Women of Impact

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

Welcome back to part 2 of this PROFOUND conversation with my girl, Sarah Jakes Roberts. And homies, she was just getting started in part 1 of this episode. In part 2, we dive into some deep topics around power and how you can use power to help you become a better, more authentic version of yourself.  We’re discussing:  - WHY women avoid power  - What you can do to stay away from the “dark” side of power - The importance of having CORE VALUES to keep you aligned and accountable - How to overcome competition so it doesn’t strip you of your power - The small ways you are slowly giving your power away without you even realizing it & how to catch yourself so you can keep your power  - And muchhhhh more! Don't miss out on the final part of this amazing conversation with Sarah Jakes Roberts. 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 Sarah Jakes Roberts: Website: https://sarahjakesroberts.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahJakesRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjakesroberts/ Podcast: https://www.womanevolve.com/podcast Order “Power Moves”: https://thepowermovesbook.com 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

It’s Lisa Bilyeu with an AMAZINGGG episode of Women of Impact for you today that’s alllllll about becoming a frikin’ POWERFUL force that nobody can push around, walk all over, or manipulate! And today’s guest here to help us learn how to make that possible is the one and only Sarah Jakes Roberts. She’s a New York Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, mother of 6, wife, and a BADASS on a MISSION to help women evolve into the best version of themselves! Get ready, because in this episode we are talking about something a lot of women might shy away from or see as “bad” – and it’s POWER. And Sarah is going to turn the way you think of power on its head and show you how to use it to become a more authentic version of yourself. We go DEEP and get into: - The false beliefs of power that come from outward success, achievement, or performance - The TRUE meaning of power - How power is different from what we traditionally might think of as “power”  - What you can do to actually ignite your power in just 60 seconds - How fear, insecurity and shame have WAYYYY more power over you that you think  - Why you need to embrace your humanity instead of hide it - How power flows and shows up in different areas of your life at different times And that’s just in part 1 of this 2 part episode! Seriously guys, the tips and tactics we get into in this episode are SOOO frikin’ profound and can actually help you ignite your confidence, give you a voice, and OWN you damn power so you can live your life on YOUR terms!  Follow Sarah Jakes Roberts: Website: https://sarahjakesroberts.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahJakesRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjakesroberts/ Podcast: https://www.womanevolve.com/podcast Order “Power Moves”: https://thepowermovesbook.com 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

So many of us women find ourselves in situations where we really question if we will be able to get past the challenge…  Whether that's getting unexpectedly fired, a messy break up, or something happens with your parents and now you have to help take care of them every single day… Whatever you're struggling with, the only way to get through it is by building resilience – and it doesn’t happen by accident. And so on this episode of Women of Impact, we’re learning the 6 rules of resiliency from a Holocaust survivor, trauma therapist & resiliency expert with first-hand experience surviving Auschwitz, it’s Dr. Edith Edgar (or Edie as she likes to be called)! Despite the downright EVIL acts that could have broken her, Edie’s resilience made her refuse to be a victim, and today she’s sharing with us you can build that same resiliency, actually come to terms with your past, and feel good about yourself again – no matter what you go through.  Edie is an amazing and inspiring role model on how to never fall into believing you’re a victim and to always show up for yourself and believe in your worth and never, EVER give up!! Follow Dr. Edith Eger: Website: https://dreditheger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.editheger/ Get your copy of “The Choice”: ⁠https://a.co/d/dnkTUgj⁠ Pre-Order “The Ballerina of Auschwitz”: ⁠https://ballerinaofauschwitz.com/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know those moments when your gut is screaming “RED FLAG” but you can’t prove it and everyone else is acting like it’s totally normal?This episode is your toolkit for decoding those vibes, spotting deception, and reclaiming your power… even in the stickiest, most manipulated situations. I'm sitting down with Andrew Bustamante, former CIA spy, for a deep dive into body language, lying, manipulation, and why our culture lets certain people (especially celebrities!) get away with so much.We break down infamous confrontations: Denise Richards & Aaron Phypers, Kevin Federline & Britney Spears, Cardi B, so you get the REAL story behind the headlines and learn how to protect yourself when someone is trying to play you. If you are DONE being gaslit, dismissed, or sidetracked by guilt, get your notebook ready! Here’s exactly what we dive into: The blink-rate and body-language tricks that expose liars instantly Emotional abuse vs. physical abuse: why gender bias warps our perception Tactical questions you can use to get the truth (from your partner, boss, or anyone in your life) SHOW NOTES Chivalry vs. Control: Denise Richards & Aaron Phypers Breakdown Emotional Damage: Are Men Also Victims? Kevin Federline’s Memoir: Truth or Manipulation? Britney Spears’ Videos: What Her Self-Presentation Reveals Courtroom Showdown: Veracity vs. Exaggeration Cardi B’s Testimony: Nervousness, Preparation, and Rehearsed Lines Thank you to our sponsors:  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa Daily Look: 50% code WOI https://dailylook.com AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code LISA https://airdoctorpro.com Cozy Earth: code COZYLISA for 20% off https://cozyearth.com Want to learn more from Andrew Bustamante? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4asr05N   Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook Follow Andrew on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Support Andrew’s sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast 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

Vivian Tu, personal finance creator and author known as Your Rich BFF, shares tactical money moves and bold takes on compensation transparency. She breaks down money taboos, the STRIP framework, negotiating pay with peers, and becoming a high-value woman who sets boundaries and commands respect.

It’s Lisa Bilyeu here with another incredible episode of Women of Impact and today we are talking about a topic that is often considered taboo and “off-limits” at parties (but REALLY shouldn’t be) – MONEY.  And guiding us down the path to frikin’ financial confidence & freedom is none other than the TikTok star “Your Rich BFF”, it’s my girl Vivian Tu!  Vivian is an absolute badass entrepreneur and money mentor with FRESH, no-BS advice on how to create smart money habits and reach the financial freedom of your damn dreams!!!! She believes that anyone can GET RICH, but not by accident.  So in this episode, we’re covering: - The power dynamics in relationships that are keeping women broke  - Why EVERY COUPLE should have a prenup - The harsh realities of financial infidelity - How working towards EQUITY in a relationship is more important than EQUALITY  - Why talking about money openly will actually SAVE your relationship - The importance of separating your VALUE from your job The more comfortable we get talking about money, the more confident, capable, and ready we will be to reach our financial freedom!  And be sure to get your copy of “Rich AF” here: https://www.yourrichbff.com/richaf Follow Vivian Tu: Website: https://www.yourrichbff.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/ Order “Rich AF”: https://www.yourrichbff.com/richaf 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