Join Lisa Bilyeu in the riveting continuation of "Women of Impact," as she delves deeper into the world of coercive control and psychopathy with special guest Laura Richards. Laura, a seasoned criminal profiler, and advocate, offers invaluable insights into understanding harmful behavioral patterns in personal relationships and broader societal structures.

In this segment, Laura elaborates on the hurdles faced in legal systems, the chilling cases she helped navigate, and the tools she created to empower victims. The conversation also covers the importance of trusting your instincts, recognizing manipulation tactics, and understanding the devastating impacts of powerful individuals like P. Diddy. This episode not only sheds light on the dark sides of human behavior but also serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for those who may feel trapped.

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00:00 Trusting Your Instincts and Early Signs

10:16 Case Analysis: Manipulation Tactics

20:02 Coercive Control in Relationships

21:45 Empowerment: Breaking Free

39:10 High-Profile Cases: Justice System Challenges

50:35 The Realities of Power and Control

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