Women of Impact

CIA Agent: "I Can Spot a Manipulator in 7 Seconds" Here's Exactly What He'll Do | Andrew Bustamante PT 2

September 10, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Let’s get real: ever wonder why you sometimes second-guess yourself even when you KNOW something’s not right? Or why people, yes, even “friends,” partners, or bosses, can keep you stuck, controlled, or exploited for YEARS? This second half is your masterclass on psychological defense and reclaiming your power.Former CIA ops officer Andrew Bustamante is back, ripping the lid off the step-by-step manipulations used by abusers, cult leaders, narcissists, and even the “nice guy” you’re dating. He breaks down his framework for vetting trust, seeing through hidden motives, and how to un-park yourself from a relationship where you’re “on the backburner.” If you want the bulletproof system for seeing through lies, protecting your heart, and never getting played again, this is your guide.SHOWNOTESThe disposal (“parking”) framework: How cheaters keep you on the back burnerHow to spot when the “new normal” in your relationship is a trap“Switch tracking”: The hidden sign someone’s changing your realityWanted vs. unwanted information: The question that reveals honest intentDetecting lies: how CIA ops actually build trust (operational tests you can use today)False assumptions, unwanted info, and feelings-based vetting Vet, validate, analyze, and synthesize: The CIA trust formula for your relationships Synthesis: making choices that ACTUALLY serve you (and not the abuser’s agenda) Thank you to our sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisaOneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisaFollow Andrew Bustamante:Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4asr05N Read Andy’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook  Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/  Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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