“The best manipulators in the world make you feel like it’s your own decision.” — Chase HughesIn this electrifying episode, I sit down with Chase Hughes. Former Navy intelligence operator, behavioural scientist, and the world’s leading authority on human influence, interrogation, and behaviour profiling. We dive deep into the dark arts of persuasion, how cult recruiters work, and the science behind brainwashing. Then we flip it all to show how YOU can use these tactics to reclaim your mind, build self-esteem, and live with unshakable confidence. This one’s part masterclass, part mind trip.Whether you want to protect yourself from manipulation, become more influential in business and relationships, or just understand how your brain really works, this episode is a must.Episode Highlights: 00:01:30 – Intro: Chase’s Navy background and skill set 00:03:58 – Anyone can be manipulated 00:06:50 – Our brains do not have a mental firewall 00:07:17 – How social media uses fractionation to hypnotise you? 00:10:49 – Make anyone more suggestible using emotion loops 00:13:47 – How does a cult leader attract his crowd? 00:17:15 – Spot manipulators using facial expressions 00:20:32 – One question that reveals a narcissist 00:24:42 – Detect hidden brainwashing 00:28:40 – How cults keep followers loyal & obsessed? 00:31:59 – Milgram experiment: how obedience trumps morals 00:33:39 – Cult Control Tactics: Ash experiment 00:37:33 – Identity traps people in relationships 00:41:40 – How to help someone being manipulated? 00:44:30 – Identify the masks & fears you’re hiding within 00:55:42 – Why do people wear the ‘pity’ mask? 00:57:16 – Red flags that indicate you are being controlled 00:58:50 – MK Ultra files 01:05:17 – Does MK Ultra still secretly exist? 01:11:39 – Learn to build real self-esteem 01:17:50 – A daily habit to build self-esteem 01:23:37 – Brainwash Yourself for Confidence & Success 01:34:13 – The Neuroscience of Manifesting Focus 01:38:43 – Beat comfort zone traps & stay motivated About Chase Hughes:Chase Hughes is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and former intelligence operations specialist with two decades of service aboard classified missions. Today, he’s the world’s top expert in behaviour profiling, persuasion, interrogation, and influence. He’s trained elite military units, top CEOS, law enforcement, and therapists on mastering human behaviour and uncovering deception.Chase is the author of multiple bestsellers, including The Ellipsis Manual and the creator of groundbreaking systems in behaviour science used by intelligence agencies worldwide.Connect with Chase:https://www.instagram.com/chasehughesofficial/?hl=enFollow me on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/morgantnelsonSubscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson/featuredWant to manage your life the same way that helped me make $1 million by 28 and travel the world at the same time?Grab my FREE one-page Life By Design productivity planner below⁠https://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplannerJoin the Dream Out Loud Facebook Communityhttps://bit.ly/49QXClW