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Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins was $4.5 million in debt. 200+ overdraft transactions. A mansion closing she allegedly couldn't afford. All while Eric apparently didn't know the full picture.How do you miss financial catastrophe in your own marriage?The fog.This is Part 2 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining coercive control through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented abuse patterns.Gaslighting is sustained manipulation that dismantles your perception of reality. They deny what happened. They attack your credibility. They flip the script until you're apologizing for confronting them about something real.The fog is also engineered chaos. Constant crisis keeps you in survival mode. You can't analyze the pattern when you're putting out fires. And whenever you start seeing clearly? A new emergency appears.Cognitive dissonance freezes you. "I love this person" and "this person is destroying me" can't coexist—so your brain rejects the truth.The confusion is the strategy. A clear-eyed partner would leave. They need you disoriented.You're not losing your mind. Someone is working very hard to make you feel that way.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #TrueCrimeToday #Gaslighting #SurvivingTheFog #DARVO #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #CoerciveControl #PsychologicalAbuse #DomesticViolence
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How did Eric Richins miss millions in debt allegedly piling up in his own marriage?The same way thousands of people miss it every day: the fog.This is Part 2 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining coercive control psychology through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring patterns documented in abuse research.Gaslighting isn't casual lying. It's sustained psychological warfare designed to make you doubt your own mind. They deny what happened with absolute confidence. They attack your credibility. They reverse victim and offender until you're apologizing for bringing up something real.DARVO is the playbook: Deny. Attack. Reverse Victim and Offender.The fog is also exhaustion. Constant crisis that keeps you reactive instead of reflective. Every time you start to see clearly, a new emergency appears. That's not coincidence—it's strategy.Cognitive dissonance keeps you trapped. Your brain can't hold "I love this person" and "this person is destroying me" at the same time. So it rejects the truth to protect you from a reality that would shatter everything.The confusion is the tool. If you're constantly off-balance, you won't leave. You won't tell anyone. You won't act.You're not crazy. You're being made to feel crazy.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #HiddenKillers #Gaslighting #SurvivingTheFog #DARVO #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #CoerciveControl #PsychologicalAbuse #TrueCrime
In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, renowned doctor and foremost expert on gaslighting, Dr. Robin Stern. The conversation proves to be amongst the most important ones aired. Dr. Stern breaks down the nuances of gaslighting and how people use that tactic to manipulate relationships of all kinds to further their own agendas. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace on February 18th, 2026. Check out everything Dr. Stern has going on: Home - Robin Stern Robin Stern https://robinstern.com Listen to Dr. Stern's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XdjMoLzr9s0T8QIvXThn0?si=25729f29c93949bb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaslight-effect-podcast/id1645322193 And pick up your copies of Dr. Stern's books: The Gaslight Effect https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gaslight-effect-how-to-spot-and-survive-the-hidden-manipulation-others-use-to-control-your-life-dr-robin-stern/aa1d51d5eb5b0518?ean=9780767924467&next=t The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702846/the-gaslight-effect-recovery-guide-by-dr-robin-stern/ Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682538647/emotional-intelligence-for-school-leaders/ Dr. Stern is also the co-founder and associate Director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/services/community-and-schools-programs/center-for-emotional-intelligence/ Check out Quince: https://quince.com/MISSING. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Episode 46 of OnlyLands, hosted by a full-blown menagerie of Badlands Media hosts, the chaos is immediate and relentless. Zak kicks things off with a nightmare roof leak involving solar panels, bankrupt warranties, and a bathroom exhaust vent that was never actually vented. From there, the crew spirals into FDA “allowable maggots,” pigeon-infused cornstarch processing, and whether beard oil might secretly be an aphrodisiac. They dissect Bill Clinton's carefully worded Epstein testimony, debate whether Gavin Newsom's awkward pandering was racist or just condescending, and question why public trust keeps collapsing at every institutional level. There's a deep dive into taxation, borrowing, and Spooner's eternal relevance, plus a detour into marble music machines and spinning-neck guitars. It's equal parts philosophy, comedy, conspiracy, and beard maintenance. As always, nothing is safe — not politicians, not Neanderthals, and definitely not boar bristle brushes.
"Am I being paranoid?" "Is this a real threat, or am I just damaged?" "Am I making this into something it's not?"These aren't idle questions. They're the abuser's voice — internalized so deeply it sounds like your own thoughts. Coercive control teaches you that your reality isn't real. And that lesson doesn't uninstall when you change your address.According to the unsealed affidavit, surveillance footage captured Michael McKee at the Tepe residence on December 6, 2025 — the same day Spencer and Monique were at the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis. Monique left at halftime. Court records state she was upset about something involving her ex-husband. There's no documented tip-off.She was 200 miles away. And her body knew.This episode examines what survivors carry after they escape coercive control — the hypervigilance, the PTSD, the triggers that contaminate ordinary life, and the invisible toll on the people who love them. Spencer inherited Monique's fear alongside her. This episode speaks to survivors and the people trying to understand them.Your fear is not weakness. Monique's instincts were right.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TrueCrimeToday #MoniqueTepe #MichaelMcKee #SpencerTepe #December6 #Hypervigilance #CoerciveControl #PTSD #TepeCase #AmIOverreacting
#TruthAbout #TruthAndLies #WestMemphis3 #DamienEchols #NarrativeControl #Manipulation #Gaslighting #InternetHarassment #DigitalBullyingJoin me today as I dive deep into an accusation leveled against me, claiming I am “troubled” in my own life, so that causes me to lash out and become an “internet bully” that targets an allegedly innocent person who framed themselves as “just peacefully living their life.”Who is it that made this accusation? None other than Damien Echols, from the 1993 case colloquially known as the “West Memphis Three” case.So, could it be true? Am I simply picking on an innocent because he has a well-known name and I am troubled inside myself?Is there absolutely no other logical explanation for my actions? what exactly did I do? Was what I said, factually incorrect? Or defimation? Slander even?Or might it be possible that a master manipulator is once again attempting to control the narrative? I will leave this up to you so you can make up your own mind. All that I ask is that you join the show so you can discover my raw emotions behind my frustrations and how the harsh truth can strike a nerve with the faint hearted.RISE TO LIBERTY – LINKS:• Master Link: https://allmylinks.com/risetoliberty• RTL Merch Store: https://risetoliberty.store/• Substack - Beware The Mockingbird!: https://open.substack.com/pub/bewarethemockingbird• RTL's - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/deprogram• RTL's - Ko-Fi Page:https://ko-fi.com/risetoliberty
Unpacking the regulatory path forward for prediction markets with Coinbase Litigation Head Ryan VanGrack. Coinbase's VP of Legal and Global Head of Litigation, Ryan VanGrack, joins Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti to discuss why the company is challenging state regulators to ensure a unified federal framework for prediction markets. He also shares why he believes bipartisan market structure legislation is still on the table despite recent setbacks. - Timestamps: 01:10 - The CFTC's Response to Kalshi's Insider Trading Accusations02:38 - Why Coinbase is Suing the States03:41 - Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting08:14 - The States Are "Gaslighting" the Public on Prediction Markets11:31 - Is Market Structure Still Possible?15:58 - Addressing Concerns About Coinbase's Role in Stalled Market Structure Legislation - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Renato Mariotti .
In this episode, Alex breaks down President Trump's record-breaking 1 hour and 47 minute State of the Union, exploring how it played less like a policy roadmap and more like a midterm campaign spectacle. He examines Trump's confrontations with Democrats, selective omissions on immigration and economic anxiety, brief remarks on Iran, friction with the Supreme Court, and the growing tension around the State of the Union as a democratic ritual.
Headlines for February 25, 2026; “You Have Killed Americans,” “Black People Aren’t Apes”: Democrats Protest Trump’s State of the Union; Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability; Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More; Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address; “Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning”: Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump’s Speech
Headlines for February 25, 2026; “You Have Killed Americans,” “Black People Aren’t Apes”: Democrats Protest Trump’s State of the Union; Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability; Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More; Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address; “Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning”: Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump’s Speech
Your memory has been turned—and the double agent is inside your own mind. After years in a relationship with someone emotionally immature or narcissistic, the damage isn't just that they rewrite history. It's that you stop trusting your own ability to know what happened. This episode unpacks confabulation—the unconscious, real-time rewriting of memory that goes far beyond lying or gaslighting—and explains why the story keeps changing, why you can't win the memory argument, and why your gut is still your most reliable intelligence. Tony Overbay, LMFT, walks through the neuroscience of how memory actually works, why your brain's negativity bias makes you especially vulnerable in these relationships, and what you can do when your explicit memory has been compromised but your body still knows the truth. In this episode, you'll discover: The critical difference between lying, gaslighting, and confabulation—and why confabulation is the most disorienting of the three Why your implicit memory (your gut) can't be gaslit—and how to start trusting the data your nervous system is handing you How the brain's negativity bias creates a lopsided scorecard that someone emotionally immature exploits, often without even knowing it The "false self" vs. a healthy ego—and why confabulation is a fragile identity fighting for survival, not a calculated strategy Real examples from therapy sessions, interrogation rooms, and faith transitions that reveal confabulation in action As a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with hundreds navigating emotionally immature relationships, Tony brings both clinical precision and deep compassion to a topic that can finally help you stop questioning your sanity. If you've been told your memory is wrong but your body keeps telling you something isn't right—this episode is your permission to trust what you feel. 00:00 Your Memory Betrays You 02:21 The Double Agent Reveal 02:54 Why You Feel Crazy 04:27 Implicit Memory Saves You 07:15 What Confabulation Means 09:59 How Narcissists Rewrite Reality 15:38 How Memory Gets Shaped 17:20 Negativity Bias And Healing 23:49 Lies Gaslighting Confabulation 26:40 Why The Story Keeps Changing 29:51 Fame Identity Collapse 31:37 Everyday Confabulation Fights 32:51 Faith Crisis Family Story 37:27 Belief Systems Double Down 39:47 Interrogation Room Patching 43:13 Politics Ego Survival 47:06 Healthy vs False Ego 50:48 Course Pitch Pillars 54:30 Final Takeaways Wrap
On today's show: “You Have Killed Americans,” “Black People Aren't Apes”: Democrats Protest Trump's State of the Union Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address “Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning”: Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump's Speech Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post Democracy Now! – February 25, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
Leaving a relationship with someone who has untreated borderline personality traits can feel less like a breakup and more like trying to escape a locked room while being told you're the one causing the fire.In this episode, I speak directly to the people who are rarely centered in these conversations: the partners who have been living inside someone else's emotional emergency. The ones who learned to scan tone, timing, silence, and mood shifts just to survive. The ones whose nervous systems became collateral damage.This is not an episode about diagnosing or vilifying people with BPD. It is about naming the relational impact of untreated emotional dysregulation, identity collapse, abandonment panic, and rage–care oscillation on the person who loves them.I talk about:Why leaving can feel impossible without intense guilt and fearHow reality erosion, false accusations, and emotional role reversal take holdThe cycle I see over and over again: rage → collapse → panic → pleading → accusationWhy reassurance makes things worse instead of betterHow partners slowly disappear while trying to keep someone else regulatedWhy intent does not cancel impact, even when suffering is realIf you've ever felt like you were the safest person in the world one moment and the villain the next—with no transition, no shared reality, and no way to win—this episode is for you.Support the show*Please Note: there is a long intro that explains my services. If you do not want to listen, just fast-forward 5 mins past. This intro will be changed in future recordings to be shorter. I am not paid to record this podcast and it is a free offering. Offering my work is the only way I can sustain the podcast* Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/Youarenotcrazy *New Course*: Unhooked: Map the Cycle of Abuse in your Relationship Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner
Dr. Jennifer Fraser is the author of The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain. It is her mission to educate people on how to recognize and name these behaviors and stay safe when they show up. Mentioned on the ShowDr. Jennifer Fraser's website: https://bulliedbrain.com/Read The Gaslit Brain: https://a.co/d/0fupTc7KGet Dr. Fraser's book The Bullied Brain: https://a.co/d/09JvZBgoJennifer Fraser, PhD is a regular contributor to Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/jennifer-fraser-phdLearn more about BrainHQ training: https://www.brainhq.com/Timestamps(00:00:00) - Jennifer Fraser, PhD joins People Business with O'Brien McMahon(00:02:24) - Workplace dynamics: Personal agendas vs. Organizational agendas(00:06:09) - Denial: why do we think “this could never happen”?(00:11:48) - What does gaslighting look like and what is manipulative communication?(00:17:46) - What is happening in our brains when we are being gaslit?(00:23:25) - What is healthy self-esteem and status and what is unhealthy ego?(00:25:55) - Is “true” psychopathy a spectrum?(00:29:40) - DARVO: Denial; attack; reverse; victim; offender(00:35:30) - When is appropriate to terminate and when should a second chance be offered?(00:37:46) - How can workplace gaslighting be recognized earlier?(00:48:08) - What happens in the brain after gaslighting and bullying?(00:53:20) - How we should think about high status people in positions of power?(01:00:38) - Final thoughts from Jennifer Fraser, PhD
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A decades-long research project has learned that the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our relationships. And what a tragedy that so many of us do not have the tools to create deep, intimate, connected relationships. We have a tendency to hide our true selves behind half-truths, behind saying we're 'fine' when we're not, behind being so amenable and accommodating that we never rock the boat. And yet, in seeking to keep things low-maintenance and easy, we are being dishonest with ourselves and with our partner about who we really are, what we really desire and prefer, and we show up instead as a shallow shell of who we really are. Until we truly learn how to be honest with ourselves and with our partners about who we are and what we really want, we will never be able to create the equal partnerships so many of us crave. Thanks for listening! Want to learn more about this concept? Check out these podcasts: #83 Self-Honesty on Apple on Spotify #193 No Back-Burner Issues on Apple on Spotify #216 One Up and One Down Relationships on Apple on Spotify #218 Honest Relationships on Apple on Spotify #220 Being Low Maintenance on Apple on Spotify #230 People-Pleasing on Apple on Spotify #240 Passive-Aggressive Behavior on Apple on Spotify #243 Having More Honest Communication on Apple on Spotify #255 What is Gaslighting on Apple on Spotify #269 Fine - The 4-Letter F-Word on Apple on Spotify #270 People-Pleasing & Kindness - What's the Difference? on Apple on Spotify #271 Equal Partnerships on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify #287 Equality in Your Relationships and Your Self-Worth on Apple on Spotify #309 What an Equal Relationship Looks Like on Apple on Spotify #317 Fawning- What Is It, Why Do We Do It, and How to Stop on Apple on Spotify #331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify #384 Relational Living on Apple on Spotify #389 The Partnership of Marriage on Apple on Spotify #396 How to Have an Easy Relationship on Apple on Spotify #397 The Relationship Bucket on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion. You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me? Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/
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Gaslighting, breadcrumbing, ghosting. Stephen DiMarco manipulacyjne taktyki do perfekcji wyćwiczył na Lucy Albright. Bohaterów serialu „Zakłamanie” („Tell Me Lies”) połączył toksyczny związek. Warto obejrzeć go ku przestrodze, bo na drodze każdej z nas może stanąć narcyz. Autorka: Anna Konieczyńska Artykuł przeczytasz pod linkiem: https://www.vogue.pl/a/zaklamanie-serial-toksyczny-zwiazek-narcyz-czerwone-flagi-recenzja
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Its a DUDE CAST!!!! When KT is away, the boys will...well...be boys! In this episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast, the boys delve into a variety of topics including the diaspora wars between African immigrants and "Foundational Black Americans" surrounding recent fiery posts made during Black History Month. They also talk about the war between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA, with the former exposing the latter's farce Super Bowl Halftime Show. Nas and P Shaw reviews Katt Williams' recent special "The Last Report", with a heart-felt tribute to the late Jesse Jackson and honoring the impact he's had on American society. Oh, and dont forget a riveting conversation on the concept of 90s Fine! Tap in and lets get active!!-------------------------*** CHAPTERS ***00:00 Introduction and Updates on KT02:42 Discussion on Valentine's Day and Social Norms05:23 Controversial TikTok Incident and Reactions07:23 Exploring Identity and Cultural Dynamics10:13 The Impact of Historical Context on Current Issues12:59 Navigating Perspectives and Accountability15:47 Concluding Thoughts on Cultural Identity22:27 Xenophobia and Historical Context27:35 Identity and Ancestry32:35 Accountability and Projection38:09 Gaslighting and Clarification42:41 Candace Owens and Conservative Controversies44:34 The Backlash of Pro-Israel Advocacy46:39 The Halftime Show Controversy50:59 Cat Williams' Comedy Evolution01:01:54 Fashion and Identity in Comedy01:04:34 NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights01:06:07 The Competitive Spirit of Basketball01:08:05 Cultural Significance of the Game 2101:08:13 Debating the All-Star Game's Authenticity01:10:08 The Evolution of Basketball Players01:10:39 The Impact of Race in Basketball01:13:14 Injuries and Their Consequences in Sports01:15:00 The Future of the All-Star Game01:18:32 The Legacy of Jesse Jackson and Political Commentary01:27:42 The Legacy of Jesse Jackson01:28:47 Imagining a Different America01:30:18 Cultural Influences and Representation01:31:06 Defining '90s Fine: A Cultural Discussion01:36:04 The Evolution of Beauty Standards01:42:30 Critique of Media Representation01:42:55 Nostalgic Reflections on Iconic Women01:46:53 The Impact of Beauty Standards in Media01:48:57 Cultural Icons and Their Evolution01:56:32 Community Engagement and Content Creation---------------
Morgan Myles on ‘Laced': Turning a Broken Engagement into an Album, Surviving Nashville, and Staying Authentic in the AI EraIn this Curious Goldfish episode hosted by Jason English, singer-songwriter Morgan Myles discusses her upcoming album Laced (releasing February 13 on Galentine's Day) and the personal upheaval that shaped it, including calling off her wedding, buying and then selling a house with her ex-fiancé, and touring through the chaos. She explains how the album title shifted from Language of Flowers to Laced, describing lace as delicate yet resilient, and shares how she used her 20-foot wedding veil—taken to Joshua Tree two weeks after the breakup—as the album cover. Morgan compares Laced to her 2020 album Therapy, outlines the two-year process of writing 80 songs in five months and narrowing them to 12 for vinyl with producer Ross Hogarth, and talks about performing while dealing with stress, compartmentalizing, faith, and negativity on social media. The conversation explores how fans can support artists in streaming, emphasizing that actively searching for an artist and listening to full songs signals algorithms, and addresses the flood of AI-generated music and its impact on songwriters, demo singers, session players, and industry economics. Morgan shares her view of authenticity, discusses songwriting themes like gaslighting and the power of words, and explains protecting vulnerability by staying close to trusted people. She talks about writing with Gary Nichols, what she learns from his perspective, and highlights tracks including “Love Is Lonesome” and “American Sky,” which she wrote to evoke bipartisan hope while addressing phone toxicity, food chemicals, veteran support, financial education, school tragedies, and media hate. Morgan reflects on her positive experience on The Voice as valuable exposure, her goals of continuing to write, tour, and build her fanbase, and ends by sharing what she's curious about now—especially history and learning how to meditate.00:00 From ‘Language of Flowers' to ‘Laced': the veil that became the album cover01:09 Welcome to Curious Goldfish + quick listener survey on streaming & AI02:24 Meet Morgan Myles: survival, breakup inspiration, and authenticity in the AI era03:38 Ice storm in Nashville: weather chaos and keeping the lights on05:28 Laced release week + comparing the new album to Therapy10:32 80 songs in 5 months: choosing the final tracklist with Ross Hogarth11:55 The symbolism of lace: engagement, heartbreak, and women's stories13:33 Performing through pain: staying joyful onstage and handling trolls16:59 How fans can help in the streaming era: algorithms, full listens, and search intent21:06 AI in music: inevitable shift, lost royalties, and protecting the soul of songs27:29 Breaking Down the Album: Passion, Despair & Song Themes28:56 Why Words Matter: Songwriting, Gaslighting & Relationship Red Flags30:29 Vulnerability vs Self-Protection (and Handling Online Judgment)33:03 Pet Peeves & “Icks”: Attention, Alone Time, and Basic Respect34:09 Writing with Gary Nichols: Process, Perspective & Musical Authenticity37:24 “Love Is Lonesome”: When Love Hurts and How to Nurture It39:54 “American Sky”: Hope, Division, and a Bipartisan Message45:56 Where She's Headed Next: Career Goals, The Voice, and Staying Grateful49:55 Final Question: What She's Most Curious About (History, Meditation & Life)52:37 Wrap-Up: Album Release, Thanks, and Where to Stream
Send a textIn this episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone interviews author and entrepreneur Sandra Lena Silverman, a co-founder of a large mortgage business and mother of two, about her life story and the lessons she wants listeners to apply—especially learning to love themselves. Sandra shares being adopted as an infant, childhood molestation that later manifested as a severe fear of elevators, and a lifelong pattern of perfectionism and overachieving. She recounts a difficult marriage marked by gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse from a narcissistic husband, including constant body-shaming that contributed to her pursuit of numerous cosmetic procedures and surgeries. Sandra describes how the abuse escalated after pregnancy, the onset of infidelity, multiple separations (including in 2006, 2016, and 2023), and her decision to end the cycle with a final separation in 2024 and ongoing divorce proceedings. She explains how prolonged stress affected her health—high cortisol, inflammation, shaking—and how those symptoms improved after leaving. Sandra discusses warning signs such as love bombing, excuses, and blame-shifting, emphasizes the need for strong boundaries, and updates listeners on her current work: her book deal for three books (including the republished From Bullshit to Botox and a forthcoming second book focused on her marriage and narcissism), her show Parties Over, and her social media presence where people can connect with her.01:50 What You'll Learn Today: Loving Yourself02:56 Adopted in Maryland: Family, Identity, and Early Questions04:58 Childhood Trauma Revealed: Molestation, Memory, and Finding Her Birth Mother06:21 The Trauma Shows Up Later: Claustrophobia & Fear of Elevators08:18 Perfectionism and Overachieving to Earn Love09:37 Meeting Her Ex: The First Body-Shaming Comment10:49 Building a Business + The First Surgery (and the Put-Downs Continue)14:04 Pregnancy, Cruelty, and the Moment She Saw the “Monster”16:13 Affairs, Separations, and the Crossroads She Didn't Leave19:05 Hard-Won Warning: Without Boundaries, It Only Gets Worse20:11 Breaking the Cycle: Final Separation & Choosing Yourself22:13 Healing After Abuse: Epiphanies, Boundaries, and Health Recovery25:02 Kids, Co-Parenting, and Protecting Them from Dysfunction26:21 Red Flags of Narcissism: Love Bombing, Gaslighting, and Blame-Shifting29:40 Life After Leaving: Books, Podcast, New Opportunities, and Independence32:50 Beauty vs. Self-Worth: Elective Surgery, Internal Work, and Doing It for You35:00 Faith, Divorce, and Where to Find Sandra + Final Wrap-Up37:25 Podcast Closing Message: Feedback, Sharing, and Living the MissionREMARKABLE SPECIAL OFFER: Save Big on Your Console Vault In-Vehicle Safe. With our exclusive promo code, “REMARKABLE“, you will Save 10% or more on all Console Vault anti-theft vehicle safes you order. And sometimes, you'll receive Free Shipping too! Just make sure to use the free Console VaSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!
Welcome back to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, renowned doctor and foremost expert on gaslighting, Dr. Robin Stern. The conversation proves to be amongst the most important ones aired. Dr. Stern breaks down the nuances of gaslighting and how people use that tactic to manipulate relationships of all kinds to further their own agendas. Check out everything Dr. Stern has going on: Home - Robin Stern Robin Stern https://robinstern.com Listen to Dr. Stern's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XdjMoLzr9s0T8QIvXThn0?si=25729f29c93949bb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaslight-effect-podcast/id1645322193 And pick up your copies of Dr. Stern's books: The Gaslight Effect https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gaslight-effect-how-to-spot-and-survive-the-hidden-manipulation-others-use-to-control-your-life-dr-robin-stern/aa1d51d5eb5b0518?ean=9780767924467&next=t The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702846/the-gaslight-effect-recovery-guide-by-dr-robin-stern/ Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682538647/emotional-intelligence-for-school-leaders/ Dr. Stern is also the co-founder and associate Director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/services/community-and-schools-programs/center-for-emotional-intelligence/ Check out Quince: https://quince.com/MISSING. The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Amazon's famous leadership principle being weaponized against you? Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Consultant Om Patel as we talk about how "disagree and commit" becomes "shut up and obey" in most companies. Watch or listen as we discuss one of tech's most misunderstood management concepts, covering topics such as:Difference between Amazon and Your CompanyRed flag phrasesWhy psychological safety is non-negotiableWhat happens when smart people stop pushing backThe OnE lEaDeRsHiP tRiCk managers hateAdditionally, drawing on research and experience, we build a framework for protecting yourself and your team from toxic decision-makers attempting to lift-and-shift the walls and roof of "disagree and commit" without the foundation. That's right - practical, diagnostic questions and actionable strategies to distinguish legitimate debate from leadership cowardice!#ProductManagement #AgileLeadership #WorkplaceCultureGoogle's Project Aristotle (2012-2014), Organizational Cynicism by James Dean Jr., Pamela Brandes, and Robbie Darwadkar (1998), Understanding and Managing Cynicism about Organizational Change by Rikers, Wanous, and Austin (1997), Arguing Agile Episode 243: How Corporate Turns Good People Bad, Jeff Bezos 2016 Letter to ShareholdersLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)
In this episode, I talk about what happens after the fight, the discard, or the emotional explosion, and why the aftermath hits you so much harder than it seems to hit them.I break down a pattern I see constantly in emotionally abusive, high-conflict, and narcissistic dynamics: one person unloads their rage, shame, blame, or dysregulation, and then walks away feeling lighter—while the other person is left carrying it.I explain why this isn't about resolution, communication, or vulnerability. It's about emotional transfer. When someone cannot tolerate their own internal discomfort, they offload it onto you. You're left replaying the conversation, questioning yourself, feeling dysregulated, and trying to make sense of something that was never meant to be repaired.Support the show*Please Note: there is a long intro that explains my services. If you do not want to listen, just fast-forward 5 mins past. This intro will be changed in future recordings to be shorter. I am not paid to record this podcast and it is a free offering. Offering my work is the only way I can sustain the podcast* Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/Youarenotcrazy *New Course*: Unhooked: Map the Cycle of Abuse in your Relationship Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner
Gaslighting isn't just a buzzword — it's a real communication pattern that quietly distorts reality and leaves you questioning yourself. In this episode, I break down the three must-know signs you're being gaslit, the subtle conversation shifts that give it away, and exactly what to say in the moment to stay grounded and in control. I also flip the lens inward and share how to recognize if you're unintentionally gaslighting someone else — and how to stop it before it becomes a pattern. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Wayfair. Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ Momentous. Visit https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use code JEFFERSON for 35% off your first order. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's natural to feel compelled to reach out to fix things at every level of estrangement. We've been taught to pursue, talk, challenge, and perhaps even expect certain aspects of a relationship with our adult child.You want closeness, but every “fix it” attempt seems to push your adult child farther away. The tension escalates, accusations worsen, and hurtful words or actions become more personal. It makes no sense, and the confusion turns to helplessness. Well-intentioned friends, family, and therapists may advise you to walk away. To close the door. However, is that really what you want? What if there is another option?In this episode, Dr. Janet shows you how concrete self-reflection, neutral consideration of both perspectives, and humble authenticity can change that. You will take the first step to see your communication style and behaviors through your adult child's eyes. You will begin to consider your own communication patterns (e.g., tone, timing, word choice, and intensity) and the power of modifying your communication in real time. You will consider the importance of regulating emotions in the moment and the value of modeling actions that invite trust. Remember, moving through estrangement to rebuild trust and establish healthier communication is at the heart of a new and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. This isn't a sprint; it's steady, observable change your adult child can feel—even from a distance. If you're ready to rebuild calm, clarity, and compassion, this is your starting line.Related EpisodesMom, Mentor, Grandma: Flexing Roles Without Fueling the Fire of EstrangementWhen the Green Monster Rears Its Head: Jealousy and EstrangementWhen Communication Becomes a Power Struggle: Power, Influence, Gaslighting and Coercive Control6 Tips to Proactively Give Space to Your Adult Child and Avoid Misrepresentation#FamilyEstrangement #EstrangedAdultChild #ParentReconnection #ParentalAlienation #ReconnectionStrategist #EstrangementSupport #ParentAdultChildRelationship #EmotionalRegulation #Boundaries #TrustBuilding #CommunicationSkills #EstrangementGrief #MothersOfEstrangedDaughters #FathersOfEstrangedSons #RepairingRelationshipsHi Listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Send an email to Janet@jesteinkamp. It is not possible to respond to your Fan Mail posts directly.For more information, please visit https://www.WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.
If you feel like you're not a priority in your relationship, this episode gets straight into why it happens and what to do next. You'll hear a real listener situation where “two hours of gaming” turns into four, plans get brushed off, and feelings get minimized with phrases like “it's not a big deal.” We break down what follow through actually communicates, how dismissing your reality can become gaslighting, and how to set a boundary without begging, chasing, or exploding.You'll also learn how to repair after conflict, rebuild trust when someone avoids accountability, and create a relationship culture where connection is the standard. We go deep on intimacy versus sex, why many couples confuse the two, what emotional intimacy looks like in daily life, and how to bring back desire without pressure, resentment, or “chore” energy. Expect clear language, practical communication tools, and a direct framework for getting respect, consistency, and real closeness back on track.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
It's a loaded morning on The Rush Hour — and we're not pulling punches. Sponsored by Wayfair. Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Shop all things home at Wayfair.com Go to rushhourwithdave.com for tickets to my upcoming Asheville NC, Stamford CT and Boston shows! Our top story: the so-called "Epstein files" are reportedly only 2% released, raising serious questions about transparency, missing evidence, and whether the public is being deliberately misled. If the full scope of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has barely seen daylight, what exactly is being protected — and who benefits from the delay? Then, Olympic controversy explodes. The fallout continues after a Ukrainian athlete speaks out following a controversial disqualification, while separate allegations emerge involving Canadian athletes accused of cheating. We break down how the International Olympic Committee is responding — and whether the Games are losing credibility in real time. Back home, scrutiny intensifies around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as new reporting raises questions about enforcement practices and internal oversight. Plus, we examine allegations swirling around Kristi Noem and claims of potential financial misconduct — what's substantiated, what's speculation, and what could come next. Gaslighting, global scandals, and government accountability — it's all ahead on this morning's episode.
Kliq This is back with another 11Soft hangout that starts with Big Kev vs. the concept of "checkout time" and immediately spirals into hotel paranoia, road life rules, and the eternal question of whether your toothbrush has ever been through some things. From there, Kev and Sean pivot to the halftime show discourse, why certain "talking points" become white noise, and Kev's oddly wholesome reasoning for loving physics (because if he's leaving Earth, he's driving the spaceship himself). Then it gets heavier. Kev and Sean get into the Bondi hearing, "gaslighting" vs. lying, and the frustration of watching important information stay buried forever. After that, the show swings back into pure Kliq This chaos, including smoked old fashioneds, Vince McMahon as a scotch guy, travel stories that feel like a movie, WWE allegedly blocking WrestleMania watch parties in Vegas, and a Mount Ashmore draft for the best action movie stars. Plus, an all-timer prank story featuring Owen, Davey Boy, Lex Luger, and cops who were definitely "in on it." #KliqThis #KevinNash #SeanOliver #11Soft #WWE #WrestleMania #BadBunny #ProWrestling #TheKliq #ActionMovies #MountAshmore #PodcastHeat BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com StopBox- Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH10 at https://www.stopboxusa.com/NASH10 #stopboxpod 00:00 Kliq This #189: BAD BUNNY 00:56 Checkout is 11a 07:17 BAD BUNNY HALFTIME SHOW 13:07 Gaslighting 15:29 Smoked Old Fashioned 17:25 VKM liked Scotch 24:27 Did VKM ever ask you to move? 25:31 Working the door at a club 28:09 Picking and choosing roles 30:10 Bondi's performance at the Senate hearing 34:46 BREAK JCW LUNACY 35:16 "As a former hotel manager i will say check out is usually at 11 " 37:05 "Hopefully you guys clip the part of Big Sexy talking about how Gunther should be booked." 37:35 "I am convinced that High Kev is the best Kev!" 38:56 "Only on this show would they talk about cleaning skid marks off a toilet" 41:56 "My favorite part of the day: Listening to Kev talk about precious metals as I push my morning poop out so the fart behind it can escape" 42:50 "I'm begging to see you on Takers podcast" 47:03 BREAK STOPBOX 51:08 Opening Beck/AJ Lee promo for match 55:47 Punk vs Balor set for Elim Chamber 01:01:48 HAS TRIPLE H GONE STALE? 01:18:31 WWE Blocking Wrestlemania Watch Parties in Las Vegas 01:24:44 FOR BEST ACTION MOVIE ACTORS 01:26:44 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:28:30 Pranking Lex Luger 01:34:44 Celtic Workouts 01:35:13 Trump's Tariff on Canada/ the Gordie Howe bridge
Ever wonder why narcissists feel impossible to leave—even when you know something's wrong? This week, filmmakers Ali & Stefanie Schmahl reveal how their docu-fiction hybrid "I Love You My Narcissist" portrays what no other film has: the internal experience of being slowly trapped by someone you love. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW
In this episode, we break down what subtle gaslighting looks like in covert narcissistic relationships and why it's so hard to recognize. You'll learn how emotional manipulation can sound calm, reasonable, and even compassionate—while quietly eroding your self-trust. Not all gaslighting is loud. Sometimes it's delivered gently. Sometimes it contains just enough truth to make you hesitate. Instead of “That never happened,” it's “That's not exactly how it happened.” Instead of “You're crazy,” it's “You know you can be a bit sensitive sometimes.” And over time, those small reframes begin to destabilize your confidence in your own memory and perception. We'll explore real-life examples of subtle emotional abuse, including half-truths, tone shifts, memory rewrites, and caring-sounding responses that leave you comforting the very person who dismissed your experience. If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, guilty, or unsure of yourself—even though nothing dramatic happened—this episode will help you understand why. You'll also learn practical ways to rebuild self-trust, anchor yourself when subtle gaslighting happens, and reclaim your internal authority without needing to prove your reality to someone else. If you've been asking yourself, “Is this really gaslighting?” or “Why do I feel so confused when nothing big happened?”—this episode is for you. DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RENEE SWANSON, COVERT NARCISSISM PODCAST, AND CNG LIFE COACHING IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS MATERIAL DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL. RENEE SHARES STORIES FROM HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS FROM THOSE SHE HAS TALKED WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HER MATERIAL DOES NOT CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON HAS NARCISSISM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION OR SUPPORT A CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDED. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The DOJ "Epstein Files" release was billed as transparency, but the hearing footage tells a different story. We break down Thomas Massie's clash with AG Pam Bondi, the alleged mishandling of victim names, and the bigger question: why does government always default to redactions, deflection, and "look over here" politics? Then we zoom out to the incentive problem: when power is centralized, the rich and connected get shields you will never have. We also cover the viral moments from the hearing, including the "reclaiming my time" chaos, the blame-shifting across administrations, and the absolute hall-of-fame distraction tactic: "The Dow is over 50,000 right now." If your friends are furious about Epstein, COVID, wars, or corruption, we give you the clean libertarian through-line: reduce the power, reduce the coverups. Get the full episode and join the community: joingml.com and gml.bio.link. Follow/subscribe, and please leave a 5-star rating and review. 0:00 Welcome Back + AI Claude Co-Host Banter 01:07 How "Dumb Bleep of the Week" Works 02:16 Epstein Files Context: Forced Transparency & DOJ Stonewalling 06:01 Massie vs. Bondi Clip: Victim Names Leaked & Wexner Redaction 08:59 Gaslighting, Accountability, and '40 Minutes' Excuse 13:26 Hearing Chaos: Reclaiming Time, 'TDS' Accusations, and Deflection 21:32 Why 'You Didn't Ask Garland' Is a Cop-Out (and Why This Admin Promised More) 26:37 What's Next: More Hearing 'Gems' and the Pattern of Deflection 28:25 Back to the Stand: Epstein Files & AG Accountability 29:34 Calling Out the Spin: 'No Evidence' and Partisan Lying 31:19 Under Oath Clash: Tip-Line Witness, Hearsay, and What DOJ Should Investigate 33:47 Toddler Tactics: How Not to Handle a Hearing 36:49 Deflection Olympics: Antisemitism Segue and Identity 'Get-Out-of-Jail' Cards 41:44 'The Dow Is Over 50,000': The Most Absurd Pivot Yet 45:18 Personal Parallel: Divorce Trial, Redefining 'Lying,' and Pulling It Back 47:32 The Liberty Takeaway: Shrink Government Power to Stop Elite Cover-Ups 52:41 Closing Bits: DMV/Dow Joke, Weekend Suspension, and Sign-Off
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we break down how gaslighting turns inward, becoming self-gaslighting that dismantles a person's sense of reality and self-worth. We explore how survivors go from trusting their instincts to doubting their emotions, questioning their memories, minimizing harm, and assuming fault automatically — even after the abusive dynamic ends.This conversation connects gaslighting to identity erosion, self-blame, memory doubt, survival mode, and people-pleasing — and explains why self-gaslighting isn't weakness, but a learned survival response.If you've ever wondered how you lost trust in yourself, this episode puts language to that process — and shows where clarity begins.Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Self Gaslighting & Why You Doubt Your RealitySign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When you awaken to the truth of your toxic family, it is not always easy to stand your ground. The most emotionally honest child in a toxic family will be scapegoated. They will use fear, obligation and guilt to win every argument. Awakening from the fog of a toxic family system is akin to ripping your own skin off. Toxic family systems are plagued by denial and a malignant lack of self awareness. This presents real challenges for the adult child who begins to awaken from dysfunctional family dynamics. In this episode, you will learn: ✨The signs of toxic behaviors in family systems. ✨How feeling rejected by family members causes a sense of self abandonment. ✨Ways in which to learn how to stand up for yourself when you start to awaken and you want out of the toxic family system. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano gets honest about the real life challenges of the truthtellers and scapegoats who want out of dysfunctional family systems. Your Healing Starts Within Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program is a neuroscience-based roadmap to help you gently rewire subconscious patterns, regulate your nervous system, and return home to your authentic self.
With over 83 percent public support, the SAVE Act should be a layup. So why are Democrats attacking it as "Jim Crow 2.0," and why is Republican leadership in the Senate stalling behind procedural excuses? This episode breaks down what the SAVE America Act actually does, why voter ID has overwhelming bipartisan support, and how the "suppression" narrative relies on racial gaslighting. From the myth of nationalized elections to the Senate's zombie filibuster, Professor Nick Giordano provides a blunt analysis of why election integrity has become a controversial fight in Washington. What You'll Learn What the SAVE Act really changes and why proof of citizenship matters for secure elections Why claims that voter ID is racist collapse under real-world scrutiny and polling data Black and Latino communities How voter roll maintenance works everywhere else in government and why elections are treated differently Why the zombie filibuster allows Senate leadership to block popular legislation without taking a public stand What the GOP's hesitation reveals about political courage and the upcoming 2026 midterms.
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In this episode, I dissect the truth behind the liberal media-sponsored "conservative civil war", China's alarming economic moves, and the actual good news getting buried under the noise. What's Going on in Georgia? ANOTHER Democrat Charged with Fraud https://www.theblaze.com/news/dexter-sharper-pandemic-fraud-un-employment Look What Happened to D.C. Crime Problem After Trump Deployed National Guard https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/4442729/dc-crime-drops-below-pandemic-levels-three-week-stretch-no-homicide/ Ricky Gervais Hits Leftist Grammy Winners With Blunt Reality Check https://www.foxnews.com/media/ricky-gervais-mocks-grammy-winners-making-political-speeches-says-theyre-still-not-listening Sponsors: American Financing - https://Americanfinancing.net/Bongino Brickhouse Nutrition - https://BrickhouseNutrition.com/dan - code: dan Ethos - https://ethos.com/bongino Dose - https://DoseDaily.co/Bongino code: Bongino Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When a son discovers that the man who raised him is capable of unimaginable harm, he is forced to become a whistleblower against his own father, risking his family, his identity, and everything he once believed to be true. Today's episode featured Kai Zen Bickle. To find out more about the legislation drafted with Child USA to close jurisdictional loopholes, specifically to ensure that evidence of sexual crimes committed against children on foreign soil can be brought back and used in U.S. courts, preventing perpetrators from escaping accountability by abusing international boundaries, please visit: https://childusa.org/law/ Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock Content/Trigger Warnings: Child sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Statutory rape, Grooming, Drug-facilitated sexual assault, Incest (sexual exploitation by a parent), Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Psychological manipulation, Sexual exploitation, Coercion, Trauma, Dissociation, Moral injury, Whistleblower retaliation, Family betrayal, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Jason Blalock: jasonblalock.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Music To Air (MTA) - Houses ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.