Don't Even Bother
Meet Katiuscia & Megan—voice-memo enthusiasts and your most relatable besties—navigating life, relationships, mental health, and modern culture through witty (read: sarcastic), raw, and unapologetically honest conversations… powered by strong, comfort coffee.
Don’t Even Bother blends humor, nostalgia, and social commentary as we unpack everything from generational shifts and internet culture to wellness, boundaries, and the things everyone’s thinking but few say out loud. Expect real talk, controversial takes, and zero fluff.
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Don't Even Bother
#12: Maybe You're Crazy... Maybe It's Gaslighting
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**disclaimer... no, you're not drunk listening to this. Please forgive our massive tech difficulties today. Tech was not our friend.
Our friend Mike joins us for a sharp and hilarious breakdown of gaslighting in all its forms. From medical appointments and social situations to politics, religion, and the internet, we unpack how people — and entire institutions — can make you question your own reality.
We dig into where gaslighting started, how it’s evolved, and why it’s everywhere now. Along the way, we tackle spicy topics like bad medical advice, media panic, celebrity influence, and the cultural divide fueling so much confusion.
If you’ve ever thought, “Am I the crazy one?” this is your reminder that you’re not.
00:46 First Impressions and Friendship
02:47 Gaslighting: Definition and Origins
05:47 Media Manipulation and Political Gaslighting
09:29 Social Media and the Soundbite Generation
29:40 Gaslighting in Social Settings
34:23 Manipulative Men vs. Women
35:11 Gaslighting and Success
36:12 Personal Experiences with Manipulation
39:34 Projection and Political Manipulation
42:08 Celebrity Hypocrisy and Influence
47:51 Narcissism and Power
01:02:29 Medical Gaslighting
01:20:00 Political Gaslighting and Corruption
01:31:38 Religious Gaslighting and Personal Faith
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