The Psychology of Manipulation in Dating, Business & Everyday Life | Aliia Roza

Aliia Roza is a former secret agent who was trained in psychological influence, persuasion, and undercover operations targeting criminal networks involved in human and drug trafficking. After leaving that world, she rebuilt her life and now shares the lessons she learned about manipulation, human psychology, self-confidence, and personal transformation to help people protect themselves and build stronger relationships. Today on the show we discuss: how manipulation shows up in everyday life and the subtle psychological tactics people use to control others, the red flags that someone may be manipulating you in dating and relationships, the seduction and influence techniques used in intelligence operations and honey trap scenarios, Aliia’s story of being recruited into a Russian military program and working undercover against criminal networks, the trauma and identity struggles that came after leaving that world, the mindset shifts, self-awareness and confidence needed to protect yourself from manipulation and build healthier relationships and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices