Ep #182: Healing from Gaslighting: Steps Towards Recovery

Welcome to another heart-opening episode of "Let's Talk About Love, Sex, and Infidelity," where we dive deep into the intricacies of human connections. I'm your host, Todd Creager, and today, we're embarking on a particularly poignant journey—a journey towards healing from gaslighting. 

Gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation, can leave scars that are invisible to the eye but deeply felt in the heart. If you've ever found yourself questioning your reality due to the insidious nature of gaslighting, this episode is dedicated to you.

Here's what we'll explore together:

• Recognizing Gaslighting: Unveil the signs of gaslighting and understand its impact on your self-esteem and relationships. We'll shed light on how this form of manipulation can distort your reality.
• Roots of Vulnerability: Delve into why we might be more susceptible to gaslighting, tracing back to childhood experiences and past relationships. Awareness is the first step towards empowerment.
• Navigating the Path to Recovery: Discover actionable strategies and tools for reclaiming your truth. Learn how therapy, self-care, and the support of understanding communities can be your allies.
• Empowerment through Healing: I'll guide you on how to transform your pain into strength, teaching you to validate your own emotions and experiences, thereby fostering a stronger sense of self.

In this episode, we'll walk together through the shadows cast by gaslighting and into the light of understanding and empowerment. It's more than just about healing; it's about reclaiming the narrative of your life and recognizing the power of your own truth.

Why listen to this podcast episode? Because your feelings are valid, your reality is important, and you deserve to be heard. Join me, Todd Creager, as we navigate these turbulent waters together, turning our wounds into wisdom and our pain into power.

Click play, and let's embark on this journey of healing and self-discovery together. Your path to a brighter, more authentic life starts now.

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Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship counseling to couples throughout Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.

You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  

HELPFUL LINKS:

Thinking you’re being manipulated by a gaslighter? Here’s how to spot if you’re being gaslighted:  .https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/gaslighting-checklist

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