Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast
1) Episode 51 - Setting Yourself Up for Trouble?
Abusers are master manipulators, wielding cunning tactics to ensnare their prey -but what makes you a target? In this gripping episode of Unmasking the Abuser, I peel back the curtain on the hidden be...Show More
2) Episode 50: Your Superpower Cheat-Sheet!
Dive into the riveting world of Unmasking the Abuser with our milestone 50th episode! Now in its electrifying 5th season, this podcast, hosted by renowned social psychologist Dr. Dina McMillan, is you...Show More
3) Episode 49 - Does Being Woke Make You Vulnerable to Abusers?
For years, I’ve seen a gap in understanding manipulation, hesitant to address it until now. Compassionate, trusting people are preyed upon — not just by romantic Abusers, but also by some social and p...Show More
4) Episode 48 - Key Components of Coercive Control Part 1
Coercive control has been a hot topic in recent years, with some jurisdictions even making it illegal. Lawmakers recognize the serious risks victims face - even without victims being subjected to freq...Show More
5) Episode 47 - Too Clever to Fool!
We all like to think we're too smart to fall for the same mistakes twice. But the truth is, some devious manipulation tactics can slip past our defenses again and again -especially if we don't recogni...Show More
6) Episode 46 - Safely Navigating the Holidays with Strength and Sanity
The holiday season often brings joy, smiles, and shared meals, but for those in toxic relationships, it can also mean stress, conflict, and emotional strain. In this episode of Unmasking the Abuser, w...Show More
7) Episode 45 - Setting You Up for Manipulation Part 1
Ever feel like your decisions were made for you before you even knew it? It’s not magic—it's a set of cunning maneuvers social psychologist Robert Cialdini calls "Pre-Suasion". In this episode, we div...Show More
8) Episode 44: Circles of Intimacy - the Key to Deciphering Your Relationship Health
Ever wonder just how much you care for the people in your life - or how much they truly care for you? Discover a straightforward approach to finding out, no awkward conversations or confrontations req...Show More
9) Episode 43 - Key Secret Uses of Fear
Fear is a powerful tool of manipulation. But equally potent is the art of calming those fears to gain control — a tactic Abusers and Manipulators know all too well. In this episode of Unmasking the Ab...Show More
10) Episode 42 - Misusing the power of FEAR
In this crucial episode, Dr. Dina McMillan dives into one of the most powerful weapons in a manipulator’s toolkit—fear. Fear is a natural, protective instinct that helps keep us safe. But once manipul...Show More