Description:
In this powerful first episode of Lessons Unlocked, Anthony Gangi—corrections veteran, author, and host of Tier Talk—dives deep into one of the most subtle and emotionally charged manipulation tactics: guilt. From the prison tier to everyday life, guilt has a unique power to shift control, blur boundaries, and make responsibility feel like betrayal.
Anthony opens up about his early days working in a female facility, where a single statement from an inmate changed the way he viewed power, emotion, and influence. Through real stories and practical insights, this episode explores how guilt shows up in both the correctional world and our personal lives—and how we can tell the difference between being emotionally pulled… and being played.
You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of:
•How guilt is used to shift responsibility
•The difference between manipulation and compromise
•Why emotional fatigue and persistence can be used to break your boundaries
•How to recognize patterns and protect your integrity—without losing your humanity
Because behind the wall or beyond it, human behavior plays by the same rules. The stakes just look different.
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