Ep. 55 - The Dark Side of Wellness: Burnout, Trauma & Finding True Alignment with Koya Webb

Ep. 56 - How Your Brain Keeps You SICK (and how to FIX IT with Bio Emotional Healing) with Ashleigh Di Lello

In this powerful episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis Artin sits down with neuroscience expert and brain coach Ashleigh Di Lello to unpack a story that defies logic, medicine, and odds. After being told at just 13 years old that she wouldn't survive, Ashleigh used the power of her brain and belief to fight back—only to later face chronic pain that forced her to relearn healing from the inside out. Together, they explore the truth about trauma, the nervous system, and how the brain can both protect and trap us in survival mode. This conversation blends science and soul, offering practical insight into how to rewire your mind, reconnect with your body, and reclaim control over your health and your life. ----- 00:00 She Was Told She Would Die at 13 03:00 The Illness No Doctor Could Diagnose 07:00 Refusing to Accept Death 11:00 Why the Brain Craves Certainty 16:00 The Power (and Danger) of Belief 21:00 How Trauma Rewires the Nervous System 27:00 The Perfectionism Survival Pattern 33:00 Building a Dream Life… Then Losing It Again 38:00 Chronic Pain, Motherhood & Rock Bottom 44:00 When Giving Up Feels Easier 48:00 Discovering the Brain-Pain Connection 55:00 Why You Can't Think Your Way to Healing 1:00:00 Brain vs Body (and Why It Matters) 1:03:00 Bio-Emotional Healing Explained 1:07:00 The "Look At Me Now" Reflection ---- Connect with Ashleigh:Instagram: @ashleighdilello [https://www.instagram.com/ashleighdilello/] Follow Alexis @alexis_artin [https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/]Learn more at AlexisArtin.com [http://alexisartin.com/] Save 50% on any SoulSway [https://soulswaypractice.com/] experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast [https://www.operationpodcast.com/] production

Ep. 55 - The Dark Side of Wellness: Burnout, Trauma & Finding True Alignment with Koya Webb

This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. [https://www.ax3.life/lamn] In this deeply personal and transformative episode, holistic wellness expert Koya Webb shares how she overcame childhood trauma, athletic injury, burnout, and emotional suppression to build a life rooted in purpose, healing, and alignment. Through practices like breathwork, yoga, and nervous system regulation, Koya reveals how true wellness goes far beyond surface-level health trends, offering practical tools to reconnect with your body, process emotions, and create lasting inner peace. This conversation is a powerful guide for anyone seeking healing, clarity, and a more authentic, soul-aligned life. ----- 00:00 – Intro and AX3 01:12 – Meet Koya Webb (More Than Just 'Wellness Expert') 03:15 – Why Most of the Wellness Industry Isn't Actually 'Well' 06:23 – From Poverty & Trauma to Global Success 10:09 – The First Step to Healing: Disconnect to Reconnect 11:20 – The '7 Sacred Breaths' That Reset Your Nervous System 14:07 – Childhood Intuition, Nature & Early Ambition 18:40 – Suppression, Shame & Losing Your Authentic Self 22:11 – How Movement (Track & Athletics) Became Emotional Release 26:44 – Injury → Depression → Discovering Yoga 28:26 – "Just Breathe" — The Moment That Changed Everything 32:00 – Modeling, Rejection & The Power of Asking 'Why' 36:39 – The Danger of False Narratives & Self-Doubt 41:36 – Becoming a Life Coach & Building a Career Helping Others 44:24 – Working with Stevie Wonder & Celebrity Clients 50:50 – Visioning Your Life & Creating Your Future 53:29 – The Dark Side of Success: Burnout & Overwhelm 56:07 – Breaking Point: Loneliness, Trauma & Nervous System Collapse 58:15 – Healing Trauma, Rewiring Beliefs & Finding Love 59:55 – Why Healing Never Ends (Especially in Relationships) 1:00:26 – Final Reflection: Becoming Love ---- Connect with Koya:Instagram: @koyawebb [https://www.instagram.com/koyawebb/] Follow Alexis @alexis_artin [https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/]Learn more at AlexisArtin.com [http://alexisartin.com/] Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn [https://www.ax3.life/lamn] for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway [https://soulswaypractice.com/] experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast [https://www.operationpodcast.com/] production

Ep. 54 - The Breakup Advice You Don't Want to Hear with Cole Zesiger

In this deeply raw and transformative episode, breakup coach Cole Zesiger shares how a sudden divorce shattered his identity, forced him into a painful journey of self-discovery, and ultimately led him to rebuild his life from the ground up. From losing 20 pounds and spiraling into self-doubt to obsessively trying to win his ex back, Cole reveals how embracing "no contact," developing self-worth, and redesigning his life helped him heal—and eventually find love again. This conversation breaks down the psychology of heartbreak, attachment styles, and why most people struggle to move on, offering a powerful roadmap for anyone navigating loss, rejection, or emotional recovery. ----- 0:00 The Divorce That Broke Him 3:30 Losing Identity After Marriage 8:15 The Rebound That Made It Worse 14:00 "I'm Unlovable" Belief 20:00 Obsessing Over Getting Her Back 25:30 The Unexpected Self-Improvement 35:00 Seeing His Ex Move On 40:00 Learning to Love Being Alone 50:00 Meeting His Wife 58:00 The Breakup Healing Framework 1:05:00 Why "No Contact" Works 1:15:00 Breadcrumbing Explained 1:20:00 Should You Ever Get Back Together? 1:25:00 Final Message to Himself ----- Connect with Cole: Follow on Instagram @coachcolezesiger [https://www.instagram.com/coachcolezesiger/] Follow Alexis @alexis_artin [https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/]Learn more at AlexisArtin.com [http://alexisartin.com/] This is an Operation Podcast [https://www.operationpodcast.com/] production

Ep. 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 [https://www.instagram.com/ax3.life/?hl=en] Follow Alexis @alexis_artin [https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/]Learn more at AlexisArtin.com [http://alexisartin.com/] Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn [https://www.ax3.life/lamn] for an exclusive discount This is an Operation Podcast [https://www.operationpodcast.com/] production

Ep. 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. [https://www.ax3.life/lamn] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/] Follow Alexis @alexis_artin [https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/]Learn more at AlexisArtin.com [http://alexisartin.com/] Fight inflammation and other key hallmarks of aging with astaxanthin and use checkout code LAMN at https://www.AX3.Life/lamn [https://www.ax3.life/lamn] for an exclusive discount Save 50% on any SoulSway [https://soulswaypractice.com/] experience with code LAMN50 This is an Operation Podcast [https://www.operationpodcast.com/] production