Best Dr Robin Stern Podcasts (2025)

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:38

13d ago55:38

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future.00:00 Gaslighting controls people02:08 Learning to gaslight people04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control05:48 Gaslighting is a dance09:17 Gaslighting get…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:47

12d ago1:05:47

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him.00:00 How to spot a lie02:41 Catching a pathological liar04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger10:4…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:48

12d ago1:05:48

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him. 00:00 How to spot a lie 02:41 Catching a pathological liar 04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist 06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger…

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:39

13d ago55:39

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future. 00:00 Gaslighting controls people 02:08 Learning to gaslight people 04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control 05:48 Gaslighting is a dance 09:17 Gaslightin…

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071 - Gaslighting on the World Stage: Ramu Damodaran on Leadership, Truth, and Dignity 48:04

14d ago48:04

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In this captivating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Ramu Damodaran — esteemed diplomat, scholar, former Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, and a distinguished voice in global communications and public service. With a career that spans over four decades — including pivotal roles in the United…

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The Spread of Christianity in the Greek and Roman Empires with Professor Teresa Morgan 20:26

27d ago20:26

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YDS Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity Teresa Morgan discusses what attracted Greeks and Romans to Christianity in the religion’s first centuries; how Greek and Roman societies shaped Christian teachings; and the challenges she faced as a female priest.By Yale Divinity School

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070 - Reclaiming Your Voice: The Journey to Post-Traumatic Parenting 46:40

28d ago46:40

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In this enlightening episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Robyn Koslowitz for a powerful conversation on breaking free from psychological control, reclaiming identity, and the complex process of healing from gaslighting. Dr. K…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:08

28d ago58:08

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction00:58 How to see the predator coming02:40 Is he tender or twisted?03:38 It's not only Narcissism05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions07:05 Na…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:09

28d ago58:09

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to see the predator coming 02:40 Is he tender or twisted? 03:38 It's not only Narcissism 05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions 07:…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:58

30d ago1:33:58

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status.00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psychopat…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:59

30d ago1:33:59

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status. 00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere 01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar 02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference 03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psych…

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069 - From Gaslighting to Activism: The Role of Youth in Shaping Political Discourse 46:25

1M ago46:25

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by two distinguished scholars—Dr. Neta Kligler-Vilenchik, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Dr. Ioana Literat, Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Associate Director o…

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:54

1M ago54:54

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors.00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you02:42 Language for control03:49 Abusers use mockery04:23 Covert Authority05:51 Coercive Control Defined07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control08:55 Threats of Suicide10:17 Unspoken Threats10:58 What moti…

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:55

1M ago54:55

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors. 00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you 02:42 Language for control 03:49 Abusers use mockery 04:23 Covert Authority 05:51 Coercive Control Defined 07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control 08:55 Threats of Suicide 10:17 Unspoken Threats 10:58 …

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:13:00

1M ago1:13:00

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath. 00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom 00:23 Get Out. Stay Out. 02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup 03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims 03:41 You are an appliance 05:03 The SMEARING is to control you 06:33 The Narcissist values …

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:12:59

1M ago1:12:59

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath.00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom00:23 Get Out. Stay Out.02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims03:41 You are an appliance05:03 The SMEARING is to control you06:33 The Narcissist values lies10:…

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:53

1M ago40:53

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists.00:00 Narcissists will harm you00:44 Sex for the Narcissist01:23 Sex as a tool for control03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early05:48 Future Faking and promises06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN08:44 Narcissists will trap you10:19 Trauma bonding11:21 Trauma in …

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:54

1M ago40:54

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists. 00:00 Narcissists will harm you 00:44 Sex for the Narcissist 01:23 Sex as a tool for control 03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early 05:48 Future Faking and promises 06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN 08:44 Narcissists will trap you 10:19 Trauma bonding 11:21 T…

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106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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Kevin McKee ( @TheRoyalWe ) discusses the manipulation, mimickry, social control and smear campaigning of narcissists. Kevin shares his three phases of the journey of healing.00:00 - Narcissist need you to be dependent01:03 - Narcissists have no identity03:42 - Giving is a trap07:10 - Discernment with receiving gifts10:55 - Giving time can be a too…

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106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

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Kevin McKee ( @TheRoyalWe ) discusses the manipulation, mimickry, social control and smear campaigning of narcissists. Kevin shares his three phases of the journey of healing. 00:00 - Narcissist need you to be dependent 01:03 - Narcissists have no identity 03:42 - Giving is a trap 07:10 - Discernment with receiving gifts 10:55 - Giving time can be …

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068 - Stuck In A Role: Diana Feldman on Drama, Trauma, and Reclaiming Personal Agency 45:11

2M ago45:11

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In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Diana Feldman, a trailblazer in the field of drama therapy and the founder of a groundbreaking non-profit organization that served over 200,000 students in New York City schools for 25 years. Diana shares her journey of developing the ENACT Drama Therapy Method…

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067 - Lifting Each Other Up: How Women’s Mentorship Is Empowering The Next Generation 46:11

2M ago46:11

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On this special Women’s History Month episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Jessica Hoffman, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s high school initiatives, RULER for High Schools and inspirED. As a leading expert in social-emotional learning (SEL), Jessica’s work helps students develop emotional awarene…

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105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 1:18:20

3M ago1:18:20

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Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses the psychological tactics that a Narcissist uses to destroy lives, manage their fake image, and control other people. 00:00 - Narcissists are predators without conscience 00:24 - What makes a narcissist hard to leave? 00:57 - You are living in the narcissist's movie 01:47 - Agony of mixed reality 02:16 - Excuses: state-dr…

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105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 1:18:19

3M ago1:18:19

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Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses the psychological tactics that a Narcissist uses to destroy lives, manage their fake image, and control other people.00:00 - Narcissists are predators without conscience00:24 - What makes a narcissist hard to leave?00:57 - You are living in the narcissist's movie01:47 - Agony of mixed reality02:16 - Excuses: state-driven …

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104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

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Dr. George Simon discusses the covert aggression of narcissists and individuals without conscience, the path to escape abusers, and the process of healing. 00:00 - People can fight dirty and look good 00:25 - How manipulation always works 01:48 - People hide their fighting 02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good 03:30 - Narcissists use the same tac…

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104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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Dr. George Simon discusses the covert aggression of narcissists and individuals without conscience, the path to escape abusers, and the process of healing.00:00 - People can fight dirty and look good00:25 - How manipulation always works01:48 - People hide their fighting02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good03:30 - Narcissists use the same tactics0…

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103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover 00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive 00:12 - Narcissism is genetic 02:39 - Why blame childhood? 07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science 10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma 12:09 - Signs of Narcissis…

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103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive00:12 - Narcissism is genetic02:39 - Why blame childhood?07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma12:09 - Signs of Narcissistic Ab…

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066 - Why Women Doubt Themselves: Elise Loehnen on Self-Gaslighting & The Stories That Hold Us Back 46:36

3M ago46:36

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Elise Loehnen—New York Times bestselling author, former chief content officer of goop, and host of Pulling the Thread—to explore how cultural conditioning and internalized gaslighting keep us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and self-denial. Elise shares insights from her boo…

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102. The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon 54:54

3M ago54:54

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Richard Grannon discusses Narcissistic Abuse Recovery00:00 - Vulnerability to gossip00:15 - Introduction: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Toolkit02:15 - STEP 1: What is Narcissistic Abuse?02:36 - What does a victim experience?04:41 - Do victims become narcissistic?06:04 - How can survivors tell other people?10:14 - STEP 2: Cult psychology and reality t…

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102. The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon 54:55

3M ago54:55

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Richard Grannon discusses Narcissistic Abuse Recovery 00:00 - Vulnerability to gossip 00:15 - Introduction: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Toolkit 02:15 - STEP 1: What is Narcissistic Abuse? 02:36 - What does a victim experience? 04:41 - Do victims become narcissistic? 06:04 - How can survivors tell other people? 10:14 - STEP 2: Cult psychology and re…

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101. How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

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Dr. W. Keith Campbell discusses How Narcissists lie, control, and abuse others in relationships00:00 - Narcissists control victim's minds00:26 - Clearing confusion from relationships with narcissists01:17 - What narcissists want in relationships02:38 - Narcissistic supply or self-enhancement04:37 - What is narcissism?06:47 - Narcissistic personalit…

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101. How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

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Dr. W. Keith Campbell discusses How Narcissists lie, control, and abuse others in relationships 00:00 - Narcissists control victim's minds 00:26 - Clearing confusion from relationships with narcissists 01:17 - What narcissists want in relationships 02:38 - Narcissistic supply or self-enhancement 04:37 - What is narcissism? 06:47 - Narcissistic pers…

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Developing the #1 religion app in the world with Bryan Enriquez 16:51

3M ago16:51

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Yale SOM grad Bryan Enriquez ’21 discusses launching the Hallow prayer app, argues that technology and artificial intelligence are good for religion and religious practice, and responds to critics who say that the marketing of Hallow commercializes faith. Transcript available here: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/quadcast-developing-1-religion-app-w…

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065 - Why We Keep Choosing What Hurts Us: Eli Harwood on Attachment Wounds & Healing Your Inner Child 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Gaslighting can leave you questioning your reality, self-worth, and even your own memories. In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Eli Harwood—therapist, educator, and author of Raising Securely Attached Kids and Securely Attached—to explore the deep impact of gaslighting, attachment wounds, and the path…

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064 - Dr. Ingrid Clayton on Fawning: How People-Pleasing Became Survival & How to Break Free 44:31

4M ago44:31

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In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert on narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. With a Master’s in transpersonal psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, Dr. Clayton takes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-i…

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100. How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin 1:23:57

4M ago1:23:57

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Prof. Sam Vaknin discusses how narcissists use group psychology to recruit and control victims 00:00 - Groups amplify the narcissist 00:17 - Mapping narcissistic abuse 01:25 - Pathological Narcissistic Space 03:51 - Entrainment and Brainwashing 07:09 - Introject (voice in your head) 08:41 - Physical presence and entrainment 09:29 - Dance and entrai…

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99. 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA | Peter Zeihan Series 11:19

4M ago11:19

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbC…

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98. 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA | Peter Zeihan Series 10:52

4M ago10:52

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbCRJB8…

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97. @Hoe_Math: Self-Maximizing, AI, Bodily Awareness, LEVELS of Thinking 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

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@hoe_math discusses self improvement (Selfmax.ai), levels of thinking, wisdom, romantic relationships, dating, and artificial intelligence 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Hoe_math's …

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100. How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin 1:23:56

4M ago1:23:56

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Prof. Sam Vaknin discusses how narcissists use group psychology to recruit and control victims00:00 - Groups amplify the narcissist00:17 - Mapping narcissistic abuse01:25 - Pathological Narcissistic Space03:51 - Entrainment and Brainwashing07:09 - Introject (voice in your head)08:41 - Physical presence and entrainment09:29 - Dance and entrainment09…

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99. 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA | Peter Zeihan Series 11:18

4M ago11:18

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39----------------------------RELATED LINKS:Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbCRJB8P…

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98. 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA | Peter Zeihan Series 10:51

4M ago10:51

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39----------------------------RELATED LINKS:Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbCRJB8Peter…

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97. @Hoe_Math: Self-Maximizing, AI, Bodily Awareness, LEVELS of Thinking 1:09:02

4M ago1:09:02

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@hoe_math discusses self improvement (Selfmax.ai), levels of thinking, wisdom, romantic relationships, dating, and artificial intelligence🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39----------------------------RELATED LINKS:Hoe_math's book:…

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063 - Breaking Free from Gaslighting: Andrea Owen’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Power 46:34

4M ago46:34

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Breaking free from toxic patterns and emotional manipulation isn’t just a challenge—it’s a journey toward reclaiming your power and rediscovering your true self. In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is thrilled to welcome Andrea Owen, a globally recognized life coach, dynamic speaker, and the best-selling author of How to…

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Indigenous Religions and Ecological Wisdom with Professor John Grim 17:50

5M ago17:50

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Professor John Grim, co-director of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, discusses the relationship between indigenous religions and the environment, why religion needs to be part of the fight against climate change, and shares how he responds to climate change deniers. Transcript available here.By Yale Divinity School

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062 - America Unfiltered: Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Seeing Beyond Divides 54:00

5M ago54:00

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Today’s episode offers a compelling exploration of truth, resilience, and the power of storytelling in a divided world. At the height of the pandemic, two immigrant filmmakers, cinematographer Horacio Marquínez and film editor Kirill Myltsev, journeyed across the United States to uncover an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America. In an era dom…

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061 - From Mess to Mastery: Scott Jeffrey Miller on Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal Power 43:37

5M ago43:37

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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern’s guest is someone who has spent decades guiding individuals and organizations toward clarity, integrity, and transformational leadership. Scott Jeffrey Miller capped a remarkable 25-year career as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at FranklinCovey, and he now serves as an advisor on their thought…

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060 - Gaslit By Doctors: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos On Overcoming Medical Gaslighting and Finding Clarity In Crisis 53:09

6M ago53:09

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On today's episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Marc Polymeropoulos, a distinguished leader whose experiences offer profound insights into thriving under pressure and navigating the complexities of manipulation—including his own battles with the effects of gaslighting in high-stakes environments. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks…

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Modern Immigration Ideology and the Book of Revelation with Professor Yii-Jan Lin 15:58

6M ago15:58

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YDS Associate Professor of New Testament Yii-Jan Lin discusses how American immigration ideology and policy has been influenced by the Book of Revelation; COVID-19 and patterns of xenophobia in America; and modern political discourse on immigration. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/quadcast-modern-immigration-ideology-and-book-revelation-professor-yi…

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