Watch for Defensiveness and Intellect Used to Justify Harm

Lisa warns that partners who defend rather than own wrongdoing and use intellect to rationalize harm indicate toxic dynamics.

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PART 2

In part two of this compelling conversation on Women of Impact, Lisa Nichols and Lisa Bilyeu dive even deeper into untangling the complex realities of trust, control, and emotional healing in relationships. The discussion offers a clear lens for identifying manipulation and distinguishing genuine partnership from controlling behaviors… vital insights for anyone navigating confusion and uncertainty in love.

With vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, Lisa Nichols unpacks how to set non-negotiable boundaries, spot when your needs are being ignored, and stay attuned to your own intuition. The episode features a powerful, practical segment—“Stay, Wait or Run Like Hell”—guiding listeners through real-life relationship dilemmas with clear red, yellow, or green light advice. Prepare to walk away with the tools and resolve to create, demand, and receive the healthy, passionate, and expansive love you deserve.

SHOWNOTES

Healing to break the cycle and avoid repeating lessons

Letting go: The power of releasing attachments

Loving from a distance and prioritizing self-love

Mirror work, body positivity, and redefining self-value

Audacious, unapologetic confidence in relationships

“Stay, Wait or Run Like Hell”—relationship red/yellow/green light scenarios

The danger of being “low-maintenance” and not expressing needs

Navigating betrayal and choosing yourself

Requiring partners to love your evolution

What to do after betrayal: Affirmations, non-negotiables, safe spaces

More relationship scenarios and self-fulfillment