#141 Key Attributes of Predators, Dark Personalities, and Manipulators

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dr. Karen Mitchell, an expert in human behavior specifically tied to dark traits in narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulation tactics. Dr. Hart and Dr. Mitchell dissect key attributes of predatory behavior, along with Dr. Mitchell’s groundbreaking research on the dark personalities that pervade our society. They discuss examples from both the corporate world to personal relationships along with how to identify the red flags early on, three personality types of the world, and much more.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Karen Mitchell is an expert in identifying the behaviors of narcissists and individuals who manipulate and control. Dr. Mitchell has a background in science, business, and human behavior, and has dedicated her career to understanding and exposing these dark personalities and their traits. Her research has uncovered the common characteristics and tactics used by these personalities, and she is passionate about raising awareness to protect potential victims. 

Listeners can learn more about Dr. Karen Mitchell at her website and on X @karenmitchell__ 

Resources:

48 Laws of Power by Robert Green  

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart   

• (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces Dr. Karen Mitchell to the listeners 

• (0:30) Dr. Karen Mitchell gives a brief background of herself 

• (3:00) Research behind dark behaviors

• (6:40) "None of the existing models are correct. Narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism... they're all just subsets of one high-level predator that has a particular set of attributes." 

• (7:00) Identifying specific traits in personality types 

• (11:00) Limitations of existing models 

• (16:00) Psychologists and psychiatrists as predators

• (22:00) The sexual world of predators

• (23:00) Predators and sexual proclivities

• (26:30) Identifying predatory behaviors in relationships

• (29:15) Red flags in predatory personalities

• (33:30) Love bombing and manipulation tactics

• (36:30) Isolation and weakening tactics

• (37:30) Destruction of confidence and push and pull tactics

• (42:15) The frog in the saucepan analogy

• (44:30) The neuroscience of fear and emotional responses

• (50:30) The impact of predatory behaviors on victims

• (53:30) Persistent Predatory Personality (PPP)

• (56:30) The three types of people in the world

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 

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