Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast
Simple, accessible and accurate, this series exposes the specific moves used by Abusers to lure in and trap their partners in toxic relationships. Find out how to recognize Abusers' ploys and tricks from the earliest stages of a new relationship, along with the crucial knowledge necessary to break free and stay safe. This is genuine domestic violence prevention - currently the only program in the world that details Abusers' devious manipulation tactics. Since 2007, Dr. Dina McMillan has been offering 'Unmasking the Abuser' as a series of workshops and seminars. Now she's offering this key knowledge online, free. This information is appropriate for ages 13 and above.
Episodes
50 episodes
Episode 49 - Does Being Woke Make You Vulnerable to Abusers?
For years, I’ve seen a gap in understanding manipulation, hesitant to address it until now. Compassionate, trusting people are preyed upon — not just by romantic Abusers, but also by some social and political movements. These groups mirror the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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38:36
Episode 48 - Key Components of Coercive Control Part 1
Coercive control has been a hot topic in recent years, with some jurisdictions even making it illegal. Lawmakers recognize the serious risks victims face - even without victims being subjected to frequent bouts of physical violence.But w...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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36:33
Episode 47 - Too Clever to Fool!
We all like to think we're too smart to fall for the same mistakes twice. But the truth is, some devious manipulation tactics can slip past our defenses again and again -especially if we don't recognize them, if we're distracted, or if we belie...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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44:43
Episode 46 - Safely Navigating the Holidays with Strength and Sanity
The holiday season often brings joy, smiles, and shared meals, but for those in toxic relationships, it can also mean stress, conflict, and emotional strain. In this episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we go beyond offering sympathy to pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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30:49
Episode 45 - Setting You Up for Manipulation Part 1
Ever feel like your decisions were made for you before you even knew it? It’s not magic—it's a set of cunning maneuvers social psychologist Robert Cialdini calls "Pre-Suasion". In this episode, we dive into the clever, subtle tac...
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Episode 45
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27:04
Episode 44: Circles of Intimacy - the Key to Deciphering Your Relationship Health
Ever wonder just how much you care for the people in your life - or how much they truly care for you? Discover a straightforward approach to finding out, no awkward conversations or confrontations required. Join us for an eye-opening episode an...
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Episode 44
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41:31
Episode 43 - Key Secret Uses of Fear
Fear is a powerful tool of manipulation. But equally potent is the art of calming those fears to gain control — a tactic Abusers and Manipulators know all too well. In this episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we’ll expose how abusers expl...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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33:52
Episode 42 - Misusing the power of FEAR
In this crucial episode, Dr. Dina McMillan dives into one of the most powerful weapons in a manipulator’s toolkit—fear. Fear is a natural, protective instinct that helps keep us safe. But once manipulators learn what makes your heart race...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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41:14
Episode 41 - The Lasting Damage from the Covid Era
In this compelling episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we explore an event that touched everyone’s lives—the Covid pandemic. More than just the fear of the virus itself, we dive into the emotional and social rifts caused by differing resp...
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Episode 41
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35:08
Episode 40 - Missed Info about the First Tactics on The List
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked but crucial phases of manipulation: Testing and Training. While tactics like Love Bombing and Gaslighting grab headlines, these initial maneuvers — Testing and...
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Episode 40
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33:02
Episode 39 - Finishing the eBook: Key Tactics of Abusers Defined
In this vital episode, we wrap up the eBook, Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies and Tactics, covering Chapter 7: "Tactics of Abusers," Chapter 8: "Honorable Mention Tactics," and the concluding section....
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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36:55
Episode 38 - Establishing the Groundwork
In this crucial episode, we delve further into the explosive insights unveiled in my latest eBook, "Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies and Tactics."We explore chapters four through six, uncovering not just the selecti...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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31:16
Episode 37: Discussing the New Book - Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies
I put a lot of thought into creating my eBook, Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies and Tactics. I'm excited to dive into its key insights in this episode and the next.Research shows that the more often you engage with i...
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Episode 37
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30:06
Episode 36 - Making Yourself Manipulation-Proof
This is another key episode with a slightly different twist. Most of the time we discuss ways to recognize efforts to take advantage of you, using slick words and clever moves to influence, persuade and exploit.This time we stand back a...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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29:47
Episode 35 - The First 30 Days
Some of the most crucial information about abusive relationships is how they start. What are they like at the very beginning? Most victims and survivors don't recognize the manipulation that happened at the start. That's why this can be a key t...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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32:37
Episode 34 - Oops! I Did It Again! The Valentine's Day Chapter
Important Valentine's Day Episode - no roses required.Most of our episodes are about choosing a better romantic partner. This episode is all about YOU, whether you're female or male, in a relationship or single. It guides you as you ide...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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35:14
Episode 33: I Want You Back!
This is one of the most important Episodes we've done. Inspired by a request from a podcast audience member, this Episode explores the tricks and maneuvers used to entice a mistreated partner to return to an abusive relationship.How is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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38:46
Episode 32: Surviving Family Gatherings - A Holiday Special
This short podcast needs to be bookmarked and saved somewhere convenient. It contains key tips for emotional survival during the holiday season - or any time your family gets together. If you have a volatile partner, a difficult relative, a tro...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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21:36
Episode 31: Exposing a Secret Danger
This is still the only podcast series that exposes the specific tactics used by Abusers to lure in and trap romantic partners. It offers rare insight into manipulation that's relevant everywhere in your life, not only in romance.But hav...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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30:14
Episode 30 - An Exciting Journey through a Lived Experience with A. Garcia
I'm always learning. This episode is an incredible shared experience with A. Garcia, a woman who's experienced severe abuse and violence. She decided to use what happened to her as a platform to help others. The interview was...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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52:31
Unmasking the Abuser Episode 29 - Crucial Info about Change
In the last Episode we looked at the efforts made to help Abusers to change. Batterers' Intervention Expert Kevin Tarrance from the Department of Children and Families in Florida shared his insights. He offered the various stages he believes Ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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40:02
Episode 28 - About Abusers Examining Change PART 1
This is an exciting episode, and not only because I had to quickly learn how to use a virtual interview on Zoom as a podcast episode. Whether or not Abusers can change is the #1 question I'm asked by those who've been involved wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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38:26
Unmasking the Abuser Episode 27: Crucial Beginnings
This is a must-listen Episode. I discuss why my book, But He Says He Loves Me, is still essential knowledge for anyone wanting to quickly and clearly spot the signs of an abusive relationship. I've just finished production for the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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35:22
Unmasking the Abuser Episode 26 Special Holiday Edition!
The holidays are here! Well, if you count family birthdays, reunions and other special events, the holidays are always here. How do you get through with your sanity intact? How can you still grab joy even if some family members insist on being ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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23:54
Unmasking the Abuser Episode 25 - Broad Brush Strokes
If you only listen to one Episode of this series, this podcast Episode is it. We cover the basics of the entire abuse prevention program: Selection, Main Tactics and Honorable Mentions. All of Abusers' secret and most effective tactics la...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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41:48