Exposing Gaslighting: What it Does to the Brain And How to Heal with Dr. Jennifer Fraser,

In this episode of the Let's Talk Brain Health! podcast, returning guest Dr. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D. delves into the concept of gaslighting and its severe impact on brain health. A renowned educator and author, Dr. Fraser explains how gaslighting can manipulate individuals, causing them to question reality and suffer significant emotional harm. She references her latest book, 'The Gaslit Brain,' and provides practical insights on identifying gaslighting behaviors, advocating for legal changes, and fostering environments that combat this toxic behavior. Dr. Fraser also shares actionable steps to protect oneself from gaslighting and stresses the importance of recognizing its manipulative nature. Join us for an enlightening conversation designed to help you understand and counteract gaslighting's pervasive influence.00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction01:12 Understanding Gaslighting02:48 Personal Experience with Gaslighting04:33 Gaslighting in Society and Media07:22 Impact of Gaslighting on the Brain09:25 Gaslighting in the Workplace14:33 Protecting Children and Youth from Gaslighting18:36 Gaslighting and Social Media27:00 Spotting and Stopping Gaslighting31:31 Future Work and Final ThoughtsResources:Listen to our previous podcast conversation on “Understanding the Neuroscience of Bullying & Its Impact on the Brain: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D.”https://drkrystalculler.substack.com/p/understanding-the-neuroscience-of-8e3 Learn more about Jennifer and her work on her website or LinkedIn.Read more about gaslighting and bullying in recent media in Dr. Fraser’s Substack.Explore Dr. Fraser’s latest blog post on Psychology Today. Follow Jennifer’s updates on social media @bulliedbrain on Instagram and Facebook. Purchase “The Gaslit Brain” on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Bookshop.