Thank you to today’s sponsors: -OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co -OpusClip: Get your first month of Opus Pro FREE at https://www.opus.pro/clipanything?coupon_code=impactwomen Ever walked away from a conversation feeling totally unheard, dismissed, or even belittled…especially after standing up for yourself? My homie, we ALL have. You summon your courage, speak up, and—bam!—someone throws a snarky “are you on your period?” your way, or hits you with “just smile more!” It’s infuriating, and it can make you question whether you even want to bother speaking up at all. But what if you had a playbook for these moments? A way to protect your power, command respect, and keep your confidence—without letting ANYONE bulldoze you or your emotions? Today, I sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Supercommunicators,” Charles Duhigg! He’s here to break down the exact phrases, strategies, and mindset shifts you NEED to supercharge your communication—so you can stand your ground without getting lost in shouting matches or left replaying what happened a million times in your head. With Charles’ actionable advice and jaw-dropping research (seriously, you have to hear about the power of vulnerability!), you’ll learn: - The RIGHT way to respond in the moment to dismissive, sexist, or minimizing comments—and walk away more powerful, not powerless. - Why walking away is actually a show of strength, not weakness (and how to reclaim your pride if you had to do it). - How to avoid kitchen sink fights, recognize covert control tactics, and flip even the most toxic conversations back into your control. - Conversational “superpowers” like looping for understanding (aka, making ANYONE feel truly heard) and the three life-changing conversation types you MUST know about. - Why showing vulnerability is actually a massive power move—and how to keep it from being used against you. - The secret to deep, connected relationships (whether with your partner, your boss, or your friends!) and the communication habits that make or break them. By the time this episode wraps, you’ll know how to express yourself with confidence, set boundaries without apology, and connect authentically—even in tough conversations. No more spiraling after a fight, no more second-guessing yourself in heated moments. Get ready to OWN your voice, flip the script on communication, and be seen and heard like never before. So grab your notepad, smash that subscribe button, and get ready to become the absolute QUEEN of communication—because no one’s going to silence your power anymore. You got this! Chapter Titles: [49:0 Digging Deeper on Dates [58:54] Setting Boundaries in Relationships Follow Charles Duhigg: Website: https://charlesduhigg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesduhigg/ Email Charles! charles@charlesduhigg.com Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!