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Apr 2024
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Everyday Gaslighting: The Impact on Anxi...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

Maybe you’ve heard the term “gaslighting” thrown around, but what does it actually mean?

In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we’re diving deep to help you understand gaslighting—what it really is, how to spot it, and what you can do to take back your power. It’s time to ditch the confusion and reclaim your reality.

  • Unpack the hype: Learn what gaslighting truly is (and isn’t) and how it differs from everyday disagreements.
  • Spot the signs: Identify both subtle and obvious forms of gaslighting in your relationships.
  • Take back your power: Get practical tips on how to respond and stop second-guessing yourself.
  • Break free from self-gaslighting: Recognize negative self-talk and start trusting your own experience.

Tune in now for insights and strategies to navigate relationships with confidence and clarity.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety with practical tools and personalized strategies. Get a little help with your self-improvement plan- I'd love to talk with you! Book your FREE strategy call here!

Visit www.takeouttherapy.com for more resources!

Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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