Why People Join Cults, the Difference Between Sociopaths and Psychopaths + Tips On Healing from Abusive Relationships with Therapist Rachel Bernstein

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2020

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

The unknown and uncertain can be frightening, especially when it comes to the darker side of human nature. In this podcast, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist and Indoctrination podcast host Rachel Bernstein about the appeal of cults, how to help someone who gets involved in a cult, the difference between cult leaders, narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths, if it’s possible for a psychopath to heal, how to recover from emotional abuse, and how to find freedom and safety in a relationship. **Special Offer from this episode's sponsor: Interested in getting your own Sunlighten Sauna? Right now they have a special offer just for my listeners! Get $200 off any cabin unit and $99 shipping when you visit https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/ and mention my name at checkout! Podcast Highlights 3:34 How Rachel helps people who get involved in cults 8:21 Why do people join cults? 15:28 How to spot a cult 21:36 The different kinds of cults 26:30 How do you recognize emotional manipulation and abuse? 33:10 What is the difference between a narcissist and being selfish? 36:11 How do we protect ourselves from abusive relationships? 42:00 How to help someone recover from an abusive relationship? 46:36 What is the difference between sociopaths and psychopaths? Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-people-join-cults-the-difference-between-sociopaths-psychopaths-tips-on-healing-from-abusive-relationships-with-therapist-rachel-bernstein For more info on Rachel and to listen to her podcast visit: Twitter: @_indoctrination Instagram: @indoctrinationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/indoctrination-Gb1JeZ/episodes Additional resources: -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to another episode of Cleaning Up the Mental Mace,
1:44.2	a podcast dedicated to helping you take back control of your mental health and life by providing
1:49.4	you with simple scientific and practical tips, tools and strategies.
1:54.0	In this episode I discuss all things cults, psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists,
2:00.5	culture recovery and more with psychologists Rachel Bernstein.
2:04.9	Rachel specializes in helping victims of culture cover and find freedom.
2:08.8	She also works extensively with those who have suffered abuse from sociopaths,
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