You know that moment when your gut says “something’s off”... but you ignore it? When someone’s words sound sweet, but their eyes don’t match? This episode is your wake-up call. I brought together the most dangerous minds in psychology, persuasion, and human behavior, Robert Greene, Andrew Bustamante, and Dr. Ramani Durvasula, to expose the exact tactics manipulators use to gain control. From subtle “negging” and love-bombing, to psychological warfare used by spies, this mashup will teach you how to stop being played, spot red flags early, and take back your power. Whether it’s dating, work, or friendships, these are the tools that will keep you safe, sharp, and unshakable. SHOWNOTES Trust Your Gut: Spotting the Cold Male Seducer (Robert Greene) Why Pain Keeps You Hooked The Spy’s Playbook: How to Turn Loyalty Into Control (Andrew Bustamante) Avoidance, Competition, Compliance: How Manipulation Evolves Narcissistic Punishment: Fear, Withdrawal & Humiliation (Dr. Ramani) The Tests Narcissists Use to Find Easy Targets Safety Over Romance: The Real Test of Love Follow Today’s Experts: Robert Greene: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/ Andrew Bustamante: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/ Dr. Ramani Durvasula: https://www.instagram.com/doctorramani/ Check out our sponsors: Magic Spoon: code LISABILYEU $5 off https://magicspoon.com/lisabilyeu Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa OneSkin: 15% off code LISA at https://oneskin.co FOLLOW LISA: 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/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
