Allison K. Dagney
Allison K. Dagney
Episode 184: Gaslighting, Coercive Control and Minimization
Episode 184: Gaslighting, Coercive Control and Minimization
Episode 184: Gaslighting, Coercive Control and Minimization
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Explore gaslighting and coercive control with Allison K. Dagney in this eye-opening episode on emotional abuse recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Gaslighting goes beyond lying; it aims to make you doubt your reality.
- Coercive control is a deliberate pattern to dominate and isolate victims.
- Minimization invalidates your emotions and experiences.
- Recognise signs of emotional abuse like constant self-doubt.
- Awareness tools can help identify and heal from past abuse.
"Gaslighting is not just plain old lying; it makes you believe that you are losing it."
Gain insights from Allison K. Dagney, a survivor and expert, as she shares her journey through emotional abuse and recovery. In this eye-opening episode, Allison tackles the often misunderstood forms of emotional abuse such as gaslighting, coercive control, and minimization. She passionately explains how these tactics can leave invisible scars, causing victims to question their sanity and self-worth.
Allison breaks down the subtle yet insidious patterns of behaviour that constitute emotional abuse, providing clarity on what gaslighting truly means—it's not just lying, but a method to make you doubt your reality. Through personal anecdotes, including a chilling story about her ex-husband's manipulative behaviour, Allison highlights the impact of emotional abuse on victims' mental health and offers tools for awareness and healing.
Whether you're still in an abusive relationship or have left one behind, Allison provides practical advice to help you recognise the signs of emotional abuse and reclaim your autonomy. This episode is not just about raising awareness; it's a call to action for anyone who has ever felt trapped or diminished by an abusive partner. So, are you ready to learn how to identify and overcome emotional abuse?