How Dangerous People Target You (Without You Even Knowing it!)

December 1, 2025 No Comments

Ever wonder why you didn’t see the danger coming? This week, Dr. Leslie Dobson joins Dr. Kerry to unpack the psychological mechanisms that drive narcissistic and antisocial behavior. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW đŸ”č Red flags you’re missing: how to spot pressure, boundary testing, and grooming before it’s too late. Dr. Dobson breaks down the early warning signs—from gold-toothed “tests”…

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Why Don’t Narcissists Feel Regret? And 4 Other Questions You Need Answered, Featuring Dr. Les Carter

November 24, 2025 No Comments

Dr. Les Carter has spent decades studying narcissists, and in this retrospective, he reveals what most people miss until it’s too late. We revisit five groundbreaking conversations about what’s really happening behind the mask. Get a glimpse into the weekly Substack newsletter with this week’s complimentary copy. Sign up today using this link. Dr. Carter may have produced his last video, but his wisdom continues on his YouTube channel, Surviving Narcissism. Thank you, Dr. Les Carter, for all …

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Does the Dark Triad Personality Type Really Exist & Is This Person Dangerous?

November 20, 2025 No Comments

“Is the Dark Triad a real disorder—or just a dangerous type?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener in Germany who writes after a recent video: “You called ‘dark triad’ a personality disorder, but it isn’t in the DSM-5. Isn’t it a subclinical descriptor?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry clarifies what is the Dark Triad and why we need to get better at spotting this type of personality. Submit Your Question If you’d like your question addressed on air, send it here: 👉 http…

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When You Feel Less & Less Safe: How Coercive Control Steals Your Freedom & Choice

November 17, 2025 No Comments

Ever feel like you’re slowly running out of air in a “nice” relationship? This week, Eleni Sagredos joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how coercive control hides behind charm and “preferences.” PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW đŸ”č Learn how escalation works—and why “just leave” can be a privilege, yet safety planning matters now. Eleni and Dr. Kerry map the climb from small criticisms to coercion to…

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How Do I Help My Adult Son Who’s in an Abusive Marriage?

November 13, 2025 No Comments

“My son’s in a toxic marriage—how do we help without making it worse?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener in Raleigh, North Carolina: “My adult son is in a toxic marriage with a likely narcissist. He’s miserable, says he wants out, but stays—partly because of their three young kids. How can we support him when he shares the emotional abuse without pushing or making things worse?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains how best to support a loved one who’s being abused—especially…

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How Abusive Relationships Shatter Your Identity & Cost You Your Voice

November 10, 2025 No Comments

Ever feel like you can’t find “you” anymore? That you’re second-guessing everything, going numb, or swallowing your words just to keep the peace? This week, psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how long-term emotional abuse scrambles your nervous system and leads to identity confusion. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW đŸ”č what to do if you either overwhelm others…

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My Abusive Husband Claims He’s Trauma-Bonded to Me!

November 6, 2025 No Comments

“My abuser claims he’s ‘trauma bonded’ to me
Can that be true? This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener on YouTube who wants to know how common it is for an abusive partner to be trauma bonded. Hers claims to be. She’s wonders if this true or if her partner is attempting to dodge responsibility. Submit Your Question If you’d like your question addressed on air, send it here: 👉 https://kerrymcavoyphd.fillout.com/fan-mail Submit your question to be answered on air here! R…

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Has Your Adult Child Gone No Contact? Here’s How to Rebuild That Damaged Relationship

November 3, 2025 No Comments

Has your adult child gone no contact? Cut off all communication with you? Are you struggling to figure out how to repair things with them? This week, psychologist and author Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of Rules of Estrangement, joins Dr. Kerry to unpack why estrangement is on the rise and what actually helps parents reopen the door. Podcast Extra Exclusive Interview Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. More About the Podcast Extra Interview đŸ”č In this members-only…

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Can a Psychopath ‘Choose’ to Be a Good Person?

October 30, 2025 No Comments

“Can narcissists or psychopaths ever live moral lives?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener who asks: “Do you think there are some narcissists or psychopaths who genuinely try to live moral lives—perhaps guided by religion or conscience—or are they all just pretending?” Her question was prompted by years of watching her ex, a man she believes to be a malignant narcissist, play the part of a “righteous” and religious man in public while being manipulative and cruel in private. …

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Why You Keep Picking Narcissists and What to Do About It, Featuring Jessica Baum

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same kind of person—the ones who feel magnetic at first but end up draining you emotionally? This week, therapist and author Jessica Baum, creator of Anxiously Attached and SAFE: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building Secure Relationships, joins Dr. Kerry to explore the hidden attachment wounds that pull us toward toxic partners. Podcast Extra Exclusive Interview Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. More About the Podcas…

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