[Original air date: 2-13-19]. In this special Valentine\u2019s Day episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, she and special guests Steph Purpura and Emily Morse get real about relationships. Steph Purpura spent her childhood feeling worthless but as an adult she\u2019s found herself and put in the work to live an amazing life.\nWith her husband she runs a company called Powerful-U. Emily Morse, also known as Sex with Emily, has a doctorate in human sexuality. She is a sex and relationship expert with one of the top relationship podcasts in the world.\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nWhy we repeat past relationship mistakes [04:58]\nHow to develop a strong sense of self-worth [08:03]\nWhy you need to focus on loving yourself before loving someone else [11:42]\nThe first step to loving yourself [13:18]\nWhat to do when you have toxic people in your life [15:46]\nWhy you can't make other people's emotions about yourself [19:33]\nHow to avoid making assumptions [22:12]\nWhat to do when past issues come up in a new relationship [24:51]\nThe importance of building communication skills [26:47]\nWhy you can't put your relationship on the back-burner [33:38]\nWhy you need to prioritize intimacy [37:48]\nLearning to enjoy sex and intimacy [41:32]\nHow to set your partner up for success [46:34]\n\nFOLLOW LISA:\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2PjcS28\n\nFOLLOW EMILY:\nPODCAST: https://apple.co/2CrcTPY\nWEBSITE: https://bit.ly/1uwtdVs\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2wEL7uf\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2PE4RVP\nYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2wHo6pA\n\nFOLLOW STEPH:\nWEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2ByqMt3\n\nSPONSORS:\nIf you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.\nTry Audible FREE for 30 days! Just visit\xa0https://adbl.co/3TLkgrD\xa0or text woi to 500-500.\nGo to\xa0https://bit.ly/ZocDocLisa\xa0and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.\nPost your job for free at\xa0https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI. That\u2019s\xa0https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI\xa0to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply.\nGive therapy a try, with BetterHelp! Visit\xa0https://bit.ly/BetterhelpWomen\xa0today to get 10% off your first month.\n\ufeff\n***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP\nCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!\xa0\n*New episodes delivered ad-free\n*Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!\xa0\n*Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.\n*Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.\xa0\n*Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.\xa0\n*Curious about your health? We\u2019ve got you covered in Health Hub.\xa0\n*And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist\xa0\nDon't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!\n\n*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP*****\n\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices