Best Brad Carr Podcasts (2025)

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130. The Butterfly Effect: How Small Decisions Shape the Fate of the World I Tim Palmer 1:22:11

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Oxford's Tim Palmer is a Royal Society Research Professor who pioneered the development of operational ensemble weather and climate forecasting. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, a recipient of the Institute of Physics Dirac Gold Medal, and a lead author of the Intergovernmental Pan…

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130. The Butterfly Effect: How Small Decisions Shape the Fate of the World I Tim Palmer 1:22:12

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Oxford's Tim Palmer is a Royal Society Research Professor who pioneered the development of operational ensemble weather and climate forecasting. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, a recipient of the Institute of Physics Dirac Gold Medal, and a lead author of the Intergovernmental Pan…

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129. Anne Applebaum: How Dictators Really Control the World (Autocracy Inc.) 49:44

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Anne Applebaum (winner of the Pulitzer Prize) exposes the tactics of oppression used by dictators around the world and the greatest threats to democracy. She is a staff writer at The Atlantic.Read Anne's work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/anne-applebaum/Read Anne's work on Substack: https://anneapplebaum.substack.com/Anne Appl…

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129. Anne Applebaum: How Dictators Really Control the World (Autocracy Inc.) 49:45

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Anne Applebaum (winner of the Pulitzer Prize) exposes the tactics of oppression used by dictators around the world and the greatest threats to democracy. She is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Read Anne's work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/anne-applebaum/ Read Anne's work on Substack: https://anneapplebaum.substack.com/ Anne A…

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128. How Human Predators Hunt Vulnerable Women | Jennifer R. Young, Author of WOMEN WHO LOVE PSYCHOPATHS 1:48:48

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Jennifer R. Young is co-author of Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of Inevitable Harm with Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists 00:00 In this episode... 01:18 Introducing Jennifer R. Young 02:13 What is a psychopath? 03:06 The 3 Types of Batterers 06:08 Psychopaths cause harm wherever they go 07:40 The Low Conscious Umbrella…

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128. How Human Predators Hunt Vulnerable Women | Jennifer R. Young, Author of WOMEN WHO LOVE PSYCHOPATHS 1:48:47

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Jennifer R. Young is co-author of Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of Inevitable Harm with Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists00:00 In this episode...01:18 Introducing Jennifer R. Young02:13 What is a psychopath?03:06 The 3 Types of Batterers06:08 Psychopaths cause harm wherever they go07:40 The Low Conscious Umbrella08:57 …

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127. Grooming: The Narcissist's System of Abuse | Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski 1:17:00

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In this conversation, forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski discusses the multifaceted role of forensic psychology in the legal system, detailing the complexities of sex offender risk assessments, the grooming process, and the distinctions between psychopathy and narcissism. 00:00 In this episode... 01:14 Understanding Forensic Psychology 04:…

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127. Grooming: The Narcissist's System of Abuse | Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski 1:16:59

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In this conversation, forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski discusses the multifaceted role of forensic psychology in the legal system, detailing the complexities of sex offender risk assessments, the grooming process, and the distinctions between psychopathy and narcissism.00:00 In this episode...01:14 Understanding Forensic Psychology04:01 …

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126. The Dark Attraction Between Religion and Warfare | Mark Juergensmeyer, Ph.D. 1:02:33

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Mark Juergensmeyer shares how war and religion are used in tandem to spur people to view the world in absolute terms. 00:00 In this episode...00:40 War is politics by other means02:08 War as alternative reality04:11 Religion as alternative reality05:07 War and Religion go together11:08 Absolute language of war and religion14:27 9/11 compared to Pea…

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126. The Dark Attraction Between Religion and Warfare | Mark Juergensmeyer, Ph.D. 1:02:32

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Mark Juergensmeyer shares how war and religion are used in tandem to spur people to view the world in absolute terms. 00:00 In this episode...00:40 War is politics by other means02:08 War as alternative reality04:11 Religion as alternative reality05:07 War and Religion go together11:08 Absolute language of war and religion14:27 9/11 compared to Pea…

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125. How Narcissists Use Conspiracy Theories to Gaslight Everyone | Mike Rothschild 58:27

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Mike Rothschild shares how conspiracy theories take advantage of human psychology, especially in vulnerable people, and what to do about it. 00:00 In this episode... 00:33 Conspiracy theories are everywhere 01:34 Conspiracy is real. Conspiracy theories are not. 02:48 Cult brainwashing and conspiracy theories 04:33 Who leads conspiracy theories? 06:…

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124. Dr. Gwen Adshead: Can Narcissists and Psychopaths Be Changed? 1:25:11

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Forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Gwen Adshead discusses her experience treating psychopaths, narcissists, and violent people. 00:00 In this episode...01:00 What is forensic psychiatry?02:20 What is it like to treat a murderer?03:31 What distinguishes a murderer who can change?04:35 What makes a bad person?06:15 Comparing psychopaths and murderers08:44 Ca…

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124. Dr. Gwen Adshead: Can Narcissists and Psychopaths Be Changed? 1:25:10

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Forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Gwen Adshead discusses her experience treating psychopaths, narcissists, and violent people.00:00 In this episode...01:00 What is forensic psychiatry?02:20 What is it like to treat a murderer?03:31 What distinguishes a murderer who can change?04:35 What makes a bad person?06:15 Comparing psychopaths and murderers08:44 Can…

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123. Thrill-Seeking is Genetic. It's Not Just Dopamine. | Alex Hutchinson (THE EXPLORER'S GENE) 1:16:56

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Alex Hutchinson discusses the genetic origins of human exploration and how to overcome fatigue, fear, and cognitive dissonance. 00:00 In this episode... 01:34 Letting go of the past 04:13 The genetic pull toward novelty 09:42 ADHD traits and genetics 12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior? 16:04 The Dark Room Problem 20:03 Freeze Response and Aver…

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123. Thrill-Seeking is Genetic. It's Not Just Dopamine. | Alex Hutchinson (THE EXPLORER'S GENE) 1:16:55

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Alex Hutchinson discusses the genetic origins of human exploration and how to overcome fatigue, fear, and cognitive dissonance.00:00 In this episode...01:34 Letting go of the past04:13 The genetic pull toward novelty09:42 ADHD traits and genetics12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior?16:04 The Dark Room Problem20:03 Freeze Response and Aversion to…

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122. How a Personality Disorder Is Developed | Ken Wilber 1:38:30

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Ken Wilber discusses the developmental and genetic factors of personality disorders, especially narcissistic personality disorder. 00:00 Origins of Narcissistic Personality Disorder 04:32 Does abuse cause narcissistic personality disorder? 06:38 What causes pathology in development? 07:41 Repression and misinterpreting our own mind 08:49 Freezing, …

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122. How a Personality Disorder Is Developed | Ken Wilber 1:38:29

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Ken Wilber discusses the developmental and genetic factors of personality disorders, especially narcissistic personality disorder.00:00 Origins of Narcissistic Personality Disorder04:32 Does abuse cause narcissistic personality disorder?06:38 What causes pathology in development?07:41 Repression and misinterpreting our own mind08:49 Freezing, disso…

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121. Intelligence is Genetic. Environment Can Help. | Dr. Russell Warne 1:21:25

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Dr. Russell Warne discusses the genetic factors of intelligence and how can make use of our intelligence, especially in career. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. --------------------…

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121. Intelligence is Genetic. Environment Can Help. | Dr. Russell Warne 1:21:26

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Dr. Russell Warne discusses the genetic factors of intelligence and how can make use of our intelligence, especially in career. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. --------------------…

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120. The Covert Grooming Tactics of Human Predators | Ehren Dorsey 1:30:43

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Ehren Dorsey discusses the grooming tactics of human predators and how those tactics affect our bodies and minds, especially in relationships. 00:00 In this episode... 03:28 Grooming defined 04:24 Analogies to explain skilled predators 06:17 Manipulators will be your friend or lover 06:53 Storytelling in manipulation 08:31 Why do we assume people a…

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120. The Covert Grooming Tactics of Human Predators | Ehren Dorsey 1:30:42

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Ehren Dorsey discusses the grooming tactics of human predators and how those tactics affect our bodies and minds, especially in relationships.00:00 In this episode...03:28 Grooming defined04:24 Analogies to explain skilled predators06:17 Manipulators will be your friend or lover06:53 Storytelling in manipulation08:31 Why do we assume people are saf…

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119. Narcissism is Genetic. Parents Don't Make a Difference. | Dr. Robert Plomin 1:28:14

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Dr. Robert Plomin discusses the science of our genes and how they affect our psychology, especially narcissistic personality disorder and psychopathy. 00:00 In this episode... 01:38 Introducing Dr. Robert Plomin 02:12 Narcissism, Genetics, and Parenting 08:03 Non-Shared Environment 10:04 Do Parents Cause Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 16:46 How…

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119. Narcissism is Genetic. Parents Don't Make a Difference. | Dr. Robert Plomin 1:28:13

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Dr. Robert Plomin discusses the science of our genes and how they affect our psychology, especially narcissistic personality disorder and psychopathy. 00:00 In this episode... 01:38 Introducing Dr. Robert Plomin 02:12 Narcissism, Genetics, and Parenting 08:03 Non-Shared Environment 10:04 Do Parents Cause Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 16:46 How…

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118. How to Grow After Leaving a Narcissist | Amy Morin LCSW 1:09:52

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Resilience expert Amy Morin shares the keys to understanding and rebuilding mental strength after a traumatic relationship. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist.00:00 In this episode...01:42 Time does NOT heal all things02:56 What is your full potential in life?03:32 What heals narcissistic abuse?04:49 The danger of people p…

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118. How to Grow After Leaving a Narcissist | Amy Morin LCSW 1:09:53

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Resilience expert Amy Morin shares the keys to understanding and rebuilding mental strength after a traumatic relationship. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. 00:00 In this episode... 01:42 Time does NOT heal all things 02:56 What is your full potential in life? 03:32 What heals narcissistic abuse? 04:49 The danger of peo…

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117. Does the CIA Control Minds? (Project MK-ULTRA) | Stephen Kinzer 51:38

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Stephen Kinzer is a leading expert on CIA history, especially Project MK-ULTRA, and a former NYT Bureau Chief. He shares his research on the CIA's quest for mind control.00:00 In this episode...00:57 Mission of the CIA03:52 Mission of Project MK-ULTRA05:23 MK-ULTRA had "license to kill"06:37 Why Sidney Gottlieb led MK-ULTRA14:21 Operation MIDNIGHT …

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116. Inside the Narcissistic Minds of Serial Killers | Dr. Ann Burgess 55:09

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What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Dr. Ann Burgess is a pioneer in the FBI's process of profiling killers. She explains how killers are driven by narcissism and the need for control.00:00 In this episode...01:47 Introducing Dr. Ann Burgess02:30 Narcissism in Serial Killers03:24 Using the killer's narcissism against him07:54 Narcissism in …

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116. Inside the Narcissistic Minds of Serial Killers | Dr. Ann Burgess 55:10

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What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Dr. Ann Burgess is a pioneer in the FBI's process of profiling killers. She explains how killers are driven by narcissism and the need for control. 00:00 In this episode... 01:47 Introducing Dr. Ann Burgess 02:30 Narcissism in Serial Killers 03:24 Using the killer's narcissism against him 07:54 Narcissis…

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115. How to Identify Human Predators (Dark Triad) | Dr. Karen Mitchell 1:25:26

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Dr. Karen MItchell exposes the common attributes of dark personalities (Narcissists, Psychopaths, etc.) found in her groundbreaking research.00:00 Intro03:00 Introducing Dr. Karen Mitchell04:26 Motivation to study Dark Personalities05:52 Brain anomalies of human predators06:43 Us vs. Them (Prey vs. Predators)07:13 How to protect ourselves?07:58 Acc…

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115. How to Identify Human Predators (Dark Triad) | Dr. Karen Mitchell 1:25:27

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Dr. Karen MItchell exposes the common attributes of dark personalities (Narcissists, Psychopaths, etc.) found in her groundbreaking research. Her work is comprehensive and nuanced. 00:00 In this episode... 03:00 Introducing Dr. Karen Mitchell 04:26 Motivation to study Dark Personalities 05:52 Brain anomalies of human predators 06:43 Us vs. Them (Pr…

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114. Narcissists in Leadership: Community or Cult? 7 Red Flags. Mark Vicente 1:04:32

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Mark Vicente shares the manipulative tactics of narcissists in leadership positions. He also describes his experience escaping and exposing the NXIVM cult and Keith Raniere. 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Sign 1: Narcissistic Psychopath as leader (Keith Raniere of NXIVM) 04:51 Psychopathy in NXIVM cult indoctrination 08:09 How Mark got into the NXIVM cul…

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114. Narcissists in Leadership: Community or Cult? 7 Red Flags. Mark Vicente 1:04:31

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Mark Vicente shares the manipulative tactics of narcissists in leadership positions. He also describes his experience escaping and exposing the NXIVM cult and Keith Raniere.00:00 Introduction01:35 Sign 1: Narcissistic Psychopath as leader (Keith Raniere of NXIVM)04:51 Psychopathy in NXIVM cult indoctrination08:09 How Mark got into the NXIVM cult13:…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:47

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him.00:00 How to spot a lie02:41 Catching a pathological liar04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger10:4…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:48

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him. 00:00 How to spot a lie 02:41 Catching a pathological liar 04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist 06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger…

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:38

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future.00:00 Gaslighting controls people02:08 Learning to gaslight people04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control05:48 Gaslighting is a dance09:17 Gaslighting get…

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:39

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future. 00:00 Gaslighting controls people 02:08 Learning to gaslight people 04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control 05:48 Gaslighting is a dance 09:17 Gaslightin…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:08

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction00:58 How to see the predator coming02:40 Is he tender or twisted?03:38 It's not only Narcissism05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions07:05 Na…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:09

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to see the predator coming 02:40 Is he tender or twisted? 03:38 It's not only Narcissism 05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions 07:…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:58

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status.00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psychopat…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:59

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status. 00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere 01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar 02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference 03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psych…

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:55

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors. 00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you 02:42 Language for control 03:49 Abusers use mockery 04:23 Covert Authority 05:51 Coercive Control Defined 07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control 08:55 Threats of Suicide 10:17 Unspoken Threats 10:58 …

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:54

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors.00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you02:42 Language for control03:49 Abusers use mockery04:23 Covert Authority05:51 Coercive Control Defined07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control08:55 Threats of Suicide10:17 Unspoken Threats10:58 What moti…

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:13:00

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath. 00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom 00:23 Get Out. Stay Out. 02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup 03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims 03:41 You are an appliance 05:03 The SMEARING is to control you 06:33 The Narcissist values …

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:12:59

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath.00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom00:23 Get Out. Stay Out.02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims03:41 You are an appliance05:03 The SMEARING is to control you06:33 The Narcissist values lies10:…

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:53

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists.00:00 Narcissists will harm you00:44 Sex for the Narcissist01:23 Sex as a tool for control03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early05:48 Future Faking and promises06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN08:44 Narcissists will trap you10:19 Trauma bonding11:21 Trauma in …

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:54

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists. 00:00 Narcissists will harm you 00:44 Sex for the Narcissist 01:23 Sex as a tool for control 03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early 05:48 Future Faking and promises 06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN 08:44 Narcissists will trap you 10:19 Trauma bonding 11:21 T…

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106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 1:09:40

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Kevin McKee ( @TheRoyalWe ) discusses the manipulation, mimickry, social control and smear campaigning of narcissists. Kevin shares his three phases of the journey of healing.00:00 - Narcissist need you to be dependent01:03 - Narcissists have no identity03:42 - Giving is a trap07:10 - Discernment with receiving gifts10:55 - Giving time can be a too…

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106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 1:09:41

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Kevin McKee ( @TheRoyalWe ) discusses the manipulation, mimickry, social control and smear campaigning of narcissists. Kevin shares his three phases of the journey of healing. 00:00 - Narcissist need you to be dependent 01:03 - Narcissists have no identity 03:42 - Giving is a trap 07:10 - Discernment with receiving gifts 10:55 - Giving time can be …