The Dark Psychology of Fascism

Cognitive Warfare and How We Rebuild Resilient Communities, Families, and Children with Emotional Intelligence

De: C E Davidson Cibelli PhD

Narrado por: Joe Dwyer

We are living in an age of rising extremism, disinformation, and emotional manipulation. Fascism does not begin with violence. It begins with fear. Fear of change. Fear of difference. Fear of losing control. It feeds on emotion, distorts reality, and breaks down truth.

But psychological resistance is possible. And it starts with understanding how fascism influences the human mind.

In this urgent and eye-opening audiobook, clinical psychologist Dr. CE Davidson Cibelli explores how authoritarian movements use emotional tactics like dehumanization, gaslighting, identity distortion, and moral disengagement. Drawing from trauma theory, neuroscience, child development, and cultural history, she shows how fascism thrives not only through power, but through psychological control.

This is not just a book about what goes wrong. It is a guide to what we can do right.

Inside, you will learn:

• The emotional roots of fascism and how it exploits shared trauma.
• How disinformation and cognitive warfare influence memory and decision-making..
• Tools to build media awareness, emotional resilience, and civic courage.
• Support for raising strong, morally grounded children in a divided world.
• Stories of resistance and community strength from past and present.

You will also get access to a free downloadable PDF companion: The Toolkit for Parents and Teachers, filled with emotional intelligence lessons and civic engagement activities for every grade level, from early childhood through college.

Whether you are a parent, educator, student, or concerned citizen, this audiobook offers practical insight and a path forward. Because democracy begins not just at the ballot box, but in the mind, the family, and the heart.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 CE Davidson Cibelli, PhD (P)2025 CE Davidson Cibelli, PhD

Powerful and Deeply Relevant

This audiobook completely drew me in. It explains how fear and manipulation can shape societies in ways we often don't notice, and how awareness is the first step to resisting it. The author breaks down complex psychology with compassion and clarity, connecting it to real-world examples that feel urgent and important. It's eye-opening, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful—a must-listen for anyone who cares about truth and humanity.

An Eye-Opening Look at the Psychology of Control

This listen truly changed how I see the roots of fascism and the way fear and emotional manipulation spread through society. It helped me understand what genuine fascism is, not just the labels we constantly hear in the media, and how easily people can get swept into that mindset. The author ties together neuroscience, history, and trauma studies to show how these patterns form and how we can resist them. The personal stories and cultural examples make it powerful and real. The focus on rebuilding emotional strength, raising confident kids, and restoring trust within families and communities stands out. This listen can help transform your thinking and remind you how empathy and awareness protect both freedom and truth.