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.
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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
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Connect with Ashleigh:
Instagram: @ashleighdilello
Follow Alexis @alexis_artin
Learn more at AlexisArtin.com
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