Why Smart, Empathetic Women Get Trapped, and How AI Can Set Them Free
Have you ever doubted your own instincts or wondered how smart, capable women can end up trapped in toxic situations?
In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Dr. Lisa Turner, a PhD engineer and creator of forensic AI tools that expose invisible patterns of coercive control.
Lisa reveals why intelligence and empathy don't always protect women from manipulation, how grooming patterns show up in relationships and workplaces, and how AI can help make those patterns visible. They also explore the hidden mental load many women in STEM carry—and its connection to burnout and imposter syndrome.
You'll walk away with a better understanding of invisible control and practical ways to trust your instincts, recognize red flags, and protect your energy.
Tune in and learn how seeing the pattern can be the first step to breaking free.
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Lisa Turner is the founder of CETfreedom and the creator of a suite of forensic AI tools that make invisible control, coercive dynamics and toxic patterns visible across workplaces, relationships, coaching spaces and spiritual communities. She is the Rational Mystic, a rare combination of a PhD in Mathematical Modelling and machine learning with more than 20 years of consciousness and transformation work. Groomed and held under coercive control as a teenager, she went on to become one of only three women in an engineering cohort of more than 120, worked as a production engineer, then spent two decades decoding the hidden algorithms of manipulation and healing. When AI arrived, she realised she could teach it to see the patterns most people miss. A TEDx speaker and a TechRound Top 50 Women in Tech and Startups 2026 honouree, her forensic tools, including Validate, are now drawing interest from NHS trusts, domestic abuse charities and HR organisations.
Connect with Dr. Lisa Here:
X - @drlisaturner
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liturner/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drlisaturner/
OptIn URL - https://cetfreedom.com
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Host Bio:
Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.
Connect with Zofia Here:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/