The Manipulation Expert: 4 Hidden Signs You’re Dealing With a Toxic Person
About this episode
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn the hidden signs of a manipulative, toxic person from the #1 researcher in the world on dark personalities, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, PhD. </p> <p>She is here to teach you how to spot the poisonous people that are hidden in plain sight around you – in your family, your community, and at work. </p> <p>And, she’s giving you the science-backed guide to understand poisonous people: how they operate, how to spot the patterns early, and what to do when you realize you’re dealing with one. </p> <p>Dr. ten Brinke is a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she directs the Truth and Trust Lab and has spent nearly two decades studying trust, deception, manipulation, and dark personality traits. </p> <p>She wants to make one thing perfectly clear: most people are good. </p> <p>But one poisonous person can create an enormous amount of stress, confusion, and pain. </p> <p>This episode will help you recognize the pattern, trust what you’re seeing, neutralize their behavior, and know exactly what to do when you’re around them. </p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p>-How to spot dark personality traits of narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism in daily life</p> <p>-The #1 sign you’re being manipulated</p> <p>-What gaslighting is, what it is not, and what to do when you’re being gaslit</p> <p>-Why many toxic people seem charming at first</p> <p>-How gossip can reveal a manipulative personality at work</p> <p>-The simple ways to become more strategic instead of more emotional when dealing with difficult people</p> <p>After listening, you will know exactly what to do to spot toxic behavior, handle manipulative people, and take back your peace and power. </p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-416/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-289/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4 Signs of Emotionally Immature Parents & How to Heal</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel: </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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