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Dark Psychology and Manipulation Defense

Defend Yourself from Insidious Tactics and Learn to Recognize Covert Manipulation, Mind Control, and Unwanted Persuasion Used to Trap Innocent Victims

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Dark Psychology and Manipulation Defense

By: Timothy John
Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
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Dark psychology and manipulation defense. Recognize the signs. Trust your instincts. Protect your peace.

Some interactions leave you drained—like wrestling a boa constrictor, each and every moment more twisted than the last, tightening until a knot forms in your stomach.

Manipulation isn’t always obvious. It’s the offhand joke that unsettles you. The silence that speaks louder than words. The way someone makes you doubt what you know to be true.

It's love bombing that pulls you in, then withdrawal that keeps you guessing. Flying monkeys spreading rumors, gaslighting that rewrites reality, guilt-tripping that makes you feel responsible for someone else’s choices.

Manipulation thrives on confusion. Once you see the tactics, they lose their grip—but awareness alone isn’t enough. You need to know how to respond.

This audiobook will help you spot manipulation early, set stronger boundaries, and respond with confidence. Using psychology-backed insights, real-world examples, and practical defense strategies, you’ll learn how to recognize these tactics and shut them down before they take hold.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER:

  • Patterns of Manipulation: The subtle ways people can influence your thoughts and behavior.
  • Gaslighting & Misinformation: How to trust your perception when someone tries to rewrite reality.
  • Smear Campaigns & Social Influence: How people manipulate your reputation—and how to stop it.
  • Persuasion vs. Coercion: When influence is ethical and when it’s meant to control.
  • Boundaries That Actually Work: Set limits without guilt or fear.

THIS AUDIOBOOK IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You want to spot manipulation before it affects you.
  • You’ve experienced guilt-tripping, mixed messages, or shifting goalposts in relationships.
  • You want a no-nonsense, psychology-backed guide to recognize and resist manipulation.

DON’T NEED TO CHANGE WHO YOU ARE—JUST HOW YOU RESPOND. See through the tactics. Trust your instincts. Protect your peace. Download today.

©2024 Timothy Kosturko (P)2025 Timothy Kosturko
Mental Health Personality Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring
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