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Janice M. Burke

Entrepreneur, Writer, Artist & Podcast Host

You caught it happening. Their words and actions confused you and threw doubt into your

real-world knowing. There are things you look back on and realize how twisted the manipulation

really was. You've always made it okay by telling yourself they didn't really mean it, or that they

love you, and they must just be in a bad mood. You've never given it the weight it actually

needs.

There are countless manipulations like this that, if you're reading this page, you're probably all

too familiar with.

So am I. I've experienced this repeatedly over the course of my life. I've

experienced this in close relationships, workplaces, group dynamics, even at the grocery store.

This is embedded in our culture. And if you're here, you're probably asking, “Why are they doing this?”

There's quite a bit to that question, and I will dive deep into that and uncover the reasons you've

been looking for. I will talk about those topics that most people want to dismiss. I will cover that which others mock. And let me tell you, when these things pop their ugly head, those participating in it will say anything to make them seem okay to both themselves and others.

I'm Janice M. Burke. I've studied human behavior for decades. Psychology has been a deep, personal interest of mine. And here's what I've learned:

These behaviors are patterns that hide in plain sight.

This podcast is all about learning how to see what others miss.

Because when you finally see the truth, it will change your thinking forever.

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​Clarity & Grit is a teaching platform on how to recognize, deal with, and move past manipulation of all types. It is a source for education.​

Currently offering original phrase and artwork T-Shirts. Courses will also be added in the near future.​

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