Q&A: Navigating Toxic Friendships, Surviving Friendship Breakups, and Becoming a Boundary Boss! episode artwork

EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 36 MIN

Q&A: Navigating Toxic Friendships, Surviving Friendship Breakups, and Becoming a Boundary Boss!

from Women of Impact · host Impact Theory

You ever get hit with that gut-wrenching moment when your bestie ghosts you for zero reason, or you’re stuck in a toxic group chat that makes Mean Girls look like a Disney movie? Or maybe you’re STILL overanalyzing that friendship you let go of a decade ago and wondering… did I really do the right thing? Homie, grab your coffee and let’s talk. Because today, it’s just YOU and ME! And we’re getting real about all the juicy, complicated, and heartbreaking friendship dilemmas you sent in for our very first Q&A episode! I’m peeling back all the layers on friendship breakups, boundaries, frenemy betrayal, toxic family, ghosting, and why trusting yourself is the first step to never abandoning who you really are. If you’ve ever felt alone, confused, stuck, or alone in a room full of “friends”… This is YOUR episode. And if you love this, smash that follow button, slide into my DMs with your burning questions, and let’s make this the most supportive, unfiltered space on the internet. SHOWNOTES When to Let Go Of a Friendship (And How to Know It Was the Right Call) Setting Boundaries with Toxic In-Laws (or Anyone!) Getting Ghosted By Your Friend: Surviving Without Blaming (or Losing) Yourself How to Set Boundaries Without Drowning in Guilt The Phone-Off Weekend: My Bravest Boundary Move Ever Dealing With Pushback & Teaching Others to Support Your Needs Why True Friends Show Up Even When Plans Change Ending the Cycle of Confusion, Guilt & Second-Guessing Understanding you can’t “fix” other people—only YOUR response How to show up strong after betrayal… and still let in the good ones Thank you, EVERY single one of you, for sending in your most vulnerable questions and stories. You are NOT alone in this! Want more? Make sure to follow, share your story, and DM me on Instagram! This Q&A series is just getting started. 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

You ever get hit with that gut-wrenching moment when your bestie ghosts you for zero reason, or you’re stuck in a toxic group chat that makes Mean Girls look like a Disney movie? Or maybe you’re STILL overanalyzing that friendship you let go of a decade ago and wondering… did I really do the right thing? Homie, grab your coffee and let’s talk. Because today, it’s just YOU and ME! And we’re getting real about all the juicy, complicated, and heartbreaking friendship dilemmas you sent in for our very first Q&A episode! I’m peeling back all the layers on friendship breakups, boundaries, frenemy betrayal, toxic family, ghosting, and why trusting yourself is the first step to never abandoning who you really are. If you’ve ever felt alone, confused, stuck, or alone in a room full of “friends”… This is YOUR episode. And if you love this, smash that follow button, slide into my DMs with your burning questions, and let’s make this the most supportive, unfiltered space on the internet. SHOWNOTES When to Let Go Of a Friendship (And How to Know It Was the Right Call) Setting Boundaries with Toxic In-Laws (or Anyone!) Getting Ghosted By Your Friend: Surviving Without Blaming (or Losing) Yourself How to Set Boundaries Without Drowning in Guilt The Phone-Off Weekend: My Bravest Boundary Move Ever Dealing With Pushback & Teaching Others to Support Your Needs Why True Friends Show Up Even When Plans Change Ending the Cycle of Confusion, Guilt & Second-Guessing Understanding you can’t “fix” other people—only YOUR response How to show up strong after betrayal… and still let in the good ones Thank you, EVERY single one of you, for sending in your most vulnerable questions and stories. You are NOT alone in this! Want more? Make sure to follow, share your story, and DM me on Instagram! This Q&A series is just getting started. 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

NOW PLAYING

Q&A: Navigating Toxic Friendships, Surviving Friendship Breakups, and Becoming a Boundary Boss!

0:00 36:20

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasting Astronomy Every Day of the Year Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Women of Impact?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Women of Impact episode published?

This episode was published on May 8, 2026.

What is this episode about?

You ever get hit with that gut-wrenching moment when your bestie ghosts you for zero reason, or you’re stuck in a toxic group chat that makes Mean Girls look like a Disney movie? Or maybe you’re STILL overanalyzing that friendship you let go of a...

Can I download this Women of Impact episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!