Outwitting the Manipulator

By Dr. Dennis Becker & Robin Golinski

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Welcome to Outwitting the Manipulator, the podcast that gives you powerful techniques to protect yourself as manipulation is taking place. Your hosts are authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker.

You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244

Our main website:

https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA

To get your copy of Robin and Dennis's on-Demand Training Course made up of eight video modules, practice worksheets and more, go to www.manipulator.help and use the password FREEDOM to get 25% off. In their friendly and expert style, Robin and Dennis will help strengthen your ability to defend yourself from manipulation as it is happening.

Episode Date
The Hidden Cost of Being Liked
Apr 28, 2026
Who’s Controlling Your Attention?
Mar 23, 2026
The Gold Medal Apology: When “I’m Sorry” Becomes a Weapon
Feb 25, 2026
Sandy Rosenthal and the Truth About Katrina
Feb 13, 2026
From Manipulator to Man of Discipline: Gethro’s 400-Day Reset
Dec 10, 2025
You Can’t Litigate Love: Finding the Ghosts Behind Family Fights
Nov 21, 2025
Battle for Your Brain: Curiosity, Courage, and Control
Nov 12, 2025
Escape the Timeshare Trap: How to Spot the Manipulation—and Get Out
Oct 08, 2025
Fact vs. Feeling: Outsmarting Manipulators Word by Word
Sep 26, 2025
"Liked or Respected? The Manipulator’s Favorite Dilemma"
Sep 15, 2025
Defending Against Manipulative Questions
Sep 02, 2025
Brittanie's Battle with a Manipulator
Aug 13, 2025
Less Is More: Outsmarting Manipulators with Brevity
Jul 22, 2025
Rules and Values In Manipulation
Jun 26, 2025
Kelly: A Survivor's Story
Apr 28, 2025
Rights, Responsibilities, and Manipulation
Apr 03, 2025
Mastering Manipulation: Gethro LaCroix's Journey to Authenticity
Mar 21, 2025
Navigating Male Aggression and Manipulation
Mar 06, 2025
Dealing with Backlash: How to Respond When a Manipulator Pushes Back
Jan 24, 2025
Overcoming Manipulation: A Conversation with Angela Lanuto
Dec 19, 2024
Holiday Manipulation: Safeguarding Your Joy
Dec 17, 2024
Navigating Manipulation: Insights from Andrew’s Journey
Nov 19, 2024
Media and Workplace Manipulation with David Yas
Oct 24, 2024
The Power of Curiosity
Oct 08, 2024
It’s Not Your Fault, I’m just going to blame you!
Sep 23, 2024
Why Are You Tolerating Manipulative Communication?
Sep 13, 2024
Tests and Traps of Manipulation
Sep 05, 2024
The Benefits of Manipulation
Aug 23, 2024
Indentifying Manipulative Word Choice and Nonverbal Tactics
Aug 14, 2024
Recognizing Your Own Manipulative Behaviors
Jul 16, 2024
Protecting Your Emotions: How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed
Jul 09, 2024
Understanding and Countering Emotional Manipulation
Jul 01, 2024
Manipulation in Dating
Jun 23, 2024
Manipulation is Everywhere
Jun 14, 2024
Is It Really ’For Your Own Good’?
Jun 07, 2024
How Much Does Manipulation Cost?
Jun 03, 2024
Sticks & Stones - Dealing with Name-Calling
May 24, 2024
Mastering Manipulation: Dissecting Netflix’s ’Baby Reindeer’
May 15, 2024
Passive Aggression as Manipulation
May 15, 2024
Is Your Relationship Healthy or Manipulative?
Apr 26, 2024
Murdering the Messenger
Apr 19, 2024
Aggression - and Manipulation - in Sports
Apr 13, 2024
Navigating the Maze of Manipulation and Persuasion
Apr 05, 2024
Why Does Society Reward Manipulators?
Mar 29, 2024
Curiosity, Critical Thinking & Courage
Mar 22, 2024
A False Sense of Urgency
Mar 13, 2024
Compliance in Your Own Manipulation
Mar 09, 2024
Between Paranoia and Trust
Mar 01, 2024
Protecting Your Reputation
Feb 21, 2024
Manipulation on Valentine’s Day!
Feb 13, 2024
Social Media: Preying on Our Insecurities
Jan 09, 2024
Manipulation in the Holiday Season
Nov 22, 2023
A Childhood of Manipulation
Oct 06, 2023
Conquering the Fear of Speaking
Aug 29, 2023
Manipulation in Business
Jul 25, 2023
Manipulating Through Inertia
Jul 10, 2023
Dealing With a Narcissist
Jun 26, 2023
The Backhanded Compliment
Jun 26, 2023
A Young Target of Manipulation
Jun 26, 2023
Communication as a Weapon
May 17, 2023
The Dangers of Love Bombing
May 17, 2023
The Specter of Complicity
Apr 18, 2023
A Tale of a Manipulative Father
Mar 23, 2023
All About Manipulation
Feb 28, 2023
The Importance of Listening
Dec 28, 2022
Techniques You Can Use Against Manipulators
Dec 21, 2022
Paralanguage: Manipulation by Facial Expression
Dec 14, 2022
Redefining Reality: Yes, You Are Losing Your Mind!
Dec 07, 2022
Invalidation and Dictating Feelings
Nov 30, 2022
‘Love Bombing’ and Other Manipulative Tactics
Nov 23, 2022
Contextual Tactics of the Manipulator
Nov 16, 2022
Common Conversation Manipulations
Nov 09, 2022
Humor Hurts
Nov 02, 2022
The Four Most Terrible Tactics Used To Manipulate
Oct 26, 2022
Persuasion vs. Manipulation
Oct 18, 2022
What Makes You A Target For Manipulation?
Oct 12, 2022
What is Manipulation?
Sep 08, 2022