The Trust Trap: How Manipulators Win You Over Before They Use You
In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker explore one of the most painful costs of manipulation: the erosion of trust — not only in others, but in yourself. T...
22 Jun 29min
The Shame Trap: How Manipulators Use Your Deepest Insecurities Against You
In this powerful episode of the Outwitting the Manipulator podcast, Robin Golinski and Dennis Becker explore how manipulators weaponize shame to control, silence, and destabilize others. They unpack t...
15 Jun 37min
The Hidden Cost of Being Liked
This episode reveals how good intentions—like being liked or avoiding conflict—can make you vulnerable to manipulation. While most people act with positive motives, manipulators have one consistent go...
28 Apr 35min
Who’s Controlling Your Attention?
In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski pull back the curtain on something most people miss entirely: The quiet ways your attention gets pulled—and why it m...
23 Mar 28min
The Gold Medal Apology: When “I’m Sorry” Becomes a Weapon
A gold-medal moment turns into something way more personal: a Norwegian Olympian uses his post-win interview to deliver a tearful public apology to the girlfriend he cheated on—on a worldwide stage. R...
25 Feb 28min
Sandy Rosenthal and the Truth About Katrina
Robin and Dennis discuss manipulation with a special focus on Sandy Rosenthal's work following Hurricane Katrina. Sandy Rosenthal, founder of levies.org, shares her journey of uncovering the real caus...
13 Feb 38min
From Manipulator to Man of Discipline: Gethro’s 400-Day Reset
Six months after first opening up about his past manipulative patterns, Gethro LaCroix returns with a striking update. He’s now over 400 days sober, committed to the gym, off social media, and deepeni...
10 Des 202540min
You Can’t Litigate Love: Finding the Ghosts Behind Family Fights
Attorney Patricia Annino joins Robin to reveal the truth behind most “legal” family disputes: they aren’t legal at all — they’re emotional. Patricia explains that every family has a “ghost” (a buried ...
21 Nov 202520min
