The Gaslight Effect Podcast podcast

The Gaslight Effect Podcast

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.

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.

 

#86

How Smart People End Up in Cults: Dr. Natalie Fabert on Gaslighting in High-Control Groups

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02 Dec 2025

56 MINS

56:31

02 Dec 2025


#85

The Science of Empathy: Dr. Helen Riess on How We Teach It and How Misuse Turns Into Gaslighting

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <a href= "https:/... more

18 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:27

18 Nov 2025


#84

Framed By The System: Amy Polacko On The Abuser's Playbook In Family Court

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with award-winni... more

04 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:39

04 Nov 2025


#83

Normalize It with Dr. Jessica Zucker: Miscarriages, Shame, and What Women Aren't Allowed to Say (But...

October marks both Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness M... more

21 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:25

21 Oct 2025


#82

Is Coercive Control The Blueprint of Abuse? - Dr. Christine Cocchiola on Healing and Hope

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <a href= "https:/... more

07 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:28

07 Oct 2025


#81

Becoming Irene of Irene's Entropy: Gaslighting, Identity And The Door To Freedom

In this deeply personal and illuminating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin... more

23 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:28

23 Sep 2025


#80

Before You Say "Gaslighting": From Innocent Therapy Speak to Weaponized Words - Dr. Isabelle Morley

Therapy language is everywhere—on social media, in conversations with friends, and inside ... more

09 Sep 2025

41 MINS

41:50

09 Sep 2025


#79

Gen Z On Gaslighting: A Conversation With Young Leaders From UPEACE

In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern speaks with Vail Brok... more

26 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:16

26 Aug 2025


#78

What the World Needs Now: Dacher Keltner on Awe, Compassion, and the Power of Moral Beauty

On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes [Dr. Dacher Keltner] (https://www.dacherkeltner.... more

12 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:50

12 Aug 2025


#77

Purpose Over Prestige: Reframing the College Quest

On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes college‑admission... more

29 Jul 2025

56 MINS

56:14

29 Jul 2025


#76

Misbelief: Dan Ariely on Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Bias

On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with behavioral ... more

15 Jul 2025

56 MINS

56:57

15 Jul 2025


#75

The Hidden Burnout: Breaking Free from Emotional Inflammation

In this insightful and uplifting episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes award-winning journalis... more

01 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:56

01 Jul 2025


#74

Turning Down The Inner Critic: How Internal Gaslighting Blocks Creativity, And What To Do About It

On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <a href= "https:/... more

17 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:25

17 Jun 2025


#73

Redefining Leadership: David McLaughlin on Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and the Modern Workp...

On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <a href= "ht... more

03 Jun 2025

48 MINS

48:40

03 Jun 2025


#72

Gaslighting on the World Stage: Ramu Damodaran on Leadership, Truth, and Dignity

In this captivating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by <... more

20 May 2025

48 MINS

48:04

20 May 2025


#71

Reclaiming Your Voice: The Journey to Post-Traumatic Parenting

In this enlightening episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, in honor of <a href= "https:/... more

06 May 2025

46 MINS

46:40

06 May 2025


#70

069 - From Gaslighting to Activism: The Role of Youth in Shaping Political Discourse

In this thought-provoking episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joine... more

22 Apr 2025

46 MINS

46:25

22 Apr 2025


#69

068 - Stuck In A Role: Diana Feldman on Drama, Trauma, and Reclaiming Personal Agency

In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <... more

08 Apr 2025

45 MINS

45:11

08 Apr 2025


#68

067 - Lifting Each Other Up: How Women's Mentorship Is Empowering The Next Generation

On this special Women's History Month episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin St... more

25 Mar 2025

46 MINS

46:11

25 Mar 2025


#67

066 - Why Women Doubt Themselves: Elise Loehnen on Self-Gaslighting & The Stories That Hold Us Back

On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern talks with <a href= "https... more

11 Mar 2025

46 MINS

46:36

11 Mar 2025


#66

065 - Why We Keep Choosing What Hurts Us: Eli Harwood on Attachment Wounds & Healing Your Inner Chil...

Gaslighting can leave you questioning your reality, self-worth, and even your own memories... more

25 Feb 2025

48 MINS

48:33

25 Feb 2025


#65

064 - Dr. Ingrid Clayton on Fawning: How People-Pleasing Became Survival & How to Break Free

In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with <a... more

11 Feb 2025

44 MINS

44:31

11 Feb 2025


#64

063 - Breaking Free from Gaslighting: Andrea Owen's Guide to Reclaiming Your Power

Breaking free from toxic patterns and emotional manipulation isn't just a challenge—it's a... more

28 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:34

28 Jan 2025


#63

062 - America Unfiltered: Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Seeing Beyond Divides

Today's episode offers a compelling exploration of truth, resilience, and the power of sto... more

14 Jan 2025

54 MINS

54:00

14 Jan 2025


#62

061 - From Mess to Mastery: Scott Jeffrey Miller on Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal Power

On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern's guest is someone who has spent decades guiding individu... more

31 Dec 2024

43 MINS

43:37

31 Dec 2024


#61

060 - Gaslit By Doctors: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos On Overcoming Medical Gaslighting an...

On today's episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes <a href= "https://marcpolymeropoulos.com/">Ma... more

17 Dec 2024

53 MINS

53:09

17 Dec 2024