Thank you to today’s sponsors: BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off https://bioptimizers.com/impact and OneSkin: 15% off code LISA at https://oneskin.co *Special thanks & credit to DraftKings Network (https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/) for additional footage* What if love wasn’t love, but control in disguise? If you’ve ever been told “you’re too sensitive,” “you’re imagining things,” or “you should be grateful,” - this episode might break your heart… and set you free. Dr. Shannon Curry - yes, the forensic psychologist from the Johnny Depp trial - joins Lisa to pull back the curtain on coercive control: the hidden form of abuse that’s destroying women’s lives without leaving a single bruise. This isn’t about bruises. It’s about brainwashing. It’s about being gaslit so slowly, so subtly, that you stop trusting yourself. It’s about the women who look strong on the outside but are silently suffering behind closed doors. And most importantly? It’s about how to recognize it, break free, and start healing, without guilt, shame, or apology. Here’s exactly what we dive into: - The 4 stages of coercive control (and why it works on strong, smart women) - Why narcissists target women with high empathy and drive - The chilling tactics abusers use to isolate and control you without laying a hand - Why many women mistake abuse for “love” (and what to look for instead) - The internal tug-of-war between shame, guilt, and survival - How to start breaking free—even if you feel too scared, too stuck, or too broken - Why healing is not about just moving on (and what actually works) - How to rebuild your sense of self after years of emotional damage - What to do when you’re worried no one will believe you - The small but powerful mindset shifts that start the journey to freedom This episode is raw, real, and required viewing for every woman who’s ever felt herself disappearing in a relationship. Chapter Titles: Follow Dr. Shannon Curry: Website: https://www.curryevaluation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannoncurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrShannonCurry Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Want to search through every episode, explore specific topics, or ask me questions directly? Check out my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section. That’s 100% a scammer.