Best Dr Isabelle Morley Podcasts (2025)

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079 - Before You Say “Gaslighting”: From Innocent Therapy Speak to Weaponized Words - Dr. Isabelle Morley 41:50

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Therapy language is everywhere—on social media, in conversations with friends, and inside our most intimate relationships. But what happens when words like “gaslighting,” “narcissist,” or “boundaries” are misunderstood—or worse, weaponized? In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern is joined by clinical psychologist and E…

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080 - Becoming Irene of Irene's Entropy: Gaslighting, Identity And The Door To Freedom 57:28

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In this deeply personal and illuminating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with Irene’s Entropy—storyteller, musician, and fierce explorer of lived experience—to map the intersections between identity, mental health, and the subtle dynamics of gaslighting. Through candid conversation, Irene shares her very personal j…

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3 mistakes we make when "holding space" for female friends// Hosted by female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson 19:24

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complexities of "holding space" in our female friendships. She discusses: the importance of holding space for friends the three types of support friends need common mistakes made in providing emotional support effective strategies t…

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#069 - Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr. 1:03:27

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It. They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can m…

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6 Psychological Reasons Why We Remain Friends with "Frenemies" 28:49

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You recently realized that a friend in your life is more like a "frenemy", but for some reason you can't seem to end the relationship. Why is it so difficult to separate yourself from someone who doesn't always have your best interest at heart? In this week's episode, host and resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares what the resea…

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078 - Gen Z On Gaslighting: A Conversation With Young Leaders From UPEACE 55:16

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In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern speaks with Vail Brokaw, Sasan Korangy, and Salar Korangy about their groundbreaking work with Young Leaders for Peace (YLP), a flagship program of UPEACE NY in collaboration with the University for Peace. Motivated to better navigate the global challenges and conflicts facing the…

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#068 - Sports Fandom with Dr. Daniel Wann 57:13

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans. They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape your identity, the personal and social benefits of fandom, how team identification changes the way you think, and the creative ways…

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For the woman who has TOO many friends... 26:01

2M ago26:01

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to women who -- in the midst of a loneliness epidemic-- actually have too many friends. If you're a woman who is highly visible and/ or highly social and are becoming resentful or burned out by your efforts to maintain multiple connections, this episode is for you. D…

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077 - What the World Needs Now: Dacher Keltner on Awe, Compassion, and the Power of Moral Beauty 47:50

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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Dacher Keltner — UC Berkeley psychologist, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, and leading expert on the science of awe. Together, they explore how cultivating moral beauty — the recognition of kindness, courage, humility, and justice — can counter the harm of gaslighting and the moral…

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The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it) 28:50

2M ago28:50

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the unique stressors that women face and how their friendships serve as a crucial buffer against these stressors. The conversation delves into the biological, ecological, and social dimensions of stress, emphasizing the importance of perceived social support. Danie…

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Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner: The Real Love Lessons Behind Dirty Dancing (1987) 45:37

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Any takeaways from this episode? Welcome to Rom-Com Rescue—where we break down the best (and most questionable) love lessons from your favorite romantic comedies. Our 80s Series (Big Hair, Bigger Feelings) continues and this week, we’re diving into the sweaty, sultry, dance-heavy world of Dirty Dancing (1987), starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer G…

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076 - Purpose Over Prestige: Reframing the College Quest 56:14

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes college‑admissions veteran Dr. Joie Jager‑Hyman—founder of College Prep 360 and author of Fat Envelope Frenzy and B+ Grades, A+ College Applications. Joie, a Dartmouth alum and former Assistant Director of Admissions, reveals how her own curiosity about the process led her to …

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How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins 21:18

2M ago21:18

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In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins discusses the importance of community care as a form of resistance, emphasizing the mutual support and holistic care that communities provide. Alongside host and women's friendship expect Danielle Bayard Jackson, Dr. Robbins defines community care, shares strategies for engaging women in community care…

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#067 - Relationship Conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley 58:59

2M ago58:59

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship. They discuss what healthy relationship conflict actually looks like, th…

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Fake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987) 38:15

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Any takeaways from this episode? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we rewind to the 1987 teen rom-com classic Can’t Buy Me Love, starring a baby-faced Patrick Dempsey and the effortlessly iconic Amanda Peterson. It’s got it all—$1,000 suede outfits, fake dating contracts, high school cliques, and the infamous African Anteater Ritual dance. Kira and…

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075 - Misbelief: Dan Ariely on Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Bias 56:57

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with behavioral economist and bestselling author Daniel Ariely—whose books Misbelief, Predictably Irrational and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty have upended the way we think about decision-making—to expose how gaslighting operates not only between individuals but on a mass…

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How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect") 21:57

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Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us? This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly. Because hos…

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Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989) 39:28

3M ago39:28

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Any takeaways from this episode? We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how…

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"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals 25:05

3M ago25:05

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, resident friendship coach and women's relational health expert Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into five of the most common contradictions women face in their relational goals. Together we'll explore contradictions like the desire for siloed friendships versus wanting a friend group; and the temptation …

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074 - The Hidden Burnout: Breaking Free from Emotional Inflammation 48:56

3M ago48:56

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In this insightful and uplifting episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes award-winning journalist Stacey Colino to explore a concept that feels more important than ever: emotional inflammation. Stacey Colino is an award-winning writer specializing in health, psychology, and wellness. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report,…

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Women feel more "interpersonal guilt" than men. Here's how that's impacting our female friendships. 23:40

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If you had one week where you couldn't experience guilt, how would that change your friendships? Would you end relationships? Would you set boundaries? Would you ask for help? Would you pull away from your family to spend more time with friends without feeling bad about it? These questions were sparked by the book I'm reading, "The Guilt Pill" by S…

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Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure. 24:17

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, and women's friendships. This episode offers seven questions that equip you to evaluate and interrogate ways that your ChatGPT use might be impacting the breadth, depth, and quality of …

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#066 - Leaving Religion with Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren 49:20

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion. They discuss why people leave religion, what it feels like when personal beliefs no longer match religious teachings, what parts of religion stay w…

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073 - Turning Down The Inner Critic: How Internal Gaslighting Blocks Creativity, And What To Do About It 44:25

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, for a powerful conversation about how gaslighting—especially the kind we direct at ourselves—can sabotage creativity. Together, they examine the subtle but damaging effects of …

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No, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley 18:42

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In this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Morley (author of the book "They're not gaslighting you") and host Danielle Bayard Jackson discuss the increasing prevalence of therapy-related language in everyday conversations, particularly in the context of friendships and conflicts. They explore the definitions and nuances of terms like gaslighting, narcissis…

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When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams 32:08

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Want to two friends discuss the life transitions that strained their friendship? In this conversation, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, co-hosts of the Almost 30 podcast (title of their new book!), share their journey of navigating friendships through various life transitions. They discuss the evolution of their friendship, the challenges they f…

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072 - Redefining Leadership: David McLaughlin on Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and the Modern Workplace 48:40

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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern welcomes David McLaughlin, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, CWMF, founder of Pendulum Coaching, host of The Modern Leader podcast, and author of Modern Leadership: Leaving Vintage Leadership Behind for a timely conversation about how emotional intelligence and mindfulness can transform modern lead…

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Trees, cars, and sidewalks: How poor urban planning hurts your social life // a conversation with Fatima Elkott, urban planner 20:10

4M ago20:10

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Okay, I know I shouldn't have favorites but this episode (and this guest!) might really be in my top 10 favorite episodes that we've produced in the show's five-year history. In this conversation, urban planner Fatima Elkott discusses the significance of city design in shaping our environments and social interactions. She emphasizes the impact of u…

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#065 - Trauma & PTSD with Dr. Patricia Resick 45:56

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick. They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how our thoughts can keep us stuck in distress, and what helps people truly heal. For more o…

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"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack. 13:55

5M ago13:55

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into the complexities of women's friendships, particularly the perception that friendships with men are easier. She explores various factors contributing to this belief, including differences in: conversation styles bonding rituals emotional expectations safety conce…

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071 - Gaslighting on the World Stage: Ramu Damodaran on Leadership, Truth, and Dignity 48:04

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In this captivating episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Ramu Damodaran — esteemed diplomat, scholar, former Chief of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, and a distinguished voice in global communications and public service. With a career that spans over four decades — including pivotal roles in the United…

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Surprising ways that the "mother wound" shows up in female friendships // with Dr. Dylesia, mother-daughter trauma recovery expert 22:44

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In this conversation, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson and Dr. Dylesia (@drdylesia) -- an expert on mother-daughter trauma and estrangement-- explore the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how they influence women's friendships in adulthood. They discuss the concept of 'mother wounds' and how unresolved issues…

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THIS is the reason you have "friend fatigue": A reflection on the power of "friend-life integration" 17:37

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'friend fatigue,' a growing concern among women in their thirties and forties who are overwhelmed by their lack of "friend-life integration". Danielle discusses the emotional and social labor involved in maintaining friendships, particularly in the c…

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070 - Reclaiming Your Voice: The Journey to Post-Traumatic Parenting 46:40

5M ago46:40

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In this enlightening episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Robyn Koslowitz for a powerful conversation on breaking free from psychological control, reclaiming identity, and the complex process of healing from gaslighting. Dr. K…

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4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard Jackson 20:12

5M ago20:12

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'third places'—social environments that are neither home nor work. She discusses the decline of these spaces, the importance of physical proximity (propinquity) in fostering relationships, and the goals individuals should consider when seeking out th…