How to Develop Radical Confidence With Author Lisa Bilyeu

Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life, on The Verywell Mind Podcast.

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Meet Lisa Bilyeu

• Co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a billion-dollar company.
• President of Impact Theory, a weekly interview show that uncovers how achievers become successful.
• Host of "Women of Impact," a show that features women who overcome hardship to achieve massive success.

Lisa Bilyeu is also the author of "Radical Confidence," a book that describes how changing her mindset helped her create the life of her dreams.

Why Lisa Is Mentally Strong

• Lisa openly discusses her mindset shift and ongoing personal development.
• She clarifies that confidence, not money or success, led to her success.
• She shares her mistakes, struggles, and growth journey in her book and on social media, demonstrating strength through vulnerability.

What You'll Hear on the Show

• Lisa's inspiration for life change.
• How gratitude might limit progress.
• Confidence vs. radical confidence.
• Taking the first step when fearful.
• Tools for facing fears and challenges.
• Recognizing and addressing physical needs.
• Health issues and digestive problems as a health food company founder.
• Becoming the hero of your life.
• Balancing expert advice with self-reliance.
• Identifying helpful and harmful emotions.

What You'll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength

• Mental strength goes beyond acting tough. Sometimes, pushing through pain and setting aside feelings are necessary.
• However, suppressing emotions long-term is unhealthy. Lisa emphasizes knowing when to be tough and when to show self-compassion.
• Balancing self-pushing and self-care is crucial.

Quotes From Lisa

• "It's not about feeling amazing about yourself. It's about still stepping up to the plate bat in hand. Even if you're worried you're gonna swing and miss."
• "I need to stop waiting for other people to come and fix me because right now I am giving my power over."
• "I need to stop looking outside for other people to save me. I need to recognize I am absolutely the hero of my own life."
• "Where is that line between being tough, where it's needed because in business you do need to be tough, but also where you can give yourself grace?"

More About the Podcast

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Links and Resources

• Follow Lisa on Instagram: @LisaBilyeu
• Purchase Lisa's Book: Radical Confidence
• Explore Women of Impact

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