EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 1H 14M
CIA Spy: You're 73 mins Away From Being Un-F*cking-Breakable
from Women of Impact
You know that feeling when you’re dismissed, underestimated, or downright disrespected, and you start to wonder if you’re the problem… or if the world is just stacked against you? Homie, THIS is your episode.I’m sitting down with Tracy Walder: Ex-CIA and FBI, one of the only women in history to serve as a special agent in both agencies, and literal expert at uncovering the truth when lives are on the line. But today isn’t just about spy stories. It’s about training YOU to stand your ground, outsmart manipulation, and build unbreakable emotional resilience…no matter who tries to make you small.From surviving toxic workplaces and “Malibu Barbie” insults to resisting gaslighting from the world’s most powerful men, Tracy shares the mindset, boundaries, and psychological tools you need to protect yourself and rebuild your confidence.Here’s exactly what we dive into:How to spot (and survive) subtle disrespect, from the boardroom to the bedroomReal-life “spy tactics” any woman can use to stay in control under pressureHow to recognize and resist manipulation, even when it’s weaponized kindnessHandling gaslighting, shrinking to “fit in,” and dealing with toxic womenChapter TitlesMale Allies: When Do You Clap Back, And When Do You Play the Long Game?Managing Emotions Under Fire: Should You Shut Down or Speak Up?The Art (and Cost) of Compartmentalization,And When It BackfiresManipulation Tactics: When “Kindness” Is Actually ControlGaslighting on the World Stage, And How to Hold Your Reality FirmThe Power of Evidence: Staying Grounded With Facts (Not Just Feelings)How Not to Shrink: Advocating for Yourself and Naming DisrespectWhen Women Tear Down Other Women: Isolation, Rumors, and Self-EsteemThe Secret to Building Resilience: Naming Emotions, Facing Fears, and Finding Your CrewFollow Tracy Walder:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunexpectedspyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedspyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@theunexpectedspy Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuThank you to today’s sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaOneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisaMonarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Lisa Bilyeu sits down with Tracy Walder, former CIA and FBI agent, to uncover how women can build unshakable resilience, confront manipulation and gaslighting, and stand their ground in the face of extreme adversity both at work and in everyday life.
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