The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government (Mulroney Institute) and the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership are proud to welcome Canadian author and award-winning educator Dr. Jennifer Fraser who will share insights from her new book, The Gaslit Brain: Protect Your Brain From the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity.
In a world increasingly shaped by disinformation, political division, and toxic leadership, The Gaslit Brain is the first book linking gaslighting directly to measurable neurological damage - and to offer science-backed strategies to counter it.
Drawing on over 10 years of studying the neuroscience of abuse cultures, Dr. Fraser presents the evidence that gaslighting and psychological manipulation don't just harm emotionally - they physically alter the brain, eroding trust, critical thinking, and resilience.
"The Gaslit Brain is a made-in-Canada initiative alerting the global community about the serious dangers of bullying and gaslighting to our brains. The neuroscience is clear and full of solutions," says Dr. Fraser. "It is imperative for us to get clearsighted about the path forward so that we can have healthier, happier, more high-performing brains. Leadership in the 21st century must change for the betterment of all peoples and our planet."
A groundbreaking, must-read for our times, The Gaslit Brain reveals how gaslighting and manipulation change how our brains work and shows us how to fight back with science and self-awareness.
Members of the StFX campus and surrounding communities are invited to attend a lecture by Dr. Fraser on Nov. 4, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. AST in Mulroney Hall 2030.
Lunch and Learn events featuring Dr. Fraser:
- Hosted by the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership: Nov. 4, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Schwartz School of Business, Room 285 Barclay Boardroom
- Hosted by the Mulroney Institute: Nov. 5, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Mulroney Hall 4023.
About the Author
Dr. Jennifer Fraser, PhD is a Canadian author, educator, and expert on bullying and abuse. With a PhD from the University of Toronto, she has spent over 20 years studying how psychological harm affects the brain. Her previous book, The Bullied Brain, received national attention in Canada and the U.S., and the UK. She is a sought-after speaker in media and academic circles.
She founded The Bullied Brain initiative to bring neuroscience into the arena with normalized bullying, gaslighting, and institutional complicity in order to return health and empathy to leadership, workplaces, and education helping people prevent, recover from, and resist abuse.
