Episodes

  • The Silent Pregnancy: She Faked Her Trauma to Hide a Deadly Affair

    The Silent Pregnancy: She Faked Her Trauma to Hide a Deadly Affair
    Jul 11 2025
    Most people think trauma makes people retreat inward. But what if silence isn’t suffering—it’s strategy? After a devastating miscarriage, Claire fakes being mute to manipulate her husband’s guilt. But when he discovers her secret burner phone, everything unravels. The real twist? She never wanted the baby. And her affair with a younger man led her down a path of deceit, abortion, and blackmail—until the husband she underestimated decided to play her game better than she ever imagined. Was her silence a cry for help—or a mask for something far more sinister? And how far would you go to expose someone who faked their pain for power? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support.

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    18 mins
  • Trapped by the Babysitter: Seduction, Lies, and Control

    Trapped by the Babysitter: Seduction, Lies, and Control
    Jul 11 2025
    Most people think danger comes from the outside. But what if it’s already inside your home—smiling, helpful, and calling herself "the babysitter"? This isn't just a tale of infidelity—it's the psychological dismantling of a family by a woman who faked a pregnancy, blackmailed two parents, and nearly took control of their entire lives. Why did they let her stay so long? And what would you have done when the line between caregiver and captor vanished? This isn’t just a cautionary tale. It’s a story about power, guilt, and the terrifying ways kindness can be weaponized. Would you have seen her coming? Or would you have welcomed her in? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support.

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    23 mins