Look At Me Now with Alexis Artin – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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.

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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:
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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.

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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

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 Instagram: @chaselifewithkelly

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In this heartfelt episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with Karena Dawn—fitness entrepreneur, author, and mental health advocate—to talk about turning pain into purpose. From growing up with a mother living with schizophrenia to finding her own path through fitness, meditation, and community, Karena's story is one of resilience and transformation.

Together, they explore the power of intuition, the importance of sharing our stories, and the creation of Tone It Up and The Big Silence Foundation. Karena opens up about her "decade of darkness," the pivotal moments that changed her life's trajectory, and the practices that continue to ground her today. This is a conversation about healing, strength, and what it means to choose joy.

(05:12) – Growing up with a mother diagnosed with schizophrenia

(09:13) – A life-changing talk with her father: "You are not your mother"

(15:32) – Rediscovering joy through fitness and running

(24:47) – Building Tone It Up and the power of community

(32:06) – Daily practices that keep her grounded

(39:58) – What burnout taught her about balance

(45:29) – Writing her memoir The Big Silence

(52:14) – How sharing her story helps break stigma

(59:43) – Final reflection: choosing joy and giving back

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Instagram: @karenadawn
Website: thebigsilence.com
Tone It Up: toneitup.com

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In this episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with retired Navy SEAL Rob Roy to dig into mindset, leadership, and what it really takes to perform under pressure. Rob opens up about the mental game behind elite training, the realities of team culture, and how the lessons of service translate to business and everyday life.

With clarity and humility, Rob shares practical tools for building resilience, communicating like a leader, and pivoting with purpose after major life transitions. Whether you're growing a team, navigating change, or simply trying to level up your discipline, this one is packed with hard-won wisdom.

(2:12) – Mind–body connection: the psychology behind performance

(4:31) – Early influences and finding a path into service

(7:18) – Training realities vs. the myth of "glamour"

(9:56) – Inside SEAL Team culture: standards, structure, trust

(12:21) – Decision-making under pressure and staying calm

(14:47) – Lessons in humility that shaped his leadership

(17:26) – Communication as the backbone of any great team

(20:05) – Building resilience when the plan falls apart

(22:33) – What elite training taught him about consistency

(25:11) – Translating military skills to business and life

(27:44) – Mentorship, accountability, and raising the bar

(30:29) – The difference between motivation and discipline

(33:06) – Reframing failure as data you can use

(36:01) – Leadership in the real world: clarity and cadence

(38:40) – Family, responsibility, and values in action

(41:27) – Identifying the next mission after transition

(44:19) – Creating daily content to serve others

(47:04) – Team building 101: roles, rhythm, and respect

(49:51) – When to pivot and how to do it well

(52:38) – Resilience 180: turning adversity into advantage

(55:29) – Final reflection: choose growth, lead with service

Connect with Rob:

• Website: trident-cc.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertroy3/

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Today, I'm thrilled to have with me Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, a trailblazer in women's health and the founder of Inner Balance. She joins us to unravel the complexities of hormone therapy, as she sounds the alarm against the oppression of women in reproductive medical care everywhere! Her journey from biomedical engineering to the forefront of innovative hormone solutions is as inspiring as it is informative. Together we explore how her personal battle with postpartum depression and experiences with hormonal imbalances have fueled her passion to challenge the status quo in women's healthcare.

Our conversation delves into the stark gender disparities in hormone treatment accessibility, highlighting the societal biases that restrict women's health interventions. From the often-dismissed struggles of menstruation to the fear-mongering surrounding estrogen, we confront the cultural narratives that have stifled women's health advancements. Dr. Daccarett's insights shine a light on the pressing need for informed consent and the reevaluation of healthcare practices that have long overlooked women's unique hormonal needs.

"Our postpartum care in the US is terrible. Doctors refuse to intervene when depression is the worst and the psychosis and the intrusive thoughts happen to postpartum women…they don't intervene because their attitude is, this is just normal." - Sarah Daccarett

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:18) Hormone Therapy and Postpartum Challenges

(09:11) The Suppression of Women's Hormones

(19:02) Understanding Women's Hormones and Menstruation

(32:39) Revolutionizing Hormone Therapy for Women

(37:45) Innovative Hormone Therapy Solutions for Women

(46:50) How to Get In Touch with Dr. Daccarett

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What happens when you stop seeking validation from the world and start finding it within yourself? Join me and this week's guest, the phenomenal Yedda Stancil, as she shares her mission to challenge the status quo and redefine empowerment, particularly for women navigating societal pressures. Yedda has been a powerhouse in empowering others to become high performers through compassion, but the road to helping others has certainly entailed doing the deep and essential work on herself.

Listen in as we explore Yedda's remarkable personal and professional timeline, delving into how her past has shaped her current endeavors and future aspirations. Through a narrative coaching lens, Yetta shares her transformation story, highlighting the cathartic process of embracing one's narrative to turn personal breakdowns into breakthroughs. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and self-appreciation, embodying the very essence of the title of this podcast, "Look At Me Now."

"Our perception of reality becomes distorted by what happens to us in childhood, and it's crucial to correct that distortion to stop lying to ourselves and take ownership of our actions." - Yedda Stancil

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:00) - Look at Me Now

(12:32) - The Art of Being Authentic

(19:56) - The Path to Personal Fulfillment

(35:30) - Empowerment Through Personal Choice

(44:41) - The Journey to Authentic Self-Discovery

(50:55) - Embracing Authenticity Through Service

(59:24) - How to connect with Yedda Stancil

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In this captivating episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis welcomes Bizzie Gold — serial entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Break Method — for a conversation that dismantles the myths we tell ourselves about change. From uncovering subconscious programming to reframing the stories that shape our lives, Bizzie shares her no-nonsense approach to breaking patterns that keep us stuck. Drawing from years of research and real-world application, she explains how to identify the invisible threads running through our decisions, relationships, and careers — and how to cut them for good. Whether you're facing burnout, feeling disconnected from your goals, or ready to rewire your life entirely, Bizzie's tough-love wisdom and actionable strategies will leave you inspired to take bold, unapologetic steps forward.

00:00 – Alexis introduces Bizzie Gold

02:11 – Breaking free from the "story prison"

04:28 – Childhood beliefs that shape adult behaviors

07:45 – Spotting subconscious sabotage patterns

10:03 – The Break Method: Healing through logical rewiring

12:52 – Why pain can become a comfortable habit

15:06 – The danger of identity built on trauma

17:41 – Self-awareness vs. self-indulgence

20:14 – How to disrupt a lifelong pattern in real time

22:39 – Why emotional intelligence starts with honesty

25:01 – Rebuilding trust with yourself after betrayal

27:56 – Reframing "failure" as data, not defeat

30:20 – How to help someone who isn't ready to change

33:04 – The role of accountability partners in lasting change

35:49 – Why clarity is more important than confidence

38:05 – Dealing with resistance from those around you

40:12 – When to walk away from relationships for your growth

43:17 – Tools for staying consistent when motivation fades

46:02 – The surprising link between discipline and freedom

48:34 – How to make decisions without fear dictating the outcome

51:09 – Bizzie's advice for embracing discomfort

54:26 – Choosing your next chapter with intention

57:12 – Final reflection: "You have the power to change your story"

Connect with Bizzie:

• Website: breakmethod.com
• Instagram: @bizziegold
• Book: Your Brain is a Filthy Liar

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In this powerful episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with survivor, storyteller, and author Cleo Young for a raw, unflinching conversation about life in — and beyond — the cycle of incarceration. From a childhood shaped by instability to decades spent navigating state and federal prison systems, Cleo shares the pivotal moments that pushed him toward change, the lessons he learned in the most unlikely places, and how he ultimately found freedom on the open road as a long-haul trucker.

00:00 – A somber opening: Alexis meets Cleo

00:41 – "Survivor scholar of life": A different kind of introduction

02:03 – The poem that made a psychologist cry

04:03 – "The gangster": A lyrical truth from inside the system

05:09 – Ten years for survival: Life in the SHU

06:39 – Forgiving everyone — including himself

08:51 – Coming home, going back: Why change is so hard

10:10 – Pride, provision, and the pull of the streets

11:21 – From tiptoeing to knee-deep in the game

12:34 – Breaking into school for a VCR: Early survival tactics

13:28 – Boys Ranch revelations: Poverty has many faces

15:26 – Team-building, manners, and what the hood can't teach you

16:21 – Thriving in structure, drowning in chaos

17:43 – Running away, returning home

18:51 – Knowing right from wrong, but feeling out of options

20:29 – The urgency of survival in the '90s

21:02 – An aunt's lifeline and a high school graduation

22:44 – Gangs as family and safety net

23:00 – First prison sentence at 18: A family reunion behind bars

24:33 – Denied the chance to learn a trade

26:11 – Smuggling runs with his mother

27:02 – Telemarketing, renovation, and a glimpse at stability

29:22 – The job he loved — and the parole violation that ended it

31:49 – Starting over again and again

34:09 – General Relief and the temptation next door

35:45 – Selling drugs — and the raid that changed everything

37:33 – It's not about knowing right from wrong

39:37 – Growing up without choice or autonomy

40:47 – The urgency that erases patience

41:46 – Losing friends to drugs, violence, and prison

42:09 – Why this incarceration felt different

43:27 – Filling time with jobs and hustles

44:49 – Thinking he could "beat the system" — and losing again

45:57 – Federal time: 20 years for marijuana

47:20 – Fighting his case from the law library

48:51 – Learning from unexpected mentors in prison

49:49 – Winning an appeal and walking free

50:26 – Cancer, loss, and the system of "Why?"

53:04 – Radical self-accountability

54:24 – Early release, hard lessons, and leaving gang life behind

56:23 – Choosing trucking: Covid-proof, recession-proof, felony-friendly

58:00 – Starting from zero and loving life without fences

59:49 – From hopelessness to hope: What he tells others

01:01:06 – Know where you're going — and do the research

01:02:18 – Choosing the high road when the low road calls

01:03:05 – Surviving the minute, the hour, the day

01:05:10 – The pride barrier: Why asking for help is so hard

01:07:21 – Being present and recognizing your worth

01:09:09 – Freedom, beauty, and the power of possibility

01:10:04 – Writing books and living fully

01:12:21 – Making the most of every moment

01:13:21 – "You're worth it and you deserve it"

01:14:09 – First podcast appearance — and where to find Cleo

Connect with Cleo:

• Book: How to Start an LLC by Olivia J. Young
• Instagram: @cleo_young (if applicable)

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In this first episode of season four of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with human design expert and author Erin Claire Jones to unpack the transformational power of understanding how you are wired to operate in the world. Erin shares her unexpected entry into the world of human design, how it reshaped her life, and why her new book is a decision-making guide for navigating relationships, career, parenting, and self-worth.

Through relatable stories and deep insights, Erin offers practical tools for using human design to make better decisions, overcome burnout, and finally give yourself permission to rest. Whether you're a skeptic, curious, or already obsessed, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to live with more authenticity, clarity, and joy.

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00:00 – Erin's pivotal moment: Choosing human design

03:07 – Erin's backstory: From startups to spiritual systems

05:01 – How one stranger changed her life's trajectory

06:17 – Projector life: Why being "the guide" is natural for Erin

08:50 – Why projectors are most susceptible to burnout

10:16 – Rest vs. hustle culture: Learning to slow down

12:06 – How Erin learned to rest without guilt

14:09 – Fiction, puzzles, and reclaiming your creativity

17:11 – Building a business from scratch (and nearly quitting)

19:36 – The struggle between purpose and financial stability

21:52 – The Assemblage: A surprising comeback

23:56 – The talk that changed everything

26:54 – Sexy project vs. cash project: Building on the side

29:17 – Erin on betting on yourself (again)

31:57 – Motherhood + entrepreneurship: Not for the faint of heart

32:35 – Writing her book while pregnant

34:59 – Why the book is rooted in real-life human design stories

36:31 – Timing is everything: When book deals fall through

37:32 – Learning to trust the process and your design

38:04 – Human design is actually super practical

39:30 – What's next? Erin doesn't know (and that's the point)

42:12 – The seasons of motherhood and evolving priorities

43:49 – Final reflection: "You're doing great."

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Connect with Erin:

• Website & personalized guide: humandesignblueprint.com (Use code LAMN for a discount)
• Instagram: @erinclairejones
• Book: How Do You Choose? A Human Design Guide to What's Best for You at Work, in Love, and in Life

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In this episode, we sit down with Jim Curtis, a transformational coach and wellness pioneer, to delve into the power of embracing uncertainty and transforming trauma into a catalyst for personal growth. Jim shares his journey from a challenging childhood to living with an undiagnosed illness, highlighting how these experiences honed his ability to read emotions—a skill he now considers his superpower. The discussion explores holistic healing approaches, including the role of NLP, hypnosis, and emotional awareness, in fostering empowerment and healing. Jim's story underscores the importance of curiosity, resilience, and rewriting your narrative to connect with intrinsic power and nature. This episode will undoubtedly help your reprogram your mind and embrace life's challenges as opportunities for transformation no matter what you are facing.

"The biggest stressor in life is the unknowing. When you become comfortable with uncertainty, you lower the inflammation in your energy field, mind, and body." - Jim Curtis

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In this episode we discuss...

(0:01:00) Embracing the Unknown with Jim Curtis 

(0:13:00) Jim's Wild Story of Living with an Undiagnosed Illness

(0:23:58) Why Your Story is Your Power

(0:29:05) Curiosity as a Remedy for Fear

(0:34:38) Transforming the Critical Inner Voice

(0:48:42) Connecting with Inner Power and Nature

(0:49:43) How to Connect with Jim

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