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Welcome back to part 2 of this BADASS episode with retired U.S Army Major and combat veteran, divorced mom of 3, AND 8-figure business owner, my homie Dr. Sonja. 

Dr. Sonja is sharing even MORE personal stories, DEEP insights, and mind-blowing tips to help you step up to the plate in your life and not let fear hold you back. 

We dive into: 

- The 7 warrior woman traits you need to find your POWER and live your life on your own terms!! 

- How to decide if you want to stay on the “battlefield” situation that’s going on in your life 

- The HEALTHY discipline method to get you where you want to be 

- The power of the RIGHT self-care routine FOR YOU

- How you can be a strong, powerful woman AND be with a man that takes care of you

- The beautiful possibilities that come AFTER you have the courage to leave!!

This episode is sooooo good guys, so don’t miss the conclusion of this amazing interview with Dr. Sonja!

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Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-Improvement
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It’s Lisa Bilyeu and get ready for an inspiring and super insightful episode of Women of Impact that is all about how to actually change your life so you’re always moving towards living a life with more purpose and confidence and that’s actually authentic to YOU!! 

Today’s guest is sharing her step-by-step roadmap that she’s taught to thousands of women to do just that, it’s my homie, Dr. Sonja! 

Dr. Sonja is a retired U.S Army Major and combat veteran, a mother of 3, and an 8-figure business owner. From the battlefield to the boardroom, this woman is a TOTAL BADASS, and she has overcome SOOOO many challenges in her life – including a long, painful divorce – BUT despite all of that she has endured and she’s sharing her stories and lessons to help women like you and me learn from her hardships and be able to get back up every single time you get knocked down!!

In this episode we’re talking all about: 

- How to endure, even when it gets SOOO damn hard, and not let feeling ashamed or guilty stop you back from LIVING YOUR BEST DAMN LIFE!!!

- The 4 aspects you should focus on to move towards something that will bring you purpose in life 

- How to build your resilience (it’s a SKILL SET)

- The difference between being strong vs. powerful

- The power that comes from harmonizing your life instead of balancing it

- What to focus on when you feel like quitting & giving up 

- How to make the most out of the lessons and journey of your life

- Dealing with the different “battlefields” in your life and how you can look at them differently 

- What to do when you are tempted to just settle with the hand you're dealt 

- And so much more!! 

And that’s just in part 1 of this 2 part episode!

This episode is FULL of tactical tips and takeaways to elevate your life, so make sure to listen up homie, because it’s NEVER too late to be a warrior woman, but you HAVE TO take action to make it happen!!!

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Real talk: How do you quit falling for dangerous charmers, manipulative narcissists, or men who only reveal their true colors after you’re already invested? Welcome to Part 2 of my mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Gad Saad: Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist, best-selling author, and relentless unraveler of human behavior. We go ALL IN on the psychology of self-sabotage, how to finally take ownership of your choices, and why your “type” might be holding you back.

In this unmissable second half, we dissect self-serving bias, breaking destructive patterns, and how to stop being your own worst enemy. Plus: what is “Alpine Divorce” (and why is it blowing up right now!), what the heck is the dark triad, the evolutionary roots of psychopathy, sperm wars, why men AND women cheat, and how your bundle of traits determines lifelong happiness. It’s not just about finding the right partner: It’s about understanding YOURSELF and protecting your heart before it gets broken (again).

SHOWNOTES

Why Empathetic Women Fall for Narcissists

How Childhood and Attachment Styles Influence Your Choices

Ambition as Bait: How Predators Use Your Dreams Against You

Lisa’s Personal Story: From People-Pleaser to Powerhouse

What Is an “Alpine Divorce” and Why Is This Trend SO Messed Up?

The Dark Triad (And Why You Need to Watch for It)

Machiavellianism: Always Bad, or Sometimes Useful?

Why Are Some People Psychopaths? The Evolutionary Argument

Personality Types, Tribe Dynamics & Why “One Size” Does NOT Fit All

Why Evolution Didn’t Erase Psychopathy

Would You Rather Face a Bear or a Man in the Woods? (The SURPRISING Answer)

What Women REALLY Fear, and What Evolution Says About It

Why Women Cheat (and When). Science vs. Stereotype

The Sperm Wars Theory & Hidden Truths of Monogamy

Do Men Cheat When Their Wives Are Pregnant?

How Fatherhood Changes Male Testosterone (and Behavior)

When Men’s Testosterone Spikes, And What It Means for Your Relationship

When Winning (Or Losing) Drives Sex and Violence

Why We Choose the Wrong Men: The Problem with Shallow “Types”

The Secret to Lasting Relationships: Bundle of Attributes > One Trait

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You guys know I am obsessed with understanding why we do the things we do, especially the things that get us hurt. And today’s guest is the perfect guide. Dr. Gad Saad is an evolutionary behavioral scientist, professor, bestselling author, and one of the world’s boldest truth-tellers when it comes to the hard science behind jealousy, abuse, attraction, and the dark side of human relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why the “bad boy” draws you in, why jealousy can be so dangerous, or why some relationships escalate into control and even violence, this is the episode you need. Dr. Saad pulls no punches, and you’ll be SHOCKED by how much of your love life can be explained by ancient evolutionary pressures.

In Part 1, we dig deep into the evolutionary truths behind why women are repeatedly drawn to the same red-flag men, why men get so possessive and jealous, and the biological reasons behind dangerous behavior in relationships. Get ready to have your mind blown (and maybe cringe a little) as we unpack child abuse, infidelity, the real meaning of jealousy, red flags to watch for, and why “dangerous” is sometimes so damn attractive.

SHOWNOTES

Why Your Husband Is Statistically the Most Dangerous Person In Your Life

Child Abuse, Step-parents & the Cinderella Effect

The Lion Analogy: Brutal Nature, Brutal Lessons

Different Types of Abuse: Stepmother vs. Stepfather

Why Men Evolved Jealousy & Rage Over Infidelity

Evolutionary Explanations Aren’t Excuses

Lisa’s Story: Taking Ownership After Staying Silent

How to Vet for Jealousy: Traits & Red Flags

Controlling Partners: When Jealousy Becomes Dangerous

Situational vs. Dispositional Jealousy & Fundamental Attribution Error

Opposites Attract? Or “Birds of a Feather”? (What Actually Works)

The Height Rule: Why Almost No Women Pick Shorter Men

What Makes “Alpha” Men So Risky? (From Lions to Epstein)

Ostrich Parasitic Syndrome: Why We Ignore Red Flags

Why Some Women Fall for Predators: Ambition, Gut Instinct, and Dangerous Men

Parental Investment Theory & Women’s “Calibration”

The Fantasy vs. The Reality of Taming Bad Boys

“Mate Value” and Why High-Value Women Don’t Settle for Red Flags

Why High-Status Men Cheat (and What Unlocks Male Power)

What Women Really Want: Social Dominance, Empathy, and the Right Amount of Power

When Power Spills into Abuse

Why Certain Famous Men are Sex Symbols for Some, Not All

The Real-Life “Fifty Shades” and the Power of Arrogance

Sneaky F*cker Strategies: How “Soft Boys” Manipulate Empathy

Serial Killer Tactics: The Wounded Bird Routine

Lisa’s Real-Life Crime Story: Trusting Your Gut, Not Your Empathy

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