
Welcome to Outwitting the Manipulator, the podcast that gives you powerful techniques to protect yourself as manipulation is taking place. Your hosts are authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker.
You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker explore one of the most painful costs of manipulation: the erosion of trust — not only in others, but in yourself. They explain how manipulators often build trust qui... more
In this powerful episode of the Outwitting the Manipulator podcast, Robin Golinski and Dennis Becker explore how manipulators weaponize shame to control, silence, and destabilize others. They unpack the difference between shame and guilt, explain why... more
This episode reveals how good intentions—like being liked or avoiding conflict—can make you vulnerable to manipulation. While most people act with positive motives, manipulators have one consistent goal: control. Seemingly helpful behaviors are often... more
In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski pull back the curtain on something most people miss entirely:
The quiet ways your attention gets pulled—and why it matters more than anything being said.
Through sh... more
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So informative and I love their personalities! I have so many AHAAA moments throughout the episodes. Easy to listen to and has helped me tremendously. I really hope Robin digs more into the Johnny Depp trial. I totally understand her situation and felt so bad for her
I get so much from this podcast and went right to the first episode to soak up all the wisdom.
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Finally I feel not alone. I could hug Robin and Dennis for putting words to situations that have happened to me. What high EQs (emotional quotients they must have)! But best of all: they offer MANY techniques for dealing with the manipulator in your life. A few mantras I will remember: I am not a victim, I'm a target. The difference between control and controlling. Persuasion and manipulation. I can't change this person. (That's a tough one.) But I can (and should) call them out. I listened to t... more
Robin and Dr Dennis are so helpful in figuring out the mindset behind manipulators and those who are targeted by them. So thankful for their fresh perspective and this podcast!
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Two hosts teach practical defense against manipulation through psychology, communication, and boundary-setting. Episodes center on recognizing manipulation signals, protecting attention, and applying structured scripts and nonverbal cues in real-time. Notable angles include examining everyday manipulation, high-profile scenarios, and how purpose-driven boundaries empower individuals to respond rather than react. A recurring thread is fostering resilience via coaching, exercises, and a reachable on-demand training course that complements the discussions. The show often features practitioners and researchers who illuminate manipulation dynamics in family law, real estate contracts, workplace interactions, and public discourse, making it usefu... more
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Outwitting the Manipulator launched 4 years ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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