"Before You Trust Her AGAIN..." 11 Red Flags Your Friend Will BETRAY & Use You (MOST Women Miss #3) PT 1

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Relationships, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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You know those friendships where you keep giving and giving but somehow end up feeling drained and confused every single time? Or the “bestie” who makes sly comments that just don’t sit right, but you talk yourself out of it because… girl code? I have BEEN there, and today is the day we’re finally breaking it all DOWN. For this very special deep dive I called in Dr. Peter Salerno licensed psychotherapist, author, and a true expert on narcissism, manipulation, and what happens when toxic “friendships” start eroding your confidence and warping your reality. You guys have seriously flooded my inbox about female narcissists, toxic girl groups, and why it’s so damn hard to spot the sabotage when it’s coming from another woman. So buckle up: Part 1 is THE must-listen guide to understanding the dark tactics that thrive in female friendships, from weaponized secrets all the way to emotional blackmail. SHOWNOTES What Makes a Female Narcissist Different? Why Do We Trust Women More? Cultural Blind Spots Exposed The Engine of Narcissism in Friend Groups Weaponizing Secrets & False Confiding How Narcissists Use “Girl Code” as a Weapon Healthy Skepticism - How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Manipulation Passive Aggressive Jokes vs. Covert Aggression Triangulation: Pitting Friends Against Each Other The Power of Loyalty & How It Gets Exploited Self Doubt, Gaslighting and the Shame Spiral When Things Turn DARK: Borderline, Psychopathy, and Group Retaliation Friendship Betrayal, Cognitive Dissonance, and Second Guessing Yourself Performative Friendships vs. the Real Thing How Friendship “Cult Leaders” Make You Doubt Your Own Reality Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: code COZYLISA for 20% off https://cozyearth.com IQ Bar: 20% off and FREE shipping, text LISA to 64000 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa HomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month https://homeserve.com Follow Dr. Peter Salerno: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpetersalerno Website: https://www.drpetersalerno.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpetersalerno Books: Amazon search “Dr Peter Salerno” FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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