Robin SternSelf-Improvement, Education
Robin SternSelf-Improvement, Education

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Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. The Gaslight Effect podcast is hosted by Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the best-selling book, The Gaslight Effect. On her podcast, Robin helps listeners identify gaslighting, to escape the destructive dynamic and reclaim their reality.

  • 027 - Gaslighted by a Murderer: Collier Landry's Unforgettable Story
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into a story that unearths the chilling depths of gaslighting, the indomitable strength of the human spirit, and the power of inspiration. Robin's guest, , has navigated a path marked by the most unthinkable...
  • 026 - Resilience Beyond Tragedy: Dr. George Bonanno on Grief and 9/11
    On this special 9/11 episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with . Dr. Bonanno is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College and internationally recognized for his pioneering research on human resilience in...
  • 025 - Empowerment Through Awareness: Understanding The Psychological Manipulation In Gaslighting
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with . Dr. Brenner is the principal and co-founder of , an NYC-based group practice. He is the author and co-editor of as well as co-author of , and . Dr Grant Brenner is a board certified...
  • 024 - She Is Not Your 'Perfect Mexican Daughter': How Erika Sánchez Stepped into Her Power
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with . From Erika's website: "Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was published by Graywolf in July 2017, and was a finalist for...
  • 023 - Overcoming Gaslighting In Your Marriage and Work
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with , co-founder, along with his wife Krista, of , a transformational lifestyle design company. Phil and Krista created Owl & Key - in their own words - to be "Intentionally working toward a new...
  • 022 - The Oath Keeper Wife - Beyond the January 6th Riot
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern interviews , the former wife of founder . In November 2022, Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy and evidence tampering related to his participation in the January 6th riot at the United...
  • 021 - Freedom and Forgiveness After Gaslighting: How to Cultivate Compassion and Move On
    On this episode Dr. Robin Stern talks with author, teacher, and meditation guru . Born in New York City in 1952, Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood involving considerable loss and turmoil. An early realization of the power of meditation to...
  • 020 - Surviving and Thriving Beyond The Sarah Lawrence Cult
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern interviews writer and producer, . Daniel Levin holds an MFA in poetry from the University of California, Irvine, where he taught creative writing and rhetoric, and a bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence...
  • 019 - The Epidemic of Teen Gaslighting
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with . Dr. Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: , , and . She co-hosts the , works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought...
  • 018 - Cults, Mind Control, and How it Can Happen to You
    On this episode Dr. Robin Stern interviews her friend and colleague . Dr. Hassan is a leading expert on cults and has dedicated his life to preventative education and helping people recover from their own experiences. Dr. Hassan is the...
  • 017 - When Cultural Gaslighting Turns Deadly
    WARNING! This episode includes discussions about sensitive topics including rape and violence and is intended for mature audiences. On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with . Leslee is an actor, producer, director and now an...
  • 016 - Teens And Gaslighting - Is It a Thing?
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern interviews Hannah Husain, a seventeen year old student studying abroad this semester, researching gaslighting interactions in relationships - particularly in teenagers. Hannah's first encounter with gaslighting occured...
  • 015 - Am I Crazy? Or Am I Being Gaslighted?
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talked with her close friend and colleague, , the CEO of Clifford Beers Community Health Partners. Alice discussed how growing up as a teenager in the 1970s, she was aware of the culture shift that was occuring at that...
  • 014 - The Horror of Gaslighting
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Ian Nichols, co-host of - a horror movie review show. Robin has been a guest on several of Ian's podcast episodes that explore gaslighting in horror movies. Ian shares his personal experience...
  • 013 - When Family Gaslighting Hits Close To Home
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with real-life sisters, psychotherapist and former beauty executive now life coach , co-hosts of the popular podcast . From their podcast website: "...we've been through a few things. If nothing else, life...
  • 012 - The Hidden Culture of Female Bullying
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with , author of , a national bestseller that "ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying." Rachel is also the author of , , and Rachel is a "master facilitator and executive...
  • 011 - Gaslighting In A Social Media World
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with recording artist about his career, his family, and the relationship that led him to write his hit song (with a cameo speaking performance by Robin Stern!) that explains the emotions involved in a...
  • 010 - Gaslighting In Your Marriage
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Annabelle Stone (real name changed to protect her identity) about an all too common occurence - gaslighting in marriage. Annabelle shares her story in the hopes that listeners can learn the signs of...
  • 009 - Being A Diagnosis Detective
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with about her journey of self-advocacy in which she worked closely with her doctors to diagnose and cure a rare inflammatory breast disease. Tami's book, is a: "memoir is about how one woman...
  • 008 - Exploring The Trauma of Gaslighting
    On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with , Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University. Dr. Bonanno is the author of two amazing books - and . From Dr. Bonanno's website : "He is recognized by the Web of Science as among...