Reality TV shows like Bachelor in Paradise and Married at First Sight have recently been accused of highlighting a behaviour that is stone cold psychological manipulation, even a type of emotional abuse.

You've probably heard the term gaslighting used to describe a particularly toxic type of behaviour. It's a way of making someone question their own memory, perception, even their sanity.

Today we dig into the psychology behind it, why people do it and is there a way to fight back against being a victim of a gaslighter?

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

 

Thanks to our special guest Psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis

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Reality TV shows like Bachelor in Paradise and Married at First Sight have recently been accused of highlighting a behaviour that is stone cold psychological manipulation, even a type of emotional abuse.
You've probably heard the term gaslighting used to describe a particularly toxic type of behaviour. It's a way of making someone question their own memory, perception, even their sanity.
Today we dig into the psychology behind it, why people do it and is there a way to fight back against being a victim of a gaslighter?
CREDITS
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
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Thanks to our special guest Psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it&rsquo;s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily.
Want The Quicky in your ears every day? &nbsp;Subscribe at<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-quicky"> mamamia.com.au/the-quicky</a> or in your favourite podcast app.
Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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