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Episode 633: Gaslighting, Trust, and Resilience with Robin Stern, Ph.D.


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Ever wonder if you’re being gaslit by a partner, friend, or even a politician? Dr. Robin Stern is here to explain how to recognize the signs of gaslighting and take back control of your reality. 

Robin Stern, Ph.D. is the co-founder and senior advisor to the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. With 30 years of experience as a licensed psychoanalyst, Robin is the leading expert on gaslighting. She’s also the author of The Gaslight Effect and The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide. In this episode, Robin helps us unpack the complexities of gaslighting and its stages, explains political gaslighting, and offers some steps toward reclaiming your power.

You’ll hear:

  • The three stages of gaslighting: disbelief, defense, and depression (5:55)
  • How gaslighters use precise manipulation to control their targets (12:44)
  • The five key signs that a politician is using gaslighting tactics (19:34)
  • How to reclaim your power when you feel like you’re being gaslit (22:50)
  • The overuse of words like "trauma" and "gaslighting" is diluting their impact (30:13)
  • Advice on staying gaslight-free by trusting your instincts and setting clear boundaries (34:44)

  • Resources:

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    Robin’s website

    Misuse of therapy words

    Political Gaslighting

    Book recommendations:

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