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Ep. 49 - Why Women Change in Midlife: Hormones, Stress & Nervous System Health with Cynthia Thurlow
Season 5 · Episode 49
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Duration 01:01:33
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
Ep. 48 - Kelly Chase (Love Is Blind) on Emotional Abuse, Attachment Theory & Reclaiming Self-Worth
Season 5 · Episode 48
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Duration 01:05:06
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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Ep. 39 - How Having a Schizophrenic Mother Created a Global Women's Movement with Karena Dawn
Season 4 · Episode 39
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 01:02:22
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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
Connect with Karena: Instagram: @karenadawn Website: Tone It Up:
Ep. 38 - Everything You Need to Know About Resilience From Navy SEAL Rob Roy
Season 4 · Episode 38
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 01:16:02
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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
Ep. 37 - Revolutionizing Women's Health: Hormone Therapy and Breaking Societal Biases with Dr. Sarah Daccarett
Season 4 · Episode 37
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 47:14
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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
Ep. 36 - Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs, and the Mission to Create Conscious Cultures with Yedda Stancil
Season 4 · Episode 36
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 01:00:05
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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Follow Alexis @alexis_artin
Ep. 35 - Self-Awareness vs. Self-Indulgence: How to Spot Subconscious Self-Sabotage with Bizzie Gold
Season 4 · Episode 35
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 01:10:28
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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
Ep. 34 - Surviving Gangster Life: What It's Like Being in the Cycle of Incarceration with Cleo Young
Season 4 · Episode 34
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • Duration 01:18:29
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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
Ep. 33 - How Human Design Helps You Live with Purpose and Flow with Erin Claire Jones
Season 4 · Episode 33
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 46:51
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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
Ep. 32 - The Powerful Role of Curiosity in Your Healing Journey and How to Transform Trauma and Unleash Inner Strength with Jim Curtis
Season 3 · Episode 32
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • Duration 49:04
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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
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