Women of Impact

Dr. W. Keith Campbell, psychologist and narcissism expert, explains manipulation tactics and recovery. Stephanie Quayle, country singer-songwriter and author, shares her shocking story of a partner’s hidden double life. They discuss how charm and slow grooming deceive smart women, tactics that erode reality and shame victims, and pathways toward healing and reclaiming power.

Nicole LePera, holistic psychologist and author known for reparenting work, drops in to tackle toxic masculinity, family estrangement, and body-image pressures. Short, sharp takes on why people stay in harmful relationships. Practical talk on boundaries, no-contact decisions, parentification, and rebuilding self-trust.

Alison Armstrong, relationship educator and author behind The Queen's Code, shares her findings from decades studying men. She discusses infidelity, the four core

Alison Armstrong, relationship educator who studied gender dynamics for 35 years, shares surprising patterns about how women unintentionally weaken men and relationships. She talks about withholding admiration, why men need actionable information, the “feels like love, looks like math” idea, the sleep-safety connection, shame’s role, and how everyday behaviors can turn princes into frogs.

Welcome back to part 2 of this SUPERRRR deep dive episode of Women of Impact on attachment styles and how they impact your life with triple board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, Dr. Judy Ho!   And it just gets better in part 2 as we go deeper into understanding the different types of attachment styles, what tendencies you have because of them, and what you can do to actually overcome them, retrain your brain, and reclaim your frikin’ life!  Dr. Judy and I talking about:   - The formula for handling triggers so they don’t totally derail your growth  - The miracle question to ask yourself which will help you to FINALLY enjoy your life more  - How attachment styles show up in your relationships, career, mindset, and entire frikin’ life - And 3 things you can do to go from an insecure attachment style to secure attachment!!  Don't miss out on the final part of this conversation with Dr. Judy Ho.  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 Dr. Judy Ho: Website: https://drjudyho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ Order “The New Rules of Attachment”: https://drjudyho.com/books/the-new-rules-of-attachment/ Follow 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  If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: ⁠https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu⁠  Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Judy Ho, triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and author, breaks down attachment styles and how they shape identity. She explains why people repeat unhealthy relationship patterns. She outlines anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure attachment, why anxious and avoidant attract, and practical steps like reparenting and nervous-system regulation to shift patterns.

Adam Lane-Smith, a relationship therapist who guides people on attachment and safety, joins to dissect age-gap romances, celebrity controversies, and the hidden signs of manipulative partners. He breaks down when large age differences are risky. They also explore why people turn to AI for love, how tech can mimic bonding, and the four levels of safety partners should provide.

They unpack ageism on red carpets and the cruel double standard women face about aging and appearance. They dig into SkinnyTok, the return of heroin chic, and how diet culture and cosmetic access reinforce class disparities. Tough topics include eating-disorder risks, Botox’s emotional effects, and worrying signs from celebrity health. Dating after 40, relationship safety levels, and a hopeful love-centric closing round out the conversation.

Ever feel like sex, love, and relationship “hacks” just leave you more anxious... or more alone? In part 2, Adam Lane Smith pulls ZERO punches about why most women are miserable after sex, the hidden psychology of male bonding, and how real self-worth finally gets men showing up and fighting for your relationship. You’ll discover the harsh truths about long-term love, the surprising body/hormone science behind monogamy, and the “3-minute conversation” that prevents months of resentment and heartbreak. SHOWNOTES: How To Tell If You’re With a Manipulator or a Wounded Man 5 Intimacy Mistakes Women Make (and the Fixes That Work) Orgasm, Vasopressin & Getting Him “Hooked” on You The HARSH Truths About Love That No One Tells You Masculinity, Femininity & Reclaiming Sovereignty When Love Misses the Big Moments (But Delivers in Small Ones) The 3-Minute Conversation That Can Heal or End a Relationship How To Find More From Adam + Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Cozy Earth: code COZYLISA for 20% off https://cozyearth.com Follow Adam Lane Smith: Website: https://www.adamlanesmith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam Free attachment styles assessment, free newsletter, coaching, and live retreats available on his website! FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know that gut punch when a night that felt magical suddenly gets ice cold… and you’re left questioning if you were just “used”? If you’ve ever blamed yourself for a man’s emotional withdrawal, this episode is about to light you UP and set the record straight. Psychotherapist and “attachment whisperer” Adam Lane Smith returns to deliver the hard truths on why good women get trapped in the “post-intimacy cascade” and what to do instead. If you want to know the difference between a wounded guy and a manipulator, and finally stop chasing crumbs, homie… this is your episode. SHOWNOTES:  Why Men Turn Cold After Sex (The Post-Intimacy Cascade) Avoidant Men: Biochemistry, Trauma, and Why He Shuts Down Spotting Anxiety & Exit Signs in His Body Language Tolerating, Chasing, Performing: 3 Ways Women Lose Themselves Manipulation vs. Wounded Attachment: How to Tell the Difference Why Clear Requests Beat “If He Loved Me…” Every Time Why Men Only Change for Consequences (Not Love) 7 Tests Men Give Women Before They’ll Commit Autonomy, Boundaries & Why Good Men Want You Out Living Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Cozy Earth: code COZYLISA for 20% off https://cozyearth.com Follow Adam Lane Smith: Website: https://www.adamlanesmith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam Free attachment styles assessment, free newsletter, coaching, and live retreats available on his website! FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices