Ep. 34 - Surviving Gangster Life: What It's Like Being in the Cycle of Incarceration with Cleo Young
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Release Date: 08/13/2025
Ep. 44 - Flow State and the Secret to Dancing Like Nobody Is Watching with Nick Kosir
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This episode is brought to you by – 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...
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Ep. 43 - How to LOVE Your Life! Krista Williams Shares Her Spirituality and Femininity SECRETS
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This episode is brought to you by – 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...
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Ep. 42 - Rebellion, Resilience and the Intersection of Trauma and Ancestral Medicine with Dr. Trish Ferrer
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This episode is brought to you by – use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. In this transformative episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with Dr. Trish Ferrer, a naturopathic doctor, trauma specialist, and space holder whose story spans continents, cultures, and healing traditions. From a turbulent childhood and rebellious teen years to choosing naturopathy over Western medicine, Dr. Trish shares how her lived experiences shaped her purpose. Together, Alexis and Dr. Trish explore the intersections of trauma, resilience, ancestral medicine, and holistic healing. Through...
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Ep. 41 - The Connection Between What You Eat and How You Feel with Katie Stewart
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This episode is brought to you by – use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. In this enlightening episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with Katie Stewart, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, to explore the deep connection between food, healing, and emotional well-being. Katie shares her personal journey from chronic illness to vibrant health, and how it inspired her to help others reclaim their energy and vitality through holistic nutrition. Together, Alexis and Katie discuss the link between trauma and the body, the role of gut health in emotional resilience, and the...
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Ep. 40 - How the Founder of The RealReal Built a Billion Dollar Empire with Julie Wainwright
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This episode is brought to you by - use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. In this inspiring episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, best known as the founder of The RealReal, to talk about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to lead through change. From navigating public scrutiny to building billion-dollar businesses, Julie opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way. With candor and wisdom, Julie shares her personal journey of failure, comeback, and growth, while also offering guidance for...
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Ep. 39 - How Having a Schizophrenic Mother Created a Global Women's Movement with Karena Dawn
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This episode is brought to you by - use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. 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...
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Ep. 38 - Everything You Need to Know About Resilience From Navy SEAL Rob Roy
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This episode is brought to you by – use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout. 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...
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Ep. 37 - Revolutionizing Women's Health: Hormone Therapy and Breaking Societal Biases with Dr. Sarah Daccarett
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This episode is brought to you by SoulSway - use code LAMN50 for 50% off your new favorite workout at 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...
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Ep. 36 - Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs, and the Mission to Create Conscious Cultures with Yedda Stancil
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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)
Follow Alexis @alexis_artin
Learn more at AlexisArtin.com
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