Today, we're digging DEEP into a topic that's as terrifying as it is necessary—how to spot the warning signs when someone isn't who they seem to be. Seriously, this episode had me clutching my pearls and simultaneously feeling more empowered than ever.

I’m bringing you someone who has literally walked into the darkest places on earth—prisons, forensic hospitals, you name it—and come out without losing her compassion or her curiosity. Dr. Gwen Adshead is a forensic psychotherapist, author of "The Devil You Know," and all-around badass when it comes to deciphering what really lies beneath the “mask of normalcy.” We talk about manipulative personalities, red flags in relationships, attachment styles, and build out a legit tool belt for keeping our power and protecting ourselves from harm.

Ladies, if you’ve ever felt like you missed the signs, if you’ve ever asked yourself, “What did I not see coming?” or just want to build the skills to stand tall no matter who’s in front of you—THIS is the episode you need. Grab your notebook, because Dr. Gwen drops truth bombs, actionable red flags, and shows you how to keep your cool even in the most toxic situations.

Let’s get STRONGER and SAFER together. You ready?

SHOWNOTES

00:00 How Evil Can Wear a Mask: Spotting Dangerous Traits
00:06:39 The "False Mask of Normalcy" and Why We Miss the Signs
00:07:00 11 Red Flags That Reveal Who's Behind the Mask
00:19:09 What is Attachment Theory? And Why It Matters for Women
00:22:02 Why Pregnancy Triggers Domestic Violence
00:29:23 Rule Breakers and Risk Factors
00:32:08 Grandiosity, Narcissism, and Dangerous Audacity
00:34:46 Why Absolute Thinking Becomes a Trap—For Us AND Them
00:37:05 False Victimhood as Manipulation
00:39:34 How to Talk to a Psychopath: Staying Emotionally Sober
00:43:44 Protecting Your Sense of Reality
00:45:10 Building Your Personal Tool Belt: Never Let Anyone Take Your Power!

FOLLOW DR. GWEN ADSHEAD:

Book: The Devil You Know (available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-You-Know-Gwen-Adshead/dp/198213480X )
BBC Lectures: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rm8y (also available via YouTube search)
Academic Profile: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Gwen+Adshead

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