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 Reintroduction

01:12 Understanding Gaslighting

02:48 Personal Experience with Gaslighting

04:33 Gaslighting in Society and Media

07:22 Impact of Gaslighting on the Brain

09:25 Gaslighting in the Workplace

14:33 Protecting Children and Youth from Gaslighting

18:36 Gaslighting and Social Media

27:00 Spotting and Stopping Gaslighting

31:31 Future Work and Final Thoughts

Resources:

• 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.