01 - Gaslighting Is The Worst

Dr. Tara Egan and her teen co-host Anna discuss the concept of GASLIGHTING in today's solo episode. It's defined as a "form of emotional abuse that makes the person question their feelings, instinct, and even their sanity" and they give examples, discuss the impact of gaslighting on self-perception, and offer some practical solutions to cope when confronted with this type of manipulation. Phrases we've all heard from gaslighters include: "you're so sensitive" "you're always so dramatic...