95. Can you Self-Gaslight?95. Can you Self-Gaslight?
Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson
Gaslighting has been a very popular word and the English language. So much so that Merriam-Webster announced that it was the word of the year for 2022. It is a psychological manipulation of a person over an extended period of time that causes the...
24:35•5 Dec 2022
Breaking Free from Self-Gaslighting: Insights with Heidi Mortenson
“If you continue to say it's you, but it's actually I, there's this detachment and lack of awareness that you have that it actually is about you, and there's no shame in this.”
Ever caught yourself doubting your own thoughts and feelings? You might be self-gaslighting. In this episode of 'Strong Tower Mental Health', Heidi Mortenson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, dives into the often overlooked concept of self-gaslighting. While gaslighting is usually seen as something done to us by others, Heidi explores how we can be our own worst enemies, manipulating ourselves into questioning our reality and worth.
She unpacks the roots of this destructive behavior, like denying our experiences or constantly blaming ourselves. Through increased self-awareness and setting healthy boundaries, Heidi offers practical steps to break free from this harmful cycle. She also emphasizes the role of faith in healing, urging listeners to turn to God for strength and truth. If you're tired of the mental tug-of-war and looking for ways to reclaim your confidence, this episode is a must-listen.
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