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"I've Caught Psychopaths for 30+ Years" If a Man Does THIS Just Once, You're 750% More at Risk... PT 2

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What happens when the “hero” turns out to be the monster? In part 2, acclaimed detective Paul Holes takes us into the darkest recesses of the criminal mind — dissecting the Gilgo Beach murders (Rex Heuermann), the tragic Micah Miller case, and showing how even smart, successful women can be hoodwinked by master manipulators. This is the episode every woman and every friend needs to hear for recognizing manipulative tactics, escaping control, and reclaiming your power. Paul (straight-up genius in criminal psychology), Nicole Schmidt, and I unpack: why the “rescuer” with a dark room is a huge red flag, how powerful men weaponize faith or mental health, and the horrifying stats about leaving abusive partners. We lay out, step by step, how to spot red flags early — and, most importantly, how to build a plan for your own safety when the system fails you. SHOWNOTES Why abusers pick certain women: the rescuing, the love bombing, the compliance Sadistic predators and the “room you can’t enter”: The dark psychology of secret spaces Why women sometimes protect the abuser, and the heartbreaking cycle of compliance Micah Miller case: faith, coercive control, and the weaponizing of power “Predators go where the prey’s at”: doctors, pastors, psychologists aren’t always safe Weaponizing faith, weaponizing sex: the step-by-step tactics of abusers When mental health becomes just another weapon Legal loopholes, system failures, and why the restraining order isn’t always enough Action steps: how to protect yourself, how to build your support network Reporting over and over… and still not being heard — the heartbreak of ignored warnings Bringing it all home: concrete steps every woman can take right now Micah’s last message. Why sharing and speaking out is the only way to create lasting change Thank you to today’s sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisa Qualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% off Follow Paul Holes: Check out his Patreon: patreon.com/kateandpaul. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.holes Buy his book “Unmasked”: https://a.co/d/08oJyivp Follow The Gabby Petito Foundation: Website: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbypetitofoundation/?hl=en Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu

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