Burnout. Overthinking. People-pleasing. These Hidden Habits Are Destroying Your Confidence | Dr. Nicole LePera (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. I’m sitting down again with the incredible Dr. Nicole LePera—The Holistic Psychologist—for a radically honest conversation about self-sabotage, self-betrayal, and how our subconscious habits keep us stuck for YEARS if we don’t wake up and intervene. Dr. Nicole doesn’t just break down the science; she offers the practical tools and tiny first steps you need to start making change, even if you’ve failed a thousand times before.
With her signature compassion and “no more hiding” approach, Nicole shows us how overthinking, meaningless routines, and people-pleasing quietly sabotage our dreams. But, most importantly, she gives you a roadmap out. It’s time to reconnect to that inner voice, build unstoppable self-trust, and finally become the hero of your own life—no matter your history.
SHOWNOTES
00:01 – What self-sabotage REALLY is and why “overthinking” betrays your inner wisdom
00:11 – Where self-betrayal comes from: The subconscious’s addiction to the familiar
00:27 – Creating space from your thoughts: Why you don’t need to “think less,” just think differently
00:41 – The daily “small promises” that actually break the cycle of self-defeat
00:55 – Overwhelm and emotional safety: How to start healing without retraumatizing yourself
01:15 – Self-sabotage vs. self-betrayal: How ignoring your needs ends up running your entire life
01:29 – Building ongoing self-awareness and spotting your own “tells”
01:52 – Navigating relationships as your needs (and self) evolve—and why communication is everything
02:15 – Meaning as your anchor: How reconnecting with purpose pulls you out of any spiral
02:36 – Why you’re not “broken,” and how tiny acts of self-trust change everything
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Raised to Stay Small, Taught to Obey—Here’s How She Took Her Power Back and Rewrote the Rules | Julia Haart (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. From growing up in a world where women were told to disappear and serve—and taught their worth was only found in silence and subservience—to writing a book called Brazen and stepping into the world as an empowered entrepreneur, Julia Haart’s story is one of radical transformation, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. In this episode, I sit down with Julia to uncover how she faced—and still faces—the deeply ingrained fears and shame of her upbringing, how she redefined her worth, and her honest truth that confidence isn’t the absence of fear, but having the courage to act anyway.
With raw stories, stubborn hope, and practical wisdom, Julia lays out how to break free from limiting beliefs, rewrite your narrative, and boldly claim your own power—even when every part of you wants to retreat to the background.
SHOWNOTES
Growing up trained to disappear: why invisibility was the measure of a “good” woman (00:00:00)
The spiritual “high” of self-negation—and its hidden costs (00:04:21)
Confronting core beliefs: discovering your cage is made of thoughts, not steel (00:08:13)
Small rebellions that matter: fighting back by refusing to be uncomfortable for someone else’s rules (00:17:25)
Surviving the impossible: why Julia didn’t give up—thanks to her daughter’s courage (00:21:15)
The lifelong process of “deprogramming” and how even Julia still catches herself people-pleasing (00:34:17)
Forgiveness, patience, and living as a work in progress—letting go of shame bit by bit (00:38:17)
Taking bold leaps while still feeling fear: what it really means to be “brazen” and how to attack new opportunities (00:43:14)
Why being a lifelong learner is non-negotiable for growth and reinvention (00:46:39)
Final lessons: why your only fence is in your mind, and it’s time to break free (00:30:02, referenced later in conversation)
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If You Feel Numb, Emotionally Eat, Snap at People, and Can't Focus – This Could Be Why | Rachel Hollis (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. When life knocks you down—how do you get back up? In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Hollis, whose name is synonymous with resilience. We dig deep into everything it really takes to rise stronger from heartbreak, setbacks, and the toughest chapters of our lives. Rachel gets real about her own journey—surviving a tumultuous childhood, tragedies, business failures, divorce, and the public eye. More importantly, she lays out the exact steps that helped her build an unbreakable sense of strength, self-trust, and the courage to evolve—again and again.
Whether you’ve lost faith in yourself, are battling negative self-talk, or wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, vulnerable stories, and the unapologetic truth every woman needs to hear to keep showing up and become the hero of her own life.
SHOWNOTES
0:00 – Why building resilience is the ultimate superpower for women
3:16 – How looking back at your own history can unlock your strength
7:24 – The price of not processing pain, shame, or mistakes
11:10 – Getting up for others vs. healing for yourself: breaking the codependency cycle
17:38 – Rachel’s secret: Evolution as her core value, and how it fuels resilience
26:51 – Learning to trust your gut after it’s been broken, and training self-intuition
52:03 – The powerful impact of emotional eating and how to break the shame cycle
1:23:35 – When brain fog and hormone imbalances cripple our self-worth
1:46:46 – Why understanding your cycle isn’t optional—it’s your 5th vital sign
1:52:13 – The key to real resilience: Knowing, loving, and rooting for yourself—one step at a time
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How to Instantly Spot a Liar—5 Hidden Body Language Cues That Reveal Someone’s Lying to You | Vanessa Van Edwards (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. You think you can spot a lie? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Vanessa Van Edwards—body language and human behavior expert, and founder of Science of People. Vanessa lays out the five fundamental cues to help you spot deception, debunks what you think you know about liars, and walks us through real-life tactics to not only detect lies, but to make sure we come across as our most honest and confident selves. From the science behind morning honesty and the power of congruence, to the difference between nervousness and deception, get ready for tangible, game-changing habits you can use right away. Grab your notebook, this is one you’ll keep coming back to.
SHOWNOTES
The shocking statistics: Why we misdetect lies 46% of the time
00:02:05 – The "Morning Morality Effect": Why morning is the best time for honesty
00:04:20 – The Pollyanna Principle: How assuming the best actually makes you a sharper liespotter
00:05:24 – Congruence: The number one cue liars can't fake
00:12:07 – Baselining and nervous baselining: How to set a “truth benchmark” for everyone you meet
00:19:15 – Red flags: 30+ behavioral clues that signal deception
00:28:08 – Why a single cue isn’t enough—look for clusters of three in body language
00:29:59 – Circling back and confirmation questions: Tactics to get to the truth with grace
00:41:05 – Laying out “truth rules” in relationships and how to create honest communication
00:47:31 – Shame touches and lip purses: Nonverbal cues that reveal discomfort, embarrassment, or withheld truth
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Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 2
Continuing the masterclass on confident communication, Part 2 of Lisa Bilyeu’s transformative interview with Kwame Christian dives even deeper into the actionable side of navigating life’s toughest conversations. This half is your tactical toolkit for boundary-setting, breaking free from people-pleasing, and leveling up your negotiation skills—both with others and with yourself.
Kwame and Lisa walk through the overlooked power of having a conversation “about the conversation”—from inviting others into dialogue with respect for timing, to tackling the tricky dynamics of dueling truths and differing upbringings. You’ll discover how to pivot conflicts into cooperative journeys, decode body language for deeper understanding, and master the art of healthy detachment in the face of disrespect. Plus, Kwame reveals the core negotiation issue most women face (and how to finally advocate for what you truly want), the script for when someone refuses to listen, and the surprising power of indifference. Insightful, practical, and empowering, this episode leaves you ready to be the hero of your own life—no matter who’s on the other side of the table.
SHOWNOTES32:41 Moving From Blame to Collaboration: Real-Life Relationship Examples40:43 Negotiating Your True Wants vs. Society’s Expectations46:11 Negotiating with Your Own & Others’ Inner Toddlers52:00 The Two Worlds: Internal State vs. What You Say1:12:16 Lessons in Self-Respect and the Power of Indifference
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Before co-founding the billion-$ company Quest Nutrition, writing my best-selling book Radical Confidence, & becoming president of Impact Theory Studios I had ZERO confidence! I was playing small, trying to be a good Greek housewife, but totally lost myself in the process. And so homie, this channel is for anyone who is tired, lost & fed up! And I interview some of the most successful & inspiring women in the game to bring you the straight-up, no-BS approach to help you KEEP. GETTING. BACK. UP!
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