Ep170: Gaslighting 101: Break the Cycle, Rebuild Your Boundaries, Trust Yourself Again (part 1)

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Ep170: Gaslighting 101: Break the Cycle, Rebuild Your Boundaries, Trust Yourself Again (part 1)

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You’re smart, successful, and self-aware. So why does it still feel like someone else is pulling the strings in your life?

In this no-BS, insight-packed two-part conversation, we welcome back psychotherapist and podcast host Dana Skaggs, this time, to dive into one of the most confusing and crushing dynamics high-achievers face: emotional manipulation.

From subtle gaslighting to full-blown mind games, Dana walks us through how manipulation shows up in relationships, families, workplaces, and even in our own internal dialogue. You’ll learn how to spot red flags, reclaim your truth, and stop questioning your sanity in the face of manipulation.

This isn’t just about psychological theory, it’s a raw, relatable conversation with real-life tools to help you break free, reconnect to your power, and trust yourself again.

Workbook Moments: Gaslighting & Reclaiming Your Truth

1. Whose Voice Is That?
Write down a self-doubting thought you often have.
Now ask: Whose voice does that sound like? (Be honest.)

2. “It Wasn’t That Bad…”
What’s one moment you minimized that actually hurt you?
Write: What really happened—and how did it make me feel?

3. The Cost of Peacekeeping
Where are you staying silent to avoid conflict?
Name the situation. Then ask: What is that silence costing me?

4. Subtle Red Flags
List 3 phrases or behaviors that have made you question your reality.
Are they patterns—or one-offs? Trust your gut.

5. Reclaim One Truth
What’s one thing you know is true—no matter what someone else tried to convince you of?
Write it down. Own it. That’s your anchor.

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Website:  Danaskaggs.com

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