062 - America Unfiltered: Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Seeing Beyond Divides
Release Date: 01/14/2025
076 - Purpose Over Prestige: Reframing the College Quest
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes college‑admissions veteran —founder of and author of Fat Envelope Frenzy and B+ Grades, A+ College Applications. Joie, a Dartmouth alum and former Assistant Director of Admissions, reveals how her own curiosity about the process led her to guide students away from small missteps and toward a more empowered, self‑directed path. Together, Stern and Jager‑Hyman demystify the intense pressures of Ivy‑League admissions—from “fat‑envelope envy” and the ever‑escalating expectations of top high schools,...
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075 - Misbelief: Dan Ariely on Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Bias
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with behavioral economist and bestselling author —whose books have upended the way we think about decision-making—to expose how gaslighting operates not only between individuals but on a mass scale. Drawing on his own experience of being targeted by conspiracy theories during the pandemic, Ariely reveals how fear and simple narratives can be weaponized to warp our perception of reality and undermine our trust in what we “know.” Together, Robin and Daniel demonstrate how our overconfidence in everyday...
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074 - The Hidden Burnout: Breaking Free from Emotional Inflammation
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073 - Turning Down The Inner Critic: How Internal Gaslighting Blocks Creativity, And What To Do About It
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes , Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, for a powerful conversation about how gaslighting—especially the kind we direct at ourselves—can sabotage creativity. Together, they examine the subtle but damaging effects of internal gaslighting: the self-doubt, second-guessing, and emotional suppression that keep us from pursuing creative ideas or expressing ourselves fully. Dr. Pringle explains how emotional intelligence can help us recognize these internalized messages, regulate our...
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072 - Redefining Leadership: David McLaughlin on Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and the Modern Workplace
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes , M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, CWMF, founder of , host of podcast, and author of for a timely conversation about how emotional intelligence and mindfulness can transform modern leadership. Drawing from his extensive experience in organizational development and his podcast, David offers a fresh take on what leadership should look like in today’s workplace. Together, David and Robin examine the subtle ways gaslighting can show up in professional settings—often disguised as “just business”—and how leaders can...
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071 - Gaslighting on the World Stage: Ramu Damodaran on Leadership, Truth, and Dignity
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In this captivating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by — esteemed diplomat, scholar, former Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, and a distinguished voice in global communications and public service. With a career that spans over four decades — including pivotal roles in the and the — Ramu shares a profound and nuanced perspective on how gaslighting operates not only in personal relationships but also at the highest levels of diplomacy, media, and global policy. He unpacks how narratives are shaped, distorted, and contested...
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070 - Reclaiming Your Voice: The Journey to Post-Traumatic Parenting
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In this enlightening episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, in honor of , Dr. Robin Stern welcomes clinical psychologist and trauma expert for a powerful conversation on breaking free from psychological control, reclaiming identity, and the complex process of healing from gaslighting. Dr. Koslowitz, founder of and host of the , draws from her extensive clinical experience working with individuals from insular and high-control communities. She shares profound insights on how gaslighting can dismantle a person’s internal world—especially when embedded in religious, cultural, or...
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069 - From Gaslighting to Activism: The Role of Youth in Shaping Political Discourse
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by two distinguished scholars—, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and , Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Associate Director of the Media & Social Change Lab (MASCLab). Together, they explore how young people are responding to and resisting gaslighting in today’s media and political landscapes. We dive into the subtle and systemic ways gaslighting operates at the societal level—through disinformation,...
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068 - Stuck In A Role: Diana Feldman on Drama, Trauma, and Reclaiming Personal Agency
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In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes , a trailblazer in the field of drama therapy and the founder of a groundbreaking non-profit organization that served over 200,000 students in New York City schools for 25 years. Diana shares her journey of developing the —an evidence-based approach recognized by the American Group Psychotherapy Association as the Best Creative Group Counseling Method. She discusses how drama therapy helps individuals process trauma, reclaim their narratives, and build emotional resilience. With insights from her...
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067 - Lifting Each Other Up: How Women’s Mentorship Is Empowering The Next Generation
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On this special Women’s History Month episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s high school initiatives, and . As a leading expert in social-emotional learning (SEL), Jessica’s work helps students develop emotional awareness, build healthier relationships, and create positive school climates. Dr. Stern and Jessica explore the critical role of women mentoring women, discussing how mentorship can foster confidence, resilience, and leadership—especially in environments where gaslighting and self-doubt...
info_outlineToday’s episode offers a compelling exploration of truth, resilience, and the power of storytelling in a divided world. At the height of the pandemic, two immigrant filmmakers, cinematographer Horacio Marquínez and film editor Kirill Myltsev, journeyed across the United States to uncover an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America.
In an era dominated by mindless scrolling and stylized selfies, their documentary America Unfiltered reveals raw, intimate conversations and searing black-and-white portraits that strip away artifice and distraction to expose the vulnerable truth of the human experience, and exploring the central theme of the documentary - "What does it mean to be an American?"
Through stark, unvarnished imagery, Horacio’s compositions lay bare the essential character of each person he photographed — inviting us to see beyond divisions and connect with one another on a deeper level. The film asks: What if we could better relate to one another and heal our nation’s divides by recognizing the shared humanity beneath the surface?
Robin is thrilled to be joined by her good friends Horacio Marquínez, the visionary cinematographer behind America Unfiltered, and Dr. Marc Brackett, who served as a producer on the film in addition to his role as founder and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel. Together, they discuss how media manipulation, emotional gaslighting, and truth distortion shape our collective consciousness — and how emotional intelligence and storytelling can help us build empathy and foster hope for America’s next chapter.
It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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