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Outwitting the Manipulator

Dr. Dennis Becker & Robin Golinski
Manipulation
Timeshare
Shame
Rules
Values
Attention
Boundaries
Brittanie
Pathos
Ethos
Communication Skills
Education
Guilt
Empathy
Truthful Timeshare Termination, LLC
Self-Protection
Learning
New Orleans
Meta Cognition
Intention

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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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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Recent Guests

Sandy Rosenthal
Founder of levies.org
levies.org
Episode: Sandy Rosenthal and the Truth About Katrina
Gethro LaCroix
Returning guest; discussed personal transformation and ongoing sobriety
Episode: From Manipulator to Man of Discipline: Gethro’s 400-Day Reset
Patricia Annino
Estate planning lawyer with 40 years of experience in family enterprises and manipulation issues
Independent attorney
Episode: You Can’t Litigate Love: Finding the Ghosts Behind Family Fights
Tim Downey
Founder of Truthful Timeshare Termination, LLC; specializes in getting people out of timeshare contracts
Truthful Timeshare Termination, LLC
Episode: Escape the Timeshare Trap: How to Spot the Manipulation—and Get Out

Hosts

Robin Golinski
Host of the show and author/communication expert; co-host and co-author on the central works.
Dr. Dennis Becker
Co-host; physician and communication expert focused on manipulation defense.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • I Knew I Wasn’t Crazy

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBKeel
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    I get so much from this podcast and went right to the first episode to soak up all the wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sperdunk
    Australiaa year ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ooooo mention
    United States2 years ago
  • Grateful

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane Condon
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing help for anyone

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittaniespark
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners find the host duo insightful, practical, and emotionally intelligent in delivering strategies.
Episodes consistently help listeners identify manipulation and implement boundaries.
Fans appreciate real-world examples and actionable coaching tactics.
Audience values compassionate yet firm guidance and updates on new training resources.

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#80
Philippines/Business
Apple Podcasts
#236
India/Business

Talking Points

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Escape the Timeshare Trap: How to Spot the Manipulation—and Get Out
Q: What exactly are you purchasing, and who do you purchase it from?
Tim explains that buyers are purchasing rights rather than the actual property, via a program administered by the developer, with ownership and control complicated by contracts and ongoing fees.
Escape the Timeshare Trap: How to Spot the Manipulation—and Get Out
Q: Tim, could you start by giving our listeners, for those who don't know what it is?
Tim provides a basic definition of Timeshare as a fractional ownership interest that grants rights to use certain properties, often managed through a points or calendar system, while the real ownership and ongoing costs lie in maintenance and fees.
From Manipulator to Man of Discipline: Gethro’s 400-Day Reset
Q: What's your approach to maintaining this new path in the face of old temptations and social circles?
Sticking to a schedule, faith-based grounding, and surrounding oneself with environments that test the new behavior while avoiding relapse triggers are crucial; this includes choosing relationships and activities that align with the new standards.
From Manipulator to Man of Discipline: Gethro’s 400-Day Reset
Q: How has your family reacted to the changes you're making?
Family and friends are astonished and often skeptical at first, but gradually they see the consistency, boundaries, and honesty, which helps them accept the new path and witness a more prepared, forward-looking partner.

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What is Outwitting the Manipulator about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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