Women of Impact He Looks Charming, But He’s Dangerous: FBI Profiler’s 10 Rules for Spotting Toxic Men Fast | Joe Navarro PT 1
Jul 23, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent and bestselling author, shares his expertise on recognizing toxic men through body language. He discusses the subtle cues indicating deception and manipulation, drawing from his 25 years in counterintelligence. Joe emphasizes the importance of trusting your gut instincts and outlines methods to spot red flags in personal and professional relationships. With real-world stories and actionable insights, he empowers listeners to navigate potentially harmful interactions with confidence.
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Signs of Psychological Discomfort
- Deceptive behavior is not indicated by a single action but by signs of psychological discomfort in response to questions.
- Jaw shifting, lip distortion, and hard swallowing are subtle body language cues revealing stress or discomfort.
Evolutionary Self-Soothing Gestures
- Covering the neck or face is an ancient self-soothing reaction to fear or stress rooted in human evolution.
- These automatic behaviors help protect vulnerable areas and calm the nervous system unconsciously.
Watch Mouth for Stress Signals
- Look for mouth-related self-soothing actions like perioral stroking as signs of intense psychological stress.
- These nervous habits indicate discomfort with certain topics even if the person doesn't verbally lie.
