Shed Your Outdated Identity & Embrace Your Multi-Dimensional Self | Alexis Ren

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of navigating the opinions of others and societal expectations, and how she ultimately found the courage to shed her outdated identity and embrace the full complexity of who she is.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.

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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
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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.


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André Duqum

[EKSKE]

I’m a 40 year old woman. This is currently my favorite podcast forum. I’m very encouraged when I come across younger people that are walking & sharing in this type of authentic heart path. It gives me so much hope. Alexis may feel that she’s getting older in her barely late 20’s but it’s also so young to give such pause & respect for these types of conversations. We need these voices for the littles. 💛🙏
Much love.

[annavictoria]

She's so wise and brave and says things that a lot of us are probably too afraid to say, even though deep down we know it's true. Amazing podcast ❤

[Heather_Michelle]

I love how certain episodes of your podcast show up for me just when o need to hear the message of them... been struggling hard with imposter syndrome and RSD when it comes to online content I'm creating and hearing this young woman's words of wisdom shook me right out of it. Thank you as always❤

[jefferychamberlin]

This was so awesome, great energy from the both of y’all and love seeing Andrés more playful side 🫶

[GreenVeggie]

Wow I can’t believe you spoke about not missing those moments in life and gave the visual of the ups and downs. Yesterday in meditation I was shown my future self on a rollercoaster enjoying the big moments in life and it got me very emotional.

[blackmadonna]

The way little me used to wanna be this girl and have her boyfriend in 2013 because I was susceptible to aesthetics and the illusions they can persuade, then getting over the facade and seeing her over a decade later in a spiritual setting and on one of my favorite podcasts talking about all the things that I have also come to learn and grow into, INCLUDING ACTING, is extremely exciting and rewarding after all these years! Good for you Alexis!! I don’t know much about you but seem to me like you’ve evolved so much and it’s refreshing. As someone who pursued modeling desperately and instead chose the arts, modeling can be so empty and damaging compared to the profound breakthroughs and depth involved in being a skilled storyteller. Sending love!

[kellyqpr]

This is my first impression of Alexis, and what a beautiful, goofy, and highly relatable human. ❤

[jacquelinejuana]

Ugh my favorite influencer since 2016 doing podcasts now? I can die happy. I’ve never been a podcast girlie but I am now ❤🎧

[aloralucid]

This was such a fun watch! Loved seeing this side of you and really enjoyed Her energy and perspective on life! As an artist looking forward to you bringing on your artist friends!

[DianeRobins]

Sounds like you have a good community Alexis, stay strong and true🥰

[alexkrebsz]

Enjoyed watching and just listening! Definitely agree with what you said about less judgment more curiosity & play! ☺️ plus (mostly) anyone with Alex in their name seem to have that contagious personality!! 👏

[rnite]

She had such great insights and little nuggets hinting at the depth of her perceptions. I had a bit of a breakthrough listening to her repetitive identification of "as a woman". That is said so much to create some kind of authority or superiority that as Alexis repeated it before statements it felt like an othering of herself, a separation from anyone who also has that type of experience, who isn't a woman, at least half of humanity. This is not a comment about her specifically, more about the prepositional phrasing and it's underlying implications and how people use these phrases to boost themselves within a certain demographic, yet end up increasing their seperation from all who don't fit that specific identity.
I sincerely hope that everyone who uses these phrases soon eliminates them due to the inherent separation they illicit. Thank you both for such a wonderful conversation ❤

[chloup]

people judge Alexis too much for her appearance and how she's perceived in the 3D (could also stem from jealousy). it's important to have different voices be heard so that different people can resonate with words that may be easier to digest.

[WeGetRealHere]

I use this technique when I get triggered. At least when I am aware of it, and just being able to catch the trigger while identifying the root is very healing. That is the first step. Identify the trigger. Then Identify where it comes from. Either way, always calm yourself. Even if you cannot identify the root, take comfort that you know you are feeling triggered can help you feel safe enough to explore that trigger.
I can relate to Alexis in that my family also overreacted to so many different things. It comes from a deep fear of the unknown. We have to learn to trust ourselves and to trust life to deliver for us the results that are meant for us and that we have the ability to handle it. Learning to lean into uncertainty has been very healing.

[aplik]

Feel great and grateful to receive the sharing of your paths n evolution, convo is fresh and edifying 🎉🎉

[stephaniemthoma]

Love the playful vibes and banter- important to have fun on the journey.

[MikkoMurmeli]

I wish I'd hear Rachel Fiori, and Ibrahim Karim too, as your guests on this awesome podcast!

[RoseCannon-nx]

Such a great role model 😊The best is yet to come for her I feel. Such an amazing variety of guests/friends luv it ❤

[JuneBaby]

Omg ❤ i loved you both on this one so much! Thank

[ryrose]

Wow! Alexis Ren! I remember I used to follow her on Tumblr when I was like 12-years-old, I aspired to be her! I had no idea what happened to her after that! Glad to see she looks still SO good and sounds so wise ❤🌻