10 Manipulation Tactics Men Use to Gain POWER Over You & Keep You Hooked! | Dr Orion PT 1
In this episode of "Women of Impact," Lisa Bilyeu welcomes Dr. Orion Taraban, psychologist, YouTube creator, and author of the bestselling book "The Value of Others." Dr. Taraban brings a refreshingly candid — and sometimes controversial — perspective to the complex world of romantic relationships, power dynamics, and emotional safety. Together, they pull back the curtain on common traps women fall into, how to recognize manipulation (especially from narcissists or cluster B personalities), and the essential mindsets needed to reclaim your relationship power once and for all.
Dr. Taraban and Lisa set the groundwork by tackling why no one can technically manipulate your emotions — unless you allow them to. This is essential listening for anyone looking to understand how to protect themselves while dating—or simply elevate their personal relationships to a new level of autonomy.
In this episode:
The Nature of Manipulation & Emotional Vulnerability
Why “Poker Face” Tactics Matter for Safety
Real-World Examples: DARVO & the Anatomy of Gaslighting
The 10 Principles of Power: Who Really Holds the Cards?
Women, Power, and the Unspoken Rules of Pursuit
The Role of Optionality in Relationships
Double Standards, Gendered Power, and Inequality
Attraction, Fantasy, and the Dangers of Projecting
Red Flags, Rationalizations & Why We Stay
Cluster B Personalities and the Hallmarks of Narcissistic Abuse
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The 3 Signs You’re in the Wrong Relationship (Even If You Love Him) | Dr. Nicole LePera PT 2 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. New love is easy, staying in love is hard work (believe me!) Today, my homie, Dr. Nicole LePera is joining me for a relationship dive into the complexities that lead to 70% of couples never seeing their 1 year anniversary.
Falling in love is a thrilling ride, but what happens when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in? That's where the majority of relationships hit a snag. Does your relationship feel more like a roller coaster than a peaceful journey? As fun as roller coasters are in the amusement park, you may be addicted to the highs and lows of toxic love, and that’s not fun or healthy in your grown up relationships.
In this two-part episode, Dr. LePera shares valuable tips to help you identify if you're in an incompatible relationship and how to navigate through the emotional minefield. We also discuss why change can be as challenging as squeezing into skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner, and how to handle your emotional responses in a healthier way.
“To make sure that our needs are met in a relationship, we have to be really clear on what they are and we have to be really clear on what we want…” -Nicole LePera
If you're struggling with your relationship or just want to understand love better, this episode is a must-watch. So, hit that play button and make sure you catch part two with Nicole LePera
Check out Nicole’s latest book, How to Be the Love You Seek: https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-You-Seek-Relationships/dp/0063267748
Original air date: 11-29-2023
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The 3 Signs You’re in the Wrong Relationship (Even If You Love Him) | Dr. Nicole LePera PT 1 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. New love is easy, staying in love is hard work (believe me!) Today, my homie, Dr. Nicole LePera is joining me for a relationship dive into the complexities that lead to 70% of couples never seeing their 1 year anniversary.
Falling in love is a thrilling ride, but what happens when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in? That's where the majority of relationships hit a snag. Does your relationship feel more like a roller coaster than a peaceful journey? As fun as roller coasters are in the amusement park, you may be addicted to the highs and lows of toxic love, and that’s not fun or healthy in your grown up relationships.
In this two-part episode, Dr. LePera shares valuable tips to help you identify if you're in an incompatible relationship and how to navigate through the emotional minefield. We also discuss why change can be as challenging as squeezing into skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner, and how to handle your emotional responses in a healthier way.
“To make sure that our needs are met in a relationship, we have to be really clear on what they are and we have to be really clear on what we want…” -Nicole LePera
If you're struggling with your relationship or just want to understand love better, this episode is a must-watch. So, hit that play button and make sure you catch part two with Nicole LePera
Check out Nicole’s latest book, How to Be the Love You Seek: https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-You-Seek-Relationships/dp/0063267748
Original air date: 11-29-2023
Follow Nicole LePera:
Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolisticPsychologist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/
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He Says He Loves You… But He Cheats? Here’s the Truth You Need to Hear | Sadia Khan PT 2 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. I have to warn you, this episode may be very triggering for some of us today as we talk about some hard truths for women to hear about cheating with relationship expert and psychologist, Sadia Khan.
If you ever asked yourself, "How can he still say he loves me after cheating on me?, this episode is for you. If you’ve been cheated on, lied to, and confused if he’s worth sticking around for when he says, ‘it won’t happen again,” this episode is going to expose a side of cheating we don’t often talk about.
You know on Women of Impact my goal is to keep straight up and never sugar-coated. Just episodes with guests that are raw, real, and designed to empower YOU to take the next step.
This two-part episode pulls back the curtain on the painful reality of infidelity and the men who claim to love while they cheat. Brace yourselves, because in the first part of this episode, Sadia is going to deliver some ideas that may challenge you, anger you, but ultimately, liberate you from the pain of these unhealthy broken cycles of relationship traumas.
*Discover Sadia’s genius way to identify potential cheaters
*Learn how to distinguish red flags from character flaws, and what real deal breakers look like when you’re in control, and
*What responsibility and control you have over him cheating or not cheating
We're diving deep into the toxic aftermath of betrayal, exploring why snooping around his phone isn’t the answer, and to look for THIS instead. Sadia exposes the danger of confusing your anxieties with your intuition and by the end of this episode you’ll have some new strategies for dealing with the insecurities and relationship-sabotaging behaviors that are keeping us hurt single and afraid to mingle with the right partner.
Original air date: 8-23-2023
Follow Sadia Khan:
Website: https://www.sadiapsychology.com/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadiapsychology
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadiapsychology/
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He Says He Loves You… But He Cheats? Here’s the Truth You Need to Hear | Sadia Khan PT 1 (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. I have to warn you, this episode may be very triggering for some of us today as we talk about some hard truths for women to hear about cheating with relationship expert and psychologist, Sadia Khan.
If you ever asked yourself, "How can he still say he loves me after cheating on me?, this episode is for you. If you’ve been cheated on, lied to, and confused if he’s worth sticking around for when he says, ‘it won’t happen again,” this episode is going to expose a side of cheating we don’t often talk about.
You know on Women of Impact my goal is to keep straight up and never sugar-coated. Just episodes with guests that are raw, real, and designed to empower YOU to take the next step.
This two-part episode pulls back the curtain on the painful reality of infidelity and the men who claim to love while they cheat. Brace yourselves, because in the first part of this episode, Sadia is going to deliver some ideas that may challenge you, anger you, but ultimately, liberate you from the pain of these unhealthy broken cycles of relationship traumas.
*Discover Sadia’s genius way to identify potential cheaters
*Learn how to distinguish red flags from character flaws, and what real deal breakers look like when you’re in control, and
*What responsibility and control you have over him cheating or not cheating
We're diving deep into the toxic aftermath of betrayal, exploring why snooping around his phone isn’t the answer, and to look for THIS instead. Sadia exposes the danger of confusing your anxieties with your intuition and by the end of this episode you’ll have some new strategies for dealing with the insecurities and relationship-sabotaging behaviors that are keeping us hurt single and afraid to mingle with the right partner.
Original air date: 8-23-2023
Follow Sadia Khan:
Website: https://www.sadiapsychology.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sadiapsychology
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadiapsychology
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadiapsychology/
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