Breaking Free from Self-Gaslighting: E.B. Johnson's Guide to Healing
Episode Overview
Johnson's personal experiences with gaslighting and childhood trauma The powerful technique to counter self-gaslighting The serious cost of not stopping the pattern of gaslighting oneself Insights into the conditioning that leads to self-gaslighting Empowering listeners to confront and overcome their own gaslighting patterns
Your anger exists like any other emotion exists. Like your happiness exists when good things happen, like your grief exists when you lose something that's important to you. Your anger exists because something around you is not right.
Ever catch yourself downplaying your own trauma or blaming yourself for things beyond your control? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of 'Practical Growth', E.B. Johnson, a seasoned NLP Master Practitioner and cognitive reappraisal coach, takes a deep dive into the toxic habit of self-gaslighting. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, Johnson unpacks why survivors often gaslight themselves more effectively than their abusers ever could.
She reveals her top technique to break free from this damaging cycle, which involves building a memory bank of undeniable truths and harnessing righteous anger to counteract those self-doubting voices. Johnson also sheds light on the conditioning that makes self-gaslighting so pervasive and the heavy toll it takes on one's mental health. Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, she offers listeners a path to confront and overcome their own self-gaslighting behaviors.
If you're ready to stop blaming yourself and start healing, this episode is a must-listen.