Best Kevin Tudor Podcasts (2025)

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The Guest with Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle 1:46:21

19d ago1:46:21

1:46:21

We are joined once more by Almost Major pod's Kevin Tudor and Bryden Doyle to discuss 2014's THE GUEST! Together we cover Dan Stevens' career, what happened to Adam Wingard, the horror director, the late Lance Reddick and the memorable score

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Johannes Gutenberg with Eric White 52:06

1d ago52:06

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There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg’…

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Leave No Trace with Sam Herbst 1:26:05

6d ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Sam Herbst returns as we discuss Debra Granik’s superb Leave No Trace. Together we go through the careers of the leads, films we thought of on our rewatch, earning the movies’ rotten tomatoes record and 2018 as a movie year

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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 55:55

9d ago55:55

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Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly …

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

14d ago1:25:26

1:25:26

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

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

14d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

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

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

15d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

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

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

15d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

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

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Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton 57:16

16d ago57:16

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It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two friends who became bitter enemies in a struggle between church and state that drew in some of the most powerful people from all over medieval Europe. So, how did a pretty ordinary kid from London end up as …

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

23d ago47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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Prester John with Chris Taylor 43:52

1M ago43:52

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A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, from Ethiopia, to Tibet, to the New World, never quite catching up to him in the end. So, who was Prester John and why were medieval …

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

1M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

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

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

1M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

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

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

1M ago55:38

55:38

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

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

1M ago55:39

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

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High Life with Abby Monteil 1:47:14

1M ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Abby Monteil returns with us for Claire Denis' space odyssey "High Life" together we discuss the view of assault and violence in the movie, Rob Pattinson, queuer making scifi, using Mia Goth and nihilism

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El Cid with Nora Berend 49:39

1M ago49:39

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In the centuries since his death, the famous El Cid has been the star of plays, romances, feature films, and even propaganda campaigns. But how does history compare to the hype? This week, Danièle speaks with Nora Berend about the real Rodrigo Díaz, the astonishing way his legend grew and changed over time, and how El Cid is still being used as a p…

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Toni Erdman with Chris Feil 1:26:36

1M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) returns as we discuss 2016's Toni Erdman. Together, we touch on Clay's view on uncomfortable comedy, Sandra Huller's career, the view on capitalism beneath the surface of the movie, and the lingering remake

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson 48:30

1M ago48:30

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To get a fuller picture of medieval queenship, it's time to head to the heart of Scandinavia to learn about the lives of the lesser-known medieval women who found themselves - intentionally or unintentionally - ruling a kingdom. This week, Danièle speaks with Caroline Wilhelmsson about the royal women of Sweden, how they became queens, and how they…

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

2M ago58:08

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

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

2M ago58:09

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

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Josh Spiegel 1:57:34

2M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

Josh Spiegel joins us for the fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol! Together we discuss the highest highs of the movie, the Brad Bird of it all, rebooting a franchise, anticitiation for Final Reckoning and lazer tag

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

2M ago1:33:58

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

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

2M ago1:33:59

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

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Frederick Barbarossa with Graham Loud 54:28

2M ago54:28

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When we look back to medieval Europe, there are a handful legendary figures who stand out above the rest. Richard the Lionheart. Charlemagne. El Cid. And Frederick Barbarossa. A powerful emperor, focused crusader, and stubborn supporter in the middle of a papal schism, Barbarossa certainly made waves in the twelfth century, and left a lasting impre…

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Isle of Dogs with Kyle Amato 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Kyle Amato (Hawke Cast) returns for Wes Anderson's stop motion adventure in 2018's Isle of Dogs! Together we discuss the cultural appropriation that surrounds the movie, Bryan Cranston's performance, Kyle's relationship to Wes Anderson and its an animated movie without a quick pace

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

2M ago54:54

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

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

2M ago54:55

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

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

2M ago1:13:00

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

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

2M ago1:12:59

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

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Force Majeure with Alexa Heard 1:55:40

2M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

Hit the slopes! Alexa Heard joins us for the 2014 family drama as we discuss the role that gender plays in the movie, Swedish family dynamics, Ruben Östlund as a cultural filmmaker and role that the kids play in the movie

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

2M ago40:53

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

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

2M ago40:54

40:54

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

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

2M ago1:09:40

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

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

2M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

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

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The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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Though he’s remembered as the man who united the two royal houses of England, Henry Tudor was more than just the red rose of Lancaster: he was also the red dragon of Wales. This week, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor's Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne de…

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Beyond The Lights with Marya Gates 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

Marya Gates (Roger Ebert, author of Cinema Her Way) returns as we discuss 2014's BEYOND THE LIGHTS! Together we get into the trademarks of Gina Prine Bythewood, controversies surrounding Nate Parker and why the film successes at ernst melodrama

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Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero 48:12

2M ago48:12

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When we think about the joys of modernity, perhaps one of the images that comes to mind is hospitals. But, believe it or not, hospitals were also a fundamental part of the medieval world. Catering to the sick, the poor, and the needy, hospitals were institutions many medieval people could rely on in their most desperate moments. This week, Danièle …

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Orla Smith 2:37:10

3M ago2:37:10

2:37:10

Orla Smith returns as we discuss 2013's sentimental comedy in The Serret Life of Walter Mitty! Together we discuss the career of Ben Stiller, production history, sincerity as a difficult tone and what it means for the movie to embrace consumerism

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The Medieval Writings of Jean Bodel with Lynn Ramey 44:15

3M ago44:15

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When it comes to influential writers of the Middle Ages, there are big names that are probably familiar to a lot of us. But who was it who influenced them? It’s time to get to the deep cut of medieval literature, and look at a writer whose worked crossed genres from epic, to drama, to heartfelt notes, to raunchy humour. This week, Danièle speaks wi…

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Medieval Africa with Luke Pepera 41:52

3M ago41:52

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Although it’s the cradle of our species, and a land as rich in culture as it is legendarily rich in resources, retellings of African history often place their focus heavily on the transatlantic slave trade. While this is valuable, too narrow a focus can make it easy to lose sight of how incredibly powerful, interconnected, and respected African peo…

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Zama with Kayleigh Donaldson 1:53:18

3M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

Kayleigh Donaldson is back for 2017''s period piece in ZAMA! Together we chat about the state of movies, Martel's short but impressive filmography, how she goes about adapting the novel, and how to make history simplified through movies

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Ladies-in-Waiting with Caroline Dunn 49:35

3M ago49:35

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Although they’re often presented as a sort of living, breathing set decoration, the women at aristocratic courts in the Middle Ages served many different functions, from the practical to the ceremonial. Educated and influential, these women served as ambassadors not only of their gender, but often of their families, and places of origin, as well. S…

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105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 1:18:20

3M ago1:18:20

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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-dr…

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105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 1:18:19

3M ago1:18:19

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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 conscience00:24 - What makes a narcissist hard to leave?00:57 - You are living in the narcissist's movie01:47 - Agony of mixed reality02:16 - Excuses: state-driven …

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Global Ships with Amanda Respess 44:43

3M ago44:43

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When it comes to intercontinental trade in the Middle Ages, the Silk Road seems to get all the love. But the movement of people and goods between kingdoms and continents was made possible in large part by water. This week, Danièle speaks with Amanda Respess about ships and shipbuilding in the medieval world, what we know about early global trade ro…

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104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

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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 tac…

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104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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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 good00:25 - How manipulation always works01:48 - People hide their fighting02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good03:30 - Narcissists use the same tactics0…

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103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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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 Narcissis…

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103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive00:12 - Narcissism is genetic02:39 - Why blame childhood?07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma12:09 - Signs of Narcissistic Ab…

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