Have you ever tried to leave—and found yourself walking right back in?
This week, Dr. Robin Stern joins Dr. Kerry to reveal the two psychological forces that make gaslighting so impossible to escape. Plus—why even smart, self-aware people lose their grip on their own reality when they’re being manipulated by someone they love.
Previous Interviews with Dr. Stern
Breaking Chains: Dr. Kerry McAvoy’s Triumph Over Marital Gaslighting and Narcissism
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🔹 Dr. Stern shares the shift that breaks the cycle for good: “Don’t allow somebody to matter more than you matter.” In this members-only bonus, Dr. Stern and Dr. Kerry unpack how to stay open and connected in relationships without surrendering yourself in the process.
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Dr. Stern’s Books
• The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life: https://amzn.to/4b50aRu
• The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide: https://amzn.to/40qzc0B
More About Dr. Robin Stern
Dr. Robin Stern, Ph.D., is a licensed psychoanalyst, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to the Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and one of the world’s leading authorities on gaslighting. She is the author of The Gaslight Effect and host of The Gaslight Effect Podcast.
Website: robinstern.com
Resources
- ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching app
- The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources
- First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course
- Toxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community support
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist & author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism.
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