“The best manipulators in the world make you feel like it’s your own decision.” — Chase Hughes In this electrifying episode, I sit down with Chase Hughes. Former Navy intelligence operator, behavioural scientist, and the world’s leading authority on human influence, interrogation, and behaviour profiling. We dive deep into the dark arts of persuasion, how cult recruiters work, and the science behind brainwashing. Then we flip it all to show how YOU can use these tactics to reclaim your mind, build self-esteem, and live with unshakable confidence. This one’s part masterclass, part mind trip. Whether you want to protect yourself from manipulation, become more influential in business and relationships, or just understand how your brain really works, this episode is a must. Episode Highlights: 1:30 Intro: Chase’s Navy background and skill set 3:58 Anyone can be manipulated 6:50 Our brains do not have a mental firewall 7:17 How social media uses fractionation to hypnotize you 10:49 Make anyone more suggestible using emotion loops 13:47 How does a cult leader attract his crowd 17:15 Spot manipulators using facial expressions 20:32 One question that reveals a narcissist 24:42 Detect hidden brainwashing 28:40 How cults keep followers loyal & obsessed 31:59 Milgram experiment: how obedience trumps morals 33:39 Cult Control Tactics: Ash experiment 37:33 Identity traps people in relationships 41:40 How to help someone being manipulated 44:30 Identify the masks & fears you’re hiding within 55:42 Why do people wear the ‘pity’ mask 57:16 Red flags that indicate you are being controlled 58:50 MK Ultra files 1:05:17 Does MK Ultra still secretly exist 1:11:39 Learn to build real self-esteem 1:17:50 A daily habit to build self-esteem 1:23:37 Brainwash yourself for confidence & success 1:34:13 The neuroscience of manifesting focus 1:38:43 Beat comfort zone traps & stay motivated About Chase Hughes: Chase Hughes is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and former intelligence operations specialist with two decades of service aboard classified missions. Today, he’s the world’s top expert in behaviour profiling, persuasion, interrogation, and influence. He’s trained elite military units, top CEOS, law enforcement, and therapists on mastering human behaviour and uncovering deception. Chase is the author of multiple bestsellers, including The Ellipsis Manual and the creator of groundbreaking systems in behaviour science used by intelligence agencies worldwide. Connect with Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chasehughesofficial/?hl=en Follow me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/morgantnelson Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson/featured Want to manage your life the same way that helped me make $1 million by 28 and travel the world at the same time? Grab my FREE one-page Life By Design productivity planner below ⁠https://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplanner Join the Dream Out Loud Facebook Community https://bit.ly/49QXClW