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You know those moments when your intuition screams “danger”, but the outside world tells you to be polite, compliant, and “nice”? This episode is your tactical masterclass to detecting manipulation and protecting yourself…before the mask drops. Today’s guest is Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, security specialist, and spycraft expert. With firsthand insight from his years recruiting, assessing, and outwitting some of the world’s sharpest (and most dangerous) minds, Jason is here to reveal the exact tactics predators use to “spot and assess” targets, and how you can spot the red flags before they spot you. What women are unintentionally leaking online, lie detection tricks, and how to spot the manipulator BEFORE you’re the boiling frog. This is practical, empowering, and honestly, sometimes chilling. Here’s exactly what we dive into: The predator’s playbook: How manipulators “spot, assess, develop, recruit” vulnerable women How to protect yourself from “love bombing,” reciprocity traps, and fake authority How to spot hidden cameras in Airbnbs, and what to do if you need to disappear for real SHOWNOTES: How Criminals Target and Exploit Women Online The Boiling Frog: Slow Escalation & How to Catch It Lie Detection 101: The 3-Second Rule and Emotional Pauses The Hourglass Conversation Trick (and the Knock-Out Question) The “Loverboy Method” and Everyday Recruitment Tactics Money, Ideology, Coercion, Ego: The “MICE” Model of Influence The Overreaction Red Flag: Spotting Defensiveness When You Ask Questions Elicitation: How You Get Played for Your Secrets Tactical Counters: Rule Scripts, Code Words, and Escape Options How to Run a Surveillance Detection Route: The Everyday Spy Skill The 3-Step Plan to Disappear and Protect Domestic Violence Victims Thank you to our sponsors: OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa Follow Jason Hanson: Website: https://www.spybriefing.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Jason+Hanson+CIA Facebook: facebook.com/spyandsurvivalbriefing  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spybriefingllc/  Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

Introducing Economic Inequality from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality Money may not buy happiness. But it turns out that the way it’s distributed can affect everything from happiness and a sense of meaning to physical health and mortality.  On this episode, we’ll explore the role economic inequality plays in the wellbeing of individuals and societies, and ask how religion fits into the picture. We’ll talk to psychologist Keith Payne about how our sense of where we stand in society can influence our behavior, our health, and even how religious we are. And we’ll also talk to religious studies scholar Bart Ehrman about Christianity’s complicated relationship with wealth, from the teachings of the historical Jesus to the establishment of modern welfare institutions and the rise of Protestant movements like the Prosperity Gospel. Keith Payne is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is the author of the books The Broken Ladder and Good Reasonable People. Learn more about his work on his website. Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the author or editor of over thirty books on Christianity and the New Testament, including Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West. Find out more about his work on his website. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Welcome back to part 2 of this absolutely EYE-OPENING convo with NYT best-selling author, co-founder of a health technology company, and a frikin’ expert in what you need to do to feel incredible, avoid disease, and age well, Dr. Casey Means.   And we’re digging even deeper into the 3 types of food you need to start avoiding if you want to STOP feeling like crap all the time and like you’re just barely getting by, along with the real world tactics and tools so you can spot the hidden bad foods that companies want you to THINK is good for you, and start making better, INFORMED choices about your diet.  If you follow Dr. Casey’s advice and start to look at food and nutrition in a new way, you will take back control of your health and can actually improve your symptoms like infertility, low energy, anxiety, depression, weight gain, and more, and actually FEEL BETTER and live a happier, healthier life!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!! And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable! Follow Dr. Casey Means: Website: https://www.caseymeans.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Get Your Copy of “Good Energy”: https://a.co/d/gW9zypa FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en

If you’re experiencing symptoms like tiredness even after a “good” night's sleep, anxiety & depression, infertility, joint pain, neck pain, acne along your jawline, and generally just feeling like CRAP no matter what you do, then this episode of Women of Impact is for you!! Coz those symptoms (and sooooo many more) can actually all be linked to 3 foods that you’re eating every single day that you should actually totally avoid. And when you do, it’s going to completely change the way you look at your health and the power YOU have, my homie, to improve it!!  Here to drop this truly life-changing knowledge is medical doctor, NYT best-selling author, and co-founder of a health technology company, Dr. Casey Means. And she is a woman on a frikin’ MISSION to educate people about the root cause of why so many of us are sick – and that’s because we fail to take care of our metabolic health.  A whopping 93% of Americans are struggling with their metabolic health right now (and honestly homie, you’re probably one of them)! That’s insane!!!! This interview will help you connect the dots about what you put into your body and how it makes you feel, especially after we dig deep into: - The 3 foods that you should AVOID - What to eat instead to give your body GOOD energy - Tactical tools you can use to start putting better nutrition into your body TODAY!! When you finish listening to this episode, you’ll know exactly what you have to do to start feeling better – literally from the inside out!!  You’ll have more energy, lose weight, increase your libido and fertility, clear your skin, and seriously homie, feel soooo much better!!! There are seriously SO many symptoms that are actually related to your metabolic health and that YOU have the power to improve, simply by paying attention to WHAT you put into your body. And it’s NEVER TOO LATE to improve your nutrition, improve your health, and as a result improve your LIFE!!!! You can drastically better your life & increase your longevity, but ONLY if you take ownership of it, and this episode is here to help you.  Follow Dr. Casey Means: Website: https://www.caseymeans.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Get Your Copy of “Good Energy”:  FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en

We all watched in shock as Elizabeth Holmes, once hailed as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, rose to the top with Theranos, promising to revolutionize medicine through a single drop of blood. But when it all came crashing down, she left a trail of shattered dreams, empty bank accounts, and broken trust behind her. In this episode, I sit down with legendary former FBI special agent Jana Monroe, the real-life inspiration for Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs. For more than two decades, Jana profiled serial killers, liars, and white-collar criminals. If anyone knows what evil really looks like, it’s her. With a new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes dropping soon, Jana Monroe digs into the secrets behind what really goes on in the mind of a woman who fooled some of the savviest investors on the planet. If you want to understand the truth about manipulation, charisma, and how women like Elizabeth rewrite the rules of deception, homie, you can’t miss this. SHOWNOTES Comparing Violent Crime and White-Collar Crime “How Far Can I Take This?” The Exhilaration of the Scam Altruistic Dreams or Calculated Con? Starting the Holmes Interview Trial Curveballs: Holmes’ Defense and The Girlfriend/Boyfriend Twist Signs from Childhood: Could We Have Predicted This? Body Language Breakdown: The Sociopath’s Stare Comparing Female Serial Killers and Holmes: The Mask of Emotion Munchausen and Sociopathy: Maternal Manipulation Explored Would We Have Believed Her If She Were a Man? Beauty, Gender, and Why Fraudsters Get Extra Passes Rooting for Women: Blind Spots and Big Lessons Female Spies, Attraction, and the Power of Disarming Charisma Follow Jana Monroe: https://jdmonroeenterprises.com/  Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

You know those moments when you get goosebumps because your intuition is screaming that something’s off, but you just can’t put your finger on it? Or maybe you’ve dated Mr. Charisma only to realize (once you’re in too deep) that behind the perfect mask is someone who was never who they said they were. Homie, we’re bringing science and receipts today. I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Jones, the expert when it comes to dark personalities: Think narcissists, psychopaths, Machiavellians, and even sadists. If you want to finally understand why some of the most dangerous people are almost impossible to spot, and how to bulletproof your future self from toxic men, this part is for you. Dr. Jones delivers the psychology, the wild stories, and the step-by-step clues that will have you rethinking everything you know about trust, manipulation, and charm. Whether you want to spot red flags faster, learn how Machiavellians stay hidden for YEARS, or finally get closure on “how did I not see it?” this explosive conversation is your new girlfriend’s guidebook. SHOWNOTES: Case Stories: Married to a Machiavellian for 20 Years… and Never Knew  Bernie Madoff: Real-World Machiavellianism in Action  Argument Playbook: How Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Machiavellians Each Manipulate Differently. Insecurity vs. Evil: Why Not All Manipulation is “Dark Triad”  How to Help (and How to Walk Away) When Threats of Self-Harm or Suicide Enter Relationships  Can You Tell Confidence from Narcissism on a First Date?  Epstein: The Ultimate Dark Triad/Tetrad, and How He Got Away With It for So Long  The Arousal Trap: How Danger and Excitement Get Miswired as ‘Love’  Attraction to Serial Killers, Bad Boys, and Antiheroes: The Real Psychology Behind It  The Forbidden Food Trap: Why Telling Someone “Don’t Date Him” Backfires  How to Actually Help a Friend Spot Their Own Red Flags (Without Triggering Their Defenses)  Why Kind People Sometimes Feel ‘Boring’, And Why That Might Save Your Life  Using Technology, Therapy, and Support Networks to Recover & Stay Safe Thank you to our sponsors: Qualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% off Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.com Follow Dr. Daniel Jones: Website:https://danielnjones.org/about/  Have you dated a Narcissist? Take the survey to find out! https://www.darktriad.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-jones-35746917/  Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

Welcome back to part 2 of this FASCINATING episode of Women of Impact with the world’s leading brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen.   And if you thought we covered it all on brain health in part 1, we were justttttt getting started! Dr. Amen has EVEN MORE nuggets of wisdom to share with us so we can take better care of our brains and have healthier relationships as a result.  We keep diving into:  - Dr. Amen’s secrets for improving your brain health - what behaviors you should look for in a potential partner as signs of good brain health - what changes in men’s brains when they’re in love - how hormone changes throughout your life affect your brain - why you shouldn’t trust your thoughts  Trust me, you don't miss out on the final part of this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Amen! And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable! Follow Dr. Amen: Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHz-vi0JIugmscU_CkUxUQ Pre-Order “Raising Mentally Strong Kids”: https://danielamenmd.com/raising-mentally-strong-kids/ Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:  Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu  X: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu  If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu  Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-Improvement

It’s Lisa Bilyeu here with another AMAZING episode of Women of Impact that’s going to blow your mind! Now, today’s guest has scanned over 250,000 brains (and counting) in his career and is considered a cutting-edge, world renowned brain expert – it’s Dr. Daniel Amen.   And in this interview, Dr. Amen is answering ALLLLL your questions about the brain and the biggest differences between the sexes.  And while one isn’t better than the other, there are some BIG differences in the brains of men and women, and they actually explain a lottttt of the challenges and problems we face in our romantic relationships!! But when we understand our strengths and our challenges, we have the power to DO something about it! Lets stop looking at each other like we are different species and lets start understanding each other!  In this episode, we go DEEP into:  - the differences between the male brain and the female brain, and the strengths and challenges of each  - the differences in how we see love, romance and betrayal  - WHY do men cheat more than women  - WHAT specifically about men’s brains makes them more likely to cheat - what YOU can do to actually override the weaknesses in his brain - and soooo many other nuggets of wisdom from Dr. Amen   So if you want to be a badass and feel invincible in any journey you choose to take, then LISTEN CLOSE to this episode so you can stop comparing yourself to your male counterpart and start taking care of that wonderful female brain of yours!  We all have the power to change our brains and live AMAZING lives, and this information will help you get there. Follow Dr. Amen: Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHz-vi0JIugmscU_CkUxUQ Pre-Order “Raising Mentally Strong Kids”: https://danielamenmd.com/raising-mentally-strong-kids/ Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:  Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu  X: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu  If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu  Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-Improvement

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/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en

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 missed Why leaving an abusive partner is actually the most lethal time—and what to do instead The 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 helpless Chapters - 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 Change Follow Denise Brown: Website: https://denisebrown.com Buy 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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Want to search through every episode, explore specific topics, or ask me questions directly? Check out my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section. That’s 100% a scammer.

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/457ebrP Calling 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://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/457ebrP Calling 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://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. SHOWNOTES Why abusers pick certain women: the rescuing, the love bombing, the compliance Sadistic 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 compliance Micah Miller case: faith, coercive control, and the weaponizing of power “Predators go where the prey’s at”: doctors, pastors, psychologists aren’t always safe Weaponizing faith, weaponizing sex: the step-by-step tactics of abusers When mental health becomes just another weapon Legal loopholes, system failures, and why the restraining order isn’t always enough Action steps: how to protect yourself, how to build your support network Reporting over and over… and still not being heard — the heartbreak of ignored warnings Bringing it all home: concrete steps every woman can take right now Micah’s last message. Why sharing and speaking out is the only way to create lasting change Thank you to today’s sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisa Qualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% off Follow Paul Holes: Check out his Patreon: patreon.com/kateandpaul. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.holes Buy 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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

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. SHOWNOTES Can you really be married to a psychopath and not know it? How predators “pass” as normal & the Wild Bill Huff story Gabby Petito case: setting the timeline and heartbreak Evidence of emotional abuse — the “I’m sorry, it’s my OCD” pattern The mistakes police made and what should’ve happened Police protocols in domestic abuse: who gets arrested, who gets believed How women can get help in domestic violence stops Stat: 51% of women don’t even know they’re being controlled Nicole Schmidt (Gabby’s mom) joins: how manipulation fooled everyone The first red flags she missed: Gabby’s “I’m fine” mask, and the secret signals you need to look for How 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 online Why “it couldn’t happen to me” is the most dangerous mindset Thank you to today’s sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisa Qualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% off Follow Paul Holes: Check out his Patreon: patreon.com/kateandpaul. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.holes Buy 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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

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/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en