In this compelling episode of "Women of Impact," host Lisa Bilyeu welcomes Chase Hughes, a renowned expert in human behavior and interrogation techniques, to delve into the art of spotting manipulators and understanding the psychology behind their tactics. Chase brings his deep knowledge to the table, offering insights that go beyond the surface. They dissect how to spot red flags in relationships, particularly focusing on identifying narcissists and psychopaths in the early stages of dating—a subject that resonates with many of Lisa’s audience. Chase provides practical advice for women to protect themselves in potentially harmful relationships. The conversation goes in-depth into the tactics manipulators use, exploring cognitive blind spots and the mental gymnastics people perform to justify poor relationship choices. Lisa and Chase navigate through valuable questions to ask on first dates and warning signs to look out for, ensuring listeners walk away equipped with the knowledge to make safer choices in their personal lives. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Chase Hughes Introduction 00:47 Spotting Narcissists on a First Date 01:51 Cognitive Blind Spots in Relationships 03:02 Differentiating Insecurity from Psychopathy 05:25 Physical Cues of Manipulation 11:00 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Behavior FOLLOW CHASE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaseHughesOfficial CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa NPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts. ********************************************************************** Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music.  ********************************************************************** 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