Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person makes someone question their own reality, memory, and sanity through tactics like lying, denial, and trivializing. It is a type of emotional abuse that makes the victim doubt their judgment and feel confused, often leading to a loss of self-esteem and increased dependence on the abuser. In this episode we dig deeper into what it is, why it happens, how to spot it,, and what to do about it, For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

When you close one chapter of your life that has brought you great reward you can be a little apprehensive about what lies ahead. In this episode I share with you the personal story of leaving a 16-year career role, what I discovered and how I planned for a smooth transition. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety quietly runs your life, or that you wake up every morning bracing for the day instead of embracing it, you’re not alone. Many of us have moments where it feels like life is happening to us instead of through us. But here’s the truth: your identity—the core of who you are—can be shaped to resist anxiety. Yes, you can cultivate a version of yourself that remains grounded, even when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. And today, I want to show you exactly how to do that—how to build an anxiety-resistant identity that carries you through life with calm, clarity, and confidence. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com