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A cultural and clinical blind spot: the rise of female-coded Cluster B traits. Why do so many go undiagnosed? Why has misbehavior been rebranded as “trauma”?In this episode I break down how ideology, therapy culture, and social media have distorted our understanding of female pathology and why it matters more than ever.Join me for the Live Q&A this Saturday 1 PM ET—I'll take your questions. Upgrade to joing the Live and to watch the bonus video below! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahspier.substack.com/subscribe
In this special Business of Woo-themed episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend Kristen Pavle (of Relational and Ember) all about her work in creating and managing community, both online and in-person, for various businesses, nonprofits and community organizations.The crux of this episode? How can we-- either in the Business of Woo, at our "normal" day jobs, or just in society in general-- identify, build and maintain community? Kristen breaks down the definition of community, why it matters for small businesses (and for us as human beings!), and how it's changed in the strange last five years. She also gets into the nitty gritty of what makes a community work or NOT work, and Rachel and Kristen dig into the nuances within the realm of "spiritual community" and its classic pitfalls: spiritual narcissists, grifters, unstable Cluster-B types, and those suffering from "Main Character Syndrome". In a post-Covid, work-from-home, gig economy world, creating community has never been harder-- but it's also never been more important! Thankfully, Kristen shares incredible insights, practical solutions, and the all-important dose of hope to get us going.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://totemreadingsatx.etsy.com/listing/1492934343The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXTOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coachingTOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-wooKristen's Links:Website: https://www.emberconsulting.co/Email: kristen@relational.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpavle/Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.
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Recovery from a relationship with a Cluster B narcissist, sociopath, psychopath or narcopath hybrid model is unlike other recovery because your brain has been "entrained" and conditioned in a cult like way that causes maximum loss and damage.
n this raw and validating conversation, fitness expert and former pro athlete Holly Rilinger shares her first public telling of the emotional abuse she endured inside a long-term relationship that looked perfect on the outside.Holly opens up about how the relationship began with admiration and love bombing, then slowly eroded her confidence, identity, and sense of self. From subtle criticisms about her appearance to the complete absence of repair after conflict, she found herself living in constant fatigue, self-doubt, and silence — all while running a successful fitness business and motivating others to feel strong in their own skin.The discussion unpacks the patterns of narcissistic abuse, the manufactured discard, the loss of identity, and the physical toll of living in fight-or-flight for years. Holly reflects on the moment a friend finally witnessed the behavior, how she began waking up to the truth, and the small ways she's reclaiming her body, voice, and power in the seven months since leaving.If you've ever questioned your reality in a relationship that looked “fine” to the outside world but felt like slow erasure on the inside, Holly's story will remind you that you're not crazy — and that healing is possible.You can follow Holly here: https://www.theliftedmethodcoaching.com/Support the showJoin the Patreon: https://patreon.com/Youarenotcrazy *New Course*: Unhooked: Map the Cycle of Abuse in your Relationship Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner
Dr. Kerry McAvoy joins me to discuss the most confusing and painful parts of surviving a relationship with someone who has Cluster B traits, including narcissistic, antisocial, borderline, and histrionic personality disorders.We explore:The neurological and psychological reasons why people with Cluster B disorders don't changeWhy survivors feel crazy, confused, and exhausted—and why that's by designHow splitting, emotional dysregulation, and weaponized remorse show up in real relationshipsThe difference between low capacity and emotional immaturity vs. willful abuseHow to tell if the “person you miss” was ever real—or just the hookWhy grief work is essential when letting go of the fantasy version of who you thought they wereDr. Kerry offers insight from both her clinical background and lived experience. If you've ever asked yourself “Why won't they change?” or “Was any of it real?”—this episode will help you understand why the answer is more devastating and liberating than you thought.Learn more about Dr. Kerry McAvoy's work and grab her book Love You More at kerrymcavoyphd.com. To join her Toxic-Free Relationship ClubSupport the showJoin the Patreon: https://patreon.com/Youarenotcrazy *New Course*: Unhooked: Map the Cycle of Abuse in your Relationship Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner
Josh Slocum gives a brief overview of the four Cluster B personality disorders, then explains Borderline Personality Disorder in detail. What causes it? What does it look like in your family or friends? Can it be treated or cured?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-An update on the Cincinnati brawl that left a middle-aged white woman with brain damage, plus show viewers and readers who think Josh is “racist” -The incomparable George Zamarripa joins Josh to watch the most outrageous cop bodycam video on earth. It’s a cavalcade of Cluster B featuring young dysregulated dykes calling mild-mannered police officers “white fucking faggots” and trying to kick the cop car windows out with Payless pumps -Potpourri du MoquerieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cincinnati’s “brawl” is no brawl—a black mob chimp-out targeting white victims, with cops and media pulling gaslight double-duty. White dads, time to give kids “The Talk” to survive black America, where justice sides with predators and excuses savagery. Scolding mommy cop and Cluster B justice system reversals get shredded. Woke lunacy follows: jealous hags raging over Sydney Sweeney’s rack and a WNBA wig fiasco. Closes with raw truth on gay life—glamour’s a scam, regrets hit hard, paradise chased but never found. Politics, culture, psychopathy, unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-Why are the mediocre, the middling, the maudlin, and the grotesque walking around like genius beauty queens? -Marriage and family therapist Jake Freeman on how Mormonism is being infiltrated by woke and Cluster B. It’s a misreading of Jesus as “only gentle,” he says. -Potpourri du Moquerie: Ana Navorro acting the pig, snotty bitch AIs with African Supremacist leanings, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm joined by anti-feminist psychiatrist, Hannah Spier. In today's session we talk about Feminism's impact on therapy and how “neurodivergence is a costume worn by narcissists.” We give a shoutout to Theodore Dalrymple and call out Cluster B(itches). Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Attorneys on Retainer https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How'd Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what?" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm joined by anti-feminist psychiatrist, Hannah Spier. In today's session we talk about Feminism's impact on therapy and how “neurodivergence is a costume worn by narcissists.” We give a shoutout to Theodore Dalrymple and call out Cluster B(itches). Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Attorneys on Retainer https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How'd Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what?" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh rips into the mess of modern womanhood—feminism’s delusions, "Cluster B" meltdowns, and women tearing themselves apart. From dump-diva snark to Kate Beckinsale’s sad decline, I’m calling out the real misogyny: ladies hating ladies. It's ladies night on Disaffected... Tonight Josh goes hard—subscribe now! @disaffectedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh tears into the ‘transgender children’ lie via Jazz Jennings’ grim story, noting the Supreme Court’s US v. Skrmetti ruling allows states to ban kid sex changes—though federal action’s unlikely—amid years of tackling narcissism and Cluster B issues. Block B features Ryan Rogers sharing his journey from drug addiction to left-wing politics and grad school’s pointless craft exercises, criticizing therapy’s activist lean and a potential bubble burst. Block C rages at leftist women’s attacks on Trump and Hegseth, highlights a patriarchy-obsessed mom, and condemns the Lolita Line bus scandal’s cultural rot. Ends with rough AI comedy from Big Purr and a bonus Hannah Spear audio on Cluster B therapists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Psychiatrist Hannah Spier joins Josh again for a longer conversation on Cluster B personalities seen among psychiatric professionals, particularly women. We get detailed about Dr. Spier's recent discusson of what to make of patients who claim to have been abused but their parents and past don't seem to fit the description.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-Guest JD Haltigan, evolutionary psychopathologist, joins us to survey the wreckage of the mental health field wrought by Cluster B women practitioners, and the "Cluster B-ification" of society -Democrats and the left are frankly and unapologetically anti-American and pro-takeover by foreign nationals. We go through their embrace of violent anti-immigration-law riots in Los Angeles and their accusations that enforcing the law is "the real violence" -Potpourri du Moquerie featuring Rep. Stacey Plaskett's "pum-pum"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightbird Shavaun Scott on Trauma, Religion & Escaping the Darkness In this deeply personal and emotionally gripping episode of Murder in the Morning, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by returning guest, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, for a raw conversation about her powerful new memoir, Nightbird. Known for her expert psychological insight on high-profile criminal cases, Shavaun steps into the spotlight to share her own story—one marked by religious indoctrination, generational trauma, abusive relationships, and ultimately, survival. With unflinching honesty and dark wit, she opens up about growing up in a strict Pentecostal household, navigating a controlling marriage marked by rage and personality disorder, and the haunting aftermath of a partner's staged suicide meant to emotionally destroy her. This episode explores: The trauma of religious extremism and its lifelong psychological imprint Why smart, capable people stay in abusive relationships—and how to break free The harsh truth about Cluster B personality disorders and the limits of therapy How writing a memoir became the ultimate act of therapy and healing Why helping others requires first confronting your own darkness Shavaun also reflects on the professional toll of working with child abuse victims, the emotional armor therapists must develop, and how surviving cruelty doesn't just lead to strength—it can lead to a mission. Whether you've lived through emotional abuse, questioned your religious past, or simply want to understand the psychological roots of pain and recovery, this episode offers profound perspective, compassion, and a roadmap for healing. Nightbird is available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold. You'll laugh, cry, and most of all—feel seen. Leave your thoughts in the comments—and don't forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations. Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Hashtags: #ShavaunScott #NightbirdBook #ReligiousTrauma #ClusterB #ToxicRelationships #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalSurvival #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #MurderInTheMorning #TherapistMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Nightbird Shavaun Scott on Trauma, Religion & Escaping the Darkness In this deeply personal and emotionally gripping episode of Murder in the Morning, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by returning guest, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, for a raw conversation about her powerful new memoir, Nightbird. Known for her expert psychological insight on high-profile criminal cases, Shavaun steps into the spotlight to share her own story—one marked by religious indoctrination, generational trauma, abusive relationships, and ultimately, survival. With unflinching honesty and dark wit, she opens up about growing up in a strict Pentecostal household, navigating a controlling marriage marked by rage and personality disorder, and the haunting aftermath of a partner's staged suicide meant to emotionally destroy her. This episode explores: The trauma of religious extremism and its lifelong psychological imprint Why smart, capable people stay in abusive relationships—and how to break free The harsh truth about Cluster B personality disorders and the limits of therapy How writing a memoir became the ultimate act of therapy and healing Why helping others requires first confronting your own darkness Shavaun also reflects on the professional toll of working with child abuse victims, the emotional armor therapists must develop, and how surviving cruelty doesn't just lead to strength—it can lead to a mission. Whether you've lived through emotional abuse, questioned your religious past, or simply want to understand the psychological roots of pain and recovery, this episode offers profound perspective, compassion, and a roadmap for healing. Nightbird is available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold. You'll laugh, cry, and most of all—feel seen. Leave your thoughts in the comments—and don't forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations. Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Hashtags: #ShavaunScott #NightbirdBook #ReligiousTrauma #ClusterB #ToxicRelationships #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalSurvival #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #MurderInTheMorning #TherapistMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Nightbird Shavaun Scott on Trauma, Religion & Escaping the Darkness In this deeply personal and emotionally gripping episode of Murder in the Morning, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by returning guest, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, for a raw conversation about her powerful new memoir, Nightbird. Known for her expert psychological insight on high-profile criminal cases, Shavaun steps into the spotlight to share her own story—one marked by religious indoctrination, generational trauma, abusive relationships, and ultimately, survival. With unflinching honesty and dark wit, she opens up about growing up in a strict Pentecostal household, navigating a controlling marriage marked by rage and personality disorder, and the haunting aftermath of a partner's staged suicide meant to emotionally destroy her. This episode explores: The trauma of religious extremism and its lifelong psychological imprint Why smart, capable people stay in abusive relationships—and how to break free The harsh truth about Cluster B personality disorders and the limits of therapy How writing a memoir became the ultimate act of therapy and healing Why helping others requires first confronting your own darkness Shavaun also reflects on the professional toll of working with child abuse victims, the emotional armor therapists must develop, and how surviving cruelty doesn't just lead to strength—it can lead to a mission. Whether you've lived through emotional abuse, questioned your religious past, or simply want to understand the psychological roots of pain and recovery, this episode offers profound perspective, compassion, and a roadmap for healing. Nightbird is available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold. You'll laugh, cry, and most of all—feel seen. Leave your thoughts in the comments—and don't forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations. Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Hashtags: #ShavaunScott #NightbirdBook #ReligiousTrauma #ClusterB #ToxicRelationships #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalSurvival #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #MurderInTheMorning #TherapistMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
What happens when the person you fought so hard to love turns out to be incapable of loving you back? What do you do with the grief, the self-doubt, and the tidal wave of confusion that follows?In this raw and deeply personal episode, I unpack what it means to love someone with traits of Cluster B personality disorders—specifically, narcissistic and borderline features—and why walking away doesn't bring immediate peace. I share the story of how my relationship ended, the impossible ultimatum I was given, and the unraveling that came after.We explore:Why you still miss them even though they hurt youThe reality of trauma bonding and emotional addictionWhat it means to be with someone who can imitate love but not sustain itThe devastation of being blamed for everything, including their own behaviorThe disorienting grief that follows when you're mourning the illusion, not the realityWhat healing actually looks like when you finally choose yourselfThis episode is for anyone who left a relationship and still doesn't understand why it hurts so much. For the person who can't stop blaming themselves. For the survivor who is starting to realize: it wasn't you. It was never you.Support the showWebsite: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner
At the end of the rainbow is a pot of hard drugs, trauma, and depraved sex acts; yeah, we're gonna talk about the Greenwald tape. You thought it was just unicorns and pretty rainbows, eh? Psychiatrist Hannah Spier joins us to discuss the explosion of Cluster B personality treats among female mental health professionals. And you won't believe how many people with Cluster B personalities Dr. Spier thinks we're facing in the general population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-Psychoanalyst Lucas Klein joins the show to talk about the rise in Cluster B traits among mental health professionals and the collapse of the field. -American whites and blacks freak out over refugee status for white South Africans simply because they're whiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reviewing the Jordan Peterson pocast with James Lindsay, “When the RIght Goes too Far.”
Send us a textJordan Peterson got some attention recently because of some comments about psychopaths and people exhibiting Cluster B and Dark Tetrad traits infiltrating the Right. There is a rising acceptance, and even glorification, of negative traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism among many supposed Right-Wing influencers. I discuss his recent statement, as well as some of his past statements on social contagion.If you're concerned about good things being twisted, manipulation disguised as strategy, or the slow drift away from Biblical truth, this conversation will help equip you.Support the showSupport the Show! https://www.patreon.com/sparenoarrowsCheck out the video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@sparenoarrowsConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spare_no_arrows/Spare no Arrows on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6CqhvtMWRItkoiv8ZrJ6zVSpare no Arrows on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spare-no-arrows/id1528869516
Mark Parker and Rod Hare continue the closed door debate started at the Connecticut Estuary.
Psychotherapist Breaks Down The Many Inconsistent And Unhealthy Behaviors Of Karen Read Could Karen Read be using the narcissist's playbook to manipulate public opinion in her alleged role in the death of John O'Keefe? What begins as a look into a toxic relationship quickly unravels into a psychological maze of contradictions, conspiracy, and chaos. Tony Brueski teams up with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to dissect the alleged behavioral patterns that mirror classic narcissistic and borderline personality traits—gaslighting, flying monkeys, and shifting stories included. From Karen's changing public narrative and contradictory interviews to the supporters who've seemingly abandoned their own lives to champion her cause, nothing is off-limits. Scott offers a psychological lens on how traits from Cluster B disorders may explain Karen's erratic statements and emotional responses—without jumping to diagnoses or conclusions. As the conversation digs deeper, the bizarre cult-like fervor of Karen's defenders is put under the microscope: who are these people, and how did a murder case become a full-blown social crusade? Is this just another tale of cognitive dissonance gone wild, or something much more dangerous? #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimeToday #NarcissismExplained #ClusterB #FlyingMonkeys #HiddenKillers Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Psychotherapist Breaks Down The Many Inconsistent And Unhealthy Behaviors Of Karen Read Could Karen Read be using the narcissist's playbook to manipulate public opinion in her alleged role in the death of John O'Keefe? What begins as a look into a toxic relationship quickly unravels into a psychological maze of contradictions, conspiracy, and chaos. Tony Brueski teams up with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to dissect the alleged behavioral patterns that mirror classic narcissistic and borderline personality traits—gaslighting, flying monkeys, and shifting stories included. From Karen's changing public narrative and contradictory interviews to the supporters who've seemingly abandoned their own lives to champion her cause, nothing is off-limits. Scott offers a psychological lens on how traits from Cluster B disorders may explain Karen's erratic statements and emotional responses—without jumping to diagnoses or conclusions. As the conversation digs deeper, the bizarre cult-like fervor of Karen's defenders is put under the microscope: who are these people, and how did a murder case become a full-blown social crusade? Is this just another tale of cognitive dissonance gone wild, or something much more dangerous? #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimeToday #NarcissismExplained #ClusterB #FlyingMonkeys #HiddenKillers Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
In this episode, The Little Shaman discusses pain in relationships with pathologically narcissistic personalities. Appointments, Workshops & Free Tools: https://www.littleshaman.org Books by The Little Shaman: https://www.littleshaman.org/products Support the show: https://www.paypal.me/littleshaman Articles by The Little Shaman: https://hubpages.com/sindelle Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic: https://www.littleshaman.org/clinic
Listeners-we're sorry! We uploaded this episode but it disappeared off the podcast distributor for some reason. -The left half of the country, and a good portion of the right, is defenseless against covert narcissism. They're treating Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a poor bullied little boy, and castigating Trump and Vance as "bullies." This is the biggest moral reversal of the current Trump era. -As children pay for the crimes of their abusive parents, so do normal, tough men pay for the crime of setting limits and boundaries. The reaction to the oval office meeting this week shows more than half the country will turn on their own president working in their own interests. It's a pure form of Cluster B reversal that should be preserved in amber for posterity. -Potpourri due Moquerie takes on Wisconsin's ban on the words "mother" and "husband," troons gone wild who still get called ladies in headlines, and deviant demands to Kenyon College to venerate trannies above all other gods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode was recorded in January, 2025. Dr. Mark McDonald is a psychiatrist and commentator. Along with Dr. Jeff Barke, his podcast Informed Dissent discusses mental and physical health, politics, and culture. Mark joins Josh to talk about the explosion of Cluster B, narcissistic personality traits and behaviors in society, and how the mental health establishment not only doesn't recognize it, but is contributing to the prevalence of these behaviors. We also discuss the effect of feminist and leftist ideologies on our collective mental health, and how these have upended traditional and sane understandings of good health, behavior, and personal responsibility. Look up Mark's podcast Informed Dissent on your favorite podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a text! (add your email to get a response)When your dating a guy who isn't ready to settle down or your friend whines for not getting what she wants, you roll your eyes and think "they're so immature." But what does being "mature" mean, exactly? In this episode, we nerd out over the concept of emotional immaturity, the developmental aspects that contribute to it, and how it manifests in adult interactions. From understanding the signs of immaturity to addressing the struggle of setting healthy boundaries, we figure out what's needed to navigate emotionally challenging relationships. This episode was inspired by one of our Little Helper fans who shared with us a story of questioning her relationship to her boyfriend who is kind, respectful and loving, but just felt like a "young soul." When she met a man who demonstrated emotional maturity and thoughtfulness, she could only describe it as "he made me feel like a woman." So we were excited to dissect what that line is between what makes someone feel like a "young" vs "old soul." Thank you for sharing!!We couldn't ignore the role of emotional regulation and empathy in our connections with others. We explored whether immaturity is a symptom of deeper issues like Cluster B personality disorders (borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), histrionic personality disorder (HPD) and antisocial personality disorder (APD)). We'll also share personal anecdotes that highlight real struggles faced when dealing with emotionally immature individuals.**Want to share your story with us? Click the link at the top to send us a text. We can't respond directly to that text message for some reason, so leave your email address if you want us to write you back!Resources:Consedine, N. S., & Magai, C. (2006). Emotion development in adulthood: A developmental functionalist review and critique. The Oxford handbook of adult development and learning, 209-244.Support the showIf you have a loved one with mental or emotional problems, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, work one on one with Dr. Kibby on learning how to set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one. *We only have a few spots left, so apply here if you're interested. Follow @kulamind on Instagram for science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive. For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
Send us a text! (add your email to get a response)Can a new marriage really shake the foundation of a once harmonious family? Maybe if the newcomer is, ahem, emotionally challenging. In today's episode, we respond to a listener who asked for tips on dealing with the toxic behavior of a new family member. "Emma," a Little Helper, sent us a message describing her frustration with her uncle's new marriage following the passing of their beloved aunt. Her extended family is large and close, but this new bride "Mary" interrupts the dynamic with narcissistic, controlling, critical, and jealous behavior. We explore the delicate balance of blending families after the loss of a central family figure, shedding light on how personalities and past dynamics play crucial roles in this transition.As much as we wonder if Mary exhibits Cluster B disordered behavior, we also examine the potential struggles she faces as she steps into the challenging role of matriarch later in life. The family's expectations weigh heavily on her, and we explore how her critical and controlling traits have contributed to the tension. We also question the uncle's role, too, as his perceived lack of assertiveness adds fuel to the fire. Through personal reflections and poignant examples, we highlight the intricate dance of balancing new relationships while respecting longstanding family ties.Finally, we touch on broader themes, including the impact of cluster B traits on family dynamics and the emotional complexity of marrying into a close-knit family. We explore how empathy, understanding, and effective communication can help navigate these turbulent waters. From the gatekeeping behaviors that hinder personal connections to strategies for managing challenging interactions, how do we maintain family harmony amid change and exploring the evolving nature of family dynamics?**Submit your question, requests or comments using the "send us a text" link at the very top! It won't let us respond through the text for some reason so leave your contact info if you want us to respond personally. Support the showIf you have a loved one with mental or emotional problems, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. KulaMind teaches you how to cope with difficult relationships through one-on-one expert coaching, exclusive group support, and personalized digital resources. *We only have a few spots left, so apply here if you're interested. Follow @kulamind on Instagram for science-backed tips and resources for mental health and relationships. For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
-Writer Kate Wand joins us to discuss coming from a Cluster B/narcissistic family, how Baby Boomer parenting affected Millennials, and what she advises for that cohort who struggle with having normal emotional relationships. This is an intro to a longer conversation with Kate coming out on audio only. -The Trump administration has finally told the plain truth about sex-changes for children. An executive order labels it mutilation and abuse, which it is, and starts the process of shutting this torment down. -How our cultural fear of death let "Covid" ruin our society and fracture our families. **************************************************************Disaffected is sponsored by Anton's Biltong, the best cured meat we've ever had. It's like beef jerky elevated to gourmet. Biltong is a South African vinegar and spice-cured meat that's good for you, keto friendly, and delicious. It's the best cured meat we've ever head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.