When was the last time you said your desires out loud…or even admitted them to yourself? In Part 2, Caitlin V and I dive DEEP into the heart of women’s sexuality: Body count shame, the “good girl” myth, what to do when sex fizzles in a long-term relationship, and why honoring YOUR truth (not just your partner’s) is the only path to lasting pleasure and freedom.

We break down how women can restore their relationship with their own bodies, what to do if you and your partner want different things, and the rules I swear by in my own marriage to keep desire AND honesty alive. Learn the communication tools to revive intimacy after a sexual dry spell, plus the empowering strategies to clear resentment, heal shame, and finally, unapologetically ask for what YOU want, in and out of the bedroom. Homie, your sexuality is your superpower, let’s set it free.

SHOWNOTES

• “Body count,” shame, and the female experience: Whose story are you living?
• Why feeling “too much” or “not enough” keeps us from pleasure
• Moving through betrayal, bed death, and starting the sex talk again
• Navigating mismatched desires and honoring YOUR needs
• Why radical honesty (and permission to say “no”) changes everything
• Building erotic creativity after years: Small steps for big change
• Why tying sex to love and worthiness holds women back (and how to undo it)
• Communication after “bed death”: From silence to true connection
• The single phrase that transforms your relationship (and your sex life)

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Okay ladies, this one’s for YOU. Ever secretly wondered if your wildest desires, romantic daydreams, or untamed fantasies are “normal”? Or maybe you crave more passion, more play, and more pleasure, but aren’t sure how to even start that conversation? Enter the powerhouse Caitlin V: sex therapist, intimacy coach, and the straight-talking woman who's helped thousands of women discover exactly what THEY want in bed.

In Part 1, we’re going behind the scenes of female fantasy: unpacking Twilight, Fifty Shades, why yearning to be desired is at the heart of so much, and how to finally own your erotic power without shame. Caitlin V breaks it all down: why scheduling sex is actually hot (and necessary!), how to safely explore archetypes and kink, and why women’s pleasure is far more creative and expansive than you’ve ever been told. If you’re done hiding, done playing small, and SO ready to claim the sex and intimacy you deserve, start here.

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• Why feeling desired is at the core of women's fantasies
• Scheduling sex vs. spontaneity
• Breaking down archetypes: Vampires, dominance, surrender
• Twilight & the erotic pull of restraint and safety
• Taboo, kink, and why your fantasy is more normal (and healing) than you think
• Safely claiming sub/dom play and power dynamics
• Erotic Blueprints: What actually turns women on
• How to break down, name, and ask for your exact desires
• Exploring the edges: consent, taboo, and reclaiming shame as pleasure
• Fantasies about threesomes and queerness: Normalizing what women want
• The animal, the goddess, and every archetype a woman can be

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Welcome back to part 2 of this unbelievable conversation with Dr. Ramani where she is sharing with us her “cheat sheets” of all her best strategies for dealing with the relentless manipulation and games that a narcissist plays. 

Odds are you’ve encountered a narcissist before, and whether it’s someone in the workplace or someone in your own home, each encounter with them can make you question your worth, ignore warning signs, and even give up your power to them. 

In part 2, we get into: 

• - Why you need to learn to listen to your body for the red flags
• - How to effectively deal with the charm AND lack of empathy of a narcissist
• - Dr. Ramani’s 3 steps to narcissistic resistance so you can break free from the abuse
• - & MORE!

The reality is the narcissist will never change, so it’s up to you to make a change and take your power back so you can live your life without losing confidence in who you are. 

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Welcome to another amazing episode of Women of Impact! I’m Lisa Bilyeu and today we’re tackling how to deal with narcissists in all sorts of situations, from the workplace and professional settings, to family, friendships and romantic partners. 

The amazing world renowned psychologist and narcissist expert Dr. Ramani is back and she’s got even more wisdom to share from her 20+ years of experience studying narcissists and working with narcissistic abuse survivors. 

With sooo much love and compassion, Dr. Ramani is giving us the advice we need, but might not WANT to hear when it comes to THAT narcissist in our lives. 

In Part 1, we’re going deep into:

• - Why you MUST DISENGAGE with the narcissist when they are playing the victim
• - How “soul distancing” can protect your well-being when the narcissist is gaslighting and invalidating you
• - The counter-intuitive way to take your power back & ending a narcissistic relationship 
• - Why you WANT to explain & defend yourself to the narcissist, but NEVER, EVER should
• - & SOOOO much more!!! 

Let’s be real guys, we’ll all have to face a narcissist at some point or another, and this episode will arm you with the strategies you need to come out of each encounter without losing yourself. 

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You know when heartbreak feels like it’s not just the loss of a person, but a total betrayal by LIFE itself? When every friend’s “just get over it” sounds like an insult, and you’re sick of pretending you’re OK? Well homie, then this is your episode. And Matthew Hussey is here to guide you through not just surviving, but actually thriving after heartbreak.

In this juicy second half, we get real about what keeps women from healing (spoiler: it’s about WHO you let headline your life). Matthew breaks down the four main types of heartbreak, how to make sure you’re ACTUALLY mending (not just spinning), and the signs you’re finally ready for real, healthy love. Plus, how to spot the real green flags in men so you never waste precious years on toxic cycles again.

SHOWNOTES

• Stop blaming yourself: time wasn’t wasted, and anger is your friend
• Why the pain threshold is often what finally sets you free (and why amnesia is your enemy)
• The hidden addiction to heartbreak, and why it keeps you “safe” but small
• Hyper-vigilance, wounds, and breaking the generational cycle
• Your pain serves a purpose, but does it deserve to be the headline of your next 20 years?
• Don’t let pain write your life: How to separate emotion from the story you attach to it
• Matthew’s “Five Days to Mend”, where to go now if you’re stuck in the darkness
• The four green flags: consistency, feeling accepted, meeting you where you are, and surviving the hard stuff
• Rapid fire game: Masculinity, femininity, and finding the person who will actually cherish ALL of you

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Ever feel like love is just one giant, nerve-wracking gamble? Like the people who are supposed to love you the most end up hurting you beyond belief, and you’re left questioning your own reality? Trust me, you are not alone. In this raw and must-listen episode of Women of Impact, I sit down with Matthew Hussey, relationship coach, New York Times bestselling author, and the straight-talking Brit who has helped millions of women get real about love, self-worth, and healing after trauma.

Matthew and I are diving deep into the sneaky world of coercive control, manipulation, and narcissistic relationships. We’re uncovering why nearly half of women find themselves with controlling partners, what keeps so many of us stuck in toxic cycles, and the miracle of breaking free. Learn the actual steps to stay guarded enough to protect your heart, but open enough to receive real love again. I demand honesty on this show, and you’re about to get it.

SHOWNOTES

• The case for slowing down: why we lose objectivity in love
• Advancing in love like a boxer: how to protect yourself without closing off
• The context clues you must look for: how do they handle stress, family, friendships, conflict, and YOU when you’re sick?
• The science: up to 63.3% of women with abuse will develop PTSD, and why psychological wounds are the slowest to heal
• The cult of two: Why leaving is a miracle, not a failure
• Why so many women opt out of dating, and the real risks of closing your heart for good
• The story of Gisele Pellicault, and how finding love again after unimaginable trauma is still possible
• Self-love after heartbreak: can the next chapter be the best one?
• Why going no contact with parents or partners is sometimes the only way (you are NOT a snowflake for protecting your peace). 
• The four types of heartbreak: why you can feel grief for someone you never even dated

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Welcome back to this fascinating episode of Women of Impact with former CIA spy, Andrew Bustamante, where we're talking all about what to do to spot the liar from a mile away and crack their con before they even have a chance to gain your trust and use it to manipulate you!

And we're going even deeper into the tools and tactics that secret undercover agents use so that you can protect yourself from manipulators, abusers, con men, narcissists, and even cult leaders and figure out whether someone is actually being genuine or actually fabricating a lie to manipulate and abuse your trust. 

Don't miss out on the final part of this eye-opening conversation with Andrew Bustamante. 

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What up guys, it's Lisa Bilyeu here, and I'm going to tell you something that's an absolute frickin’ fact that no one wants to believe AND is the reason we find ourselves getting tricked, used, manipulated, cheated on, and gaslit…

EVERYONE LIES!

From small innocent white lies to really freaking hurtful, huge lies that are like a bombshell that ends up destroying your life, your relationship, and your confidence. 

Now the sooner we can just accept the fact that everyone lies, the sooner you can start to figure out how to spot the lies, uncover the truth, and take your power back so you won’t be manipulated ever again. 

And so here to help us uncover the web of lies and reveal the truth is former CIA spy and agent, Andrew Bustamante!! 

Andrew has literally been professionally trained in how to gain people's trust very quickly and how to use that trust to get information, and today he's going to be teaching us:

• - the three parts that go into building trust
• - what a con man, serial killer, or cult leader will do to gain your trust quickly 
• - how to take control back and ask the right questions to test and reveal the true intentions behind someone’s actions
• - how famous people like P Diddy, Bill Cosby, and R Kelly were able to lie and manipulate and abuse people to the EXTREME 

This episode is a masterclass on how to become a human lie detector and crack the con!!!

By the end of this episode, your tool belt will be full of the tools that top agents in the CIA use to crack the cons, expose the lies, and manipulate the manipulator so you can protect your own damn self-confidence, reveal the truth behind anyone's actions, and then take your power back in any situation!!

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to explore the taboo world of sex, shame, and mental health with our very special guest, Emily Morse. As a sex and relationship expert, Emily has seen it all and is here to spill the tea on how shame can hold you back from experiencing true pleasure.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the three types of shame that can wreak havoc on your sex life: rejection shame, exposure shame, and self-blame. Emily shares her insights on how these shame patterns can be traced back to childhood experiences and societal messages that leave us feeling disconnected from our own bodies and desires.

But it's not all doom and gloom - Emily also shares her top tips for overcoming shame and embracing your sexuality. From challenging limiting beliefs to practicing self-love and communication with your partner, she's got the tools you need to take your pleasure to the next level.

And let's not forget about the power of orgasms! Emily dishes on how getting busy can actually boost your mental health by reducing stress and increasing feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin. Plus, she shares some juicy stats on just how many women have experienced sexual trauma and how it can impact their ability to let loose in the bedroom.

But don't worry, this episode isn't just a downer - Emily is all about empowering women to prioritize their pleasure and aim for at least 25% fun in their daily lives. She even gives a shout-out to the joys of solo play and how it can help you get in touch with your own body and desires.

So if you're ready to break free from shame and embrace your inner sex goddess, grab a glass of wine, settle in, and get ready to learn from the one and only Emily Morse. It's time to get shameless and prioritize your pleasure like never before!

SHOWNOTES

00:00 Identifying the pleasure thieves: stress, anxiety, worry.

04:12 Stress during sex may indicate underlying issues.

07:52 Addressing physical and mental shame for confidence.

11:11 Challenging limiting beliefs, embracing therapy for growth.

16:18 Repressed sexuality stems from unsafe environments.

18:04 Shame about masturbation can hinder sexual exploration.

21:29 Untreated trauma worsens over time, seek help.

22:56 Pleasure is essential for productivity and presence.

28:12 Hidden side effects of medication impact sex life.

29:27 Believe in your deserving of a healthy sex life.

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You know those moments you can’t shake, when everything looks perfect, but deep down you feel a chill that says, “something is wrong”?

What if the real danger isn’t what you see, but what you don’t see: The hidden drives, the shadows, that play out behind closed doors?

In today’s episode, I sit down with philosophy researcher and shadow work expert Previn Karian to expose the psychology of why women end up in cycles of pain, manipulation, and even abuse, and how recognizing the “shadow” in ourselves and our partners is the first step to walking away with dignity and power.

This one is raw, honest, and truth-telling. We dig into uncomfortable places, but it might be the perspective shift that sets you free.

Here’s exactly what we dive into:

• The “male shadow”: How to recognize when it’s not your job to “fix” him (and what to do instead).
• Why super successful, charming men aren’t always safe (the “bigger the light, the bigger the shadow”)
• The difference between sadism and masochism: How these hidden drives play out in both men and women
• How women’s own shadow makes us vulnerable to repeat cycles of abuse

Chapters

Don’t Get Seduced by “Light”: Why Success Isn’t Safety

How Sadistic Drives Show Up: From Microaggressions to Violence

The Giselle Pellico Case: Shadows Hiding in Plain Sight

The Masochistic Man: Nice Guys, People Pleasing, and Hidden Rage

Spotting the Difference: Explosive Rage vs. Quiet Depression

Why Men Lack the Language for Their Pain

The Core Shadow Wound of Women, And How We Overcome

Can Women Be Sadistic Too? Rewriting the Narrative

The Masculinity Crisis: Feminism, Power, and the Red Pill Backlash

The #1 Thing To Do When You See His Shadow

Why You Can’t Rescue a Man (and What Real Support Looks Like)

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Welcome back to part 2 of this incredibly revealing and unnerving conversation with top defense attorney Karen Conti talking all about how dangerous people like narcissists, conmen, and even serial killers will deceive and manipulate you to get what they want. 

And we’re diving even deeper into breaking down allllll the plays master manipulators like P Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy use to trick you, lie to you, and hurt you AND how YOU can protect yourself from the dangerous people that are hiding in plain sight and looking for nice, unsuspecting, and compassionate women like you and me to take advantage of!

So don’t miss this final part with Karen Conti.

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