In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski delve into the complex topic of emotional manipulation, discussing how manipulators use emotional overload to control their targets. The hosts explore various tactics manipulators employ, such as planning emotional sneak attacks and targeting specific vulnerabilities. They also emphasize the importance of self-awareness, identifying triggers, and practicing mindfulness to help listeners protect themselves from emotional manipulation. Key strategies include understanding personal vulnerabilities, recognizing physical symptoms of emotional reactions, and developing mindfulness techniques to maintain emotional control. The episode concludes with practical advice for listeners on how to apply these strategies in real-time situations.

Topics

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:53 Understanding Manipulation

01:49 Emotional Overload and Sneak Attacks

03:34 Long-term vs. New Manipulative Relationships

05:39 Protecting Yourself from Manipulation

10:24 The Role of Emotions in Manipulation

13:08 Awareness and Vulnerabilities

18:05 Childhood Memory of Stealing

18:22 Understanding Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

18:45 Identifying Personal Triggers

19:16 Physical Symptoms of Emotional Reactions

21:00 The Story You Tell Yourself

23:14 Practicing Mindfulness

25:35 Applying Mindfulness in Real Situations

30:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information