Lisa Bilyeu's Confidence Playbook: Dating, Business & Badass Boundaries (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Welcome to the Women of Impact podcast. I'm your host, Lisa Bilyeu, and I do this show because I know what it’s like to not believe in yourself and feel like you have to settle and be grateful for whatever life you’re living. Bullsh*t homie! Each week I get so excited to share valuable insights and lessons with you that have been the key to building my confidence and shaping my path to success. But let me be clear, this podcast isn't about me, it's about how we all wrestle with self-doubt, fears, and insecurities. But the great news is that you get to choose growth and purpose over everything to create the life you desire. In today’s episode, we'll explore: *Strategies for building genuine relationships with other empowered women *Aging with confidence and navigating the dating scene like a total badass *The mindset required to start a business that goes beyond just having a business plan and an Instagram account Original air date: 10-27-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Sep 39min
Why Smart Women Stay in Toxic Relationships (And Ignore the Red Flags) | Dr. Anna Machin
Craving love can connect us—or leave us vulnerable to harm we never saw coming. In this episode, I (Lisa Bilyeu) sit down with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin to peel back the science behind why we’re drawn to love, why it can blind us to red flags, and how manipulators like narcissists and psychopaths use our own biology against us. With fascinating research, actionable advice, and hard-earned empathy, Anna breaks down not only how we get trapped but also the precise path out—so you can reclaim your confidence, trust your instincts, and invite in the healthy love you deserve. SHOWNOTES How love can biologically blind you to manipulation—and what to do about it The “dark triad”: What makes narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians so dangerous in relationships Why our brains shut down red flag detection at the euphoric start of falling in love The addictive chemistry of love: Oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and beta-endorphin explained How emotional abusers isolate you and make you question your reality The real science behind jealousy, what it signals, and when it turns toxic Understanding attachment styles and why anxious-preoccupied types are more vulnerable What makes leaving so hard (hint: withdrawal and isolation) and how to rebuild your life afterward The crucial role of friends, support networks, and self-trust after an abusive relationship Hope after heartbreak: Why real, healthy love is still out there for you FOLLOW DR. ANNA MACHIN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_annamachinWebsite: https://www.annamachin.comBook: “Why We Love: The Definitive Guide to the Most Fundamental Need” (available at major retailers) CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off https://bioptimizers.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Sep 55min
She Survived the Unthinkable: How She Found Her Voice After Years of Abuse | Kimberly Shannon Murphy PT 2 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Feeling Trapped? Find Your Voice, Stand Up & Never Be Pushed Around Again | Kimberly Shannon Murphy Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as we delve into the chilling experiences of Hollywood stuntwoman, Kimberly Murphy. I want to warn you up front, this episode is emotionally heavy and may be triggering for some of you. Join me as we sit down Kimberly Murphy, whose story of resilience and healing will leave you in awe. She has jumped out of a building, hung from a helicopter, and tackled Brad Pitt! Her career and affinity for putting herself in painfully dangerous situations comes sadly from an abused 2 year girl crying out for help. In part one of this two-part episode, we unpack her harrowing journey from childhood abuse through physical violence and emotional manipulation. Kimberly's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of transformation. Despite the scars of her past, she has turned her life around in such an epic way, battled unhealthy relationships, and emerged as the badass woman she’s become. My hope is for the woman that really needs to hear what is possible to find what she needs and take away the valuable lessons about self-worth, growth, and the power of resilience. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into the effects of trauma and the healing process, empowering you to face your own challenges head-on. Check out Kim’s book, Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Glimmer-Story-Survival-Hope-Healing/dp/0063228262 So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Hit that play button, and let's dive in! And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and leave a review for more empowering content and knowledge to help you level up your life! Original air date: 7-6-23 Follow Kim Murphy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StuntwomanKimberlyShannon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlyshannonmurphy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyshannonmurphystunts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Sep 47min
She Survived the Unthinkable: How She Found Her Voice After Years of Abuse | Kimberly Shannon Murphy PT 1 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Feeling Trapped? Find Your Voice, Stand Up & Never Be Pushed Around Again | Kimberly Shannon Murphy Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as we delve into the chilling experiences of Hollywood stuntwoman, Kimberly Murphy. I want to warn you up front, this episode is emotionally heavy and may be triggering for some of you. Join me as we sit down Kimberly Murphy, whose story of resilience and healing will leave you in awe. She has jumped out of a building, hung from a helicopter, and tackled Brad Pitt! Her career and affinity for putting herself in painfully dangerous situations comes sadly from an abused 2 year girl crying out for help. In part one of this two-part episode, we unpack her harrowing journey from childhood abuse through physical violence and emotional manipulation. Kimberly's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of transformation. Despite the scars of her past, she has turned her life around in such an epic way, battled unhealthy relationships, and emerged as the badass woman she’s become. My hope is for the woman that really needs to hear what is possible to find what she needs and take away the valuable lessons about self-worth, growth, and the power of resilience. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into the effects of trauma and the healing process, empowering you to face your own challenges head-on. Check out Kim’s book, Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Glimmer-Story-Survival-Hope-Healing/dp/0063228262 So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Hit that play button, and let's dive in! And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and leave a review for more empowering content and knowledge to help you level up your life! Original air date: 7-5-2023 Follow Kim Murphy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StuntwomanKimberlyShannon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlyshannonmurphy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyshannonmurphystunts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Sep 44min
Golden Girl Energy: How to Keep Your Brain Sexy, Sharp & Strong at Any Age | Live w/ Dr. Amen (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Hello, homies! Lisa Bilyeu here! Have you ever dreamt of hitting a 100 years old and still remembering why you walked into the room? Or better yet, still be cracking jokes and doing pushups like it's nobody's business? Well, you're not alone! We're diving headfirst into brain health, exploring adult ADHD, and tackling the truth about how marijuana use has affected my brain health. Without a healthy brain, achieving our grandest goals, spotting narcissists, and dodging toxic relationships become a whole lot trickier. So, if you're ready to join me on this journey and start facing your own hard truths, hit that play button. “Genetics are the bullet but your lifestyle is the finger on the trigger” -Dr. Daniel Amen If tearing up the dance floor and not misplacing your car keys at a hundred (or now) sounds like your cup of tea, then this episode is for you! Don't forget to drop us a rating or review, and share your wild plans for your Golden Girl years. Original air date: 12-29-2023 Check out Lisa’s Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Candid Conversation with Dr. Amen: https://youtu.be/DieG5aetBL0?si=eaDSzAet0mZjbj8R Follow Dr. Daniel Amen: Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmenClinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Sep 33min
If You’re Scared to Be Alone—READ THIS: Why Staying Single Might Save Your Life | Case Kenny (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Relationships can be really fun and exciting, and they can also get a bit messy, awkward and questionable. Even after investing years of your life. Pop quiz for the ladies still searching for the right relationship and for the ones questioning the relationship they’re in now, and you have to be totally honest. Have you chosen the wrong relationship because it beat the idea of being alone? At least you weren’t the single friend, or the one that walked away first. Can you think of someone you dated that clearly only happened because you lowered your standards enough? Has the thought of starting over and walking away from a relationship that obviously had no future kept you in an unhealthy, unhappy, and unfulfilling relationship way past the expiration date? If you answered yes to any of these questions and smirked thinking about your friend, sister, or cousin that would be a HELL YEAH to one or more of these questions, then you’re in for a treat. Today’s guest, Case Kenny, is one of the most influential voices of reason for millennials, an internet entrepreneur and the host of the podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis? Case is talking with Lisa and shares why being alone isn’t just 1000% better than settling for the wrong person, it’s freaking dangerous! Irrational fear of being alone and the stigma that comes with it jeopardizes you being your happiest most vibrant self. Original air date: 4-1-23 Check out Case Kenny’sBook: That’s Bold of You: https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Bold-You-Thrive-Vibrant-ebook/dp/B0BRHYQTZK?ref_=ast_author_dp Follow Case Kenny: Website: https://newmindsetwhodis.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecasekenny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecasekenny/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off https://bioptimizers.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Sep 1h 15min
Inside the Male Brain: Why Men Do What They Do & What Women Need to Know | Dr. Andrew Huberman PT 2
Continuing their illuminating conversation, Lisa Bilyeu and Dr. Andrew Huberman return in Part 2 to unravel even more of the mysteries behind male behavior, relationships, and the neuroscience that underpins it all. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode transitions into the hot-button topics of jealousy, male self-worth, and the unique pressures that men face today. Andrew breaks down the pitfalls of toxic jealousy, the motivation behind “more money, more muscle” mindsets, and why so many men struggle with overwhelm and self-destructive coping strategies—including the often-taboo subject of porn. The duo also tackles emotionally charged terrain like shame, vulnerability, and why crying means something so different for men than it does for women. Through honest stories and raw admissions, Andrew shares what helps men build resilience, manage emotional pain, and ultimately open up to healing in partnership. Lisa and Andrew don’t shy away from the cultural shifts facing both men and women, unpacking the future of relationships, marriage, and what it takes to foster genuine intimacy. If you want the real story on male mental health, the role of partnership as a catalyst for growth, and practical advice for creating safer, more compassionate connections—this part is a must-listen. SHOWNOTES 26:33 - Jealousy: Growth vs. Destruction in Men 29:52 - Struggling with Overwhelm: Addiction, Porn, and Escapism 33:58 - The Trap of Pornography: Dopamine & Motivation Gone Wrong 38:41 - Why Women (and Lisa) Love True Crime: The Evolutionary Perspective 41:18 - The Ultimate Fears: Men Fear Shame, Women Fear for Safety 44:55 - The Pressure of Perfection on Men & Changing Gender Dynamics 49:39 - Navigating Career, Motherhood, and Social Judgement as Women 53:09 - The Need for Reflection: Mentors, Elders, and Self-Inquiry 56:59 - What Men Really Want in Partnership: Challenge vs. Comfort 59:28 - Emotional Catharsis: Purging Shame and Vulnerability Safely 1:03:00 - Healing the Divide: Compassion, Understanding, and Moving Forward FOLLOW ANDREW HUBERMAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off https://bioptimizers.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Sep 53min
Inside the Male Brain: Why Men Do What They Do & What Women Need to Know | Dr. Andrew Huberman PT 1
Lisa Bilyeu is joined by the renowned neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and podcast host Dr. Andrew Huberman. Known for his expertise in brain science and his unique ability to make complex topics accessible, Andrew brings a much-needed perspective to the question: What are men really thinking? With honesty, a deep respect for nuance, and a bit of humor, Andrew answers Lisa’s burning questions about the male brain, uncovering the scientific and social factors that drive men’s behavior in relationships, love, and life. Part 1 dives deep into the neuroscience of falling in love, the impact of male genetics and hormones, and the evolving dynamics of masculinity. From the infamous “what would happen if?” drive that propels so many men, to the complexity of competitiveness, hierarchy, and vulnerability, Lisa and Andrew explore what it means to be male today—and why understanding these truths matters for women striving to build better relationships. Whether you’re curious about male motivation, the stereotype of emotional unavailability, or just want more compassion across the gender divide, this conversation is packed with revelations and practical wisdom. SHOWNOTES 00:00 - Intro: Meet Dr. Andrew Huberman 00:24 - What’s a Man Really Thinking: Falling in Love (Neuroscience Explained) 01:55 - The Love Bubble: Are Men and Women Really That Different? 04:16 - The SRY Gene and Why Men Experiment 07:19 - Why Men Take Risks vs. Why Women Seek Stability 10:16 - Male Brain Development: Why It’s Slower Than Females 13:19 - Action at a Distance: Men, Motivation, and Testing Limits 16:12 - Competition, Hierarchy, and the Male Ego 17:56 - The Urge to Win: What “Being Picked” Means for Men and Women 21:06 - The Satellite Male: How Men Assess Themselves for Romantic Partners 24:18 - Jealousy, Competition, and Growth: Navigating Self-Improvement FOLLOW ANDREW HUBERMAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off https://bioptimizers.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Sep 57min
