81. The Reality of Gaslighting Gaslighting and Self-Perception: Insights from Anil Seth’s Theory of Consciousness

In this episode, we go further into the concept of gaslighting, building on the foundation laid in a previous episode. We look at how gaslighting manipulates your internal reality, and how it can cause long term effects, as explored through Anil Seth's theory of consciousness and controlled hallucinations. The question of ‘Who Am I’, is examined, because after being in a toxic relationship, your sense of self changes. You begin to loose confidence as your reality gets twisted and manipulated. The episode breaks down Seth’s ideas of identity and reality, conceptualized through his explanation of self-continuity, change blindness, and predictive processing. This concept applies to understanding how gaslighting influences our perception of ourselves and reality. Practical advice on recognizing and responding to gaslighting behavior is also provided, empowering you to trust your reality and protect your psychological well-being. When you can trust your reality, you can regain your sense of self, and therefore, your confidence.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:33 Understanding Gaslighting and Internal Reality

01:18 Anil Seth's Theory on Consciousness

02:06 Change Blindness and Self-Perception

07:13 Predictive Processing and Sensory Inputs

09:21 Gaslighting in Toxic Relationships

19:05 Recognizing and Responding to Gaslighting

26:12 Protecting Yourself from Gaslighting

28:39 Trusting Yourself and Healing

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