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Ladies! If you’re done playing small, done people-pleasing, and done waiting for permission - you’ve found the right place! Setting boundaries, commanding respect & building unshakable confidence are highly contagious side effects of subscribing and becoming a part of this community!! Hey hey, I’m Lisa Bilyeu and I went from spending a decade losing myself as the “Good Greek housewife" to co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, best-selling author of Radical Confidence, and president of Impact Theory Studios. All because I finally said…. “I want more!” Every week, I sit down with the world’s boldest minds - neuroscientists, FBI profipers, psychologists, dating coaches, and relationship therapists (to name a few!) to bring you the tools, truths, and tactics to stop being “nice”… and start being un-fck-withable in every area of your life. No fluff. No filters. Just the raw, tactical confidence-building skills you actually need.
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- Today53 min
Lori Gottlieb on How to Rewrite Your Life Story and Radically Transform Your Future
How often have you spent time with people you love only to feel frustrated and misunderstood? As humans we are all so complex in our network of feelings and emotions. Unfortunately, we’ve been raised thinking that negative emotions are bad and should be shunned. Many of us are barely holding it together, or are spiraling out of control because we don’t know how to handle the feelings that are leaving us totally overwhelmed.Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and author joins me and breaks down why we don’t have to run away from those taboo feelings of envy and jealousy. She explains how to communicate better and hold space for your partner or children and allow them to just be heard. This episode is packed with so much you may have to listen a second time.SHOW NOTES: Unreliable Narrator | Why your perspective isn’t the full story, it’s a faulty narrative [0:19]Unknow Yourself | Lori helping people unknow the stories they keep repeating [1:32]Insight | Lori explains why insight without action is useless [3:58]Idiot Compassion | Lori breaks down what this is and why it doesn’t help [5:05]Relationship Filter | Lori’s questions for examining people around you [6:45]Change | Lori on why change is difficult because of uncertainty and loss [8:17]5 Steps | 5 stages of change to making a permanent change in your life [9:08]Change Anxiety | Getting through unfamiliar territory & anxiety with change [12:39]Choosing to Suffer | Lori on why we don’t choose pain but we choose to suffer [14:06]Numb the Pain | Distracting yourself from pain feeling overwhelmed [15:34]Feeling Compass | Lori on using feelings as a compass to know what you want [17:13]Negative Feelings | Why the way you deal with negative feelings matters most [19:28]Setting Intention | Lori on setting yourself up for a better day with confidence [22:55]Transformation | Lori shares why tiny steps are so important in change [26:35]Future Loss | Lori explains how change collapses the future & holds us back [32:18]Unfinished Business | How cycles repeat when we don’t address past issues [35:30]Selection | Lori confirms why selection is so important for healthy relationship [39:48]Childhood Wounds | Lori on why you have to give up hope for better childhood [41:53]Vulnerability | When someone opens up and how to navigate what they need [45:05 ]Understand | Why people need to be understood and heard, ask what they need [47:21]FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Yesterday1h 18m
"I Watched O.J. Strangle My Sister" If You've Ever Said "But He Didn't Hit Me," Watch This
You know those moments when everyone else sees a “perfect” relationship—but you know deep down something is wildly wrong?Or maybe you’re terrified for someone you love, but you don’t have the language (or the proof) to understand what’s really going on. This is the episode you cannot afford to miss.Today, I’m sitting down with Denise Brown—sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, fierce advocate, and survivor in the fight for justice—to share the raw, unfiltered truth about abuse: the subtle warning signs, the devastating aftermath, and the hope and healing that IS possible.You’ll hear the stories that never made the headlines, the grief behind the infamous case, and Denise’s no-BS roadmap for empowering yourself (and the people you love) against manipulation, coercion, and violence.Here’s exactly what we dive into:The first tiny red flags: inside Nicole’s secret world and what everyone missedWhy leaving an abusive partner is actually the most lethal time—and what to do insteadThe hard truth about manipulation: why abuse is NEVER your fault (even when you’re convinced it is)Tactical steps: the cycle of violence, safety planning, and helping loved ones when you feel helplessChapters- Why Survivors Keep Secrets (and How Abuse Hides)- The Trap of “It Wasn’t All Bad”: Love, Hope, and Manipulation- The Cycle of Violence: What No One Was Taught- Meeting O.J.: Charm, Narcissism, and the Need to Be Seen- The First Signs: Shifting Blame and Emotional Abuse- Tequila Night: The Outburst That Changed Everything- How Abusers “Choose” Their Targets. Why Nicole Was in Danger- The Evidence No One Saw: Diaries, Bruises, and National Headlines- Why Women Don’t Leave (and the Danger When They Do)- Strangulation: The Overlooked Warning of Lethal Violence- “He’ll Never Leave Me Alone”: The Devastation of Stalking- The Painful Legacy: Turning Grief into Advocacy and ChangeFollow Denise Brown:Website: https://denisebrown.comBuy her new book “For My Sister Nicole: Love Shouldn't Hurt”: https://www.amazon.com/My-Sister-Nicole-Denise-Brown/dp/B0FXYCGS99 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DeniseBrownToo Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuWant to search through every episode, explore specific topics, or ask me questions directly?Check out my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeuWARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section. That’s 100% a scammer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 days ago42 min
Don’t Get Trapped! How to Beat the Narcissist At Their Own Game with Divorce Attorney Rebecca Zung PT 2 (Fan Fave)
What up homie! It’s time for part two of this incredible episode with the country’s top attorney in narcissistic negotiations, Rebecca Zung.In part one, Rebecca reveals her most effective strategy for manipulating the manipulator (ethically of course!). In the second part of this conversation we’re getting a real-world glimpse into navigating professional and personal toxic relationships with narcissists.We’re continuing this episode by ensuring that narcissists hiding among us are absolutely exposed so that the badass women among you get what you need on your terms:*Ways to respond if a narcissist is trying to use your vulnerabilities to crush you while you’re down*The secret to beating narcissists and making them shrink in any situation *The power of the story you tell yourself will be the kiss of death or the kiss of life. As in, it can literally become your superpower (the choice is yours!)All of this is unfolding now! This is for my homies aiming for success and balance in life. Learn how to navigate a toxic partner at home and in the corporate world, because when you know the game, you can actually win!Check out Rebecca’s book, Slay the Bully, How to Negotiate with a Narcissist & Win: https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Bully-How-Negotiate-Narcissist/dp/1637586868 Follow Rebecca Zung:Website: https://www.rebeccazung.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RebeccaZungEsq Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccazung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccazung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccazung/ ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrPCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free*Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more! *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.*Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist. *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab. *Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub. *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP*****Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetw
- 3 days ago40 min
Don’t Get Trapped! How to Beat the Narcissist At Their Own Game with Divorce Attorney Rebecca Zung | Part 1 (Fan Fave)
What up homie! I’ve got a powerful two-part episode that’s going to expose everything you need to know before you negotiate your time, your affection, or your peace of mind with a narcissist.Today we have the top globally recognized attorney who specializes in narcissistic negotiations joining us to spill the tea. It’s not enough to just spot red flags in your personal and professional lives, I want you to understand the danger of missing them and Rebecca Zung is delivering what you need to beat the narcissist at home and in the office.Spot the narcissists hiding among us and get what you need out of them on your terms in the first part of today’s episode:*Turn the tables and learn how to ETHICALLY manipulate the manipulator *Discover the narcissist’s scam that’s leaving high-value women like yourself feeling undervalued and worthless.*Genius phrases that’ll disarm your narcissist, protect you, and give you the leverage you need to beat them at their own game.After this power packed episode you’ll know the secret to beating narcissists and getting them to shrink in any situation. All of this is unfolding now! This is for my homies aiming for success and balance in life. Learn how to navigate a toxic partner at home and in the corporate world, because when you know the game, you can actually win!Check out Rebecca’s book, Slay the Bully, How to Negotiate with a Narcissist & Win: https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Bully-How-Negotiate-Narcissist/dp/1637586868 REBECCA ZUNG QUOTES:“You have to be really clear about what you want in a negotiation or you’re not going to be able to get there.”“All narcissists are driven by one thing and one thing only. That is narcissistic supply.”“Not only is the narcissist not rational and reasonable when you’re dealing with them in negotiation, also the target person has been traumatized too…”Follow Rebecca Zung:Website: https://www.rebeccazung.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RebeccaZungEsq Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccazung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccazung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccazung/***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrPCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free*Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more! *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.*Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist. *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab. *Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub. *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-boosts/id1683402198?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1000l3anZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
"I've Caught Psychopaths for 30+ Years" If a Man Does THIS Just Once, You're 750% More at Risk... PT 2
What happens when the “hero” turns out to be the monster? In part 2, acclaimed detective Paul Holes takes us into the darkest recesses of the criminal mind — dissecting the Gilgo Beach murders (Rex Heuermann), the tragic Micah Miller case, and showing how even smart, successful women can be hoodwinked by master manipulators. This is the episode every woman and every friend needs to hear for recognizing manipulative tactics, escaping control, and reclaiming your power.Paul (straight-up genius in criminal psychology), Nicole Schmidt, and I unpack: why the “rescuer” with a dark room is a huge red flag, how powerful men weaponize faith or mental health, and the horrifying stats about leaving abusive partners. We lay out, step by step, how to spot red flags early — and, most importantly, how to build a plan for your own safety when the system fails you.SHOWNOTESWhy abusers pick certain women: the rescuing, the love bombing, the complianceSadistic predators and the “room you can’t enter”: The dark psychology of secret spaces Why women sometimes protect the abuser, and the heartbreaking cycle of complianceMicah Miller case: faith, coercive control, and the weaponizing of power“Predators go where the prey’s at”: doctors, pastors, psychologists aren’t always safeWeaponizing faith, weaponizing sex: the step-by-step tactics of abusersWhen mental health becomes just another weaponLegal loopholes, system failures, and why the restraining order isn’t always enoughAction steps: how to protect yourself, how to build your support networkReporting over and over… and still not being heard — the heartbreak of ignored warningsBringing it all home: concrete steps every woman can take right nowMicah’s last message. Why sharing and speaking out is the only way to create lasting changeThank you to today’s sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisaQualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% offFollow Paul Holes:Check out his Patreon: patreon.com/kateandpaul.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.holesBuy his book “Unmasked”: https://a.co/d/08oJyivp Follow The Gabby Petito Foundation:Website: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbypetitofoundation/?hl=en Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
"I've Caught Psychopaths for 30+ Years" If a Man Does THIS Just Once, You're 750% More at Risk... PT 1
Ever wondered if you could be sleeping next to a psychopath... and not even know it? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Holes, (yes,THAT Paul Holes) the detective who cracked the Golden State Killer case. We dig into the scariest headlines lighting up the news right now: Hidden killers, the chilling Gabby Petito case, and how the seemingly "sweetest guy" could be hiding monstrous secrets. This one is heavy, raw, and so necessary for every woman who has ever questioned her gut, worried about control in her relationship, or just sensed something off but couldn’t put her finger on it.Paul brings his decades of investigative expertise, dissecting red flags most of us miss. We break down Gabby Petito’s tragic story step-by-step, what domestic violence looks like in real life (NOT just in textbooks!), and why even women’s closest friends or the cops sometimes get manipulated. Plus, I’m joined by Nicole Schmidt, Gabby’s unbelievably strong mom, who shares what she wishes she saw sooner… and what every woman, mother, and friend needs to hear.SHOWNOTESCan you really be married to a psychopath and not know it?How predators “pass” as normal & the Wild Bill Huff storyGabby Petito case: setting the timeline and heartbreakEvidence of emotional abuse — the “I’m sorry, it’s my OCD” patternThe mistakes police made and what should’ve happenedPolice protocols in domestic abuse: who gets arrested, who gets believedHow women can get help in domestic violence stopsStat: 51% of women don’t even know they’re being controlledNicole Schmidt (Gabby’s mom) joins: how manipulation fooled everyoneThe first red flags she missed: Gabby’s “I’m fine” mask, and the secret signals you need to look forHow criminality can run in families (and why you need to look at the family dynamic!)Rex Heuermann (Gilgo Beach Killer): predator hiding in plain sight, luring victims onlineWhy “it couldn’t happen to me” is the most dangerous mindsetThank you to today’s sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisaQualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% offFollow Paul Holes:Check out his Patreon: patreon.com/kateandpaul.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.holesBuy his book “Unmasked”: https://a.co/d/08oJyivp Follow The Gabby Petito Foundation:Website: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbypetitofoundation/?hl=en Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Elle Macpherson: From Supermodel to Survivor—The Art of Reinvention and Why It’s Never Too Late | PT 2 (Fan Fave)
In the second part of this enlightening conversation, Elle Macpherson discusses love, wellness, and overcoming life’s hardest moments with grace and determination. She opens up about her sobriety journey, redefining relationships, and why wellness is the foundation of empowerment.Elle shares actionable tips for navigating fear, building resilience, and creating a life that aligns with your true essence. From candid reflections on past relationships to starting her wellness company, Elle inspires listeners to take control of their journey and embrace the beauty of transformation.SHOWNOTES[00:00] Lisa and Elle explore how relationships reflect self-love and inner well-being.[07:01] The dolphin tattoo story: A moment of clarity and self-discovery.[12:03] How Elle turned pain into purpose by channeling her energy into creating her lingerie business.[20:17] Overcoming addiction: Elle’s powerful sobriety story and advice for breaking harmful patterns.[28:26] Facing fear with clarity: How Elle approached her cancer diagnosis with research and inner trust.[34:54] The wellness journey that led to founding WelleCo and transforming her health.[40:37] Aging gracefully: How Elle reframed beauty and vitality as soul-deep qualities.[50:02] The power of meditation and self-connection in creating a life of fulfillment.FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Elle Macpherson: From Supermodel to Survivor—The Art of Reinvention and Why It’s Never Too Late | PT 1 (Fan Fave)
Elle Macpherson, one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, joins Lisa Bilyeu for a candid conversation about overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From battling alcoholism to navigating divorce and a cancer diagnosis, Elle shares the tools and mindset shifts that empowered her to reinvent herself and thrive in her 60s.In this episode, Elle dives deep into how to let go of external validation, the power of trusting your intuition, and her journey from self-doubt to self-love. She reflects on career-defining moments, personal growth through hardships, and how the lessons she’s learned can inspire women to embrace their strength at any stage of life.SHOWNOTES[00:00] Lisa introduces Elle’s inspiring story of reinvention and resilience.[02:14] Elle explains the importance of focusing on what you love and aligning with your heart.[03:38] How Elle learned to handle criticism early in her modeling career and use it as fuel for growth.[07:51] The power of self-reflection: Learning from mistakes without judgment.[09:26] Understanding the Four A’s (Approval, Agreement, Acceptance, Allegiance) and how they guide decisions.[12:32] Why listening to your intuition is like building a trusted friendship.[16:54] Elle’s life-changing decision to trust her gut and embrace unexpected opportunities.[22:25] Relationships as mirrors: What Elle discovered about self-love through her marriages.FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ladies! If you’re done playing small, done people-pleasing, and done waiting for permission - you’ve found the right place! Setting boundaries, commanding respect & building unshakable confidence are highly contagious side effects of subscribing and becoming a part of this community!! Hey hey, I’m Lisa Bilyeu and I went from spending a decade losing myself as the “Good Greek housewife" to co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, best-selling author of Radical Confidence, and president of Impact Theory Studios. All because I finally said…. “I want more!” Every week, I sit down with the world’s boldest minds - neuroscientists, FBI profipers, psychologists, dating coaches, and relationship therapists (to name a few!) to bring you the tools, truths, and tactics to stop being “nice”… and start being un-fck-withable in every area of your life. No fluff. No filters. Just the raw, tactical confidence-building skills you actually need.
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