When a man’s words and actions just don’t add up, your gut kicks in—but is it intuition, or paranoia? I’m Lisa Bilyeu, and in this episode, I sit down with world-renowned interrogator and body language expert Scott Rouse, who’s trained with the FBI, to break down the subtle cues that reveal if someone’s being honest, hiding something, or even manipulating you. From decoding mixed signals and love bombing to learning the red flags of a true psychopath, Scott gives us a toolkit for self-protection and radical self-trust. This is essential wisdom for every woman who wants to feel safe, seen, and strong—whether you’re dating, doing business, or just tuning up your radar for the people in your life.

SHOWNOTES

Is he being faithful or just hiding it? How details and “qualifiers” in answers give away dishonesty [00:00:29]

Why psychopaths don’t show fear—and how to spot them through body language and the “psychopathic stare” [00:01:16, 00:11:19]

The dangers of love bombing: How predators mirror your voice & mannerisms to build false connections fast [00:03:09]

Matching and mirroring: When is it bonding, when is it manipulative? [00:05:12]

Nonverbal red flags in relationships: Closed posture, lingering eye contact, asymmetrical smiles, and self-soothing moves [00:06:52–00:13:30]

What your intuition is telling you when someone is “too nice”—and why you must trust it [00:24:20]

Does alcohol make people worse liars? Quick-fire myth-busting on deception [00:26:59]

How Scott’s FBI interrogation tactics—like “us against them”—can reveal truths in any relationship [00:18:09–00:21:54]

Watch for sudden tension, withdrawal, or “stepping back” during key questions—they’re distancing from the lie [00:14:07–00:15:52]

Building your confidence: Never let anyone make you doubt what you’re sensing or seeing in your own life [00:27:40]

FOLLOW SCOTT ROUSE:
Website: https://scottrouse.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehaviorX
The Behavior Panel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehaviorPanel

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