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manipulation
Manipulation is the deliberate use of psychological tactics, deception, or influence to control another person's thoughts, emotions, or behavior against their interests. It operates across relational, spiritual, and institutional contexts.
🎬10 episodes🔗8 related topics
In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats manipulation as both a survival tool (examined through mythology and folklore) and a spiritual danger—particularly within religious systems, cults, and intimate betrayals. The show treats personal recovery from manipulation as central to consciousness work, weaving together personal narrative, mythological wisdom, and systemic critique to map how people recognize and transcend manipulative dynamics.
Episodes (10)
EP.013
Oh, Alexandra
Episode 13 features a musical performance or spoken word piece titled "Oh, Alexandra" - a deeply personal narrative about betrayal, manipulation, and the aftermath of a toxic relationship.
EP.092
The Tiger and the Frog (Tibetan Folktales)
Psyche tells a Tibetan folktale about a clever frog who outsmarts a hungry tiger through storytelling and psychological manipulation.
EP.184
Why Do Shadows Dance in the Light?
A deeply personal musical piece exploring themes of spiritual manipulation and loss of faith within a cult-like structure.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside manipulation
toxic relationshipsToxic relationships are interpersonal connections characterized by manipulation, betrayal, psychological harm, and imbalanced power dynamics that damage participants' emotional and spiritual well-being.boundariesBoundaries are psychological and energetic limits that define where one person ends and another begins—essential for healthy relationships, self-protection, and maintaining autonomy.psychologyPsychology is the study of human behavior, cognition, and emotional processes, encompassing trauma, perception, sensitivity, and the mechanisms underlying consciousness and survival.relationshipsRelationships encompass romantic partnerships, friendships, and emotional bonds—including how astrological placements, Venus positions, and lunar signs influence attachment patterns, intimacy, and desire.healingHealing is the process of recovery, restoration, and transformation—physical, emotional, or spiritual—moving from woundedness toward wholeness and resilience.
At a Glance
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