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Learn to Spot and Respond to Manipulative Language

The Violent Communication newsletter delivers grounded, real-world strategies for spotting and responding to manipulation. You need to learn this. So do your kids, your parents, and your grandparents.

Become the kind of person who can’t be guilted, gaslit, or talked in circles.

You’re not crazy…

Yes — people are distorting the truth, dodging responsibility, and weaponizing language to get their way.
They do it in families. In politics. At work. Online.

And if you care about integrity, it’s easy to feel trapped…

…You either stay quiet and get steamrolled…

…Or you speak up and get find yourself in a stressful situation with a bad-faith actor.

There’s a third path.

Violent Communication is a free, email newsletter that helps you:

  • Spot dishonesty or manipulative language in real-time
  • Respond clearly without stooping to their level
  • Reclaim your voice and stand up for your values

You’ll get focused tips for decoding and responding to the manipulative communication that surrounds you from news media, social media, coworkers, and family members.

Each email is factual and grounded in real-world examples. Plus, insights inspired by Marcus Aurelius, Chris Voss, Brené Brown, Jocko Willink, Dale Carnegie, Henry David Thoreau, and more.

My commitment to you: No fluff. No rage bait. Just a grounded, potent path to clarity in a world full of static.

Whether you're facing down media spin or Uncle Rick's yearly political rant, you’ll know how to respond — without losing your cool or your values.

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Bonus when you join:

When you join, you’ll get access to my Field Guide. It breaks down 7 of the most common verbal tricks used in everyday conversations — from gaslighting to Gish Gallop — and shows you how to respond with calm clarity, without becoming combative.

Here’s what to expect:

  • 7 of the most common verbal manipulation tactics clearly defined and explained

  • Real-world political and cultural examples so you can spot them in action

  • Grounded, ethical responses for when someone uses these tactics on you

  • A live, updated Field Guide you can reference anytime (no static PDFs)

  • Regular breakdowns of current events, headlines, or everyday moments showing how verbal manipulation works in real life

  • Plainspoken language, not hype or jargon built for people who want to speak honestly, not “win”

  • Inspiration to practice verbal self-defense and the confidence to speak up when it matters most

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