Why You Are Restricting Your Desires in Your Relationship & How to Stop Blocking Yourself from the Happiness You Deserve with Lisa Bilyeu
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 3 May 2024
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
How do you identify when you're restricting your desires in a relationship?
How can couples work together to align their desires and ensure mutual fulfillment?
Today, Jay welcomes back his good friend Lisa Bilyeu. Lisa is a co-founder of the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition and the president of Impact Theory, a digital media company aimed at empowering content. With a strong focus on developing content that speaks to personal growth and empowerment, especially for women, Lisa has been a pivotal figure in shifting paradigms within her industry. Her show, "Women of Impact," addresses issues facing modern women, combining personal anecdotes with actionable advice.
The core theme of this conversation is outlining a roadmap for individuals seeking to overcome insecurities and cultivate a resilient, action-oriented confidence. Jay and Lisa discuss the common misconceptions around confidence, emphasizing that it is not a prerequisite for action but a result of engaging with the world despite fears and doubts.
Lisa shares how her initial need for external validation was a significant barrier to personal growth, sharing transformative moments that reshaped her understanding of confidence and self-worth. She stresses the importance of embracing imperfection and vulnerability as catalysts for genuine self-improvement and empowerment.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to start building confidence
How to validate yourself
How to prioritize personal growth
How to handle fear of judgment
How to transform relationships
Together, let's continue to question the preconceived notions about success and happiness and to take bold steps towards a life aligned with our deepest values and aspirations.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:32 How Do You Define Confidence?
06:54 Believe You’re Capable
09:54 Admitting That You’re Unhappy
16:13 The Frame of Reference
19:36 Everything Is A Risk
27:42 Non-Negotiables in Relationships
34:41 Conversations That Don’t Break Relationships
41:30 Who Leads, Who Follows
49:26 Conflicting Value System
54:57 Don’t Assume, Find a Compromise
59:21 Growth Mindset With Your Partner
Episode Resources:
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Lisa Bilyeu | YouTube
Lisa Bilyeu | Twitter
Lisa Bilyeu | Facebook
Lisa Bilyeu | LinkedIn
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| 1:06.0 | Jay is the woman in this dynamic who is currently co-parenting two young boys with her former partner David. |
| 1:12.0 | David, he is a leader. |
| 1:13.4 | He just don't want to leave me. |
| 1:15.0 | But how do you lead a woman? |
| 1:16.3 | How do you lead in a relationship? |
| 1:18.2 | Like what's the blue part? |
| 1:19.3 | David, you just ask the most important question. |
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