Saturn Return (31:41) – Friendship as a template for healthy relationships (36:34) – Learning what self-love really means (48:26) – Body image, surrender, and transformation (59:10) – Final reflection: presence, resilience, and worthiness ----- Connect with Krista: Instagram: @itskrista Podcast & Book: almost30.com ----- Follow Alexis @alexis_artin Learn more at AlexisArtin.com Save 50% on any SoulSway experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast production