Mother, Daughter, and The Gaslight Effect: A 100th Episode Conversation

For the 100th episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern turns the microphone over to a very special guest: her daughter, Melissa Wild.

In this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, Melissa interviews Robin about the origins of The Gaslight Effect, the personal and professional experiences that led her to name and define gaslighting, and what it has meant to watch the term become part of everyday language. Together, they revisit Robin's early work with the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, the women and relationships that helped shape her understanding of psychological manipulation, and the moment she realized she needed to write the book.

Melissa also brings her own perspective as Robin's daughter, reflecting on what it was like to grow up alongside this work and how conversations about voice, power, self-trust, and emotional intelligence shaped her own life. The two explore gaslighting across relationships, generations, gender, media, and culture, while also clarifying what gaslighting is, and what it is not.

This milestone episode is both a celebration and a reflection: 100 conversations about gaslighting, healing, reality, and the courage it takes to trust yourself again. It is also a moving mother-daughter conversation about legacy, learning, and the power of creating safe spaces where people can tell the truth about their lives.

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Dr. Robin Stern's Books:

The Gaslight Effect

The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide

Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders

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