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Are female psychopaths hiding in plain sight? What does a female psychopath actually look like and how come they're so difficult to recognise? In this eye-opening episode of the Eyes Wide Open Podcast, I speak with Dr Fiona Girkin, a researcher specialising in female psychopathy, dark personality traits, narcissism, manipulation and toxic behaviour. Dr Girkin’s research explores the prevalence and impact of female psychopathy in society, challenging some of the traditional assumptions about what a psychopath actually looks like and how psychopathic behaviour manifests. We explore: - What makes female psychopaths different from male psychopaths? - Why can female psychopathy be so difficult to detect? - Can charm and apparent empathy hide psychopathic traits? - How do female psychopaths manipulate and control others? - What is the connection between psychopathy and narcissism? - What are the warning signs of a female psychopath? - Can psychopaths genuinely love or feel empathy? - How does psychopathy affect relationships and workplaces? - Why do some victims struggle to understand what happened to them? Dr Girkin also discusses gaslighting, relational aggression, manipulation, workplace psychopathy and the darker side of human behaviour. This is a provocative exploration of one of psychology's most misunderstood subjects and it may change the way you think about some of the people around you. Could you recognise a female psychopath if you met one? Watch and decide for yourself? #FemalePsychopath #Psychopathy #Psychology #Narcissism #DarkPsychology #EyesWideOpen #ConorRyan #FionaGirkin  @DrFionaGirkin  00:00 Dr Fiona Girkin Origin Story 05:30 Female Psychopath PHD 06:30 People are Scared! 07:50 Psychopathy in Women 10:00 Relational Aggression, Gossip & Innuendo 11:30 Social Isolation and Reputation Destruction 12:11 Playing the Victim 12:45 The DARVO effect 13:30 Bullying in the Nursing Profession 15:00 Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists 16:30 Corporate Psychopathy 18:00 Identifying Psychopaths in the Workplace 20:00 Retaliation 23:00 How to deal with a workplace psychopath 26:00 Envy, Jealousy, Beauty 27:00 Antagonism and Triangulation 28:00 Narcissism 30:00 Conflict Resolution 31:00 Lindsay Clancy 41:00 Dating Red Flags 45:00 Human Nature / The Empath 47:00 Tasmania, Cancellation and Controversy 51:00 Johnny Depp Amber Heard 55:00 Speaking out 57:00 The Personal Cost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Dani Sulikowski is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher at Charles Sturt University, Australia. In this conversation we discuss how competition amongst women sometimes involves sabotage, triangulation, manipulation and deceit. Female intrasexual competition is often a competitive reproduction strategy that results in a handful of winners and many losers. Dr Sulikowski reveals the deep layers of manipulation, bullying, coercion and abuse at play. We also discuss the Jason Arday trajedy, narcissism, the impact of ideology in society and the catastrophic outcomes. Female intrasexual competition is far more ruthless than most people realise. #narcissist #narcissism #psychopathy #psychopath #gossip #darktriad #machiavellianism #triangulation #psychology #women #cambridge #feminism 00:00 Dani Sulikowski intro and origin story 02:13 Aggression Male v Female 04:46 Female Intrasexual Competition 05:30 Sabotage, Narcissism and Cluster B 08:00 Reproductive success and evolution 13:00 Sabotage 14:00 Narcissism, Dark Triad and Psychopathy 19:34 Gossip and Relational Aggression 22:00 Workplace bullies 25:30 Status and the workplace 28:00 Female Psychology 31:00 Cancel Culture, Ideology, Hate Speech 45:49 The Jason Arday Affair 1:02:03 Universities and the Academy 1:06:00 Trans and the Justice System 1:12:19 Dating, Sex and Relationships 1:20:00 Toxic masculinity & feminism 1:24:51 Social Policy, Ireland and Australia 1:31:30 Tradition and a Personal Price Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Peter Salerno is a psychologist, author and noted expert in trauma, personality disorders and abuse. We discuss the genetic and physiological traits of narcissism and the destruction untreated personality disorders can cause in the general population. We talk about antagonism, manipulation tactics, gaslighting and love bombing. We uncover what happens when someone is being abused, from early warning signs to the long-term effects on the mind, body and nervous system. We also unpack the biggest misconception around abuse and why narcissism is only now becoming fully understood. Chapters: 00:00 Dr Peter Salerno intro and origin story 06:10 Understanding narcissism, cluster b and the dark triad 10:20 Narcissist: lies, untruths, shame and self esteem 11:30 Diagnosing narcissism, etiology and pathology 15:29 Worst case scenarios, serial killers and manipulation 19:00 The justice system, treatment and rehabilitation 22:10 The Hare Psychopathy test and prison 26:00 Key differences between narcissists and psychopaths 29:00 Key traits of a narcissist 33:00 Biological sex differences, gender and narcissism 35:58 Pattern recognition, romance and dating 40:00 Power and politics 43:11 Antagonism, triangulation and grandiosity 46:30 Machiavellianism 48:00 Recovering from abuse 50:00 Public policy, corporations and society 56:10 What the future holds #narcissism #psychopath #relationships #psychology #psychologyfacts #narcissist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Conor Ryan sits down with former global health Policy, Planning Director and Whistleblower Nicholas Enrich to discuss his explosive new book, "Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID." Nicholas reveals the chaotic internal collapse of America's premier foreign aid institution under the crosshairs of Elon Musk's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). From the removal of the agency’s name to viral whistleblowing memos that triggered Supreme Court citations, Enrich pulls back the curtain on what happens when a federal agency is systematically dismantled. Nicholas Enrich was The Office of Policy, Programs and Planning for Global Health Director at USAID when Elon Musk and DOGE systematically dismantled the organisation in the weeks following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, 2025. Thousands died in the aftermath as a direct result of the cancellation of vital overseas programs for the vaccination and treatment of Ebola, TB and HIV. It's estimated that 14 million people around the world will die by 2030 as a reult of the cuts. The Lancet "USAID was the world’s leading donor for humanitarian and development aid. In 2023, funding from the US accounted for 43% of government donations to the global humanitarian system" 00:00 Nicholas Enrich intro 01:26 Elon Musk declares WAR in the Whitehouse 02:29 What was USAID 04:10 Nicholas Enrich dream Job 05:50 The Trump transition 08:15 Mike Benz and Joe Rogan 11:18 USAID, Ebola, HIV and fraud 14:18 Elon declares WAR 15:30 JFK, USAID and DOGE 20:44 United States Government 22:50 Tuberculosis 25:40: Tech Bros, Twitter and Silicon Valley 26:30 Betrayal, Gestapo and Termination 29:30 Global Health and the human cost of complacency 32:00 Promotion and Dismissal 33:00 Life Saving programs, lies and falsehoods 34:00 Whistleblower memos and Marco Rubio 39:20 Death and Destruction in numbers 41:31 The State Department, Global Health and Foreign 44:00 Defense and Foreign Aid 45:00 USAID and National Security 48:00 The price of blowing the whistle 51:15 courageous is a contagion 52:24 Marco Rubio in the Senate Buy "Buy Into the Woodchipper" online: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Wood-Chipper-Whistleblowers-Administration/dp/1668226952 President Barack Obama "Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world...Sooner or later, leaders on both sides of the aisle will realize how much you are needed.Your work has mattered and will matter for generations to come." #elonmusk #usaid #doge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward Slingerland is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, where he also holds appointments in the Departments of Psychology and Asian Studies. From January to June each academic year he also serves as Visiting Professor in the Department of Religion at Dartmouth. Educated at Princeton, Stanford and UC Berkeley, he has taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, the University of Southern California and the University of British Columbia. In "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization", Professor Slingerland outlines the case for drinking alcohol, how it has impacted society, shaped friendships, established romantic relationships and contributed to the development and success of the human race. Professor Slingerland argues that alcohol, the king of social lubricants, can indeed be a force for good in the world if used mindfully, carefully and in moderation. We would not have civilization without intoxication. 00:00 Intro and origin story 07:45 How alcohol created civilization 10:01 Alcohol before agriculture? 12:00 The invention of alcohol 13:21 The creativity paradox and the prefrontal cortex 16:37 Alcohol and creativity 17:12 Alcohol, the biphasal curve and the brain 21:07 Alcohol content and the dangers 25:08 Anxiety 28:00 Alcohol, the arts and ideas 30:10 David Nutt's cancellation and alcohol alternatives 36:00 The price of drinking and the costs 37:00 Is alcoholism actually cultural (Northern v Southern) 43:00 Ireland's drinking culture 49:13 Drinking, Society, Politics 54:37 Alcohol, technology and Ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Scientists losing public trust? and is the very concept of truth itself under attack? World renowned public intellectual, academic, writer and scientist, Lawrence Krauss on his new book "The War on Science" - released in Ireland and the UK September 2025. In this conversation we discuss: >The conflict between ideology and scientific truth >Who the protagonists actually are >The destruction of academia and the assault on universities >Where the war is being waged >What the future may hold >and most importantly...what's actually at stake! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3F6U8jx7Wg #science #cosmology #waronscience #physics #lawrencekrauss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Ai #kevinkelly #technology #wired #wellness Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for good living. Kevin also co-founded the ongoing Hackers’ Conference, and was involved with the launch of the WELL, a pioneering online service started in 1985. Other books by Kevin include 1) The Inevitable, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, 2) Out of Control, his 1994 classic book on decentralized emergent systems, 3) The Silver Cord, a graphic novel about robots and angels, 4) What Technology Wants, a robust theory of technology, and 5) Vanishing Asia, his 50-year project to photograph the disappearing cultures of Asia. He is best known for his radical optimism about the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. William Li is a world renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller "Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself." His latest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer" is available from all good bookstores now. Dr. Li is on a mission is to help people everywhere become healthier whilst enjoyng and not being afraid of — their food. In this conversation we talk about how human metabolism actually works, the foods that can help burn fat, ketogenic diet, carnivore diet, gut health, the microbiome and the top food hacks to burn fat faster! Intro and Obesity forecasts Metabolism Food Hacks Mental health and the pandemic Stress Good food tips Carnivore diet Keto diet Gut Health and what the future holds ⚠ DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics discussed in this podcast are for information and discussion only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or considering extended periods without consuming food. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have discovered on a podcast, heard from a creator, or found on social media etc. I strongly encourage all viewers and listeners to do their own due diligence before making any adjustments. I do not endorse and products, supplements etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kiriakou is a former CIA spy and whistleblower who was instrumental in exposing the CIA's enhanced interrogation technique's AKA Torture. Recruited into the CIA at 25 year's of age by his college professor John rose in the organisation to become the Chief of Counter-terrorism in the Middle East. In 2007, John Kiriakou became the first Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official to publicly confirm that agency interrogators waterboarded a high-value detainee, terrorism suspect Abu Zubaydah — a revelation that had previously been a closely guarded secret. Five years after this unauthorized disclosure to Brian Ross at ABC News, John pleaded guilty to leaking to journalists the identity of certain individuals who were involved with the CIA's rendition, detention, and interrogation program. He was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison, eventually serving 23 month's. 00:00 Intro and recruitment into the CIA 04:43 Gulf War 1 and Saddam Hussein 13:07 The Twin Towers and 911 30:46 Pakistan 34:43 Hunting Abu Zubaydah 58:55 Torture and Guantanamo Bay 1:02:42 Blowing the whistle and going rogue 1:06:41 Arrest, Trial and Prison 1:13:47 Recovery and Rebuilding 1:16:31 Shannon Airport & Rendition 1:18:42 What the future holds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#cancer #keto #ketodiet #fasting #intermittentfasting #obesity #mentalhealth #sugar Dr Thomas Seyfried is Professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College and author of ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’. Learn how depriving cancer cells of fermentable fuels like glucose and glutamine can starve and kill them. Cancer as a metabolic disease is a key component of Dr. Thomas Seyfried's work. Can a keto diet eliminate cancer growth? Can we starve cancer cells? What fuels the tumour? How does diet and Lifestyle affect cancer growth? Does chronic stress trigger tumour growth? What is the Glutone Ketone index? and much much more .... NOTE 1: Dr Seyfried's views whilst fascinating are also disputed and highly contested. Therefore I think it prudent to include a counter perspective. This article published in Scientific American dated July 1st 2024 by Dr David Robert Grimes outlines concerns many within the medical professsion have about the proliferation of alternative views and is well worth reading for balance and perspective: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/quack-cancer-diets-endanger-people-stick-to-science-backed-medicine/ NOTE 2: This Podcast discusses intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet's and lifestyle advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes or extended periods without consuming food. Can a keto diet eliminate cancer growth? Can we starve Cancer cells? What fuels the tumour? How does diet and Lifestyle affect cancer growth? Does chronic stress trigger tumour growth? What is the Glutone Ketone index? and much much more .... DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. 00:00 Origin story 06:40 Who was Otto Warburg? 09:40 The Glutamine Breakthrough 12:40 Cancer - Genetic versus Metabolic 15:00 Statistics 18:40 Metabolic Therapy 20:10 Evolution of Cancer & The Paleolithic Diet 21:39 Carbohydrates, Stress and Processed Food 27:50 Obesity 29:00 Metabolic Homeostasis 33:00 Diagnosing Cancer 35:29 Metabolic Therapy & Nutritional Ketosis 37:38 The Cancer Industry 40:00 Stress and Mitochondria 43:30 Ketones and Fasting 47:57 Starving Cancer Cells 49:45 Sugar 52:00 The Future of Cancer Research 56:00 Joe Biden, Ted Kennedy & John McCain 58:17 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump Administration 59:30 The Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Sam Vaknin is an Israeli Writer, Academic and Author of "Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited (1999)" In Part 3, We discuss Sam's views on the Psychology of Narcissism, Narcissism in Popular Culture, How to Escape an Abuser, Trump, Kamala and much much more.... #narcissist #narcissism #psychopathy #mentalhealth #wellbeing #science #mentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happiness at work matters, but why? and what does happiness actually mean? How can managers measure it and have more of it? And what happens to organizations when they get happiness right? The opportunity represented by getting happiness right to businesses all aross the world is immense, but so to are the challenges. Business expert Mark Price, shares his insights, wisdom and expertise garnered from a career leading thousands of people as Manager Director of Waitrose and Chairman of the John Lewis partnership. Buy Happ Economics on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40L3CvK WorkL: https://workl.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#love #romance #neuroscience #relationships #heartbreak Anna Machin is an Evolutionary Anthropologist at Oxford University and the author of "Why We Love" - the Science behind our closest relationships. In this conversation we discuss why love is essential for human survival, how love impacts the development of children, what happens when we fall out of love, heartbreak, dating apps, robots and much much more Chapters What is Love? Why do couple's fall out of Love? The Stages of LOVE Do Men and Women experience love differently? Cheating Love and Parenting Love as Control Is Marriage doomed? Dating Apps The Sniff Test Heartbreak Love Robots The Future of Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#alcohol #withdrawal #deliriumtremens #alcoholism #therapy #mentalhealth Stu Nugent is a man of many talents, Content Creator, Youtuber, Writer, Marketer and Podcaster to name but a few, but perhaps his greatest talent is the ability to survive, recover and thrive in the face of a gripping addiction to alcohol and a long dark journey into hell. Stu has written a book about his experiences "Just Crazy Enough To Work", which includes his attempt to cycle the infamous "Northern Silk Road" in a state of drunken abandon and is characteristically reminiscent of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness". Tales of robbery, corruption, imprisonment and eventually... repatriation abound, chronicleing one alcoholic's descent into oblivion. What follow's is the customary slow, winding, crawl back to sobriety. Go to Eyes Wide Open Youtube Channel for the Full Video Version here: https://www.youtube.com/@Conor-Ryan Check out Bat Country here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9fodxDy_7oyXi13o0XhsjQ Stu on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thestunugent/ Bat Country site: https://www.batcountry.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are the Left Behind? Whose Fault is it? and has the UK become the most unequal high income country in the world? Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics & Public Policy at the University of Oxford, discusses the systematic destruction of the North of England, the causes of rising social unrest, the difficulty in stopping the downward spiral, and commonalities found in communities that have managed to recover. World-renowned development economist Paul Collier has spent his life working in neglected communities and lays the blame for widening inequality on old fashioned neo-liberal economic idea's that prioritise market forces and a one-size-fits-all approach of centralised bureaucracies like the UK Treasury. As a result of these policies, Paul argues that the UK has become the most unequal and unfair society in the western world. Buy The Left Behind on Amazon here: Kindle: https://amzn.to/3X82NLr Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3YKrVcn 00:00 Who are the Left Behind? 09:45 Milton Friedman, Neoliberalism, Thatcher, Reagan 12:30 The Free Market 18:50 Helmut Kohl and German Reunification 27:35 Development Banks and How to Recover 30:53 Income Inequality and falling wages 33:28 London - Shackled to a Corpse 38:00 North Sea Oil, the UK Treasury and Whitehall 41:00 Morality, Ethics and Political Decision Making 49:30 Housing Shortfalls, Ireland and the UK 55:35 Taxation, Decentralisation and Solutions 1:05:30 Labour, Reform, Keir Starmer and Recovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.