The specific steps some people take to manipulate you
From The Overwhelmed Brain by Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert
March 22, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 657
About this episode
This episode discusses the tactics of manipulation and how to recognize them to protect oneself from becoming a victim.
There's no end to what manipulation looks like. Some people have a gift for making you do what they want you to do. Victims of manipulation typically have something in common. Knowing what that is will keep you out of harm's way.
People in this episode
Host: Paul Colaianni
Topics covered
- manipulation
- emotional abuse
- victim awareness
- relationship dynamics
- self-protection
Keywords
- manipulation
- emotional abuse
- victims
- self-awareness
- relationship
- harm prevention
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