Look At Me Now with Alexis Artin

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With Each Episode We'll Collectively Hold Up The Mirror To Our Past, Present And Future Selves, And Take Time To Reflect On What's Possible When We Step Into Becoming The Expert Of Our Own Experience.

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  1. Why Financial Independence Could Save Your Life with Pattie Ehsaei

    EPISODE 45

    Why Financial Independence Could Save Your Life with Pattie Ehsaei

    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

    50 min
  2. How Decluttering Your Home Can Transform Your Entire Life with Sabrina Soto

    EPISODE 46

    How Decluttering Your Home Can Transform Your Entire Life with Sabrina Soto

    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

    50 min
  3. He Had the Lifestyle, the Money, the Access—Why It Still Wasn't Enough with Mikey Tableman

    EPISODE 47

    He Had the Lifestyle, the Money, the Access—Why It Still Wasn't Enough with Mikey Tableman

    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

    59 min
  4. Kelly Chase (Love Is Blind) on Emotional Abuse, Attachment Theory & Reclaiming Self-Worth

    EPISODE 48

    Kelly Chase (Love Is Blind) on Emotional Abuse, Attachment Theory & Reclaiming Self-Worth

    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

    1h 5m
  5. Why Women Change in Midlife: Hormones, Stress & Nervous System Health with Cynthia Thurlow

    EPISODE 49

    Why Women Change in Midlife: Hormones, Stress & Nervous System Health with Cynthia Thurlow

    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

    1h 2m
  6. Stop Abandoning Yourself: Self-Worth, Motherhood & Reclaiming Your Identity with Erin Gallagher

    EPISODE 50

    Stop Abandoning Yourself: Self-Worth, Motherhood & Reclaiming Your Identity with Erin Gallagher

    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

    59 min
  7. The Real Cost of Being a Female Founder (No One Talks About This) with Scarlett Leung

    EPISODE 51

    The Real Cost of Being a Female Founder (No One Talks About This) with Scarlett Leung

    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

    46 min
  8. Why You Still Feel Lost (Even If You're 'Doing Everything Right') with Michelle Maros

    EPISODE 52

    Why You Still Feel Lost (Even If You're 'Doing Everything Right') with Michelle Maros

    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

    53 min
  9. The Longevity Breakthrough You've Never Heard Of (Astaxanthin Explained) with David Watumull

    EPISODE 53

    The Longevity Breakthrough You've Never Heard Of (Astaxanthin Explained) with David Watumull

    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

    1h 5m
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With Each Episode We'll Collectively Hold Up The Mirror To Our Past, Present And Future Selves, And Take Time To Reflect On What's Possible When We Step Into Becoming The Expert Of Our Own Experience.

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