Dr. Robin Stern is a psychoanalyst and the Associate Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where she co-developed the RULER approach to social and emotional learning. She famously coined the psychological application of the term gaslighting in her book, The Gaslight Effect, and currently translates these clinical concepts for a broad audience through The Gaslight Effect Podcast. Her recent work includes the launch of Conversations at the Edge, a series specifically examining the dynamics of dialogue within high-stakes political and social divisions. Stern frequently partners with academic peers like Dr. Marc Brackett and has appeared on the We Can Do Hard Things podcast to discuss recovery from coercive control. In 2023, she released The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide, providing a structured toolkit for individuals navigating power imbalances. Her contributions to the field emphasize the intersection of emotional intelligence and interpersonal boundary-setting, frequently appearing in outlets such as Psychology Today and The Washington Post.