Welcome back to Season 2 of Truth and Freedom podcast, where awakening begins with asking the questions mostpeople are afraid to ask. I’m your host, Dr. Dan Amzallag — and this is not just another podcast. This is a journey into awareness, courage, and truth.In today’s episode, and today, we will discuss the topic of “Mindfulness vs. Manipulation: Spotting SpiritualGaslighting “ ”

We live in an age where spirituality has become a double-edged sword. On one side, it offers profound freedom, clarity, and connection. On the other, it has been weaponized — twisted into a tool for control, manipulation, and subtle coercion. This is spiritual gaslighting: when language meant to liberate instead traps you in confusion, self-doubt, orguilt. It doesn’t always announce itself with loud accusations or threats. Often, it hides behind softness, calm voices, and phrases like “trust theuniverse” or “you’re resisting your higher self.” And if you’re not vigilant, what should feel freeing can feel suffocating.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Truth and Freedom podcast, where awakening begins with asking the questions mostpeople are afraid to ask. I’m your host, Dr. Dan Amzallag — and this is not just another podcast. This is a journey into awareness, courage, and truth. In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of “The Narcissism Epidemic: Freedom Through AwarenessWe are living in an age of mirrors — whereeveryone is reflecting, but few are truly seeing. Social media has become a stage for performance rather than presence, where validation replaces vulnerability, and attention masquerades as affection. In this environment,narcissism doesn’t just survive — it thrives. But the truth is, narcissism isn’t new. It’s as old as human insecurity itself. What’s new is how it’s been normalized, romanticized, and, in many ways, rewarded. We glorify confidencethat crosses into arrogance, ambition that ignores empathy, and charisma that conceals manipulation. The result? A silent epidemic — one that is erodingauthenticity, relationships, and the way we even define love.

Narcissism at its core isn’t about self-love.It’s about self-obsession born from self-loathing. It’s a defense mechanism, a wall built to hide a fragile identity that cannot tolerate criticism or vulnerability. The narcissist’s greatest fear isn’t rejection — it’s exposure.Exposure of emptiness, of imperfection, of anything that threatens the illusion of superiority. So they create a world of control — control over perception, control over people, control over emotions. But underneath that control ischaos. And the tragedy is that many who fall under their spell don’t realize it until they’ve given away their peace, their confidence, and sometimes, even their sense of self.

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Truth and Freedom podcast.” where awakening begins with asking the questions most people are afraid to ask.I’m your host, Dr. Dan Amzallag — and this is not just another podcast. This is a journey into awareness, courage, and truth. In today’s segment, we will coverthe topic of ““Discipline Over Motivation: The Secret Weapon of Self-Mastery.”

Motivation is a beautiful illusion. It feels powerful when it’s there — that rush of excitement, that inner spark that makes everything seem possible. But the truth is, motivation is unreliable. It comes and goes like the wind. Some days you wake up ready to conquer the world, and other days, even getting out of bed feels like a battle.And if your entire life depends on that feeling — if your goals, your purpose,your healing all depend on being “in the mood” — then you’re at the mercy of your emotions. Discipline, not motivation, is what sets you free. Becausediscipline doesn’t ask you how you feel — it asks you who you choose to be.

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