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Brad Carr interviews the world's best leaders. Previous guests include Navy SEALs, #1 New York Times bestselling authors, CEOs, and more. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. In 2018, Brad Carr teamed up with the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center to produce 12 podcasts with guests featured on the Navy Reading List and Navy Movie List. Those episodes are archived here. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency of the U.S. government.

113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 05/21/2025

113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 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 10:43 How charm and generosity mask ill intent 12:30 Lovebombing threatens autonomy 16:07 Predators gain skill with experience 17:41 Strategies for escaping a predator 19:30 Apologies are manipulations 21:36 Narcissists can lie about murder 31:25 Psychopaths can mask themselves 32:15 Psychopaths love having siccophants 32:55 The Danger of Non-Violent Psychopaths 34:32 Narcissists and Psychopaths need control 36:03 Getting truth out of Narcissists, Psychopaths 39:29 Interviewing a serial killer 43:44 MINDHUNTER is the most accurate 45:52 Is Evil Nature or Nurture? 50:00 Jim's family background 53:41 Jim's survival story 59:57 find Jim Clemente online 1:01:32 Jim's experience telling his story of survival 1:04:00 Predators can appear normal 1:05:38 SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: Rick Ross on Narcissists and Mind Control: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Narcissistic Relationships Episode: Jim Clemente on Instagram: realjimclemente Jim Clemente on Audbile: Brad's microphone: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse /episode/index/show/brendan/id/36646900

112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 05/20/2025

111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 05/05/2025

111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 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 07:05 Narcissists compensate for their emptiness 07:56 Evil exists. 09:27 The Dark Tetrad 12:08 Trauma Bonds 13:40 What are power and control? 15:49 Hope will hook the victim 16:43 Trauma is stronger than love 18:28 Torture the victim, then soothe the victim 21:05 You are in a predator's hunting ground 21:57 Victim traits 23:59 Does previous abuse make you vulnerable? 25:51 Self-awareness will help victims 26:47 Strategies of predators 28:11 Being busy keeps you in a trance 29:43 Mind control methods 32:32 Provoke & Record (Reactive abuse) 34:28 Immersion and Isolation 35:06 The Trauma Vortex 36:13 Coercive control 37:27 Predators will deny reality 39:16 How Pathological Relationships End 40:27 Protecting others from Narcissists 42:17 Escape is the Most Dangerous Phase 45:20 Risk of Retraumatization 46:19 What is Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD)? 48:01 Who will believe a victim? 49:03 Dr. Nae's work to destigmatize abuse 50:15 Victims must address Cognitive Dissonance 53:57 What is somatic psychotherapy? 55:46 Find Dr. Nae online 57:07 Dr. Nae's experience helping others 57:59 SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4 Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/lkxBdZs2VLk Rick Ross on Narcissists and Mind Control: https://youtu.be/Xjcg9g6xYzs Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUI Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com Dr. Nae's Instagram: therealdrnadine Dr. Nae's book: https://amzn.to/42Zbute Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse How Narcissists Keep You Trapped | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Trap Their Victims | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Trap and Control Victims | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Trap Victims in Trauma | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso Trauma Vortex: How Narcissists Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso Trailer by Musicbed SyncID: MB01RJMH8HSMQQ6 /episode/index/show/brendan/id/36423505

110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 05/04/2025

110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 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 Psychopaths 04:30 Relationship with a Narcissist is a cult 05:02 Gaslighting, Mystical Manipulation, Thought Reform 06:58 D.C. Sniper. Narcissist as "Mentor" 08:06 25% of men are abused 08:56 The goal of an abusive Narcissist 09:28 Keith Raniere and NXIVM suing Rick Ross 10:59 Cult leaders feed on obedience 11:28 Recognize undue influence 12:36 Victims become pawns 14:18 Read these books to understand Narcissists and cults 17:23 What are a Narcissist's flying monkeys? 18:59 Critical thinking threatens cults and Narcissists 24:01 Group chats. Digital cult recruitment. 28:41 Beware of gifts 29:33 Ask these questions to identify a Narcissist 33:02 Involuntary cult deprogramming 35:13 Cult exit counseling and recovery 38:39 What is a cult deprogramming? 39:55 Deprogramming Part 1: Cult Criteria (Leader, Influence, Exploitation) 44:55 Deprogramming Part 2: Thought Reform 45:15 Schein's Model: Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze 51:08 Ofshe's Model: Coercive Persuasion and Attitude Change 52:06 Constant criticism enables abuse 55:52 Narcissists prey on vulnerable people 58:57 Cults use "Education" for Thought Reform 59:42 Margaret Singer's Thought Reform Chart 01:08:10 Why Scientology is Thought Reform 01:12:06 Narcissists only change to improve Thought Reform 01:14:19 Marshall Applewhite: Thought Reform, Castrations, Suicides 01:21:17 Deprogramming Part 3: History of the leader 01:22:47 Deprogramming Part 4: Concerns for the victim 01:23:55 Falun Gong. Shen Yun Dance Company. 01:26:44 Personal reasons to intervene 01:28:54 Find The Cult Education Institute online 01:29:51 Helping people as a Cult Deprogrammer 1:33:49 SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4 Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/lkxBdZs2VLk Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUI Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ Cult Education website: https://culteducation.com/ Cult Education channel: Abusive Relationships website: https://abusivecontrollingrelationships.com/ Rick Ross on X: RickAlanRoss Rick Ross's book: https://amzn.to/44EsgA7 Thought Reform (Brainwashing) book: https://amzn.to/44GMYPN Cults In Our Midst book: https://amzn.to/44JbW0Z Snapping book: https://amzn.to/3EAImjO 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross /episode/index/show/brendan/id/36423490

109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 04/21/2025

108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 04/20/2025

108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 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 lies 10:21 Some narcissists are consciously SMEARING 13:26 Specific Language. Narcissistic Fuel. 16:01 Does talk fuel the narcissist? 17:35 Getting in 22:18 You are witnessing your own future 24:57 How is the Fuel Matrix structured? 32:08 Who obeys the narcissist? 33:50 Triangulation and Brainwashing 37:39 The Majority Effect 43:01 Emotional thinking 47:23 Emotional thinking makes you vulnerable to love bombing 50:20 How to spot a narcissist 51:59 How narcissists spot victims 54:16 digital SMEAR CAMPAIGNS 57:32 Do Flying Monkeys get tired of SMEARING? 59:47 Laziness and narcissists 01:01:48 find HG Tudor online 01:03:47 Narcissistic psychopath's meaning of life 01:04:58 Maintaining The Matrix 01:05:33 Does awareness change a narcissist? 01:07:24 How Narcissists use religion 01:10:16 Aging and narcissism 01:12:03 HG Tudor's last word 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Narcissistic Relationships Episode: HG Tudor's website: narcsite.com HG Tudor's channel: HG Tudor's books: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse /episode/index/show/brendan/id/36216720

107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 04/19/2025

106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 04/18/2025

106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) Kevin McKee () 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 a tool too 11:08 - The danger of being mimicked 14:23 - Defense against mimickry 15:57 - Narcissists are computers and chameleons 17:32 - Testing an accomplice 19:33 - Narcissists are tribalistic 20:20 - Narcissist's SMEAR CAMPAIGN will turn on you 21:31 - Victims of compliance. The Narcissists fan club. 26:45 - How to spot flying monkeys 27:10 - The Enablers hurt you the most 29:50 - Hell's deepest circle is for betrayers 31:45 - Narcissists are threatened by independence 33:53 - Narcissists can't succeed among independent thinking 35:02 - They will try to destroy you 35:12 - Prevent a SMEAR CAMPAIGN? 35:33 - How to End a SMEAR CAMPAIGN 36:16 - People who listen to SMEAR CAMPAIGN are not your friends 37:15 - You can choose your family 38:19 - How to confidently leave people 38:42 - purging. rock bottom. ego death 41:59 - Hope helps. But it will not be easy. 43:23 - Don't look back 46:10 - The cost of staying with narcissists 46:58 - You are limited by the narcissist's group 50:36 - Can narcissists be redeemed? 53:17 - What are the steps of healing narcissistic abuse? 53:36 - Introspection 55:12 - Validation 57:58 - Transformation 1:01:12 - how to heal faster 1:02:34 - Pain can protect you 1:05:21 - Narcissists kill people 1:06:46 - find Kevin online 1:07:03 - Give yourself permission. 1:08:41 - Narcissists don't give closure 1:09:31 - SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Narcissistic Relationships Episode: Kevin McKee's website: jointheroyalwe.com Kevin McKee's channel: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse /episode/index/show/brendan/id/36216650

105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 03/15/2025

105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses the psychological tactics that a Narcissist uses to destroy lives, manage their fake image, and control other people. 00:00 - Narcissists are predators without conscience 00:24 - What makes a narcissist hard to leave? 00:57 - You are living in the narcissist's movie 01:47 - Agony of mixed reality 02:16 - Excuses: state-driven behavior 03:09 - Targeting people who believe in goodness 03:39 - Testing victim's vulnerability 04:31 - Most victims are agreeable and conscientious, not traumatized 05:30 - Abusers prey on your conscience 06:02 - Abusers spot victims and test boundaries 07:30 - Pickup artist narcissist boundary testing 08:20 - how Dr. Kerry's ex tested her 09:17 - Narcissism and Big 5 Personalities, Dr. Keith Campbell 09:40 - Dr. George Simon: They have no conscience 10:07 - The brain deficiency of a narcissist 11:22 - Narcissists are predatory from birth 12:01 - How abusers build their skills 13:59 - Dr. Peter Salerno: The SMEAR CAMPAIGN is premeditated 14:24 - Mind mapping: How to tell a believable SMEAR CAMPAIGN 16:20 - Mind mapping to control people 17:34 - Triangulation: playing sides to get the middle 18:12 - Trusting your gut won't work! 18:45 - Gossip itself is the problem. TRIANGULATION 21:19 - What can you do after gossip? DISEMPOWERED 22:30 - Recognize the aggression in gossip 23:22 - Narcissist's incredible charm 24:36 - Fake rapid trust and closeness (Cult Leader Tactics) 25:35 - Mimicking, mirroring, parroting 26:51 - How Narcissist creates a sense you've always known them 28:47 - Narcissism in horror movies 29:25 - Overwhelming narcissistic seduction 30:10 - The alien evil of the narcissist 30:48 - Sociopath or Psychopath? 32:55 - Confusion: the best way to exploit a person 34:18 - Victims consume a false reality 35:04 - How victims are misled 36:42 - Narcissist is the consummate actor. Prof. Sam Vaknin 37:08 - Victims give up reality for the relationship 38:12 - The danger of prioritizing relationships 38:55 - The "long suffering" victim is ideal 40:20 - How Breadcrumbing and Devaluation work 42:01 - The Narcissist is completely dependent on others 44:01 - Isolation, Withholding, SMEAR CAMPAIGN 44:11 - The most DANGEROUS moment 44:31 - The SMEAR CAMPAIGN grows 44:59 - The abuser looks good. Victim looks crazy. 46:28 - Defense against SMEAR CAMPAIGN 47:58 - Leaving Narcissist takes many attempts 48:53 - How Narcissists rely on compartmentalization 51:14 - Narcissist's weird relationship with time, memory, identity 54:16 - "Splitting" defense mechanism 57:18 - The narcissist's jealousy is competitive 57:47 - The narcissist must MALIGN you 1:00:02 - Narcissistic abuse in friendships 1:00:36 - Narcissistic abuse is worse with friendship 1:02:05 - The Twinship tactic of abusers 1:03:20 - Joining a friend group as a form of isolation 1:03:43 - Joining the narcissist bully's entourage 1:03:59 - Complying with the narcissist to get their approval 1:04:23 - Narcissists prey on your need to belong 1:05:10 - Why Narcissists take victims to new places 1:06:02 - Preying on the victim's need to be special 1:07:04 - Narcissistic abuse regresses the victim 1:07:47 - The Art of Seduction. Robert Greene 1:08:17 - Defense against Narcissists 1:10:02 - How big a cult can a narcissist build? 1:11:10 - The Narcissist wants to destroy you 1:12:42 - Consequences for the narcissist 1:13:01 - Listener question: Other dangerous personalities? 1:13:16 - The 4 dangerous personalities 1:15:15 - Sexuality in dangerous persons 1:16:25 - Find Dr. Kerry online 1:16:44 - How to trust after narcissistic abuse? 1:18:09 - SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Narcissistic Relationships Episode: Dr. Kerry McAvoy's website: Dr. Kerry McAvoy's channel: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse How Narcissists Use Dark Psychology to Hurt Everyone | Dr. Kerry McAvoy How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Victims | Dr. Kerry McAvoy How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35708850

104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 03/12/2025

104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon Dr. George Simon discusses the covert aggression of narcissists and individuals without conscience, the path to escape abusers, and the process of healing. 00:00 - People can fight dirty and look good 00:25 - How manipulation always works 01:48 - People hide their fighting 02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good 03:30 - Narcissists use the same tactics 03:50 - Putting you on the defensive 05:49 - Narcissists use group manipulation 08:07 - Exposing Narcissists in groups 10:26 - Backlash after leaving an abuser 11:26 - Therapy with a Narcissist is traumatic 12:05 - Exit fast. No threats. 12:35 - How to find allies 13:21 - Saying "No" to a Narcissist is dangerous 13:52 - Most Important Thing: Building relationships with allies 14:36 - How victims overcome learned helplessness 14:56 - Slot Machine Syndrome and depression 15:23 - Manipulators control your attention 15:55 - Power lies in your actions 17:06 - Abusers can see their abuse 18:13 - Prepare for a SMEAR CAMPAIGN 19:47 - Looking good is easier than being good 20:54 - How Narcissists change your reality and history 21:34 - People believe lies when repeated 22:40 - Narcissist's fan club believes lies 23:06 - Narcissists cast a spell on you 24:11 - People who care too much or not enough 25:02 - Preying on people's conscience 27:22 - Signs of the Gaslighting Effect 27:39 - Believing in a fantasy with a Narcissist 29:03 - Look for previous victims 30:04 - Narcissism is not one-dimensional 31:59 - Gaslighting: the ultimate manipulation 34:41 - How to make Gaslighting even worse 35:14 - Stacking manipulation tactics in SMEAR CAMPAIGN 36:03 - Strategies against SMEAR CAMPAIGN 37:37 - Fundamental Rule of dealing with manipulation 39:21 - When you recognize a manipulation 39:35 - The Greatest Empowerment: Accept that people fight 40:14 - The healthy form of fighting 41:39 - How to build personal power 42:54 - Internal validation is key 44:13 - Dr. Peter Salerno's question 44:57 - Chronic grandiosity is destructive 48:06 - Inaccurate psychology is harmful 51:15 - False paradigms keep victims stuck in abuse 53:34 - How to confront behavior in relationships 55:16 - How victimization starts 57:14 - First tactics of an abuser! 58:18 - Regret, remorse, and contrition 1:00:28 - How to build your character 1:01:37 - Dr. Simon's work 1:04:00 - What is healing? How do we get there? 1:06:26 - SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse. 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Narcissistic Relationships Episode: Dr. George Simon's book: Dr. George Simon's website: Dr. George Simon's channel: @georgeksimon 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35584940

103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 03/11/2025

103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover 00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive 00:12 - Narcissism is genetic 02:39 - Why blame childhood? 07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science 10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma 12:09 - Signs of Narcissistic Abuse 13:50 - "Dark cloud over you" 14:53 - Isolation is primary to Narcissistic Abuse 16:31 - Isolation disturbs reality test 17:07 - Narcissistic Abuse is intentional 18:43 - Why does the mask drop? 21:15 - What do Narcissists want? 21:58 - Narcissists mate to exploit you 22:38 - Celebrity serial killers 23:53 - Narcissists' brains are lacking 25:30 - Brain wiring and development 28:13 - Missing neurons 28:59 - Brain deficiency in empathy 30:06 - What to do if in relationship with Narcissist? 31:07 - Find an outsider to help you 33:22 - Similar to leaving a cult 33:54 - How to get away from a Narcissist 34:50 - Covert Psychological Torture 36:06 - Narcissist fears being exposed 37:07 - You are Enemy no. 1 37:24 - Narcissists keep you isolated and quiet 37:49 - Isolation, Withholding, Smear Campaign 38:25 - Biochemical Hijacking 39:20 - The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts day 1 40:16 - How to manage a SMEAR CAMPAIGN 43:00 - Rapid extraction of personal information 43:26 - Two kinds of predators 44:09 - Narcissists are capable of stalking 44:50 - What is biochemical hijacking? 45:32 - Slot Machine Effect 46:08 - Narcissistic don't have bonding hormones 47:04 - What to do after getting away? 47:28 - It will be a dramatic power struggle 48:00 - Expect manipulation. Get support. 48:50 - Find the right professional 51:18 - How to tell other people? 54:06 - Treating Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance 55:21 - EMDR 56:40 - Vulnerable people are targeted 57:37 - Narcissist appears as White Knight 57:45 - Goal: Become indifferent to abuser 1:00:45 - Should I move away? 1:01:56 - What resolves a trauma bond? 1:03:24 - How to have hope after abuse? 1:04:49 - Seek internal justice 1:05:47 - Long term goals after abuse 1:06:42 - Find Peter online 1:07:13 - What's it like to help survivors? 1:10:41 - Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUI Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ Peter's book: https://amzn.to/43hO2sL Instagram: drpetersalerno 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35584910

102. The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon 03/10/2025

102. The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon Richard Grannon discusses Narcissistic Abuse Recovery 00:00 - Vulnerability to gossip 00:15 - Introduction: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Toolkit 02:15 - STEP 1: What is Narcissistic Abuse? 02:36 - What does a victim experience? 04:41 - Do victims become narcissistic? 06:04 - How can survivors tell other people? 10:14 - STEP 2: Cult psychology and reality testing 12:37 - What is a Reality Test? 15:28 - Victim's Reality Test 17:41 - Strategies of isolation 18:04 - Trauma Bonding Process 18:51 - Poison in your ear 20:13 - STEP 3: Addiction to fantasy 23:00 - The fantasy is unfair. Exploitative. 23:48 - Pathological Narcissism is insatiable 24:15 - Breaking your spirit is the goal 24:40 - Breaking the shared fantasy 26:25 - Narcissists are cheap con artists 31:27 - STEP 4: Why Narcissists launch smear campaigns 32:25 - Murder and Narcissists (Ted Bundy) 33:11 - How does a smear campaign work? 34:38 - Defense against smear campaign 35:45 - Dumb people believe smear campaigns 36:26 - STEP 5: The Introject (voice in your head) 37:50 - Narcissists take authority in your life 39:23 - Childhood abuse changes your introject 40:14 - Recognize, Resist, Integrate the introject 40:54 - Habits are introjects 42:35 - STEP 6: Revenge and letting to 46:18 - Guilt of bringing others to the Narcissist 52:25 - Find Richard online 52:54 - STEP 7: Look forward to life after abuse 54:44 - Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Richard Grannon's book: https://amzn.to/4hQHMMY Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35584805

101. How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell 03/08/2025

101. How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell Dr. W. Keith Campbell discusses How Narcissists lie, control, and abuse others in relationships 00:00 - Narcissists control victim's minds 00:26 - Clearing confusion from relationships with narcissists 01:17 - What narcissists want in relationships 02:38 - Narcissistic supply or self-enhancement 04:37 - What is narcissism? 06:47 - Narcissistic personality disorder 07:33 - 2% of people (3% of men) are abusive narcissists 08:32 - Narcissistic relationship pattern 10:30 - Trauma in relationship with narcissist 12:11 - Why leave a narcissist? 13:24 - Gaslighting defined 14:16 - Reality testing is key to abuse 15:50 - Breaking people psychologically. Predators. 16:56 - Cults exemplify narcissistic abuse 17:53 - Ophans are isolated. Vulnerable to narcissist. 19:30 - Narcissists have relationship patterns 20:26 - Narcissists will leave a trail of destruction 22:45 - Why you are attracted to narcissists 26:22 - Celebrity narcissism research 29:29 - Narcissists launch smear campaigns 34:24 - Body changes from narcissistic abuse 37:40 - Doctor Strange: Pathological Narcissist 41:03 - Tony Stark: Mild Narcissist 45:20 - Bernard Tai: Narcissist 49:38 - Gaston: Pathological Narcissist 51:46 - Narcissism and Psychopathy 53:41 - Narcissistic self control enables evil 55:09 - Narcissists are often psychopaths 55:51 - Gilderoy Lockhart: Grandiose Narcissist 1:00:40 - A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and mind control 1:02:10 - Claiming to be "Alpha" is narcissistic 1:03:45 - Find Keith online 1:04:13 - How to not fall for a narcissist 1:07:06 - Support the channel 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Keith's book: Narcissistic Abuse Episode: Robert Greene on Manipulation: X: wkeithcampbell Website: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35584745

100. How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin 01/31/2025

100. How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin Prof. Sam Vaknin discusses how narcissists use group psychology to recruit and control victims 00:00 - Groups amplify the narcissist 00:17 - Mapping narcissistic abuse 01:25 - Pathological Narcissistic Space 03:51 - Entrainment and Brainwashing 07:09 - Introject (voice in your head) 08:41 - Physical presence and entrainment 09:29 - Dance and entrainment 09:55 - Groupthink, Cult Psychology 10:28 - Groups are easier to entrain 11:35 - Narcissism is religion 18:13 - Narcissist's preferred careers 23:00 - Narcissists will teach for free 24:36 - Narcissists give to get 27:55 - Making victims two-dimensional 30:50 - Narcissist needs to annihilate you 33:53 - Sadistic supply 36:24 - Abuse is guaranteed. No exception. 40:26 - Lies and language 46:06 - Narcissists are skilled liars 48:13 - Narcissist monopolizes love 50:22 - Cult participation 51:08 - Testing the narcissist 57:27 - Identifying the narcissist 59:37 - More time. More damage. 1:01:10 - Secrecy is the abuser's weapon 1:02:39 - Victims are not smart 1:05:35 - Tell others, even if they won't believe you 1:08:49 - Can we unplug others? 1:12:35 - Need to be selfish after abuse 1:13:42 - Find Sam Vaknin online 1:14:08 - Self love is the opposite of narcissism 1:23:38 - Support the channel 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. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Sam Vaknin's book: Life's Wisdom playlist: Robert Greene on Manipulation: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: -------------------------- #narcissisticabuse #narcissism How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin /episode/index/show/brendan/id/35093325