
Battle for Your Brain: Curiosity, Courage, and Control
Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker make a bold case: our culture often rewards manipulation because people fear backlash and comply. This episode flips that script. Robin and Dennis show how learnin...
12 Nov 202530min

Escape the Timeshare Trap: How to Spot the Manipulation—and Get Out
When “free nights” and glossy model homes turn into endless fees and fine print, you may have stepped into the timeshare trap. In this episode, Robin and Dr. Dennis welcome Tim Downey—former 22-year t...
8 Okt 202535min

Fact vs. Feeling: Outsmarting Manipulators Word by Word
When you’re caught in the heat of manipulation, it’s easy to get swept away by emotions—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode of Outwitting the Manipulator, Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becke...
26 Sep 202530min

"Liked or Respected? The Manipulator’s Favorite Dilemma"
In this episode, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski tackle a tough choice many people face—especially under manipulation—deciding whether you want to be liked or respected. They explain why this bin...
15 Sep 202531min

Defending Against Manipulative Questions
Dennis and Robin discuss how manipulators use questions as a tactic to control and confuse their targets. The hosts offer valuable insights on how to recognize and respond to such questions effectivel...
2 Sep 202522min

Brittanie's Battle with a Manipulator
Robin and Dennis interview Brittanie about her personal experiences with manipulation. Brittanie shares her background, growing up in a family with a manipulative dynamic, and how this has influenced ...
13 Aug 202542min

Less Is More: Outsmarting Manipulators with Brevity
When dealing with manipulators, saying less can protect you more. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski dive into the power of brevity—and why over-explaining makes you an easy target....
22 Jul 202535min

Rules and Values In Manipulation
Dennis and Robin delve into the fundamental concepts of rules and values and their significance in handling manipulation. They emphasize the importance of distinguishing between rules and values, illu...
26 Jun 202530min



















