E108 - Alexis Ren: Shed Your Outdated Identity & Embrace Your Multi-Dimensional Self

Model and actress Alexis Ren shares her powerful journey of reclaiming her multi-dimensional identity after rising to fame at a young age. Alexis openly discusses the challenges of navigating the opinions of others and societal expectations, and how she ultimately found the courage to shed her outdated identity and embrace the full complexity of who she is. Through her own personal growth work, Alexis discovered the transformative power of acting as a spiritual practice, allowing her to connect more deeply with her emotions and access hidden parts of herself. She also speaks candidly about facing limiting beliefs, and the crucial process of rebuilding her self-worth and authentic beauty in our superficial world. She also shares her journey towards a holistic, healthy state of being - and her insights on using one's "triggers" as opportunities for growth and transformation. She also shares valuable wisdom on the importance of building supportive friendships and community, and her decision to start a podcast as a means of empowering others on their own journeys of self-discovery. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Our Dinner Party with Bryan Johnson 3:15 The Reality of Becoming a Podcaster 11:29 Breaking Out of Boxes & Reclaiming Her Multi-Dimensional Self 16:05 Navigating Fame at a Young Age 25:33 Acting as a Spiritual Practice 33:09 Embodying the Fullness of Who We Are 39:42 "Has My Time Already Passed?" Facing Limiting Beliefs 43:49 Self Worth in a Superficial Industry 51:11 Where Appearance & Inner Beauty Merge 52:59 Burning Out, Letting Go, and Learning to Listen 55:40 How to Use Your Triggers to Transform 59:25 Unlocking a Holistic, Healthy State of Being 1:08:35 What Most People Don't Know About Her 1:15:51 Building Friendships & Community that Uplifts Us 1:23:07 Giving People the Grace to Change 1:24:54 Conclusion ___________ Alexis Ren is an American model, entrepreneur, actress, and internet celebrity. She is one of the most recognizable influencers in the world, and an advocate for mental health, self-love, and empowerment. She was Maxim's US and Mexico cover girl for August 2017, She was voted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of 2018, and has 13.1 million followers on Instagram. Alexis Ren was born on November 23, 1996, in Santa Monica, California. Alexis Ren is the founder of a management company in Japan, Meissa Inc. She's worked with Brands like DVF, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Express, Colourpop, and has starred in videos such as The Chainsmokers- Paris (2017), Love Advent by Love Magazine, Kygo Ft. Chelsea Cutler - Not Ok, Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire, and she was also a contestant on the ABC show Dancing with the Stars season 27, landing in 3rd place. Most recently she has launched a new podcast, Easy A Podcast. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisren/ "Easy A Podcast": https://www.youtube.com/@EasyAPodcast We Are Warriors Wellness Community: https://wearewarriors.co ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/