Not all manipulation is loud. In high-functioning environments, it whispers. This episode exposes the subtle communication tactics that erode trust and clarity—from guilt-wrapped praise to helpful-sounding threats—and shows you how to recognize it, name it, and protect your leadership from it.

If you’ve ever walked away from a "professional" conversation feeling confused, small, or responsible for someone else’s emotions—this is for you.

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You’re still sober—but you’re unraveling in ways no one sees. This episode unpacks what high-functioning relapse really looks like when you’re parenting, leading, and trying not to fall apart.

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He’s calm. He’s composed. But underneath the surface? He’s emotionally severed.

In this episode, we unpack the quiet crisis of emotional castration—why so many men feel numb, angry, or disconnected, and how it started long before adulthood.

Whether you're healing from it or loving someone who is, this episode offers a path to reclaim emotional power without sacrificing strength.

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You’ve followed the rules. Kept it polished. Hustled to “look the part.”

But what if the very image that made you feel successful is now burning you out?

While I’m away this week on a much-needed family break, I’m re-airing one of my most downloaded—and most eye-opening—episodes.

We’re pulling back the curtain on curated living: how it hijacks your clarity, feeds imposter syndrome, and robs your business of real momentum.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to perform or exhausted by pretending, this one is for you.

👉 Read the full companion article: The Lie of Lifestyle Fantasy

https://deniseglee.com/the-lie-of-lifestyle-fantasy-how-influencer-culture-hijacks-our-identity/

I’ll be back next week with something fresh. Until then—protect your energy and your truth.

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You keep rescuing, overgiving, and staying too long.
You know it’s not healthy—but it feels impossible to stop. Why?

Because your brain isn’t the only thing involved—your body is.

In this episode, we explore how hormones like oxytocin and dopamine keep you biologically tied to toxic or imbalanced relationships—and how codependency is less about personality and more about survival wiring.

You’ll learn how to reset your body’s “love loop” and build safe, stable connections that don’t cost your identity.

🔗 Mastering the Art of Saying No

https://deniseglee.com/mastering-the-art-of-saying-no/

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You called it chemistry—but it was actually chaos.
If you’ve ever chased a relationship that felt electric but left you anxious, you’re not alone. Love addiction is real, and it’s not just emotional—it’s biological.

In this raw episode, I unpack how dopamine, oxytocin, and adrenaline can trap us in unhealthy intimacy patterns. You’ll learn how to break the spell, trust your body again, and stop confusing fantasy for connection.

We’re not just talking psychology—we’re exposing the hidden science behind trauma bonds.

🧬Read the related blog post: Breaking Free from Love Addiction
🔗 Learn about Healthy Platonic Love: About Platonic Love

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What happens when a mother clings too tight—and a son never learns to stand on his own? We’re unpacking the hidden emotional cost of mother-son enmeshment and how it shows up in marriages, businesses, and adult identity.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re parenting a grown man or still living in your mother’s emotional shadow, this one’s for you.

Read about it here.

https://deniseglee.com/healing-from-mother-son-enmeshment/

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We or someone we know thinks the behavior is being nice. But under that forced smile and 'I’m fine,' resentment is leaking—and trust is breaking.

In this episode, we’re calling out the passive-aggressive patterns that erode leadership, love, and your own self-respect.

Prefer to read? Click here 👉Passive Aggressive Leadership

https://deniseglee.com/the-hidden-costs-of-passive-aggressive-leadership-and-how-to-fix-it/

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