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What up homie! I’ve got a powerful two-part episode that’s going to expose everything you need to know before you negotiate your time, your affection, or your peace of mind with a narcissist.
Today we have the top globally recognized attorney who specializes in narcissistic negotiations joining us to spill the tea. It’s not enough to just spot red flags in your personal and professional lives, I want you to understand the danger of missing them and Rebecca Zung is delivering what you need to beat the narcissist at home and in the office.
Spot the narcissists hiding among us and get what you need out of them on your terms in the first part of today’s episode:
*Turn the tables and learn how to ETHICALLY manipulate the manipulator
*Discover the narcissist’s scam that’s leaving high-value women like yourself feeling undervalued and worthless.
*Genius phrases that’ll disarm your narcissist, protect you, and give you the leverage you need to beat them at their own game.
After this power packed episode you’ll know the secret to beating narcissists and getting them to shrink in any situation.
All of this is unfolding now! This is for my homies aiming for success and balance in life. Learn how to navigate a toxic partner at home and in the corporate world, because when you know the game, you can actually win!
Check out Rebecca’s book, Slay the Bully, How to Negotiate with a Narcissist & Win: https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Bully-How-Negotiate-Narcissist/dp/1637586868

REBECCA ZUNG QUOTES:
“You have to be really clear about what you want in a negotiation or you’re not going to be able to get there.”
“All narcissists are driven by one thing and one thing only. That is narcissistic supply.”
“Not only is the narcissist not rational and reasonable when you’re dealing with them in negotiation, also the target person has been traumatized too…”

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What happens when the “hero” turns out to be the monster? In part 2, acclaimed detective Paul Holes takes us into the darkest recesses of the criminal mind — dissecting the Gilgo Beach murders (Rex Heuermann), the tragic Micah Miller case, and showing how even smart, successful women can be hoodwinked by master manipulators. This is the episode every woman and every friend needs to hear for recognizing manipulative tactics, escaping control, and reclaiming your power.
Paul (straight-up genius in criminal psychology), Nicole Schmidt, and I unpack: why the “rescuer” with a dark room is a huge red flag, how powerful men weaponize faith or mental health, and the horrifying stats about leaving abusive partners. We lay out, step by step, how to spot red flags early — and, most importantly, how to build a plan for your own safety when the system fails you.
SHOWNOTES
Why abusers pick certain women: the rescuing, the love bombing, the compliance
Sadistic predators and the “room you can’t enter”: The dark psychology of secret spaces
Why women sometimes protect the abuser, and the heartbreaking cycle of compliance
Micah Miller case: faith, coercive control, and the weaponizing of power
“Predators go where the prey’s at”: doctors, pastors, psychologists aren’t always safe
Weaponizing faith, weaponizing sex: the step-by-step tactics of abusers
When mental health becomes just another weapon
Legal loopholes, system failures, and why the restraining order isn’t always enough
Action steps: how to protect yourself, how to build your support network
Reporting over and over… and still not being heard — the heartbreak of ignored warnings
Bringing it all home: concrete steps every woman can take right now
Micah’s last message. Why sharing and speaking out is the only way to create lasting change

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Ever wondered if you could be sleeping next to a psychopath... and not even know it? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Holes, (yes,THAT Paul Holes) the detective who cracked the Golden State Killer case. We dig into the scariest headlines lighting up the news right now: Hidden killers, the chilling Gabby Petito case, and how the seemingly "sweetest guy" could be hiding monstrous secrets. This one is heavy, raw, and so necessary for every woman who has ever questioned her gut, worried about control in her relationship, or just sensed something off but couldn’t put her finger on it.
Paul brings his decades of investigative expertise, dissecting red flags most of us miss. We break down Gabby Petito’s tragic story step-by-step, what domestic violence looks like in real life (NOT just in textbooks!), and why even women’s closest friends or the cops sometimes get manipulated. Plus, I’m joined by Nicole Schmidt, Gabby’s unbelievably strong mom, who shares what she wishes she saw sooner… and what every woman, mother, and friend needs to hear.
SHOWNOTES
Can you really be married to a psychopath and not know it?
How predators “pass” as normal & the Wild Bill Huff story
Gabby Petito case: setting the timeline and heartbreak
Evidence of emotional abuse — the “I’m sorry, it’s my OCD” pattern
The mistakes police made and what should’ve happened
Police protocols in domestic abuse: who gets arrested, who gets believed
How women can get help in domestic violence stops
Stat: 51% of women don’t even know they’re being controlled
Nicole Schmidt (Gabby’s mom) joins: how manipulation fooled everyone
The first red flags she missed: Gabby’s “I’m fine” mask, and the secret signals you need to look for
How criminality can run in families (and why you need to look at the family dynamic!)
Rex Heuermann (Gilgo Beach Killer): predator hiding in plain sight, luring victims online
Why “it couldn’t happen to me” is the most dangerous mindset

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In the second part of this enlightening conversation, Elle Macpherson discusses love, wellness, and overcoming life’s hardest moments with grace and determination. She opens up about her sobriety journey, redefining relationships, and why wellness is the foundation of empowerment.

Elle shares actionable tips for navigating fear, building resilience, and creating a life that aligns with your true essence. From candid reflections on past relationships to starting her wellness company, Elle inspires listeners to take control of their journey and embrace the beauty of transformation.

SHOWNOTES
[00:00] Lisa and Elle explore how relationships reflect self-love and inner well-being.
[07:01] The dolphin tattoo story: A moment of clarity and self-discovery.
[12:03] How Elle turned pain into purpose by channeling her energy into creating her lingerie business.
[20:17] Overcoming addiction: Elle’s powerful sobriety story and advice for breaking harmful patterns.
[28:26] Facing fear with clarity: How Elle approached her cancer diagnosis with research and inner trust.
[34:54] The wellness journey that led to founding WelleCo and transforming her health.
[40:37] Aging gracefully: How Elle reframed beauty and vitality as soul-deep qualities.
[50:02] The power of meditation and self-connection in creating a life of fulfillment.

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Elle Macpherson, one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, joins Lisa Bilyeu for a candid conversation about overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From battling alcoholism to navigating divorce and a cancer diagnosis, Elle shares the tools and mindset shifts that empowered her to reinvent herself and thrive in her 60s.

In this episode, Elle dives deep into how to let go of external validation, the power of trusting your intuition, and her journey from self-doubt to self-love. She reflects on career-defining moments, personal growth through hardships, and how the lessons she’s learned can inspire women to embrace their strength at any stage of life.

SHOWNOTES
[00:00] Lisa introduces Elle’s inspiring story of reinvention and resilience.
[02:14] Elle explains the importance of focusing on what you love and aligning with your heart.
[03:38] How Elle learned to handle criticism early in her modeling career and use it as fuel for growth.
[07:51] The power of self-reflection: Learning from mistakes without judgment.
[09:26] Understanding the Four A’s (Approval, Agreement, Acceptance, Allegiance) and how they guide decisions.
[12:32] Why listening to your intuition is like building a trusted friendship.
[16:54] Elle’s life-changing decision to trust her gut and embrace unexpected opportunities.
[22:25] Relationships as mirrors: What Elle discovered about self-love through her marriages.

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