From 9 to 5 Prison to Authentic Freedom: Alexis Crisp on Anxiety, Boundaries & Flourishing — Free & Open Mind

What if the “safe” life you were told to want is exactly what’s draining your soul?In this episode of Free & Open Mind, Hardy Brooklyn sits down with Alexis Crisp—personal trainer, life coach, and self-described “helper to mankind”—who walked out of a traditional law firm job as a single mom and rebuilt her world around radical authenticity, mental health, and movement.Alexis shares how she traded the 9–5 grind for flexible, freelance work, managed depression and social anxiety (including a disability leave), and used tools like Toastmasters, chess clubs, and her Move 26 Challenge to design a life that actually fits her. Together, we dig into boundaries, family expectations, and why saying yes to yourself is the first step to any real change.If you’re exhausted from performing, people-pleasing, or pretending you’re “fine,” this conversation is your permission slip to live differently. Listen now and ask yourself: Where am I performing instead of living?More about the guest:Move 26 Challenge (free 30 days of videos):Text “Move 26” to 929-379-6716Socials: @alexis.crisp on all major platformsPodcast: Well Women FlourishMore about the host:Host: Hardy Brooklyn – Life coach helping people live authentic lives in a truly inauthentic world Host Website: boxofrain.comPodcast website: FreeAndOpenMind.comIf this episode hits home, follow Free & Open Mind on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, tap the ⭐ rating, and share this with one friend who’s tired of pretending.