Think you're immune to manipulation? Think again! In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson reveal how psychological manipulation can slip right past your awareness—even when it’s unintentional.
What you'll learn:
- Discover how manipulation bypasses your conscious awareness and affects your behavior.
- Learn the different types of manipulation—both intentional and accidental.
- Understand the powerful tools of manipulation, like gaslighting and prestige suggestions.
- Gain strategies to spot, stop, and defend against manipulation in everyday life.

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Episode Summary
In this episode, Mike and Chris explore how manipulation can bypass your conscious awareness, often exploiting emotions, biases, or authority figures. They discuss both intentional manipulation (like gaslighting and love bombing) and unintentional forms (such as family guilt or medical suggestions), showing how even well-meaning actions can influence you. Learn powerful techniques for recognizing, stopping, and defending against these influences, from awareness-building strategies to mental pattern interrupts.
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