Gaslighting: Trusting Your Gut Over Mind Games
Episode Overview
Gaslighting affects both mental and physiological aspects. Trusting gut instincts can help recognise manipulation. Abusers often make victims doubt their reality. Healing involves understanding the body's response. Coping strategies are crucial for recovery.
Gaslighting is when someone starts to make you doubt your sense of reality.
Ever wondered why your gut screams 'danger' even when your mind tells you everything's fine? Caroline Strawson, the host of The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast, tackles this puzzling phenomenon known as gaslighting. In this episode, titled 'The Physiology of Gaslighting', Caroline explains how gaslighting isn't just a mental game but also a physiological experience that can leave you questioning your own reality.
She shares her personal story of being caught in a web of deceit, illustrating how the body's response to gaslighting can be as intense as the emotional turmoil it creates. Caroline sheds light on how abusers manipulate their victims into doubting their own perceptions, making them feel like they're losing their grip on sanity. But fear not – she provides insights into recognising these signs and encourages listeners to trust their gut feelings.
Caroline’s approach combines psychology with an understanding of the nervous system, offering a holistic view of healing from narcissistic abuse. With her engaging storytelling and compassionate tone, you'll find this episode both enlightening and comforting. If you've ever felt confused or doubted your own experiences in relationships, this episode offers valuable perspectives and coping strategies. Dive in and discover how to reclaim your truth and begin your journey towards healing.