Is narcissism caused by genetics or trauma? Ever heard “narcissists act that way because of bad parenting” or “because they’ve experienced trauma?” This week, Dr. Peter Salerno returns to challenge everything you thought you knew about the cause of narcissistic personality disorder. We’re diving into the controversial science of heritability. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW …

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 …

“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…