Episode 6: DARVO-The Manipulation Pattern That Makes You Think You’re The Problem
Have you ever raised a concern and somehow ended up apologizing? In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Hawver explains DARVO—Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender—and how this manipulation tactic makes you doubt yourself and carry blame that was never yours.
Episode 4: Cognitive Dissonance: The Quiet Mind Game That Keeps You Stuck
Why do intelligent, capable women stay in relationships they know are hurting them? In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Hawver explains cognitive dissonance, why it causes confusion and self-doubt, and how it keeps women stuck in toxic relationship dynamics.