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Impact Theory
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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Feb 2, 2025 • 39min
Fan Favorite: When They Hate on You, Here’s How to Rise, Shine, and Leave Them Speechless | Cassey Ho & iJustine
Cassey Ho, the founder of Blogilates and advocate for body positivity, teams up with iJustine, a pioneering social media influencer, to uncover the highs and lows of online life. They dive into their personal battles with negative comments and body image, highlighting the difference between spite and constructive feedback. Both guests reflect on how social media has transformed their lives for the better, emphasizing the power of empathy and community. They encourage using platforms positively while navigating the challenges of oversharing and drama in the digital world.

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 14min
She Evacuated 3 TIMES During the LA Fires—Here’s How to Stay Sane When Life Falls Apart | Dr. Mindy Pelz
Hey homie, you ever been through those days, maybe even months, where your schedule is planned out to the T, you've got everything ready to crush your goals, and then BAM! Life throws a curveball. Whether it's an unexpected health scare, a sudden job upheaval, or an evacuation because of, oh I don’t know, wildfires in LA! We’ve all been there where life completely flips our plans upside down. Your nervous system is out of whack, your peace of mind is hijacked, and suddenly you’re navigating chaos instead of pursuing your dreams.Well, my girl Dr. Mindy Pelz and I have been through some REAL stuff lately—from being evacuated during fires to dealing with life’s unexpected twists and turns. And guess what? We’re here to share our personal stories and more importantly, some GAME-CHANGING strategies to calm your nervous system and adapt when life doesn’t go as planned.In today’s episode, we dive DEEP into:
Real-life examples of how we dealt with the stress of evacuations and being in quarantine together
Practical tips for calming your nervous system when life throws obstacles your way
How as women we can stop feeling like a burden and start asking for the help we deserve
Navigating health and aging gracefully, even when life is chaotic
And tips on how to create and maintain meaningful female friendships as an adult
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the curveballs life throws at you and you need the tools to start embracing the chaos while still taking care of You, then homie, this episode is exactly what you need!!! You’ll walk away with actionable steps and the inspiration to turn those stressful moments into opportunities for growth and self-care.CHECK 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 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/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

Jan 30, 2025 • 55min
Lisa Bilyeu Shares How to Stop Emotional Overwhelm and Take Back Control (Replay)
Lisa Bilyeu, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Impact Theory, shares her journey to mastering emotional control. She discusses the importance of identifying triggers to avoid rash decisions. Listeners will learn practical strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, restoring clarity, and making better choices. Lisa offers insights on handling jealousy in relationships and emphasizes the significance of trust and communication. Her candid advice on navigating emotions encourages self-reflection and personal growth.

Jan 29, 2025 • 58min
9 Chilling Signs You’re Being Targeted by a Psychopath | Paul Holes
Paul Holes, a former cold case homicide detective best known for his role in the Golden State Killer investigation, shares chilling insights on recognizing predatory behavior. He discusses the deceptive tactics used by seemingly 'normal' individuals, drawing from harrowing cases like Fred and Rose West. Holes emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and situational awareness to avoid manipulation. The emotional toll of violent crime and the psychological strategies employed by aggressors are explored, equipping listeners with valuable knowledge for personal safety.

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Unspoken Truths About Sexual Attraction Revealed | Relationship Theory Rewind
In this week’s episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa talk about the real root of attraction and why it’s necessary for any successful relationship. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 1-18-19CHECK 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 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/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

Jan 27, 2025 • 2h 14min
Matthew Hussey’s Proven Steps to Find and Keep the Love of Your Life (Replay)
Longing for a loving relationship that will stand the test of time is a dream for many people and yet it’s one of the hardest things to find. Building a long lasting love takes vulnerability, trust and a lot of communication. It also takes getting into a loving relationship with yourself. One of the worst things we can do when we’re dating is lack the self-trust, self-love and honesty we need to see the person we’re dating for who they really are.It’s easy to get carried away with a perception of your partner when you’re dating and everything is new. Matthew Hussey, relationship expert and bestselling author of Get the Guy, strongly urges women to boldly ask the right questions and not fear scaring the right person for them away.Stop fighting for dead-end, painful relationships that make you question your sanity and if the version of reality you’re living is actually real. Learn the rules for dating that allow you to invest in the right relationship and trust yourself to know when it’s time to leave because the intention and alignment is not right.ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 9-25-22SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Matthew Hussey0:10 | Want to Find Love?21:51 | Build Long Lasting Love48:47 | Commit to the Right Person1:09:20 | Love Vs. Lust1:35:06 | Bonus: Communication is KeyCHECK 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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Follow Matthew Hussey:Website: https://www.howtogettheguy.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettheguyteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHussey/LISTEN 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

Jan 26, 2025 • 39min
Fan Favorite: Why Playing It Safe Could Be the Riskiest Move You Make | Alex Hudgens
Former Access Hollywood reporter and founder of Hybrid House Productions, Alex Hudgens, sits down with Lisa to discuss why you can’t let fear run your life.ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 9-26-18SHOW NOTES: Taking the risk of moving to Hollywood from a small town [1:48] What’s the worst that can happen? [3:16] Introvert vs Extrovert: Where do you draw energy from? [4:08] Everything is a choice you have to make [5:31] Fake it till you make it [6:45] Be active and present in finding the joy in what you’re doing [10:54] What’s the best that can happen? [12:25] Setting your goals to the highest level [13:19] Not letting fear run your life [14:22] Look for excitement and what feels right [18:04] Training your subconscious to trust yourself [21:13] Holding yourself accountable to setting goals [23:04] Balance your choices in service of your vision [25:54] Choose your version of joy [30:32] Giving your all instead of living with “what if?" [32:14] Pulling out the superpower in others [33:37] FOLLOW ALEX HUDGENS WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2Q9VVrF INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2xQfKg9LISTEN 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

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Will Your Relationship Last? Ask These 9 Questions First | Women of Impact Panel (Replay)
The uncertainty of dating and being part of a relationship that you want to make last forever causes many of us so much anxiety. The doubts if this person is for real, can you trust them, is this relationship as important to them as it is to you?You don’t have to keep living in fear of not knowing if the person you are dating is the love of your life forever or if it’s doomed to fail cause you’re missing all the signs and avoiding the right conversations,Today, let’s break down 9 questions you can ask your partner to determine if you’re placing you heart, your time, and your energy in the right place with the right person.For hard truth telling and relationship revelations around self worth, value and accountability, check out the full episode with Sarah Jakes Roberts: https://youtu.be/IbriO6QIxoUTo hear more Red Flags from relationship expert, Matthew Hussey, check out this full episode with Lisa exposing if He’s Wasting Your Time: https://youtu.be/ny2KL8mYyFEGet all the juicy tips for communicating with your partner more openly about sex with the sex expert, Emily Morse, a.k.a. Sex with Emily here: https://youtu.be/KLukArHg-vkRelationship expert, Stephan Speaks, exposes all the ways men are wasting your time in this interview with Lisa, and you don’t want to miss this: https://youtu.be/dqEke-0o9y8ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 10-5-22SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to the Relationship Test0:18 | Is It Even A Relationship Without Actual Trust?5:41 | Should Your Partner Value Anything Above You?9:58 | What Deal Breakers Would End Everything?17:59 | Does Your Partner Feel Supported?34:19 | Do You Envision A Future Together?41:55 | What’s Missing From Your Sex Life?51:51 | If Your BFF Flirted With Your Partner!?52:24 | Lisa Questions Tom On The Spot1:00:48 | Does He Want An Independent Woman?CHECK 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 LISTEN 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

Jan 23, 2025 • 45min
Elle Macpherson: From Supermodel to Survivor—The Art of Reinvention and Why It’s Never Too Late | PT 2
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.CHECK 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 LISTEN 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

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Jan 22, 2025 • 43min
Elle Macpherson: From Supermodel to Survivor—The Art of Reinvention and Why It’s Never Too Late | PT 1
Elle Macpherson, an iconic supermodel and businesswoman, opens up about her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention. She shares her struggles with alcoholism, divorce, and a cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth. Elle discusses the power of intuition in decision-making and how relationships can reflect self-love. Her insights on overcoming external validation and trusting one's heart inspire women to embrace their strength and thrive at any age.