Secret Service Agent Explains Psychological Tricks To Read Anyone & Spot A Liar

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Today, a secret service agent is teaching you how to read body language, master your emotions, and spot a liar.

In this one of a kind episode, agent Evy Poumpouras is unpacking proven strategies and psychological tricks to get what you want.

Evy is a former secret service agent who has protected 5 U.S presidents.

She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence.

And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of her best secrets from over 3 decades of training and experience.

Evy’s extensive and decorated career includes operating undercover, complex criminal investigations, and working as an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit – and she’s here to arm you with information, tools, and strategies in this special episode.

I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.

YouTube Timecodes:
00:00:00: Introduction
00:03:32: How does having confidence and reading body language change your life?
00:06:50: The biggest takeaways we can learn from presidents and foreign heads of state.
00:10:15: Do this to manage stress in a high pressure job.
00:15:11: This is how professionals detect if someone is lying.
00:19:15: How to detect someone’s baseline and when you can use this skill.
00:26:00: Does eye contact REALLY give away if someone is lying?
00:30:00: Do this to show a conversation matters to you through your body language.
00:33:20: Why it’s important to just let people be.
00:36:14: Is there anything people do with their eyes to indicate they’re lying?
00:39: 25: Do this to be more secure in yourself around other people.
00:43:00: Are there verbal cues to indicate that you aren’t being told the truth?
00:47:11: The importance of being less focused on just yourself.
00:49:37: How do you get the truth out of someone?
00:52:50: When do you know it’s time to call somebody out or back away?
00:56:45: What is paralinguistics and how does it impact how we talk to people?
00:59:00: Do this to make your voice come through to others with more authority.
01:05:49: Be clear about your own objectives before entering a difficult conversation.
01:09:45: Someone not answering you IS an answer.
01:12:27: The REAL reason we don’t trust our gut.
01:14:30: The first step to changing the negative situation you are in.

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[sheilaedwards]

I believe EVY was chosen for the position she had in the Secret Service because of her personality was that, she wasn’t looking for power, she wasn’t trying to outshine everybody else, she didn’t want it. What better person to have it.

[hildahambone]

Best start with not trusting or believing anyone. Time and observation will eventually reveal their character.

[dianethompson]

My Mother was so wise. She said " you can't make people do, think, or feel what they don't want to."

[JustLaurenThanks]

I love Evy. I’ve watched her on several podcasts. It seems like they all pull the same info, ask the same questions differently. I’m 24 minutes into this interview and have already learned new things from her. The magic of Mel Robbins, y’all. Looking forward to the rest of this discussion and will be saving to watch again ❤

[richardyurcak]

I saw Evy on a Diary of a CEO. Evy is fierce. And Mel - thank you for showcasing your authenticity. I love the way I can see my favorite people from your perspective, from what inspires you.

[beckys]

These two women are not just smart and personable, but wise. Thank you for this interview.

[yuliachesnokov]

I have adopted this mantra of “handle your shit” since in my early 20s. While it has been challenging to see it, clean it up and move on, it has propelled me through things I didn’t think otherwise I could move on from. Thank you for the reminder Evy and Mel.

[Reddragons]

When she speaks she says everything thats aligned with what i learned about energy. Her energetic boundaries are impeccable.

[FrenchwithVirginie]

I saw Evy on the Diary of a CEO, it’s a pleasure to see her here as well ❤

[Gtpl]

There is not a minute of this interview that isn’t useful. This woman is incredible!!

[franzabananza]

I concur. When you listen to your enemies, they tell you what their real fears are and it aint even you

[scentuaryfox]

Evy's ethos of mental armour has helped me to get out of a toxic working relationship and think of what is my intention rather than fall at the insults. I've live up to my aim without her power hungry behaviour throwing me off. Cos I wont be part of that game and do whatever to protect myself (my own president). I've had to be my own protector too. And I love the resilience and learning about it. Also love when Evy said she wanted to get into the force had had to go for what she wanted cos she has to live with thr decision everyone else will eventually come around like parents. And better to not have regrets. That really empowered me to close my heart to a bad job. But I'm hopefully now I will find better x

[pianomi]

I observed that often we behave and act like we are on edge even if there is no reason for it... a habit of anxious mind. Confident mind looks for information not for a confirmation of itself being confident.

[RocketSpam]

I loved that quote Evy gave. One of my favorite quotes is..."Whatever is in a man's heart, will come out of their mouth."(Bible) So, listen, look, and watch.

[CatalinaFOIA]

20:15 Gut instinct, being able to read a room and non-verbal cues/micro expressions in the first 10-20 seconds is a great predictor of overall behavior & mannerisms. I love Evy's advice on: feel the energy in the room, pay attention and don't call a person out just read the cues.

[pennycaldwell]

Non verbal communication interpretation is more art than science.

[Snugglebit]

Something I heard once and it stuck with me ever since: "If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now."

[JLTravels]

Evy is amazing…I’ve watched multiple interviews & learn something new each time!

[Monipenny]

This interview is packed full of solid information, but most importantly, incredibly validating. Thank you! I come from a family full of deceitful, manipulative liars to marrying into one in 1988. Enough years to know my gut has been right all along. Thank you! I will be watching this interview again to boost my confidence.

[Theresa_]

Both Mel and Evy are incredible. Such inspirational women. Thank you!