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August 13, 2025 45 mins
Relationship myths, communication pitfalls, and the secret science behind lasting love—today’s guest unmasks it all. On this special two-part edition of Women of Impact, Lisa Bilyeu welcomes Dr. Julie Gottman, renowned clinical psychologist, world-leading relationship expert, and co-founder of the Gottman Institute. With 40 years of transformative experience, Dr. Julie reveals what truly makes or breaks a relationship, why men and women cheat, and what most of us get wrong about emotional connection. In Part 1, Lisa and Dr. Julie take you on a myth-busting journey through the psychology of infidelity, the truth about “emotional” versus “physical” cheating, and the surprising evolutionary roots of why men sometimes shut down during arguments. Learn the real drivers behind relationship failure, why loneliness—not infidelity—is the ultimate relationship killer, and actionable scripts to resolve conflict without triggering defensiveness. If you’ve ever wondered what your partner is really thinking—or why your communication keeps hitting a wall—this episode is your essential guide. 01:13 Myths About Male & Female Cheating10:19 How to Approach Tough Conversations23:21 Why Men Stay, Why Women Leave31:46 Red Flags: Can You Fix a Relationship with a Narcissist? FOLLOW DR. JULIE GOTTMAN:Website: https://www.gottman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottmaninstituteTwitter: https://twitter.com/gottmaninstFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gottmaninstitute CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at ⁠https://macys.com⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ ⁠apple.co/womenofimpact⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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