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From a psychodynamic and forensic standpoint, his descent illuminates...227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-the-kid-was-the-wild-west-s-most-famous-outlaw-a-psychopath--75852291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75852291Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:05:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsBilly the Kid was a charming young outlaw who killed, escaped captivity, and became one of the most feared gunfighters in American history. But was he actually a psychopath, or was his violent behavior shaped by childhood instability, loyalty,...274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psychopath-vs-narcissist-what-s-the-difference-and-are-these-diagnoses-even-valid--75849693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75849693Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:57:01 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsPsychopath, narcissist, and sociopath are terms frequently used to describe manipulative, exploitative, or emotionally detached individuals, but how scientifically valid are these labels? This episode examines the differences between psychopathy,...291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-some-people-attracted-to-psychopaths--75849448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75849448Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:37:01 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsWhy do some people find themselves irresistibly attracted to individuals who are emotionally detached, manipulative, or seemingly incapable of genuine intimacy? Psychopathic traits such as fearlessness, confidence, charm, and dominance can initially...237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bluebeard-was-the-legendary-wife-killer-a-psychopath--75767451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75767451Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:15:02 +0000Circle Of Insight Productions Bluebeard possessed wealth, social standing, and a horrifying history of murdered wives. His fictional behavior raises questions about psychopathy, callousness, instrumental aggression, and the absence of remorse. Explore how psychopathic traits may...232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doctor-who-poisoned-his-patients-and-other-victims--75704510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75704510Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:10:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsThomas Neill Cream was an educated physician whose crimes shocked Victorian society. His repeated poisonings and efforts to implicate others raise questions about deception, exploitation, and repeated violence. This episode examines his documented...160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-spot-a-psychopath-in-a-conversation-the-psychology-of-hidden-traits--75692091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75692091Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:21:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsCan you recognize psychopathic traits simply by talking to someone, or are the supposed warning signs more complicated than popular psychology suggests? This episode examines superficial charm, emotional detachment, manipulation, and the limits of...260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychopath-at-work-why-some-dangerous-personalities-never-commit-a-crime--75622640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75622640Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:17:27 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsPsychopathy is often associated with serial killers and violent criminals, but many people with psychopathic traits never commit a violent offense. Some may instead function remarkably well in competitive workplaces and positions of authority. This...254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-when-two-psychopaths-date-each-other--75528810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75528810Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:54:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsWhat happens when two people who are both highly manipulative, emotionally detached, and comfortable exploiting others become romantically involved with each other? A relationship between two people high in psychopathic traits may look less like the...203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-psychopaths-know-they-re-psychopaths--75404026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75404026Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:20:30 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsWould a person with strong psychopathic traits recognize those characteristics in themselves—or believe that everyone else is simply more emotional, gullible, or weak? Self-awareness in psychopathy is more complicated than the stereotype of the...211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-difference-between-explaining-and-feeling--74991321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74991321Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:54:53 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsMindhunter's second episode stages a conversation between a young FBI agent and a dramatized version of Ed Kemper, whose calm, detailed self-analysis complicates the line between insight and performance. 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Through decision-based tasks, lead researcher Freyth demonstrates that individuals high in...237dark,dating,finance,psychology,psychopath,survival,triadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corporate-psychopathy-the-forensic-psychology-of-dark-leadership-in-the-workplace--71780482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71780482Sun, 03 May 2026 19:06:02 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsNew research suggests that psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism—known as the “Dark Triad”—are disproportionately represented in leadership roles, shaping workplace dynamics in measurable ways. This episode applies forensic psychology,...424business,corporations,crimino,forensic,law,leadership,legal,psychopathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychopath-fbi-informant-how-a-serial-killer-manipulated-the-feds-and-got-away-with-murder--71674458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71674458Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:08 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsA charming con man becomes a paid FBI informant while secretly hunting victims as a serial killer—exposing shocking failures in federal oversight and the deadly cost of trusting the wrong source. This true crime deep dive reveals how Scott Lee Kimball...368crime,fbi,federal,forensic,government,killer,law,legal,psychopath,serial,truefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/female-psychopathy-in-medicine-the-nurse-who-killed-patients-for-control-a-forensic-psychology-analysis--71595672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71595672Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:53 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsIn this clinical deep dive, we examine the rare but disturbing phenomenon of female psychopathy in healthcare settings through the case of a nurse who murdered patients to exert control. 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These primitive defenses allow individuals to...289business,ceo,corporate,economy,negotiations,psychodynamic,psychology,psychopathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psychopathy-as-a-deficit-of-internalization-a-psychodynamic-perspective--71528504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71528504Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:59:55 +0000Circle Of Insight ProductionsIn this episode, we explore the psychodynamic theory that psychopathy represents more than a simple lack of empathy — it is a fundamental deficit of internalization. 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