Dr Karen Mitchell- Persistent Predatory Personalities- new interview.

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The Mind Matters crew did an interview with Dr Mitchell in August last year and that can be found here:

Post in thread 'New Show: MindMatters (RIP Truth Perspective)'

Aug 17, 2024

We had an opportunity to speak with the terrific Dr. Karen Mitchell, whose research into psychopathy, and the very field itself, seems to be as broad and as deep as anyone else's out there. Probably more so given the new areas she shines a light on. In any case, enjoy the interview!

MindMatters: Predators in High Places with Dr. Karen Mitchell​

Today on MindMatters, Dr. Karen Mitchell, founder and CEO of the Kalmor Institute, shares insights from her pioneering PhD research on the "persistent predatory personality." Unlike previous studies that relied...

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There's a new interview with her conducted by Mark Vincente who was the director of the film What the BLEEP do we know? After that movie and from his bio:

Deeply moved by the unprecedented violence, taking place in Mexico, Mark released ‘Encender el Corazon’, a film about the rampant kidnapping epidemic in Mexico and a small communities efforts to stand up to the Cartels. It was bittersweet victory; while the film touched many people deeply, it was by association supporting the criminal enterprise NXIVM. Mark made the difficult decision to pull the film from distribution and, with a small band of whistleblowers, exposed their criminal behavior, resulting in multiple arrests and prosecutions.

This journey is captured in the 9 part HBO Documentary Series “THE VOW”. He has since developed a keen and passionate interest in exposing the coercive and duplicitous environments of high-control groups.

Vincente now has an interest in studying and exposing cults and has two film projects underway - Empathy not included: the narcissism epidemic and Coercion: invisible chains, the slow motion bullet, trauma bonding and coercive control.

1hr 17mins.

While there are some points of similarity with Mitchells Mind Matters interview, this interview covers some new ground on the danger of empathy towards DP's and considerations for reporting workplace harms.

Have attached a copy of Dr Mitchells thesis Pychopaths, Narcissists, Machiavellians, Toxic Leaders, Coercive Controllers: Subsets of one overarching 'Dark' Personalty type? that is also discussed and summarized on the Ponerology substack.

 

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What has saved me in the past from these types and what will prevent getting too involved with these types in the future is a mix of proper self worth, staying close to reality and focusing on achieving success and goals in society.

I say this because these types do a number of things. The chief things I recognize are:

1) they take advantage of those with low self worth/confidence

2) they create a fantasy not based in reality - if they give you what you want it’s their way and they create a fantasy structure. It is your choice to engage

3) They give you a raw deal. It is not an “even” exchange their requests their wants and their end game puts you in a lower losing position they will attempt to lower your morals.

Ultimately a big part of it is they want to “get over” or “one up” you thus those with normal self worth and confidence feel the unevenness of their energy, those close to reality see that these types are trying to construct/manipulate what is and if you are striving to achieve meet goals and be successful in reality you with your morals intact you will recognize that these types make this harder for you…

It is a fight for your soul, your consciousness, your spirit and your life on different levels. Every human is tested during their life. These types are part of the test.

Best of luck and remember it’s ok to disengage, be alone for sometime or start over. Your soul/spirit/consciousness is most important don’t ever sacrifice it for another man/women/human…In time God/The system can undo what humans do here on this Earth.

Gain knowledge without fear and don’t move too fast gain experience while contemplating the experience that’s where the wisdom comes in and those with high wisdom aren’t bothered by these types. God bless