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It’s Lisa Bilyeu here with another incredible episode of Women of Impact and if you’re dealing with a narcissist, this episode is PACKED with truthbombs that you NEED to hear so you can change the way you interact with a narcissist FOREVER. Today my girl Dr. Ramani is pulling the curtain back and exposing the mind games that narcissists play ON THE DAILY to make you doubt yourself and even question your own frikin’ sanity.Dr. Ramani is no stranger to Women of Impact. As a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships, Dr. Ramani digs deep into the BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS that narcissists use every single day to manipulate the hell out of you and keep you sucked into the relationship. PRE-ORDER Dr. Ramani's new book here: https://a.co/d/7qYmF0fIn this episode, we’re diving into:Why narcissists will NEVER CHANGE, EVEN IF you leave them!What narcissists will do to look good in the world, so that NO ONE ELSE sees how they play on your fears and steal your sense of self.Why it’s SOOO easy to be in denial and accept domination, gaslighting, and indoctrination as your “new normal”.And why ANYONE is vulnerable to a narcissist’s mind games because you can’t always see them coming…So whether you’re in a romantic relationship with a narcissist, or maybe you suspect a family member or friend is, this episode is here to help you spot the toxic behavior patterns so you can heal from the abuse and put the pieces back together. Follow Dr. Ramani:Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamaniPre-Order “It’s Not You”: https://a.co/d/7qYmF0fFollow Me Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu X: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know those moments when your gut is SCREAMING that something’s off, but everyone else just shrugs it off like, “You’re overreacting”? Homie, this is the episode that finally puts a spotlight on why your intuition is your biggest superpower, especially when the whole world tries to gaslight you out of it.Today, we’re diving DEEP into the body language, verbal gymnastics, and high-stakes manipulation behind one of the most infamous cases of our time. We’re breaking down Ghislaine Maxwell: Reading her cues, calling out the lies, and exposing the hidden “tells” that every survivor and truth-seeker NEEDS to spot. From depositions to prison interviews, and the voices of survivors, we don’t just talk about red flags, we put them under a microscope for you.Here’s exactly what we dive into:The #1 body language signal that screams deception (and what “effort” really means)Why narcissists act like the victim, even when they’re on trialHow to reframe victim memories (and why “I don’t recall” is such a calculated phrase)The psychology behind grooming and how powerful people protect each otherChapter TitlesRating Ghislaine’s Honesty: Why 5/10 Is a Red FlagWhen “I Don’t Recall” Becomes a ShieldNarcissism, Victim Mentality & High-Stress ResponseThe “Fifth Amendment” Defense: What That Really SignalsHot Seat Behavior: What Happens When The Truth Is UncomfortableThe “Gas Tank” Theory: When Liars Run Out of EnergyStatement vs. Responsibility: Who Does Ghislaine Blame?How Nefarious Was She, Really? The 9/10 ArgumentSurvivor Stories: How Grooming and Broken Trust BeginEye Movements: Truth, Memory, and Self-ProtectionAssessing Survivor Credibility: 8 Out of 10 HonestMaxwell & Epstein Photos: The Real Power DynamicThank you to this episode’s sponsors: K18: 10% off with code LISA at https://k18hair.comOneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisaFollow Andrew Bustamante:Website: https://everydayspy.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to part 2 of this episode of Women of Impact with the amazing Terri Cole. If you're ready to stop the cycle of overgiving and burning out, then my homie, you're in the right place. And we’re getting even deeper into the nitty-frikin-gritty of: - how to spot self-destructive patterns- how to set solid boundaries no one can push- taking back your power & your voice This episode gives you a blueprint for how you thrive – not just survive – within a relationship, including the one that you have with yourself!!And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!Follow Terri Cole:Website: https://www.terricole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/Pre-order “Too Much”: https://hfcbook.com/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=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re always the one: jumping in to fix things, taking care of everything, and helping everyone with their problems – then my homie, listen up, coz this episode of Women of Impact is for YOU!! Today we're diving into the world of high-functioning co-dependency with none other than my girl, Terry Cole. Terry Cole is a licensed therapist and bestselling author who empowers women to break the cycle of living without boundaries so they can have better boundaries, more effective communication, healthier relationships, and less B.S. in their lives!!! And she is breaking down:- how to actually start building strong personal boundaries- recognizing the patterns of high functioning codependency- why getting your validation fix from others is super frikin damaging- understanding the blueprint for prioritizing yourself- the ways you might actually be attracting a narcissistic partner This episode will help you to take your power back and create a life that is genuinely fulfilling, where you're not actually sacrificing your sake for everybody else. This is the thing that could actually be holding you back from going after that job, that relationship, or anything else in your life – and you don’t even realize it!! Follow Terri Cole:Website: https://www.terricole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/Pre-order “Too Much”: https://hfcbook.com/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=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I break free?” or “Am I going crazy?” Part 2 of this episode is your roadmap back to yourself, your sanity, and your strength.Richard Grannon is back as we tear the mask off manipulative dynamics for good: Not just naming the problem but arming you with the survivor’s playbook. We get brutally honest about the devastating fallout of narcissistic relationships, why traditional therapy often fails (or even retraumatizes), and what it actually takes to heal, escape, and never go back. This is about reclaiming your narrative, rebuilding your identity from the ground up, and never being anyone’s pawn, “fixer,” or fantasy again. You will walk away with tactics, scripts, and hard-won hope.SHOWNOTESWhen even empathy is exploited: the trap of pity and guilt in abuseMoving on: why breaking free from narcissists feels impossible (but isn’t)Giving up vs fighting: the first real step to freedomMy own kryptonite and boundaries: what keeps you stuck and why you must choose yourselfFour Steps to Healing: Choose yourself – Regulate your emotions – End the fantasy – Build real structureBeyond “survivor”: refusing to let trauma be your only identityHow to find a safe therapist: red flags, traps, and what to demand at the startFacing your “dragon”: Why leaving can be the scariest (but most vital) act of allResources for survivors, STAR Network, and what it means to be “the hero of your own life”Thank you SO much to everyone tuning in and fighting for their healing. Check the links below for free support and more resources!Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: K18: 10% off with code LISA at https://k18hair.comOneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisaMonarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.comFOLLOW RICHARD GRANNON:Follow Richard Grannon:Website: https://www.richardgrannon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardgrannonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardGrannonSTAR Network: https://www.star-network.org.ukFOLLOW ME (Lisa Bilyeu):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know those relationships where you’re told you’re “too sensitive,” “too needy,” or you just “can’t take a joke”… but your gut says, run? This is the masterclass on narcissists, emotional predators, and the cunning manipulation tactics they use to rope women in, keep them stuck, and leave them doubting their own sanity.I sat down with Richard Grannon, renowned psychological educator and author, who’s made it his mission to expose the dark science behind narcissistic abuse. If you’ve ever felt like you were the only one trapped in someone else’s reality—gaslit, guilted, or forced to play games you had no idea how to win—homie, you are not alone. In Part 1, we break down the actual playbook of narcissists, how they bait their partners, and the psychological patterns that keep women vulnerable to these emotional predators. Whether you’re in it, healing from it, or supporting a friend—this episode will shake you awake.SHOWNOTESCan a narcissist truly love or commit? Psychopaths vs NarcissistsHow narcissists perform vulnerability to hook caring women Sex, intimacy, and the weaponization of desire: what narcissists really wantWithholding sex as control: Why it hits women at the core of identityCommitment and marriage in the narcissist’s worldviewChildren as pawns: what having kids means for a narcissistThe terrifying truth about intergenerational narcissismRelationship violence: gendered patterns and the hidden dangersThe predators playbook: scanning and selecting vulnerable targetsThank you to this episode’s sponsors: K18: 10% off with code LISA at https://k18hair.comOneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisaMonarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.comFOLLOW RICHARD GRANNON:Follow Richard Grannon:Website: https://www.richardgrannon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardgrannonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardGrannonSTAR Network: https://www.star-network.org.ukFOLLOW ME (Lisa Bilyeu):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to part 2 of this frikin’ powerful conversation with preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur, Nona Jones. Now I know for a frikin’ fact that you have been rejected at some point in your life, because in all honesty, who the hell hasn't? But the question is, how do you respond to that rejection? In this episode, Nona Jones is actually changing the way that we think about rejection, and I'm telling you, it is such a damn empowering tool that you're going to want to put in your toolbox so you can turn rejection into your superpower!!And Nona is here to give us the strategies and the tools that we need in order to do so and to keep getting back up, even in the face of rejection.So don't miss out on the final part of this episode of Women of Impact with Nona Jones. And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!Follow Nona Jones:Website: https://www.nonajones.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonanotnora/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonaNotNoraGet Your Copy of “The Gift of Rejection”: https://a.co/d/2tRyA2VFOLLOW 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=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been hit so hard by rejection that it felt like your entire world was falling apart? Whether it’s getting passed over for that dream job, being ghosted after a date you thought went great, or dealing with a partner who betrayed you – rejection can be absolutely soul-crushing.But what if I told you that rejection could actually be your secret weapon?In this episode of Women of Impact, preacher, business executive, and author Nona Jones is sharing how she mastered the art of turning rejection into the best thing that ever happened to her. Nona faced constant rejection from her mother, endured sexual abuse, and even struggled with suicidal thoughts as a child. And yet she overcame it all to build herself the amazing life that she has now, and she’s sharing it all in this interview!!We also cover:- How to flip the script on rejection and see it as a gift- Nona’s 4-step O.P.E.N. method to help you unlock the potential hidden in every rejection- The sneaky ways rejection can lower your expectations and how to break free from that trap- Why reclaiming your power after rejection can change your life in every possible wayIf you've ever felt the pain of rejection to the point where you start to believe that you're not good enough, whether that's from a relationship or a job or your family, then my homie, you need to frikin’ listen to this episode because we need to stop giving our power away to other people that reject us and we actually need to start finding the purpose hidden behind it so that we can start to own our power again. Follow Nona Jones:Website: https://www.nonajones.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonanotnora/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonaNotNoraGet Your Copy of “The Gift of Rejection”: https://a.co/d/2tRyA2VFOLLOW 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=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever wonder why, no matter how “calm” or “rational” you try to be, people find a reason not to believe you? Or why so many women start doubting their own reality (thinking maybe they're actually “crazy”) when all they've really done is survive? If that lands, then this is the show you didn't know how much you needed.In Part 2 of my conversation with the fearless Dr. Jessica Taylor, we’re digging DEEP into how our systems train professionals (from police to therapists), to miss real trauma, why perpetrators become masters at looking innocent, and how women can actually protect themselves against being discredited. Dr. Jessica shares the raw realities of what happens when women finally try to escape abuse: How to safety plan, start building support, and even write your own story when your mind won't let you speak. We also reveal how you can reclaim your power and SPEAK UP, even when your whole body shakes with fear…because I promise, leaving doesn’t make you crazy. It makes you wildly courageous.You’re about to get actionable strategies, the inside scoop on how abusers manipulate the system, and the single most important thing you can do to get your voice back—even if you’re at rock bottom. If you know a woman starting her journey out of silence, send her this episode NOW.SHOWNOTESReality check: You might be reporting to a perpetrator in uniformWhy “charming” abusers fool police, courts, and everyoneThe new breed of online stalkers: Professionals, not creeps in bushesHow society grooms girls to feel responsible for their abusersThe final act of abuse: When abusers threaten (or commit) suicideThe truth about victim-blaming, even among professionalsStep-by-step: Safety plans, writing timelines, and articulating your truthWhy victims don’t get lawyers, and how Dr. Jessica’s team is changing thatHow abusers try to “hoover” you back in at every exit pointIf you’re scared to speak up, even a little: THIS will help you get your voice backHow to find hope, rebuild life, and never forget, you are NOT trappedFollow Dr. Jessica Taylor:Website: https://drjessicataylor.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjesstaylor Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@drjessicataylor9164 Victim Advocacy Research: https://www.victimfocus.com/ Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuThank you to today’s sponsors:Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaHomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month https://homeserve.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know those times when you KNOW something is wrong, but everyone around you gaslights you into thinking it's all “in your head”? Or when a woman finally speaks up about abuse, only to be dismissed as “crazy” by her family, the police, even doctors? Homie, grab a pen: This one is going to drop truths that might just save a life.I'm sitting down with the powerhouse psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Jessica Taylor. She’s known for her unfiltered work helping women who have experienced abuse, writing bombshell books like Why Women Are Blamed for Everything and Sexy But Psycho, and training police and legal pros on the REAL ways women get silenced by the mental health system. Jessica is here to break down why the quickest way to shut a woman up is to call her “mad”, and exactly how this dangerous narrative gets weaponized against women who speak out.We tackle why society is obsessed with pathologizing women, how the court system often falls for it, the horrifying old-school roots of “hysteria,” and how women start to believe these lies about themselves (sometimes with deadly results). And trust me, Dr. Jessica Taylor is about to shatter every stereotype you think you knew.SHOWNOTESWeaponizing Mental Health: Silencing Women Who Speak OutHistory of silencing women through psychiatric labelsBig public examples: Britney, Kesha & the media’s mental health narrative How victims reporting abuse get labeled psychotic—and not believed The case of “the man in the attic” and the failures of mental health assessmentsMental health used to excuse perpetrators—while discrediting victimsToo “attractive” or “unattractive”? Either way, women lose in courtInternalized misogyny: Why women so often judge and silence other womenThe truth about female stalkers—and why they mostly target other womenRom-coms, commercials and the cultural romanticizing of stalkingHow pathologizing language is used to erase abuseHysteria, wandering wombs, and the insane medical history that still haunts usThe history: Women thrown in asylums for reading, thinking, not marryingPractical tools: How to stop pathologizing yourself and protect your realityFollow Dr Jessica Taylor:Website: https://drjessicataylor.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjesstaylor Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@drjessicataylor9164 Victim Advocacy Research: https://www.victimfocus.com/ Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuThank you to today’s sponsors:Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaHomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month https://homeserve.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.