Podcast 410: Inside the Mind of a Psychopath + The Nature vs. Nurture Debate When It Comes to Mental Illness

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2022

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up images of scary, elusive figure intent on doing harm. But is being diagnosed as a psychopath a life sentence? Can they ever change? In this podcast I speak with Dr. James Fallon, neuroscientist, researcher, professor and diagnosed psychopath, about role of nature versus nurture, getting inside the mind of a psychopath, how early childhood trauma can impact our development, the different kinds of empathy, the power of self-awareness and self-regulation, how to turn your weakness into your greatest strength, and more! Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/james-fallon OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at noom.com/DRLEAF. -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -Nord VPN: Using my link https://nordvpn.com/cleaningup you can receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 1 free month. There is literally no risk to you with their 30 day money back guarantee. Give it a try and if you like it, Great! If you don’t, they’ll issue a refund and you can pretend the entire situation never even happened! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 7:10 How James took his mental health challenges and turned them into his greatest strengths 10:50 How childhood trauma can affect our genes 17:30 Why both nature and nurture are important when it comes to our mental health 22:30 How psychopaths’ brains are different from “normal” brains 29:35 What is a psychopath? 39:00 Why we are so fascinated with psychopaths 49:45 How a sociopath is different from a psychopath 1:02:00 How we can use self-regulation and self-awareness to rewire our brains and overcome negative genetic traits ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to my podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mace.
0:10.8	A podcast dedicated to helping you take back control of your mind, mood and mental health.
0:16.8	In this fascinating episode, I interview neuroscientist, professor of psychiatry and human
0:22.4	behavior and diagnosed psychopath James Fallon on his incredible story.
0:27.8	The neurological and genetic correlates of a psychopath and the role of nature versus nurture.
0:33.1	In this episode we explore the shocking discovery that he realized,
0:36.2	often years of studying the brains of psychopaths, that he had the exact same structure
0:40.9	and how would daily practice an intentional effort he learned how to be a good guy.
0:45.0	We really get inside the mind of a psychopath.
0:47.9	If you enjoy my podcast and want to know how you can help me continue making impossible,
0:52.1	please consider subscribing with every lesson and leaving a five-star review.
0:56.0	And please continue showing this podcast with friends, family and on social media.
1:00.8	And now, onto today's interview.
1:06.8	Life can be hard and it's easy to feel stressed, anxious and out of control.
1:11.2	What if there was a way to take back control?
1:14.1	What if there was a practical way to detox your brain?
1:17.3	This is now possible with neuropsychal.
1:19.8	The first ever scientifically tested brain detox app
1:23.6	shown to help reduce an anxiety and depression by up to 81%.
1:28.3	Users are guided through a variation of audio and video, brain exercises and mind-management
1:33.2	lessons every day. I'm excited to share some of the latest features in the app,
1:37.6	including guides for children and parents, detailed feedback and recommendations,
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