What if it only takes him an hour to know exactly how to control you?
That wasn't chemistry. That wasn't “instant connection.” A predator ran a background check on your character to know if you had the exact traits he needs to exploit.
In this episode, Dr. Kerry sits down with returning author and expert, Don Hennessy. Hennessy has spent decades working directly with abusive men. He breaks down the calculated, deliberate selection process predators use to identify and groom targets.
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DON HENNESSY is an author and educator who has spent decades working directly with groups of abusive men to understand the deliberate, calculated psychology behind intimate partner abuse. His work challenges the popular myth that abusers “lose control,” arguing instead that their behavior is a conscious strategy — and that recognizing the pattern early is the most effective form of protection.
Books:
The Mind of the Intimate Male Abuser : How He Gets into Her Head: The Mind of the Male Intimate Abuser – https://amzn.to/4wsTSCF
Steps to Freedom: Escaping Intimate Control – https://amzn.to/4g7tRCE
How He Wins: Abusive Intimate Partners Going Free – https://amzn.to/4wxyH2w
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Resources
- The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources
- First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course
- Toxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community support
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., an author and educator, helps listeners decode toxic dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust.
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