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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 profilers, 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.So my homie, smash that follow button to become part of the movement and connect with millions of women who have decided they want more! Join the convo and let's start building our confidence, one badass guest at a time!
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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 25min
Stop the Guilt Spiral: What Every Woman Needs to Hear About Motherhood, Ambition & Choosing Your Own Life | Dr. Shefali (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. To have children or not to have children is a choice that you as an empowered woman gets to decide for herself. The problem is that it’s hard to distinguish between where you stand on the topic apart from your family and social pressures.
Dr. Shefali is the bestselling author of the book, The Conscious Parent, the book that Oprah herself sends to anyone she knows even considering being a parent. Dr. Shefali’s no holds barred approach to parenting is the thing you need whether you’re leaning towards having kids or trying to steer clear from the conversation for another several years.
This is the episode where Dr. Shefali is debunking myths of motherhood and exposing unrealistic expectations of stepping into or away from your maternal instincts. Your bandwidth and capacity to become a mother, an entrepreneur, a career woman, or stay at home wife doesn’t fall into a group decision, it’s a decision for you alone first, and a conversation with your partner second.
Dr. Shefali reveals what a powerful teacher parenting can be for us as individuals, but she also exposes how giving birth can be psychological death for women that’s a huge impact and traumatic experience in anyone’s relationship.
If you’re on the fence of having children or not wanting to have them, give yourself grace and time to make an accurate assessment of how you really feel about having a child. If your pressure to decide is coming from cultural beliefs, wanting to fit in with your social circle of friends all having children, or you think a child will bring you and your partner closer together, then stop everything and take heed to Dr. Shefali’s fire advice.
Check out her latest book, The Parenting Trap: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Map-Step-Step-Parent-Child/dp/0063267950
Original air date: 2-2-23
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Cycle Ends With You: Dr. Ramani’s Proven Steps to Break the Cycle & Heal for Real (Fan Fav)
By now, you are most likely aware of narcissistic behavior being grandiose, egotistical and charming. If many of us can describe a narcissistic person, then how do we fall into unhealthy relationships with people that have zero concern for our happiness or well being?
If you’ve experienced a relationship with a narcissistic person or happen to be currently living through narcissistic abuse then you are familiar with the frustration, the gaslighting, and feeling totally lost on how to end it or get out of the relationship. There are very clear traps narcissists use to keep hold of the people they want to control.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is an expert in narcissism and clinical psychologist. She is also a repeat guest on the show, joining Lisa for the third time. She’s breaking down all the ways narcissists are trying to trap you, how to heal from narcissistic abuse to move on, and how to create better boundaries and a plan for revenge.
Original air date: 1-5-22
SHOW NOTES:
Feeling Lost | What does moving on from a narcissistic relationship look like [1:02]
5 Traps to Avoid | Dr. Ramani breaks down 5 traps in narcissistic relationships [5:39]
Hoovering Trap | A powerplay tactic narcissist use to suck you in after you’ve left [9:38]
Avoid Enablers | Dr. Ramani explains how enablers make it harder to walk away [11:44]
The Hope Trap | Dr. Ramani reveals how narcissist trigger hope to keep you baited [13:44]
Trapped by Guilt | When vulnerable narcissists trap with the belief you can save them [15:24]
Responsibility | Dr. Ramani on why responsibility of being treated poorly is not on you [17:27]
Trauma Bonding | Why people hold onto the good things in bad relationships explained [21:47]
Breaking Triggers | Dr. Ramani explains why being alone for a whole year is necessary [25:35]
Danger of Control | Why controlling what someone wears is a dangerous dynamic [35:53]
Be Cherished | Dr. Ramani reveals why being cherished over desired is important [38:37]
Rebuilding Trust | Why it’s hard to rebuild trust for with yourself and tips for progress [42:00]
Boundaries | Dr. Ramani’s tips for setting boundaries when you don’t feel safe [55:21]
Revenge | Dr. Ramani explains the best form of revenge against a narcissist [57:25]
Self Efficacy | Dr. Ramani reveals how to heal from narcissistic abuse with indifference [1:04:38]
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Aug 4, 2025 • 38min
You’ve Been Taught to Hate Yourself - But the Shame Was Never Yours. Here’s How to Finally Start Loving Who You Are (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. The Body Shop launched a global report this year that revealed 60% of women wish they had more respect for themselves. This study is shining light on a self-love crisis. Sexuality, economic status, age, and time on social media were all factors that seem to impact how people felt about themselves and their ability to love themselves. In this episode, we have 7 powerful women who understand the pain of being in a mental space that doesn’t make you feel confident or much like a badass. The throughline here seems to be that self love requires you to take the time to get to know yourself. So, in the next 35 minutes, take notes and think through areas you can start to remove the barriers in place preventing you from loving yourself. Where are you being most unkind to yourself? Where does self-doubt seem to always show up? It’s time to create an unbreakable relationship with yourself, and this is how…
Original air date: 12-22-21
SHOW NOTES:
Tip #1 | Spend Time with Yourself, Radhi finds herself through meditation [0:30]
Tip #2 | Challenge Yourself, Roxy has loving dialogue and a journal for challenges [4:41]
Tip #3 | Accept Yourself As Your Are, Cynthia says start with knowing who you are [11:30]
Tip #4 | Know Who You Are, Patrice anchored to her true self not outward situations [17:42]
Tip #5 | Treat Yourself How Like Your Best Friend, Najwa on making yourself feel heard [23:43]
Tip #6 | Humbly Brag About Yourself, Daniele says start bragging on your achievements [25:49]
Tip #7 | Slow Down, Mel takes pause to be with herself face to face in the mirror [30:07]
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Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 32min
Stop Ignoring the Signs: Red Flags You’ve Been Taught to Overlook & How to Break the Cycle | Stephan Speaks (Fan Fav)
Stephan Speaks, a renowned relationship coach, helps people reclaim their power in love. He discusses the red flags often overlooked in relationships, emphasizing the difference between genuine interest and obsession. Stephan encourages listeners to trust their intuition and engage in self-reflection—asking tough questions about their current relationships. He highlights the importance of genuine connections over societal pressures and advocates for open communication to foster healthier, more fulfilling partnerships.

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 45min
5 Game-Changing Rituals to Reclaim Your Confidence, Even When You Feel Unlovable | WOI Experts (Fan Fav)
Join Brittany Burgunder, a certified professional life coach and author, as she dives into the journey of reclaiming confidence amidst feelings of unlovability. She shares how past traumas and negative self-talk impact self-esteem and offers practical tips for fostering body acceptance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-care, personal growth, and embracing vulnerability as a pathway to empowerment. Listeners are encouraged to set boundaries, recognize triggers, and transform their perceptions to cultivate a healthier sense of self-worth.

Jul 31, 2025 • 43min
Real Life Self-Defense Tactics Every Woman Needs to Know | Eve Torres Gracie (Fan Fav)
Eve Torres Gracie, a self-defense expert and instructor at Gracie University, encourages women to harness confidence and define personal boundaries. She explores how self-defense training not only empowers women physically but also emotionally, making them feel worthy of protection. The discussion includes practical self-defense techniques, like escaping wrist grabs, and emphasizes the importance of self-worth in setting boundaries. Listeners are reminded that knowing how to defend oneself is a crucial step toward embracing safety in everyday life.

Jul 30, 2025 • 56min
7 FBI Negotiation Secrets to Outsmart Narcissists, Liars & Manipulators | Chris Voss
Lisa Bilyeu chats with Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and founder of the Black Swan Group, known for his expertise in handling high-pressure negotiations. They delve into powerful tactics for outsmarting narcissists and manipulators, like utilizing emotional triggers and tactical empathy. Chris shares practical techniques, including mastering the illusion of control and the surprising power of saying 'no.' The conversation also emphasizes managing emotions during tough talks and the importance of internal dialogue in negotiations, providing actionable advice for everyday interactions.

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 36min
Can You Trust Him? How to Decode His Body Language, Lies & True Intentions | Vanessa Van Edwards (Fan Fav)
Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and bestselling author, guides us through the art of understanding people. She shares how to decode body language and read social cues, especially during digital interactions. With personal stories of overcoming people-pleasing and embracing authenticity, she emphasizes the power of vulnerability. Listeners will discover practical tips for setting boundaries and fostering genuine connections, all while learning to navigate the awkwardness of social situations with confidence and grace.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 54min
Stop Begging to Be Chosen: The Real Reason You Can’t Move On—And How to Walk Away | Najwa Zebian (Fan Fav)
On this deeply moving episode of Women of Impact, host Lisa Bilyeu welcomes back the extraordinary poet and author Najwa Zebian for a conversation that goes right to the heart of healing and self-worth. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by emotional scars, struggled with people pleasing, or found yourself aching for validation from the wrong places, this episode is for you.
Lisa and Najwa dive into the difficult, yet transformative process of acknowledging your pain, accepting your past without shame, and learning to speak to yourself with radical compassion. Najwa shares her hard-won wisdom on how to stop picking at old wounds and instead become the loving support you needed back when you were hurting most. With vulnerable stories, honest reflections, and actionable advice, Najwa shows us how to break free from cycles of self-blame and emotional debt.
Whether you’re working on setting boundaries, letting go of past hurts, or learning to prioritize your own needs, this conversation is packed with “aha” moments. Grab your notebook—this is one of those episodes you’ll want to come back to again and again. And if it touches you, don’t forget to share it and leave a review to keep the impact going. Now, let’s dive into this powerful episode with the incomparable Najwa Zebian.
SHOWNOTES
00:00 Transforming Scars into Motivation
09:39 Embracing Scars as Lessons
14:28 Overcoming People-Pleasing Tendencies
18:57 Empowering Your Healing Environment
25:01 Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Limits
28:33 Choosing Authenticity Over Approval
35:06 "Be Yourself, Not Their Perception"
41:54 The Cost of Toxic Love
44:41 Self-Validation and Independence
48:22 "This Too Shall Pass"
56:04 Healing Through Compassion and Clarity
01:02:26 Accumulated Unresolved Conflicts
01:08:28 From Reaction to Reflection
01:11:53 Healing Emotional Wounds
01:18:08 Self-Validation and Childhood Pain
01:24:00 Breaking Patterns, Embracing Self-Sufficiency
01:28:40 "Recognizing Unseen Patterns Without Judgment"
01:34:04 Rebuilding Self-Connection and Awareness
01:39:01 "Holistic Psychology's Core Beliefs"
01:43:56 "Practice Mindfulness with Phone Reminders"
01:48:25 "Inherited Suppression of Self-Expression"
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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 20min
Sex Expert’s Top 3 Hacks to Be Sexually Confident - Even If You Hate Your Body | Emily Morse (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. Lisa Bilyeu sits down with Dr. Emily Morse—renowned sex educator, host of the "Sex with Emily" podcast, and all-around confidence booster—for a candid conversation about building true confidence in and out of the bedroom.
Emily shares why confidence isn’t a final destination but an ongoing journey rooted in self-awareness, acceptance, and healing from past relationships and limiting beliefs. Together, Lisa and Emily get real about body image, vulnerability, and the myth that someone else needs to "complete" us. They break down practical ways to boost body confidence, from mirror exercises to finding joy in movement and fostering positive self-talk.
Get ready for honest strategies on dating, sex, and relationships—from why you should rethink that "body count" conversation, to reclaiming your right to pleasure and authentic communication with your partner. Plus, Emily and Lisa talk about aging, changing bodies, and how we can reprogram our minds for confidence at any stage of life.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling good in your skin, silencing your inner critic, or showing up authentically, this episode is a must-listen. Emily brings her trademark wisdom, warmth, and straight talk as she helps every woman realize: confidence isn’t just sexy—it’s your birthright.
Original air date: 9-11-2022
SHOWNOTES
00:00 Embrace Being Single
12:51 Confidence in Authenticity
24:06 Overcoming Body Image Shame
35:38 "Exploring Mutual Pleasure in Relationships"
42:09 "Relationship Comfort and Challenges"
44:41 Reprogramming Sex-Negative Beliefs
FOLLOW EMILY MORSE:Instagram: @sexwithemilyTwitter: @sexwithemilyYouTube: Sex with EmilyWebsite: sexwithemily.com
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