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Listen "246 — 5 Red Flags of Emotional Manipulation and How to Stay Mentally Strong When You Spot It"
Episode Synopsis
Whether you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around someone or someone tries to guilt you into things you don't want to do, emotional manipulation can drain you of mental strength.
The good news is, once you know how to spot the red flags, you can take back your power and stay mentally strong.
Some of the things I talk about today are:
The 5 red flags that are signs of emotional manipulation
The damage you may experience on the receiving end of it
Why it's important to note why it happens without excusing it
The psychology behind why people use emotional manipulation
Five strategies to protect yourself and the responses that are most effective
How to set boundaries with emotionally manipulative people
How to recognize when it may be time to walk away
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The good news is, once you know how to spot the red flags, you can take back your power and stay mentally strong.
Some of the things I talk about today are:
The 5 red flags that are signs of emotional manipulation
The damage you may experience on the receiving end of it
Why it's important to note why it happens without excusing it
The psychology behind why people use emotional manipulation
Five strategies to protect yourself and the responses that are most effective
How to set boundaries with emotionally manipulative people
How to recognize when it may be time to walk away
Mentally Strong App
Get mental strength coaching (subscribers only) — Episode 246 Exercise
Subscribe to the app to unlock all the features — MentallyStrong.Downpat.Ai
Connect with the Show
Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com
Sponsors
HoneyLove — Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/STRONGER #honeylovepod
CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at cocoavia.com.
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/
Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns!
ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!
Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger
Life Kit — Listen to the Life Kit podcast from NPR.
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