In this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy continues her popular series Forensics: Dr. Judy Investigates by delving into the makings of a psychopath. Dr. Judy explains what a psychopath is and why this concept is so misunderstood. She explores how some of the most infamous serial killers in history got away with committing horrific crimes and escaped detection for so long. Dr. Judy shares insights from the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, one of the tools she uses to evaluate psychotic behavior, and explores the controversial question...
In this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy continues her popular series Forensics: Dr. Judy Investigates by delving into the makings of a psychopath. Dr. Judy explains what a psychopath is and why this concept is so misunderstood. She explores how some of the most infamous serial killers in history got away with committing horrific crimes and escaped detection for so long. Dr. Judy shares insights from the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, one of the tools she uses to evaluate psychotic behavior, and explores the controversial question of whether some mild psychotic traits can lead to successful outcomes in people.
Dr. Judy then tackles your most fascinating queries on the topic including how to help a loved one with psychopathic traits, why some people seem drawn to psychopaths, how to break out of a dating rut with takers and fixer-uppers, and how to raise resilient and empathetic children who have been exposed to trauma and severe adversity.
Stay tuned for Dr. Judy’s Supercharged Tips on how to cultivate prosocial behaviors in yourself and everyone you interact with. Don’t miss Dr. Judy’s announcement and heartfelt message to her listeners at the end of the show.
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Famous psychopaths in history (1:30)
2. What is a psychopath, really? (4:55)
3. The Hare Psychopathy checklist (8:50)
4. Psychopaths and trajectories in life - the good and the bad (12:25)
5. Is there such a thing as successful psychopathy? (16:40)
6. An accidental discovery of psychopathy (20:00)
7. Dr. Judy Answers: How to help a spouse with psychopathic traits (25:40)
8. Dr. Judy Answers: Why do I keep dating fixer-uppers? How to stop (26:30)
9. Dr. Judy Answers: Why some seem attracted to serial killers: surprising theories (29:20)
10. Dr. Judy Answers: How to raise healthy children exposed to trauma and adversity (33:40)
11. Supercharged Secret of the Day: How to be more prosocial (40:00)
12. Announcement and message to listeners (43:45)
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