Manipulation, Attachment, and the Psychology of Power

In this episode of Desire and Power, Mira Salem unpacks the psychology behind manipulation, insecure attachment, and power dynamics in relationships. Drawing from psychological research and lived experience, this conversation explores how fear-based strategies develop, why understanding isn’t the same as accountability, and how real security is built through self-trust, emotional regulation, and learning to love yourself well enough to feel safe. This is a grounded, honest look at what it actually takes to move toward secure attachment, without blame, and without bypassing the work.

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