What's up my homies, it's your girl Lisa Bilyeu and welcome back to another amazing episode of Women of Impact!Alright, today’s topic is one that literally EVERY single one of us battles with at some point—LONELINESS! And trust me, it’s more harmful than not exercising, smoking, or obesity. Yep, it’s THAT serious. But don’t worry, coz today, I am PUMPED to dive into this and share with you the incredible stories of how my gal pals and I have been able to forge STRONG friendships as adults.I’m talking those ride-or-die squads we all need to keep us sane, happy, and living our best lives. You know these ladies if you've been tuning in—my girl Martha Higareda, the always insightful Danielle Canty, the ever-loving Audrey Hussey, and, of course, the fabulous Radhi Devlukia-Shetty are all in the house sharing their own struggles and triumphs.So, have you ever felt the sting of competition creeping into your friendships, or maybe had that awkward “uh-oh” moment when a guy steps into the picture? Maybe you’re navigating different lifestyles with your besties, like trying to balance married life while your friends are still rocking the single life? You are NOT alone, homie!We’ve all shaded those tough convos and moments when you have to tell your friend that the guy she’s dating is giving off some mega sketchy vibes���how do you bring it up? How do you set those all-important boundaries without blowing up a perfectly good friendship?Well, today we’re laying it all on the table, from envy and competition to toxic relationships and beyond. So, buckle up, hold tight to your squad, and let’s navigate this tricky terrain of adult friendships together in this vibe-filled episode of Women of Impact!SHOWNOTES00:00 Loneliness and its impact on health00:48 Introduction of Marta, Danielle, Audrey, and Radhi01:27 Poll results on difficulties in female friendships02:21 Danielle's story about warning her friend about a con artist03:58 Discussion about the bravery of hard conversations05:54 Marta's story about being on the receiving end of tough friendship advice07:02 Poll results: Envy and competition reign supreme08:11 Radhi's insight on jealousy in friendshipsCHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa **********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************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=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, Esther offers frank sexual advice along with her thoughts on dealing with betrayal, life transitions and relational burn out. Couples and individuals will join via Zoom to hear Esther do what she does best: reveal the hidden truth beyond the stories we tell. She’ll also discuss her ingenious conversation-starter card game, “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel.” Thank you to our partners at Ulta Beauty. They want to help you celebrate all the relationships in your life - not just the romantic ones! Share a post, tag your bestie and @ULTABEAUTY and share why they’re so special to you! Ulta Beauty will help pay the joy forward with a chance to receive a ‘surprise and delight’ beauty experience. www.ulta.com“Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel” is available on her website, And Esther's books are available here: https://www.estherperel.com/books Conflict to Connection: https://www.estherperel.com/courses/turning-conflict-into-connection Desire Bundle: https://www.estherperel.com/course-bundles/the-desire-bundle Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprahhttps://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 team@podroll.fm.

Tom Bilyeu and Lisa Bilyeu sit down and discuss all thing relationships including moving in with one another and the whole running and watermelon story. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4-12-17CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa **********************************************************************Join Tom live on his Twitch stream. He’s live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu**********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************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=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We strive to be women who stand up for themselves, who walk into any room with total confidence, and who never allow excuses. Becoming that kind of woman takes a lot of work, but the more women we surround ourselves with that remind us of who we want to become, and the more examples of women we see like this, the easier it becomes for us.When you think of badassery at a level that leaves NFL Hall of Famers like Dione Sanders and Michael Strahan nodding in approval, this woman has to come top of mind, Constance Schwartz-Morini. She’s been holding her own, rising to the top, and commanding respect in the sports entertainment industry where men dominate for decades.Constance oozes authentic badassery and beautifully embraces her confidence and vulnerability even when things are uncertain. This episode is dedicated to helping the 20 somethings find their way to more confident 30 something, and to helping the 30 and 40 somethings realize their time for confidence and releasing a victim mindset has come.“The main challenge was what a lot of young women still face, guys getting brought in above me because they have connections. That happened three times. Instead of quitting or giving up I worked ten times harder, it put the battery in my back.” -Constance Schwartz-MoriniORIGINAL AIR DATE: 9-28-22SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Constance Schwartz-Morini0:46 | Make Them Respect You10:14 | Vulnerability Can Boost Confidence15:43 | Girl, Lose Your Ego21:40 | Lose The Victim Mindset27:52 | Badass Leaders Need Support Too32:16 | High Achievers Can Find Love42:03 | Find the Right Partner For You48:20 | Hustle Hard or Quiet Quit?1:03:00 | Don’t Get Boxed Into Being ArrogantCHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Follow Constance Schwartz-Morini:Website: https://www.smac-ent.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConSchwartzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/conschwartz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahJakesRobertsPodcast: https://www.womanevolve.com/podcastLISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpactFOLLOW 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=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aileen Xu, creator of Lavendaire, describes herself as an “artist of life.” She helps people design their dream life and embody their best self. And she knows all about how difficult the process can be, given that she had to embrace her own creativity over the objections of a family that desperately wanted her to pursue a conventional life of middle-class success. On this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Aileen Xu explains how to find your passion if you haven’t discovered it, how to deal with other peoples’ criticisms and negativity, and how to rewrite the negative voices in your own head so that they become more compassionate and empowering.[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 7-9-21].SHOW NOTES:Aileen talks about parental expectations in an immigrant family [2:18]Aileen describes the tension between wanting to be creative and her family’s desires [5:50]You have to tell yourself you’re a pro before you become one [11:06]How to rewrite the voices in your head so that the self-criticism ends [12:38]People are mirrors and only projecting their own insecurities onto you [15:03]Follow your curiosity if you don’t know what your passion is yet [16:59]Aileen explains why she decided to not pursue singing and music [18:44]Done is better than perfect. [21:17]You are never too old to take the first step towards your ideal life [24:09]Aileen shares her superpower [25:28]Aileen talks about the lessons she learned from COVID-19 [25:59]FOLLOW AILEEN:WEBSITE: https://www.lavendaire.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lavendaire FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Lavendaire/TWITTER: twitter.com/lavendaireLISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpactFOLLOW 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=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, dives deep into the world of narcissism. She discusses the complexities of identifying narcissistic behaviors and the six types of narcissists, highlighting their manipulative tactics, like gaslighting. Listeners learn how to differentiate between insecurity and true narcissism, and the importance of context in relationships. Dr. Ramani emphasizes setting boundaries, self-awareness, and the emotional well-being needed to navigate toxic dynamics, while also exploring the allure of charismatic individuals.

Audrina Patridge, MTV star and author of "Choices: To The Hills and Back Again," shares her journey from toxic relationships and people-pleasing. She discusses the impact of betrayal and emotional struggles, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries. Audrina reveals how self-awareness helped her reclaim her identity and highlights the need for genuine support in breaking free from self-destructive dynamics. With insights on empowerment and healing, she inspires listeners to prioritize their self-worth and embrace healthier relationships.

Rhea Williams, a relationship coach, shares her transformative journey from marriage to divorce and the lessons learned about self-worth and boundaries. The conversation tackles societal pressures causing women to settle in relationships, introducing concepts like 'love dumping' to challenge self-manipulation. Rhea emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal desires and setting boundaries to reclaim identity. Tune in for insights on authentic love and strategies to foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Financial struggles can be a major strain on relationships, often leading to conflict and even divorce. Honest communication about money is crucial, with a need to balance shared and separate financial responsibilities. Couples can face challenges when one is a saver and the other a spender, making compromise essential. The interplay between personal ambitions and financial dynamics can affect emotional connections. Emphasizing teamwork and understanding each partner's contributions can help navigate these complexities and strengthen bonds.

Jenn Cassetta, a third-degree black belt and self-defense expert, shares her incredible journey from victim to empowered warrior. She discusses the importance of self-defense and personal growth, highlighting practical tips for standing up for oneself in difficult situations. Jenn emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries and using body language for confidence. Listeners learn how to navigate intrusive comments and the power of community support. Her mantra, 'give yourself grace,' encourages healing and resilience through life's challenges.