Robin and Dennis wrap up season 1 by discussing the importance of listening -- and share six active-listening techniques that anyone can use.

In earlier episodes Robin and Dennis addressed the tactics that the manipulator does to you. Now they reveal techniques that you can use against the manipulator to protect yourself as it's happening.

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Dennis and Robin discuss gaslighting; the creation of self-doubt; and reframing past events, three of the tactics manipulators often use.

Two tactics that have huge consequences for your mindset: Invalidation and dictating feelings.

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For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

In this episode Robin and Dennis discuss three common tactics used in manipulation: "love bombing"; calculation and planning; and hurt and rescue.

Robin and Dennis tackle the contextual tactics of the manipulator and their use of surrogates.

For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.com

For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Robin and Dennis discuss the five most common methods of manipulation in conversation, how they are used in concert, and how to escape them. For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.com

For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1