Outwitting the Manipulator

Dennis and Robin delve into the topic how individuals can navigate the spectrum between paranoia and blind trust. They discuss the impact of fear on one's susceptibility to manipulation, using examples such as vaccination beliefs and religious faith. They emphasize the importance of curiosity and critical thinking in avoiding manipulation, encouraging listeners to ask questions and look deeper int...

Your credibility, your integrity, and your reputation are everything. Dennis and Robin talk to you about what your "ethos" is and how a manipulator can "shop" that ethos and use it for their own gain.

Valentine's Day is known for love, chocolate, roses ... and manipulation? Absolutely, according to Robin and Dennis, who are here to guide you through what is often a trecherous day.

Robin and Dennis discuss social media, and how it preys upon people's insecurities. The moving of 'optional' to 'mandatory' for social media has been a tool of manipulation, particularly for teenagers. The episode covers this phenomenon and what can be done about it.

The holiday season brings cheer, but it also gives opportunties for the manipulators. Robin and Dennis help you avoid holiday gloom.

Robin and Dennis welcome Simon, who shares his story of a challenging childhood fraught with manipulation.

Robin and Dennis address the odious fear of speaking, a very common problem at the top of almost everyone's list.

Rich, a former CPA, joins the show to discuss inauthenticity and manipulation in the business world.

Inertia. What has that got to do with manipulation? Inertia is a human condition that's very common, and it's when you're stuck. It's not moving forward. It's not doing anything. You cycle through life. Sometimes you're active and productive. Other times you experience inertia throughout the day. Robin and Dennis discuss the intersection of intertia and manipulation.

Alison Kurt joins the show with an open and honest account of her experiences with a narciissist.

When is a compliment not a compliment? When it is backhanded -- and thus a tool of manipulation. Robin and Dennis discuss.

Dennis and Robin hear a tale shared by Vanessa, a young target of manipulation.

Communication is a good thing -- until it is used for manipulation. Robin & Dennis discuss.

Dennis and Robin explain what "love bombing" is -- then hear a real example of it with guest Lolya Pushak.

Are you complicit in your own manipulation? Robin and Dennis discuss what you need to know.

Becky Norwood, the founder of Spotlight Publishing, shares her story of a childhood marred by the manipulation of her father.

Robin and Dennis are back for Season 2 and once again talking about manipulation and how you can protect yourself from being manipulated while it's happening.

Robin and Dennis wrap up season 1 by discussing the importance of listening -- and share six active-listening techniques that anyone can use.

In earlier episodes Robin and Dennis addressed the tactics that the manipulator does to you. Now they reveal techniques that you can use against the manipulator to protect yourself as it's happening. For all of the resources mentioned in this episode please visit https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/

The topic is non-verbal approval and disapproval, or the manipulative tactics of "paralanguage," all of those moments where you are actually communicating without talking.

Dennis and Robin discuss gaslighting; the creation of self-doubt; and reframing past events, three of the tactics manipulators often use.

Two tactics that have huge consequences for your mindset: Invalidation and dictating feelings. For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.com For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

In this episode Robin and Dennis discuss three common tactics used in manipulation: "love bombing"; calculation and planning; and hurt and rescue.

Robin and Dennis tackle the contextual tactics of the manipulator and their use of surrogates. For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.com For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Robin and Dennis discuss the five most common methods of manipulation in conversation, how they are used in concert, and how to escape them. For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.com For the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1