Forging Forward Podcast24 Des 2025

Forging Forward: Gaslighting

Gaslighting

About the Hosts:

Adam Thorne

Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965

Andy Kemp

Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276

If you're struggling with manipulation, emotional abuse, or any mental health concerns, reach out to Adam or Andy for personalized support. Both offer free consultations—book yours today and take the first step toward trusting yourself again.

As relationships deepen and challenges arise here in Bozeman, many of us experience that unsettling doubt—questioning our own memories, feelings dismissed as "overreactions," or wondering if we're truly "too sensitive." If this sounds familiar, you're not alone: it's gaslighting, a form of emotional manipulation that erodes your trust in your own perception of reality.

In this enlightening episode of Forging Forward, host Adam Thorne and co-host Andy Kemp—two experienced therapists based right here in Bozeman—dive deep into gaslighting. They break down what it really is (beyond just "playing mind games"), explore common signs like denial of events, trivializing your feelings, outright lying, or shifting blame, and share evidence-based strategies to fight back. From setting firm boundaries and journaling incidents to rebuilding self-trust through therapy techniques, lifestyle adjustments, and knowing when professional help or distance is needed, Adam and Andy offer practical, hopeful insights drawn from their years helping clients navigate manipulative dynamics in relationships, work, or family.

Whether you're noticing these patterns in yourself or someone you care about, tune in and start forging forward toward brighter, more authentic days!

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