The Gaslit Brain

""An engaging read, intersecting neuroscience, personal narratives and case histories, as well as forensic and organizational psychology... I highly recommend this unique book, which will become the current authority on gaslighting, and predict its important place in organizational psychology.""--Stephen Mark Sagar BSc (Hons), MB, BS, MRCP, FRCR, FRCPC, DABR Professor, Department of Oncology, and Associate in the Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada ""The Gaslit Brain is a comprehensive and deeply necessary text that weaves real-life case studies with neuroscience to reveal how gaslighting damages not just individuals, but entire institutions. Dr. Fraser shows how the brain's adaptability can both betray and protect us, offering actionable insights for reclaiming clarity and trust. With the powerful reminder that 'abuse often hides in plain sight because we stop noticing it, ' the book invites us to reflect critically on our roles whether as bystanders, leaders, or survivors. Gaslighting, as this book makes clear, is not just a personal issue but a systemic, cultural one.""--Makiko Kuramoto, PhD, founder of FUMI Consulting. Expert in organizational psychology, developmental psychology, and intercultural communication ""The Gaslit Brain is a groundbreaking exploration into the hidden neuropsychological toll of workplace bullying and gaslighting, revealing how these insidious abuses fracture not only individual minds but entire institutions. With profound clarity and compassion, Dr. Fraser interweaves compelling personal narratives and cutting-edge neuroscience, illuminating the mechanisms by which manipulation distorts reality and erodes identity . . . The Gaslit Brain is essential reading for anyone committed to fostering workplaces where integrity, psychological safety, and human dignity are paramount. It is a luminous beacon guiding us toward a future where truth prevails and brains, hearts, and institutions alike can thrive.""--Anna Yusim, MD, co-founder, Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Center and author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life ""The Gaslit Brain is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the profound human suffering caused by gaslighting in organizational life - suffering that is often hidden and overlooked. It powerfully illuminates these toxic dynamics and offers a thoughtful guide to restoring dignity and respect in the workplace."" --Dr. Guido Palazzo, professor of business and ethics at the University of Lausanne and co-author of The Dark Pattern ""After reading The Gaslit Brain, I realized my old way of thinking about manipulation--about what happens to your mind when you're under fire, whether that's in a war zone or a corporate boardroom--was missing something essential. It wasn't just about psychology. It was about the brain itself. The battlefield was inside my skull . . . For veterans, this book is survival knowledge.""--Robert Amsler, OpEx EHSS Strategist - Multi-war Combat Medic Veteran ""Jen Fraser's book The Gaslit Brain is a transformative offering for targets of gaslighting, researchers, human resource professionals, leaders, and those who aspire to be change agents in their lives and world. Through diverse and definitive case studies, Dr. Fraser utilizes the power of storytelling to exemplify the devastating impact of gaslighting on the body and soul, which can inflict life-threatening, invisible wounds and derail the careers of exemplary employees called to serve their professional and broader communities. Using the framework of cognitive science, Dr. Fraser illustrates, with accessibility and clarity, the cutting-edge research documenting how gaslighting impacts the brain's functioning. Equally important, she flips the script on the bullies' narratives, pushing back on their characterization as prominent and powerful, offering this reality check: bullies are weak and suffering; thus, they need to be treated, not feared. Zooming out, she paints a vivid picture of organizations that allow, by commission or omission, bullies to thrive, and the menace of institutional complicity when called out. In addition to sharing the perils of gaslighting on our personal and professional lives, she offers readers six research-backed strategies to heal the gaslit brain, empowering survivors to reclaim their story and get back to the work they are called to do.""--Dorothy Courtney Suskind, PhD, Associate Professor at Longwood University and author of Workplace Bullying: Finding Your Way to Big Tent Belonging ""Jennifer Fraser's The Gaslit Brain is a commanding and compassionate wake-up call for anyone navigating the invisible but deeply damaging terrain of workplace bullying, gaslighting, and institutional betrayal. With equal parts rigorous neuroscience, lived experience, and heart-centered analysis, Fraser illuminates how these manipulations not only wound the spirit but can actually rewire the brain, undermining trust, distorting perception, and destabilizing entire organizations . . . This book is especially valuable for healthcare leaders, educators, human resource professionals, and anyone tasked with creating safe spaces for others. But more broadly, it speaks about our shared need for integrity, empathy, and courage, values that are quietly erased when gaslighting becomes the norm . . . Read The Gaslit Brain not just to understand how gaslighting works, but to rediscover the power of truth, compassion, and conscious leadership. It's a book that could change lives and help reclaim the health of entire institutions.""--Darlene Cunha, MMHC, BSN, CSSBB, WCS Caritas Coach