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Back to EpisodesThe Scary Reason Why Gaslighting Actually Works (And You’re a Part of the Problem)
Description
Have you ever tried to walk away from a toxic person, only to find yourself right back in the middle of their reality?
This week, Dr. Robin Stern (author of The Gaslight Effect) joins Dr. Kerry for a conversation that will change how you view manipulation. Most people think gaslighting is just about lying—but the truth is much darker. It’s a "relational mess" that requires two people to function.
Previous Interviews with Dr. Stern
Breaking Chains: Dr. Kerry McAvoy's Triumph Over Marital Gaslighting and Narcissism
PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT
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MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW
🔹 Dr. Stern shares the shift that breaks the cycle for good: "Don't allow somebody to matter more than you matter."
In this members-only bonus, Dr. Stern and Dr. Kerry unpack how to stay open and connected in relationships without surrendering yourself in the process.
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DR. STERN'S BOOKS
• The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life: https://amzn.to/4b50aRu
• The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide: https://amzn.to/40qzc0B
MORE ABOUT DR. ROBIN STERN
Dr. Robin Stern, Ph.D., is a licensed psychoanalyst, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to the Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and one of the world's leading authorities on gaslighting. She is the author of The Gaslight Effect and host of The Gaslight Effect Podcast.
Website: robinstern.com
Podcast: The Gaslight Effect Podcast (available on all platforms)
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