In this episode, Minaa B. unpacks the silent treatment—not as someone needing space, but as a power move rooted in manipulation. she explores why people use silence as a weapon, how it shows up across sibling relationships, friendships, romantic partnerships, and workplace dynamics, and the psychological toll it takes on the person being shut out. 

Minaa offers practical strategies for recognizing the pattern, setting boundaries around silence, and protecting yourself from relationships where communication is weaponized. If you've ever been frozen out by someone you care about, this episode will help you see it for what it really is.

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