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The Gaslight Effect Podcast

Robin Stern
Gaslighting
Emotional Intelligence
Social Media
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Empathy
Covid-19
Parenting
Trauma
Narcissistic Abuse
Resilience
Creativity
De-Radicalization
Yale Center For Emotional Intelligence
NLP
Cult Mind Control
Cult Of Trump
Not Your Parents Politics
Cults
Twin Flames Universe

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... more

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In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Marissa Ghavami, an advocate, actor, singer, producer, public speaker, trauma-informed coach, and founder of the nonprofit Healing TREE.

Marissa shares the story of the late-a... more

In this special episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast for the International Day of Peace, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Sasan Korangy and Vail Brokaw, co-founders of Young Leaders for Peace, a program developed in partnership with the University for Peac... more

In this special re-release marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, Dr. Robin Stern revisits her conversation with Dr. George Bonanno, professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University and author of The End of Trauma and The Other Side of ... more

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes back Chris Shelton, author, researcher, consultant, podcaster, and host of the Speaking of Cults podcast.

Chris is a former Scientologist and former Sea Org member who spent d... more

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Recent Guests

Marissa Ghavami
Advocate, actor, singer, producer, public speaker and trauma-informed coach
Healing TREE; trauma-focused education and advocacy
Episode: A One-on-One Cult: Marissa Ghavami on Spiritual Manipulation and Trauma Recovery
Sasan Korangy
Co-founder of Young Leaders for Peace
Young Leaders for Peace; University for Peace (Costa Rica) New York office
Episode: What Teenagers Are Teaching Adults About Peace with Sasan Korangy and Vail Brokaw
Vail Brokaw
Co-founder of Young Leaders for Peace
Young Leaders for Peace; University for Peace (Costa Rica) New York office
Episode: What Teenagers Are Teaching Adults About Peace with Sasan Korangy and Vail Brokaw
George Bonanno
Professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University; author of The End of Trauma and The Other Side of Sadness
Columbia University
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11: Dr. George Bonanno on Grief, Trauma, and Resilience
Chris Shelton
Author, researcher, consultant, podcaster and former Scientologist
Speaking of Cults; chrissheltonmsc.org
Episode: What Now? Chris Shelton on Life After Scientology and Cult Recovery
Debi Silber
Dr. Debi Silber, world-leading expert on betrayal and trust recovery
PBT Institute
Episode: The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery with Dr. Debi Silber
Lisa Sonni
Trauma Bond Recovery Coach and author of Coming Back to Yourself
lisasonni.com / Trauma Bond Recovery Journal
Episode: Lisa Sonni on Breaking Trauma Bonds When You Still Crave the Person Who Hurt You
Melissa Duge Spier
Award-winning essayist, a screenwriter, advocate for topics of religious abuse and resilience
Author of Holy Disobedience; advocate for victims of Seventh-day Adventist Church abuse
Episode: Holy Disobedience: Melissa Duge Spiers on Religious Gaslighting and Reclaiming Reality
Melissa Wild
Applied anthropologist; founder and executive director of UPeace New York
UPeace New York
Episode: Mother, Daughter, and The Gaslight Effect: A 100th Episode Conversation

Host

Robin Stern
Host of the show; co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence; author and educator focused on gaslighting, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal dynamics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Beautiful!

    What a truly special “Mother Daughter” episode, thank you for sharing together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hallie2026
    United States3 months ago
  • Extremely helpful and validating

    I am a bit surprised at how helpful Dr. Stern’s podcast has been, making me feel ‘less crazy’, and less like I am the ‘bad and wrong’ member of the family. Episodes 7 and 15 in particular have had guests who have so bravely articulated their experience of being invalidated by their family, but have mirrored some of my own past experiences so similarly that I feel seen but also hopeful that ‘it’s not just me’. Thank you Dr. Stern for hosting this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrPre
    Canada3 years ago
  • So helpful!

    Thank you for this podcast. It has helped me so much in understanding the circumstances I’m in and in staying strong midst the chaos. I am so grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nunches
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent and well executed

    Dr. Stern is compassionate and determined to clear the air in terms of what gaslighting (luz de gas) is, different contexts in which it occurs and how awareness can help us find a way out of inappropriate or harmful situations and relationships. Fully recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O. My. Words
    Spain3 years ago
  • Amazing

    Wow!!!!! This podcast is so enlightening. It really high

    Ights the subtleties of how gaslighting starts and how so many of us live under another person’s control without realising it. Even believing that this behaviour is normal and acceptable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eucaplyt
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful, compassionate, and practical in helping listeners identify gaslighting.
Content is empowering and supportive for those facing manipulation.
High-quality guests who articulate tangible steps for healing.
Quality storytelling paired with expert insight makes complex topics accessible.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A One-on-One Cult: Marissa Ghavami on Spiritual Manipulation and Trauma Recovery
Q: How did you recognize the shift from abuse to cult-like control, and what helped you leave?
She explains the subtle escalation, the spiritualization of abuse, the role of fear and isolation, and the decisive moment when her mother and trauma experts helped orchestrate her exit; therapy and a strong support network were crucial to recovery.
A One-on-One Cult: Marissa Ghavami on Spiritual Manipulation and Trauma Recovery
Q: Marissa, tell us about yourself.
Marissa describes her background as an actor and advocate, her experiences with a covert abusive relationship that evolved into a one-on-one cult, and how she turned her trauma into a mission to help others through Healing TREE and trauma-focused therapies.
What Teenagers Are Teaching Adults About Peace with Sasan Korangy and Vail Brokaw
Q: What does the two-week Young Leaders for Peace program look like for a student?
The program combines intensive learning with experiential activities, field trips like a coffee farm visit for sustainability and a beach cleanup, plus a capstone project that students propose to faculty on returning to their communities.
What Teenagers Are Teaching Adults About Peace with Sasan Korangy and Vail Brokaw
Q: Why did you choose peace as the focus of your mission at an early age?
Both guests describe how everyday conversations and small interactions revealed the need for healthier discourse, not just grand diplomatic actions, and they wanted to empower teens with practical skills to handle conflict with empathy and leadership.
25 Years After 9/11: Dr. George Bonanno on Grief, Trauma, and Resilience
Q: What can listeners take away to apply in their own lives right away?
Listeners can start by naming the situation, identifying one or two practical actions they can take, seek feedback from trusted friends, and test those actions while observing the outcomes to refine their approach over time.

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A show focused on identifying gaslighting, reclaiming reality, and improving emotional health through pragmatic frameworks and real-world stories. Across episodes, listeners hear from psychologists, researchers, journalists, and survivors who unpack manipulation tactics, trauma responses, and healthy boundary-setting, often paired with actionable steps for recovery and healthier relationships. Notable strengths include a strong clinical lens from psychology and emotional intelligence, a willingness to tackle difficult personal topics with empathy, and intergenerational perspectives that blend memoir with expert insight. Potential listeners who want concrete tools for recognizing manipulation or learning how to navigate gaslighting at home, ... more

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1. Marissa Ghavami
2. Sasan Korangy
3. Vail Brokaw
4. George Bonanno
5. Chris Shelton
6. Debi Silber
7. Lisa Sonni
8. Melissa Duge Spier

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