BUZZING· 75%1h 10m·2026-08-17·Mental HealthThe Psychology of Manipulation: How to Become Manipulation Resistant
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to become more resistant to manipulation, discussing terms like gaslighting, DARVO, and love bombing. They talk about why cynicism doesn’t make you immune to manipulation, and how excessive skepticism and trust can go together. They share the “handles” manipulators exploit, break down…
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“Have just started. And I wonder: can you really become manipulation resistant by knowing the playbook? Or, do you become manipulation resistant by knowing your own boundaries?”
“What a timely subject matter at this point in history.”
“I literally thought Rick was going to say his dad talked at him for an hour. Wasn't expecting 5 minutes. Tells me the monologues my father delivers go on maybe a bit too long...”
“I am easily manipulated. I have Asperger’s and alexithymia, and last year I also fell into severe depression and burnout. I sought somatic‑based therapy because I lived with constant pain and had read that trauma can settle in the body. Soo…”
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