We Can Do Hard Things Are You Being Gaslighted? with Dr. Robin Stern (Best Of)
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Dec 18, 2024 Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and expert on gaslighting, dives deep into identifying gaslighting in relationships. She explains what gaslighting truly is and the three types of gaslighters—the Intimidator, Glamour Gaslighter, and Good Guy Gaslighter. The conversation offers listeners strategies to reclaim their identities and build resilience against manipulation. Personal anecdotes highlight the emotional turmoil caused by gaslighting, empowering individuals to recognize and confront these toxic dynamics.
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Origin of Gaslighting
- In the 1944 film Gaslight, a husband manipulates his wife into questioning her sanity.
- This manipulation involved subtly changing objects and then denying the changes, making her doubt her perceptions.
Gaslighting Red Flags
- Consider whether you constantly second-guess yourself, feel confused or apologize often.
- Reflect on if you withhold information or struggle with simple decisions, as these are potential gaslighting signs.
Amanda's Experience
- Amanda Doyle recounts leaving voicemails for her boyfriend, confessing to cursing.
- Through Dr. Stern's work, she now understands this as a consequence of gaslighting.
