How To Avoid Time Wasters, Manipulators & Liars To Find Real Love | Stephanie Ike Okafor PT 2

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Education, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 657 Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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It’s Lisa Bilyeu and on this episode of Women of Impact I've got the amazing Stephanie Okafor with me, and oh boy, are we diving deep and getting real! This episode is all about shaking up what you think you know about submission in relationships. It's not what you think—it’s about strength, respect, and being a total badass in your partnership. Stephanie gets raw and personal, sharing her journey and some seriously eye-opening biblical insights on what it really means to be vulnerable and respectful in love. We hash out why trust and transparency are crucial, how to tackle past traumas head-on, and the magic of truly understanding each other's love languages. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intention in relationships shapes expectations and dynamics. 05:48 Defensive response to feeling overlooked and undervalued. 11:32 Understanding and trusting each other's leadership. 17:53 Respect boundaries, avoid infidelity, nurture healthy relationships. 21:22 Healthy conversations vital for understanding beyond social media. 31:35 Balancing work, home, and personal dreams. 33:13 Supporting men's struggle with career and identity. 39:41 Prioritize love for self and others. 42:45 Hiding secrets, open up for healing. 48:00 Realizing childhood trauma affects desire for children. 53:42 Understanding behavior enables honest communication in relationships. 01:03:31 Trust and communication are crucial in marriage. 01:09:22 Christian perspective on women's role in marriage. 01:14:12 Learning healthy marriage for women is crucial. 01:18:12 Behavior reflects beliefs; address unhealthy marriage issues. 01:22:48 Mother's advice on independence and love impact. 01:27:44 Women have the right to desire what they want, and should take care of themselves. 01:35:21 Planning to stay together, aging makes spouse attractive. 01:41:06 Embrace change and growth in relationships. 01:44:39 Understanding each other like a fire analogy. 01:49:42 Pregnant woman suffers, finds relief in dream. 01:53:08 Learn manipulative tactics or become empowered, choose now. SPONSORS: Go over right now and sign up for just one dollar a month with your trial period at https://Shopify.com/lisa Go to https://butcherbox.comNYBBS and use coupon code NYBBS and you can enjoy the choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloin or salmon for absolutely free in every single box for an entire year plus you get $20 off. Go to https://www.heytabu.com/discount/LISA15 use code LISA15 to save 15% off your order Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase your first purchase by going to https://drinkAG1.com/lisa. Go to https://tryviome.com/LISA and use code LISA to get 20% off your first 3 months, and take control of your gut health today! ORDER YOUR COPY OF LISA'S BOOK "RADICAL CONFIDENCE" (NOW IN PAPERBACK & WITH A NEW CHAPTER!) & GET YOUR FREE BADASS BONUSES: https://bit.ly/radcon ***CALLING ALL BADASSES!*** If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, and so much more!* Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Follow Stephanie Okafor: Website: https://stephanieikeokafor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieike/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:55.7	this deep, deep conversation with author and pastor Stephanie E.K. Okavour about what it really takes
1:01.9	to find the partner that's going to be your happily ever after. And let's face it, that actually
1:08.6	means to be around for more than 50 years or more,
1:11.3	which apparently happens to less than 5% of marriages right now today.
1:17.5	Now if you want to be part of that 5% that makes it past the 50 year mark, which you
1:21.7	better freaking believe I want to, then listen closely because Stephanie is revealing what you, yes, you can do
1:29.8	to be the best possible woman, wife or partner in this relationship.
1:34.0	Now we all know it takes two to tango, my homie, and while it matters a freaking lot, who you
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