Alexis Ren: How Social Media Distracted Me From My Brokenness

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This week’s episode of What’s Underneath, featuring fitness and beauty influencer Alexis Ren, is made possible with the support of Biography - a brand of high quality, natural ingredient active face oils that *actually work.* Head over to and use the code YOURSTORY25 for 25% off your first purchase today! As the proverbial “hot girl” influencer Alexis Ren rose to internet fame during her teens, gaining up to 100K followers a day, she was at rock bottom in her personal life. Having lost her mom to cancer and developing a debilitating eating disorder, Alexis’ people-pleasing urges from years of modelling propelled her to find a sense of control in showing only the most ‘perfect’ aspects her life online for her audience, and lean into what she had been taught which is that her only value was to be found in her looks. But when no amount of likes or followers ever felt like it was enough, Alexis realized that her online avatar had become her way of hiding her true self and her abusive relationship with her body, and was not where true happiness could be found. By learning to find happiness in a flow state, Alexis now trusts that she is enough and embraces all of the beautiful messiness of her humanity. Subscribe: Watch more 'What's Underneath episodes: About StyleLikeU If you agree that facades separate us and being radically honest brings us together, please take a moment to subscribe to our channel and share this video with any friends or family who could benefit from feeling less alone in their journeys with mental health. Don’t forget to click the bell so you’re aware of every time we upload a new episode. New Episodes drop Thursdays! Follow Alexis Ren @alexisren FOLLOW STYLELIKEU: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: Follow @stylelikeu on Instagram for more details and announcements on how you can participate and share in the healing power of vulnerability, truth-sharing, and the unshakable bravery to be yourself. #AlexisRen #BodyImage #StyleLikeU