Gaslighting is a term we often hear, but would you know if it was happening to you? Gaslighting is when an abuser manipulates you and tries to create doubt and confusion around something you know to be true. The abuser will deny what they said or did ever happened, which in turn makes you question yourself, your observations, and your sanity.
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Apr 2025
If My Partner Withholds Intimacy, Does That Give Me License To Cheat?
Your husband refuses to have sex with you. He won’t kiss you, touch you or show you any affection at all.You feel neglected, abandoned and unwanted. No matter how much you beg and plead for his attention, you realize you can’t compete with that remote in his hand or his favorite ... Show More
35m 23s
May 2022
168 - Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong When Someone Is Gaslighting You
When someone is gaslighting you, you’ll likely second guess yourself. Gaslighters are good at convincing you that you’ve lost touch with reality. Whether they lie about your behavior, insist your feelings are irrational, or say your thoughts are distorted, their goal is to cause ... Show More
10m 51s
Aug 2025
473: Are You Being Gaslit? Here's How to Know for Sure
Gaslighting can make you question your thoughts, your memories, even your sanity. If you've ever found yourself feeling confused, doubting your reality, or thinking maybe it's just me, this episode is for you. In today's show, we're taking a clear, grounded look at what gaslighti ... Show More
25m 12s
May 2025
#341 What Is Gaslighting? – Understanding Manipulation and Its Effects
The word "gaslighting" comes from a play called "Gas Light." written in 1938 by Patrick Hamilton. In this play, a husband tries to make his wife think she is losing her mind. He does some tricky things, like secretly making the lights from gas lamps in their house dimmer, and the ... Show More
12m 57s
Nov 2024
How to Respond to Gaslighting
Ever been in an argument where someone twists your words, denies things that happened, or makes you doubt your own reality?
Gaslighting can be one of the most frustrating and confusing behaviors to deal with. It leaves you questioning your memory, feeling blamed, and wondering i ... Show More
15m 6s
Oct 2025
015- Gaslighting Explained: How to Recognize It, Escape It, and Heal
Send us Fan MailYou’re not crazy — you were conditioned to believe you are. In this powerful episode of Beyond Words, Najwa Zebian breaks down one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse: gaslighting. From subtle lies to complete distortion of your reality, Najwa helps you ... Show More
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