"I work with Psychopaths"- This is What They Tell Me About How They Target Women | Aishia Grevenberg

Thank you to today’s sponsor: Paleovalley: 15% off at https://bit.ly/WOIPaleovalley Sometimes, the sharpest, strongest women get wrapped into relationships that empty them out, emotionally, physically, and mentally - while everyone else just sees the perfect facade. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Aishia Grevenberg, licensed therapist, survivor, and radical boundary queen. We’re going all-in on the brutal tactics of narcissists and psychopaths, what makes you a target, and (most importantly!) how to literally rewire your boundaries so you never, ever lose yourself again. Here’s exactly what we dive into: How manipulators “scan” for your vulnerability before you ever say a word The body language and micro-expression cues predators use to identify targets Why owning your wounds and insecurities makes you “bulletproof” (not broken) Everyday boundary tests you’re failing and how to flip the script instantly The exact reasons “sweet” and “generous” men fool everyone (including their victims) Why consistency is the key to earning respect and how shaky voices still get you heard The secret psychological tricks abusers use to keep you emotional and off-balance How to break the fantasy trap, reclaim your story, and build a support system that actually works Chapter Titles [00:00:00] How Manipulators Target Women, Scan Vulnerabilities, and Weaponize Your Emotionality [00:08:15] Why Putting on a Facade Makes You a Bigger Target (and How Authenticity Saves You) [00:18:04] Surviving Abuse: Losing Identity, Prioritizing Him, and Breaking the Facade [00:38:04] Why Leaving Means Losing Everything but Still Choosing Yourself [00:52:18] Minimizing Violence: Time Is Not an Apology [01:00:03] Building Back: PTSD, Support Groups, and the Radical Clapback [01:23:45] Spreadsheet Healing: Identifying Patterns, Vulnerabilities, and Red Flags [01:39:16] Practicing Boundaries in Real Life: Turning Therapy Lessons Into Action Follow Aishia Grevenberg: TikTok:   / mytherapistlife   Instagram:   / mytherapistlife   Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram:   / lisabilyeu   Facebook:   / 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.