In this insightful and uplifting episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes award-winning journalist Stacey Colino to explore a concept that feels more important than ever: emotional inflammation . Stacey Colino is an award-winning writer specializing in health, psychology, and wellness. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post , U.S. News & World Report , Parade , and many other publications. She’s also the co-author of Emotional Inflammation , a compassionate guide to finding clarity and balanc...
Jul 01, 2025•49 min
On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle , Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, for a powerful conversation about how gaslighting—especially the kind we direct at ourselves—can sabotage creativity. Together, they examine the subtle but damaging effects of internal gaslighting: the self-doubt, second-guessing, and emotional suppression that keep us from pursuing creative ideas or expressing ourselves fu...
Jun 17, 2025•44 min
On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes David McLaughlin , M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, CWMF, founder of Pendulum Coaching , host of The Modern Leader podcast, and author of Modern Leadership: Leaving Vintage Leadership Behind for a timely conversation about how emotional intelligence and mindfulness can transform modern leadership. Drawing from his extensive experience in organizational development and his podcast, David offers a fresh take on what leadership should lo...
Jun 03, 2025•49 min
In this captivating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Ramu Damodaran — esteemed diplomat, scholar, former Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, and a distinguished voice in global communications and public service. With a career that spans over four decades — including pivotal roles in the United Nations and the Indian Foreign Service — Ramu shares a profound and nuanced perspective on how gaslighting operates not only in personal relationshi...
May 20, 2025•48 min
In this enlightening episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month , Dr. Robin Stern welcomes clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Robyn Koslowitz for a powerful conversation on breaking free from psychological control, reclaiming identity, and the complex process of healing from gaslighting. Dr. Koslowitz, founder of The Center for Psychological Growth and host of the Post-Traumatic Parenting Podcast , draws from her extensive clinical experi...
May 06, 2025•47 min
In this thought-provoking episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern is joined by two distinguished scholars— Dr. Neta Kligler-Vilenchik , Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Dr. Ioana Literat , Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Associate Director of the Media & Social Change Lab (MASCLab). Together, they explore how young people are responding to and resisting gaslighting in today’s medi...
Apr 22, 2025•46 min
In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Diana Feldman , a trailblazer in the field of drama therapy and the founder of a groundbreaking non-profit organization that served over 200,000 students in New York City schools for 25 years. Diana shares her journey of developing the ENACT Drama Therapy Method —an evidence-based approach recognized by the American Group Psychotherapy Association as the Best Creative Group Counseling Method. She discusses ...
Apr 08, 2025•45 min
On this special Women’s History Month episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Jessica Hoffman , director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s high school initiatives, RULER for High Schools and inspirED . As a leading expert in social-emotional learning (SEL), Jessica’s work helps students develop emotional awareness, build healthier relationships, and create positive school climates. Dr. Stern and Jessica explore the critical role of women mentoring women , ...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min
On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern talks with Elise Loehnen —New York Times bestselling author, former chief content officer of goop , and host of Pulling the Thread —to explore how cultural conditioning and internalized gaslighting keep us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and self-denial. Elise shares insights from her book On Our Best Behavior , revealing how societal expectations—rooted in the so-called "seven deadly sins"—subtly manipulate us into suppressing our...
Mar 11, 2025•47 min
Gaslighting can leave you questioning your reality, self-worth, and even your own memories. In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern talks with Eli Harwood —therapist, educator, and author of Raising Securely Attached Kids and Securely Attached —to explore the deep impact of gaslighting, attachment wounds, and the path to healing. Eli opens up about her own struggles with attachment issues as a child and how those early experiences shaped her understanding of rel...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min
In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern sits down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton , a clinical psychologist, author, and expert on narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. With a Master’s in transpersonal psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, Dr. Clayton takes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-informed modalities like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and other experiential methods for working with the nervous system. Dr. Clayton shares insights ...
Feb 11, 2025•45 min
Breaking free from toxic patterns and emotional manipulation isn’t just a challenge—it’s a journey toward reclaiming your power and rediscovering your true self. In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern is thrilled to welcome Andrea Owen , a globally recognized life coach, dynamic speaker, and the best-selling author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh t* and Make Some Noise . Andrea brings her wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to this heartfelt conversation, divin...
Jan 28, 2025•47 min
Today’s episode offers a compelling exploration of truth, resilience, and the power of storytelling in a divided world. At the height of the pandemic, two immigrant filmmakers, cinematographer Horacio Marquínez and film editor Kirill Myltsev , journeyed across the United States to uncover an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America. In an era dominated by mindless scrolling and stylized selfies, their documentary America Unfiltered reveals raw, intimate conversations and searing black-and-whi...
Jan 14, 2025•54 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern’s guest is someone who has spent decades guiding individuals and organizations toward clarity, integrity, and transformational leadership. Scott Jeffrey Miller capped a remarkable 25-year career as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at FranklinCovey, and he now serves as an advisor on their thought leadership strategy. Scott is also the voice behind two groundbreaking podcasts: On Leadership with Scott Miller , the world’s largest weekly leaders...
Dec 31, 2024•44 min
On today's episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Marc Polymeropoulos , a distinguished leader whose experiences offer profound insights into thriving under pressure and navigating the complexities of manipulation—including his own battles with the effects of gaslighting in high-stakes environments. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after an extraordinary 26-year career in the Intelligence Community, where he served in operational field and leadership assignments. As one...
Dec 17, 2024•53 min
In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern is joined by award-winning journalist, author, and NPR correspondent, Elise Hu , to discuss the intricate and often overwhelming world of beauty standards. Drawing from her book, Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital , Elise combines international reporting, cultural commentary, and personal memoir to explore the global rise of K-Beauty culture and the power of appearance standards around the world. Robin...
Dec 03, 2024•42 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern has a truly special guest: Stephanie Quayle . A Nashville recording artist and a world-touring musician, Stephanie is also an entrepreneur, running her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country has called her “an artist you need to know,” and she’s been highlighted by CMT as part of their “Next Women of Country” franchise. She’s no stranger to the national spotlight, with appearances on shows like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres...
Nov 19, 2024•52 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Dr. Richard Boyatzis , a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence, leadership, and the science of lasting change. Dr. Boyatzis is a frequent speaker on the international circuit, with engagements on all seven continents and over 35 countries, where he’s shared his insights with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and organizations across the globe. In his latest book, The Science of Change , Dr. Boyatzis brings together 50 years of gro...
Nov 05, 2024•54 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Vanessa Reiser. Vanessa is a licensed clinical social worker, an expert on narcissistic abuse, the author of Narcissistic Abuse , and the founder of a teletherapy and life coaching practice that’s changing lives by helping people heal from the trauma of narcissistic relationships. Vanessa’s personal journey is one of resilience and empowerment. After growing up in a household filled with instability and facing trauma from a young age, Vanessa found her...
Oct 22, 2024•44 min
On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern explores the shadows of manipulation and the journey toward reclaiming our truth with a guest who knows this struggle all too well: Jessi Hersey . Jessi is a queer neurodivergent author and a Pencraft Award winner, featured in Netflix's Escaping Twin Flames docu-series, where she shares her harrowing experience of escaping the Twin Flames Universe cult, a journey marked by intense gaslighting that threatened her identity and sense o...
Oct 08, 2024•56 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Marceia Cork , also known as The Change Coach® . Marceia is SHRM, HRCI, PROSCI®, and Grief Recovery Method® certified, with expertise in restorative communication. She specializes in helping people navigate the difficult journey of change by addressing a core issue that many of us overlook—grief. Through her multimedia brand The Change Coach Presents ™, Marceia has developed non-clinical frameworks like The Good Grieve , empowering individuals to heal ...
Sep 24, 2024•57 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by returning guest Dr. Steven Hassan , one of the world's leading experts on cults and undue influence. Steven is a mental health professional, former member of the Unification Church (familiarly known as "The Moonies") led by Sun Myung Moon , and the author of several bestselling books, including Combatting Cult Mind Control , Freedom of Mind , and The Cult of Trump . In The Cult of Trump , Steven delves into how gaslighting and mind control techniques...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with her good friend and colleague, Dr. Janet Patti, Ed.D . Dr. Patti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Star Factor Coaching , a leadership development organization specializing in the science of emotional intelligence. She is also a distinguished Professor of Administration and Supervision at Hunter College, CUNY. With over 25 years of experience in education and leadership, Janet has become a renowned figure in social and emotional learning (SEL) and education...
Aug 27, 2024•44 min
In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast , Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola , DSW, LCSW, a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, Survivor, and the host of the Perfect Pray Podcast . With a career dedicated to protecting children from abuse, Christine has been an advocate since the age of 19. Despite her deep expertise, she shares how even she missed the signs of coercive control in her own relationship. Christine offers her unique insights into the dev...
Aug 13, 2024•46 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the intricacies of mental health, personal growth, and relationships, with her guest, Dr. Judith Logue . With over 50 years of experience in the field, Dr. Logue is a renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional and mental well-being. Dr. Logue's extensive background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Government from Wheaton College, a Master's Degr...
Jul 30, 2024•47 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Laura Artusio , where they explore the intricacies of emotional manipulation, mental health, and the journey to reclaiming one's sense of self. Dr. Artusio's expertise in emotional intelligence and psychology provide critical insights into the mechanisms and impacts of gaslighting. Dr. Laura Artusio, a psychologist and research fellow at the University of Florence, directs the Laboratory of Psychology, Emotions & Research (PERLAB) and has been ...
Jul 16, 2024•46 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the insidious tactics of manipulation and control that leave victims questioning their reality, with guest Chris Shelton . Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member who spent 25 years within the Church of Scientology , enduring relentless physical and psychological abuse. Since his escape, Chris has devoted his life to shedding light on the dangers of destructive cults and their gaslighting techniques. Chris is a writer, consultant, podcaster...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Ramani Durvasula . Dr. Ramani is a renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in the field of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. With her extensive research and deep insights into the dynamics of toxic relationships, she has become a beacon of hope for many navigating the treacherous waters of narcissistic abuse. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and a distinguished profes...
Jun 18, 2024•50 min
Welcome to another episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, with Dr. Robin Stern. Today, Robin has a very special guest, Anne Blythe , the Producer and Host of the acclaimed BTR.ORG Podcast and author of the powerful book "Trauma Mama Husband Drama." Anne is not just a voice of experience; she's a beacon of hope and guidance for countless women navigating the turbulent waters of emotional and psychological abuse. Anne has dedicated her life to helping women find safety and peace after betrayal. T...
Jun 04, 2024•57 min
On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Janja Lalich . Janja is a distinguished sociologist, a leading expert on cults and coercive control, and a guiding light for those navigating the dark waters of psychological manipulation. Drawing from her own years as a cult member of the Democratic Workers Party in California, she brings a deeply personal perspective to her research. Her groundbreaking work has helped countless individuals understand and recover from the effects of toxic relation...
May 21, 2024•54 min
