Yitz Epstein
Yitz Epstein
Being A Person Of Faith Vs Being Brainwashed
Being A Person Of Faith Vs Being Brainwashed
Being A Person Of Faith Vs Being Brainwashed
Friday 24th January 2020
Yitz Epstein examines the difference between genuine faith and brainwashing, offering insights on identifying and healing from emotional manipulation.
Explicit
10 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Motivational
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Yitz Epstein
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
445 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Faith vs. Brainwashing: Navigating Emotional Manipulation with Yitz Epstein
Brainwashing is largely imprisoning and allows for control and manipulation. It's important to continuously check one's beliefs and challenge oneself and not just be a blind believer.
Can faith and brainwashing look the same? Yitz Epstein dives into this tricky question in an episode of the 'Narcissism Recovery Podcast'. Here, he unpacks the subtle but crucial differences between genuine faith and emotional manipulation. Faith, as Yitz explains, is about temporarily setting aside logic to explore the unknown, fostering growth and connection. However, for those who've suffered abuse, the need for love and safety can sometimes lead them to surrender their mental autonomy, mistaking brainwashing for faith.
Yitz sheds light on how manipulators, especially religious and spiritual narcissists, exploit this vulnerability to control their victims. He discusses the telltale signs of brainwashing and stresses the importance of continuously questioning and challenging one's beliefs to avoid falling into the trap of blind faith. This episode also introduces Yitz's Mind Map therapy system, a tool designed to help individuals identify and heal from negative core beliefs and manipulative programming.
Through this system, listeners can begin to restore their faith in a higher power and connect in healthier ways. With a mix of empathy, practical advice, and a touch of humor, Yitz offers a supportive guide for anyone grappling with these complex issues.