In Episode 002, Dianne delves into the very terms used to define a psychopath and some of the attributes they may exhibit. She shares a story of a psychopath’s co-mingled diagnosis and discusses how a psychopath used the guise of kindness in The Fake Rockefeller. Who do psychopaths choose as victims? Why do some psychopaths pretend to be kind and caring? Tune in as Dianne discusses the complicated nature of defining a psychopath, why they try to blend into the crowd, and how being kind and caring can make you a token victim.
Time Stamped Show Notes:
00:10 – Introduction to Psychopath in Your Life
00:19 – This podcast is dedicated to be exclusively a discussion about psychopaths
00:31 – Psychopaths, sociopaths, and antisocial personality disorders – what’s the best way to identify them?
00:56 – Dianne will define all these terms on her website and how these terms have evolved over the years
01:33 – Even Psychopaths, themselves, disagree with the terms they’ve been called
02:44 – Dianne shares an example of a “co-mingled diagnosis”
04:07 – Psychopaths look like, walk like, and talk like normal people
04:30 – There are many psychopaths who are aware of their condition
05:07 – There are socialized and non-socialized psychopaths
05:47 – Less socialized ones end up in the prison system
06:13 – Dianne started this podcast to provide information
06:27 – One interviewee said something Dianne will never forgot
06:55 – “The world is becoming more like us than you”
07:13 – Certain industries attract more psychopaths than others
07:30 – Victims are kind and caring people
08:01 – The end game for a psychopath is to gain control; so if you’re kind, you tend to be an easier victim
08:20 – “Living life by painting the red flags white”—kind people tend to ignore the red flags
08:38 – Dianne has heard from victims all these years, but she never had an idea about how much detail goes into the planning
09:09 – Psychopaths may have animal abuse in their background, but can also use this stereotype to their advantage by befriending and taking care of an animal
09:52 – At the end of the day, “Psychopaths don’t love anybody, but themselves”
10:04 – See the story of The Fake Rockefeller
10:40 – Part of how the psychopath blended in was by pretending to be a kind person who wanted to adopt a handicapped dog
11:39 – Psychopaths know the triggers and attributes that kind and caring people exhibit as it becomes a part of their persona
12:14 – We RESPECT your privacy – send an email to dianne@dianneemerson.com for comments and questions
12:34 – Check out Psychopath In Your Life and send an anonymous email
13:23 – Dianne closes the podcast
3 Key Points:

1. Psychopaths behave very normally—you have to keep a close eye to actually identify them properly.
2. The world is becoming filled with more psychopaths than normal people.
3. Victims tend to be those who are kind and caring as they are the ones that are the most likely to give up control to a psychopath.

Resources Mentioned:
The Fake Rockefeller – A true crime story about a guy who faked his identity to blend with people

In the first episode, Dianne Emerson introduces the podcast, Psychopath in Your Life. The aim of this podcast is to help people understand who psychopaths are and how to identify them amongst the crowd of people that you rub shoulders with on a daily basis. Tune is as Dianne gives listeners insight into how her journey into this research began, why general information and checklists regarding psychopaths can be confusing and misleading, and what it means to be a “successful” psychopath.

Time Stamped Show Notes:
00:10 – Introduction to Psychopath in Your Life
00:19 – This podcast is exclusively dedicated to talk about psychopaths
00:42 – In the 1980’s, Ann Rule was one of the more famous crime writers
00:49 – Her first book was about Ted Bundy, The Stranger Beside Me
01:07 – Jack Olsen also came out with a book called Son
01:19 – The character in this book came from a prominent family
01:52 – This podcast will be about identifying psychopaths
02:04 – Not all the information about psychopaths—the checklists— translate into behavior
02:28 – More information has become available because of the internet
02:40 – To store the information, Dianne set up a free forum
02:52 – She started sorting information and people started sharing their stories
03:16 – Along the way, the discussion forum grew and grew
03:50 – Dianne became fascinated by how many people got involved with a psychopath
04:20 – Who are the psychopaths? They are people who are likely to commit crimes (general prison population)
04:28 – 25% of the prison population are tested and classified as psychopaths
04:35 – 1-3% of the general population are classified as psychopaths
05:04 – How do you know if a person is a psychopath?
05:08 – They fall under the personality disorder cluster
05:14 – “It’s in the genes”
06:03 – Checklists are a good source of information, but they can also cause confusion
06:12 – Smart psychopaths vs. those who end up in prison
06:49 – Psychopaths with criminal minds are easier to identify
06:58 – “The more educated they are, the more they are able to cover their behavior”
07:06 – “The one thing that they don’t have that we have is a conscience”
07:52 – Without a conscience, psychopaths are able to make decisions normal people cannot
08:06 – A practiced psychopath can trick people into believing that they have conscience
09:19 – A psychopath can be a person who’s successful
09:37 – A “successful psychopath” studies and learns different behaviors
10:12 – Normal people tend to overlook things
10:45 – A few years ago, Dianne was contacted by psychopaths who wanted to tell their stories
11:03 – She started a book about the plight of victims of psychopaths
11:13 – Dianne thought there had to be some more information to share to the public regarding how psychopaths operate
11:51 – She decided to interview psychopaths under controlled circumstances
12:46 – One question she asked was, “what was their motivation?”
12:51 – All 3 of them said they wanted to learn
13:00 – They wanted to learn how they can hide their behavior better
13:24 – Dianne’s book is called Psychopaths in Our Lives: My Interviews
14:09 – Stranger danger is overrated
14:31 – Next episode will be about the personalities of psychopaths, clues to look for, and how you can know if you’re a person they’re looking to victimize
14:44 – Dianne looks forward to your questions and comments to continue the conversation!
15:07 – Dianne has spoken with a lot of victims and understands your need for privacy and confidentiality and will deal with your comments/emails with the utmost respect
15:34 – Check out Psychopath In Your Life and send your questions and comments (anonymous, if you’d prefer) that Dianne will be more than willing to address on the air
15:57 – Dianne closes the podcast
3 Key Points:
One size does NOT fit all—the checklists of information regarding psychopaths does not always translate into behavior.
Practiced and successful psychopaths trick people into believing they are “normal.”
It is the psychopaths in our lives who are the ones that can hurt us the most.

Resources Mentioned:
Ann Rule – a crime writer in the 1980’s
The Stranger Beside Me – Ann Rule’s book with Ted Bundy
Son – Jack Olsen’s book on an affluent psychopath
Psychopaths in Our Lives: My Interviews – Dianne Emerson’s book

Psychopath in Your Life

-Podcast Show Notes-

In Episode 004, Dianne continues to share from her personal interviews with psychopaths the attributes they look for in their future victims. Dianne also explains how the definition of how a psychopath is diagnosed. Tune in to find out why psychopaths are who they are.

You can contact Dianne on her website or by email

Resources Mentioned:

Psychopaths In Our Lives: My Interviews http://www.amazon.com/dp/1517307880

Also available on iBook’s

Credits

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

In Episode 003, Dianne shares from her personal interviews with psychopaths the attributes they look for in their future victims. Dianne also explains just how manipulative psychopaths can be and how they use the strategy of gaslighting to maintain control over their victims. Tune in to find out why psychopaths play the victim and just how far they’ll push to stay in control.

Time Stamped Show Notes:
00:10 – Introduction to Psychopath in Your Life
00:19 – Last episode the kind of personalities psychopaths seek out
00:41 – One guy that Dianne interviewed look at how people’s eyes diverged, how confident they seemed, and even the look of the shoulders when it came to choosing their future victims
01:13 – Investigation Discovery Channel has stories about psychopaths
01:34 – Dateline Show also shares psychopaths’ stories
01:58 – Not all psychopaths are murderers
02:10 – Dealing with a psychopath is all about control
02:34 – Dateline Shows are usually about murder
03:24 – When you watch, read or listen to these stories—“Pay attention to when they describe the victim”
03:47 – The victim is the kind and caring person
04:04 – The victim’s kindness is usually what makes them a target
04:58 – Psychopaths victimize themselves in their own minds
05:13 – They flip and turn things around to make you believe they are the victim
05:51 – Dianne cites an example of how they play the victim
06:32 – Dianne was given a complete checklist of how psychopaths convince people they are the victim
07:08 – “The goal is to get you [the victim] to start to feel like you’re the crazy one and test your sense of normality”
07:21 – A description of the Gaslight Concept
07:51 – Dianne refers to the movie, Gas Light—where the term originated
07:57 – To gaslight is to alter the victim’s reality to fit into with what the psychopath wants it to be
08:59 – A psychopath manipulates to make themselves look like the victim
09:41 – Psychopaths test how far they can push their victims
11:06 – Some psychopaths are actually proud to be one
12:20 – Dianne looks forward for questions and comments
12:41 – Get in touch with Dianne on her website or by email
13:45 – Dianne closes the podcast

3 Key Points:
Psychopaths may have very specific qualities in mind when looking for potential targets.
Dealing with a psychopath is all about control.
Beware of “gaslighting”—psychopaths like playing the victim when, in fact, they victimize you!

Resources Mentioned:
Investigation Discovery Channel & Dateline Show– TV shows where stories and documentaries are about crimes that lead to psychopaths
Gaslighting – the tactic psychopaths use to alter your reality

Visit: psychopathinyourlife.com

Dianne’s book Psychopaths In Our Lives: My Interviews
By Dianne Emerson

Is available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/1517307880
Credits

– Podcast Production and Editing Service by Red Walk Boy Production
https://www.facebook.com/redwalkboypr...
http://podcasteditor.weebly.com/

– Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives
www.mallardcreatives.com/testimonials

In Episode 003, Dianne shares from her personal interviews with psychopaths the attributes they look for in their future victims. Dianne also explains just how manipulative psychopaths can be and how they use the strategy of gaslighting to maintain control over their victims. Tune in to find out why psychopaths play the victim and just how far they’ll push to stay in control.
Time Stamped Show Notes:
00:10 – Introduction to Psychopath in Your Life
00:19 – Last episode the kind of personalities psychopaths seek out
00:41 – One guy that Dianne interviewed look at how people’s eyes diverged, how confident they seemed, and even the look of the shoulders when it came to choosing their future victims
01:13 – Investigation Discovery Channel has stories about psychopaths
01:34 – Dateline Show also shares psychopaths’ stories
01:58 – Not all psychopaths are murderers
02:10 – Dealing with a psychopath is all about control
02:34 – Dateline Shows are usually about murder
03:24 – When you watch, read or listen to these stories—“Pay attention to when they describe the victim”
03:47 – The victim is the kind and caring person
04:04 – The victim’s kindness is usually what makes them a target
04:58 – Psychopaths victimize themselves in their own minds
05:13 – They flip and turn things around to make you believe they are the victim
05:51 – Dianne cites an example of how they play the victim
06:32 – Dianne was given a complete checklist of how psychopaths convince people they are the victim
07:08 – “The goal is to get you [the victim] to start to feel like you’re the crazy one and test your sense of normality”
07:21 – A description of the Gaslight Concept
07:51 – Dianne refers to the movie, Gas Light—where the term originated
07:57 – To gaslight is to alter the victim’s reality to fit into with what the psychopath wants it to be
08:59 – A psychopath manipulates to make themselves look like the victim
09:41 – Psychopaths test how far they can push their victims
11:06 – Some psychopaths are actually proud to be one
12:20 – Dianne looks forward for questions and comments
12:41 – Get in touch with Dianne on her website or by email
13:45 – Dianne closes the podcast
3 Key Points:
Psychopaths may have very specific qualities in mind when looking for potential targets.
Dealing with a psychopath is all about control.
Beware of “gaslighting”—psychopaths like playing the victim when, in fact, they victimize you!

Resources Mentioned:
Investigation Discovery Channel & Dateline Show– TV shows where stories and documentaries are about crimes that lead to psychopaths
Gaslighting – the tactic psychopaths use to alter your reality

Credits

– Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

– Podcast Production and Editing Service rendered by Red Walk Boy Prod.

• Look for Ron (Podcast Producer/Editor)

-Podcast Show Notes-

Summary:

In Episode 006, Dianne shares a mail she received from a woman who has married 2 psychopaths. Listen as the writer shares and describes her life with husband #2 and opens up about her son. Dianne offers her sincerest advice and encouragement—reminding the writer and each of us that there IS hope and a way OUT of this life.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:06 – Introduction to Psychopath in Your Life

• 00:13 – Dianne is the author of the book, Psychopaths in Our Lives

• 00:26 – Dianne reads a letter she received last week

  • 01:16 – The person who sent the letter married 2 psychopathic men

  • 01:22 – Dianne has a relative who married 2 alcoholics

  • 02:04 – “I have an older son who suffers from several disorders”

  • 02:30 – People refer to psychopaths as men

  • 02:41 – Dianne recommends reading Bitter Harvest

  • 03:41 – “I cried buckets. It is so isolating”

  • 04:14 – Dianne would like to answer you in this way:

    • 05:00 – The answer won’t be in a pill – no antidepressants

    • 05:16 – Realize you’ve gone through hell, but there IS a way out

    • 06:30 – Think about trying to manage the feelings of being right

    • 06:53 – Be careful about who you communicate with

    • 07:27 – Never go to couples’ counseling

    • 08:37 – Safety is very important

    • 09:11 – Find an abuse center that is private or located in another town

    • 09:54 – Your son may have gotten his disorder from his father’s genes

    • 10:41 – Deal with one issue at a time

    • 11:02 – Refrain from telling him you know

• 11:45 – Get in touch with Dianne on her website or by email

• 12:42 – Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Facebook, Youtube, and on the website

3 Key Points:

1. Victims of psychopaths go through hell, BUT remember, there IS a way out.

2. Be careful with whom you communicate your plans and issues.

3. Your safety is the MOST important thing you need to consider.

Resources Mentioned:

• Psychopaths in Our Lives – Dianne’s book
• Bitter Harvest – Book about a psychopath woman
• Biblio – Where Dianne gets her books

Psychopaths in Our Lives – Dianne’s book

• Amazon
• iBooks

Credits

• Podcast Production and Editing Service rendered by Daniel Roth

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives