Your Partner Isn't Gaslighting You. Or Are They?

About this episode

Kate Mason discusses the complexities of memory in relationships with guest Celine Vangolde.

Have you ever walked away from a disagreement with your partner absolutely certain of what was said…only to have them remember it completely differently? What if that isn't manipulation at all, but simply the way human memory actually works? Kate Mason welcomes back Associate Professor Celine Vangolde from the University of Sydney, whose research explores memory, trauma, child testimony, and psychological abuse. Celine's work sits at the intersection of science and real-life relationshi...

People in this episode

Host: Kate Mason

Guest: Celine Vangolde

Topics covered

• memory
• relationships
• psychological abuse
• disagreements
• human memory
• trauma

Keywords

• gaslighting
• memory
• disagreement
• psychological abuse
• trauma
• child testimony

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Sydney

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