Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast

About Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast

Simple, accessible and accurate, this series exposes the specific moves used by Abusers to lure in and trap their partners in toxic relationships. Find out how to recognize Abusers' ploys and tricks from the earliest stages of a new relationship, along with the crucial knowledge necessary to break free and stay safe. This is genuine domestic violence prevention - currently the only program in the world that details Abusers' devious manipulation tactics. Since 2007, Dr. Dina McMillan has been offering 'Unmasking the Abuser' as a series of workshops and seminars. Now she's offering this key knowledge online, free. This information is appropriate for ages 13 and above.

Publisher

Dina McMillan, Ph.D.

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2020

Latest episode

22 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jun 2025

   Episode 51 - Setting Yourself Up for Trouble?

   The host explores the subtle habits and hidden beliefs that can make individuals unknowingly vulnerable to manipulation and abuse, regardless of their awareness of abusers' tactics.

2. 

   1 May 2025

   Episode 50: Your Superpower Cheat-Sheet!

   Dive into the riveting world of Unmasking the Abuser with our milestone 50th episode! Now in its electrifying 5th season, this podcast, hosted by renowned social psychologist Dr. Dina McMillan, is your ultimate weapon for outsmarting manipulators and abusers. Dr. McMillan masterfully distills complex graduate-level social psychology into a powerful, concise cheat sheet, blending fresh insights with a dynamic recap of the most impactful concepts from past episodes. The information is straight ...

3. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Episode 49 - Does Being Woke Make You Vulnerable to Abusers?

   For years, I’ve seen a gap in understanding manipulation, hesitant to address it until now. Compassionate, trusting people are preyed upon — not just by romantic Abusers, but also by some social and political movements. These groups mirror the worst Abusers: demanding blind loyalty, erasing boundaries, and punishing dissent or even questions with brutal ferocity. Some are able to hide in plain sight like the most charming of Abusive partners, relabeling their actions as good and righteous, de...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

106 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

93

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