105: Lexi Hidalgo on Knowing Yourself, Finding Your Soulmate, and Improving Mental Health
Lexi Hidalgo is a yoga instructor and content creator with over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Except Lexi is not the typical mega-influencer; she seems more like the best friend you go to for advice or the big sister who can always cheer you up. From candidly crying in a video sharing her anxiety attack to offering relationship advice on her podcast, Lexi is an advocate for mental health, kindness, confidence, and community. In today's episode, you'll hear Lexi like never before. She shares her experience of being bullied in school and experiencing mental health struggles to how she learned to love herself and set boundaries. Lexi also shares her love story of how she got into her relationship and the rituals, communication, and mindsets that she swears by to keep her relationship as happy as possible.
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SHOW NOTES:
This week, instead of addressing an Ask The Everygirl, Emma and Josie just have a little bit of chit-chat. They discuss why 13-year-olds aren’t getting up to as much tomfoolery these days as they did in the past, and how social media is changing the way we interact with each other. Josie also shares her self-tanning tips as the weather warms up. They discuss the vibe for the summer and why it’s important to get out there and do things while the weather is warm. The interview with Lexi Hidalgo begins with Josie asking Lexi how she knew she wanted to pursue content creation full-time. Lexi explains her journey to content creation by knowing that she wanted to work with people and that she wanted to be creative. She shares how an eclectic mix of interests and backgrounds led her to where she is now in her career. Josie and Lexi have a conversation about how authenticity is crucial to building a platform online, regardless of what your message is or what you’re interested in sharing. Lexi explains why she thinks it’s important to bring your focus back to yourself and your life in an era of rapid content consumption. Josie asks Lexi to share some of her confidence tips, especially since she is so open and frank online. Lexi explains why it’s so important to add in positivity to your life and your mental processes, rather than focusing on what you need to eliminate from your thoughts. She also talks about how she’s found confidence in her physical appearance after being bullied as a kid. Lexi and Josie discuss how you can appreciate your physical appearance by looking into your own ancestry. Then, the conversation pivots to dating and finding a good relationship. Lexi explains how she met and started dating her boyfriend, after an extensive friends-to-lovers arc. She and Josie chat about the misconception of how guys being mean is indicative of them liking you, and why it’s important to look for the nice guys in the dating pool. Lexi emphasizes how important it is to never settle for less than you deserve when dating. Josie asks Lexi how she became so comfortable sharing about her relationship and mental health on TikTok and Instagram. Lexi dives into a bit of her mental health journey, and how she handles mental health challenges in her relationship. She also shares how her life changed after she went to a yoga class for the first time at age 13 and decided to become a yoga instructor at that moment. Lexi provides a few tips for people who are struggling with their mental health and might be looking for some coping mechanisms. The episode closes with some rapid-fire questions for Lexi.
Must-Listen Moments:
[05:39] Introducing Tomfoolery Summer: A Call for Authentic Fun
[22:07] Lexi Hidalgo: From Childhood Dreams to Social Media Influence
[33:45] Lexie's Personal Insights on Confidence and Embracing Individuality
[38:22] Overcoming Childhood Insecurities
[42:30] The Journey to Self-Love and Confidence
[48:12] The Power of Vulnerability and Mental Health Advocacy
[01:08:17] Effective Communication and Understanding in Relationships
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