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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 28 MIN

Weaponized Vulnerability: Why They Cry to Control You

from The Mental Healness Podcast · host Lee Hammock

In this episode, Lee Hammock exposes a sophisticated manipulation tactic: Weaponized Vulnerability. As a self-aware narcissist, Lee explains why "tears" are often used as a defense mechanism to create F.O.G. (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt), effectively turning the victim into the villain.Key Takeaways:The Reverse Gaslight: How shifting the focus to their past trauma stops you from holding them accountable today.Insight Without Accountability: Why "knowing" they are toxic doesn't mean they intend to change.The 3 Red Flags: How to tell the difference between real pain and a calculated "tear trap".Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram/TikTok: @mentalhealnesssIf this episode helped you gain clarity, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify! It helps others find the validation they need to heal. 🌟

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