Alexis Ren & Allie Michelle: 3 Ways to Stop Putting a Guard up in Love & Why You Need to Change Your Mindset On What Success Means in Dating
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
iHeartPodcasts
4.8 • 28.5K Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2024
⏱️ 106 minutes
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Summary
How can you start letting your guard down in love?
How can you become more open and vulnerable in your relationships?
Today, let's welcome Alexis Ren and Allie Michelle. Alexis is a model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer with over 18 million followers on Instagram. Known for her advocacy of mental health and self-empowerment, Alexis has leveraged her platform to promote wellness and personal growth. She is also the co-founder of "We Are Warriors," a female-driven wellness community focused on fostering self-love, strength, and growth among women worldwide.
Allie is a bestselling author, spoken word artist, and certified yoga, breathwork, meditation, Reiki, and craniosacral therapist. She is passionate about holistic health and personal development, which she incorporates into her work. The duo are the co-founders of "We Are Warriors," a female-driven wellness community focused on fostering self-love, strength, and growth among women worldwide.
Alexis and Allie's friendship began when they were preteens and they share how their relationship has been a cornerstone of their personal growth, providing mutual support through life's challenges. A significant turning point in their friendship occurred when Alexis's mother passed away, leading to Allie’s family adopting Alexis.
A significant theme throughout the discussion is the balance of masculine and feminine energies, which Alexis and Allie explore in depth. They describe how these energies play out in their lives and work, with Alexis often taking on a more masculine, action-oriented role, while Allie embodies a more feminine, intuitive approach. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and honoring both energies within oneself and in others, as this balance has been crucial in their personal and professional lives.
Alexis and Allie also address the societal pressures that women face, particularly around beauty standards and career expectations. Both women emphasize the importance of breaking free from limiting beliefs and societal expectations to find deeper fulfillment and authenticity.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to support a friend
How to manage criticism
How to build a strong friendship
How to stay authentic
How to handle creative blocks
How to empower others
Embrace the balance of your masculine and feminine energies, break free from societal expectations, and empower each other to thrive on the journey to self-discovery and growth.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:38 Beginning of a Friendship
- 08:25 Growing Together Independently
- 10:21 Going Through Big and Small Changes
- 15:19 Creative and Emotional Intelligence
- 18:30 Validating and Complimenting Each Other
- 21:59 Types of Archetypes
- 27:18 What's Holding Women Back?
- 29:46 Start Embracing Your Feminine Energy
- 33:38 Why Did It Trigger You?
- 41:00 How to Prepare for Life
- 45:23 Living an Internally Peaceful Life
- 52:44 Balance Between Masculine and Feminine Energy
- 01:02:25 Dealing with the Imbalance in Your Energy
- 01:07:00 You Can Do Uncomfortable Things
- 01:10:16 The Best Journaling Practice
- 01:14:39 Speak to Your Subconscious
- 01:16:55 Try Leaning Into the Moment
- 01:23:27 Relationship Checklist
- 01:28:38 Alexis and Allie on Final Five
- 01:37:46 Giving Each Other the Grace of Change
Episode Resources:
- Alexis Ren | YouTube
- Alexis Ren | Instagram
- Alexis Ren | Facebook
- Alexis Ren | TikTok
- Allie Michelle | YouTube
- Allie Michelle | Instagram
- Allie Michelle | TikTok
- Allie Michelle | Books
- We Are Warriors
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