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Inside the Psychopathic Mind

Inside the Psychopathic Mind

by Drs. Jason Smith and Carl Gacono

Mental Health True Crime

Myths about Female Psychopaths and Biases

In this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Michael Segal. We deep dive into some biases, logical fallacies, and thinking errors people present with female offenders. We go through some myths about female psychopaths to better help our listeners. https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/monograph/9780128233726/understanding-female-offenders

Insanity and Infanticide: The Andrea Yates Story

In this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Tod Roy and we discuss the seriousness of postpartum depression, insanity cases, and how Andrea Yates despite the crime would not be considered psychopathic. We also discuss the legal experts in the case and where the story is today.

A Warden/Probation Officer's Perspective of Psychopathy

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Segal. He has worked a psychologist and Warden in federal prison settings as well as a probation officer. He provides his unique insights to these various roles and how he helps manage and educate those around him to psychopathy. He also discusses gender differences he has seen from his experiences.

Corporate Psychopaths

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Cynthia Mathieu an expert on psychopathy in workplaces and on the corporate psychopath. We discuss her work, the harm these individuals cause, discuss some possible thoughts on female corporate psychopaths, and the consequences corporate psychopaths face. Dr. Cynthia Mathieu is an industrial-organizational psychologist and Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Québec in Canada. She studies and has published research on psychopathy and other dark personalities in the workplace, leadership, toxic workplace culture, and employee well-being. She consults with organizations and teaches on corporate psychopathy, employee selection, mental health in the workplace, organizational fraud, dark leadership, and work culture. She has been invited to speak for various organizations, including the Conference Board of Canada, the Canadian federal government, the US government, the European Central Bank, the Retail Council of Canada, and Facebook. She is the author of the book Dark Personalities in the Workplace, regularly posts on LinkedIn and YouTube, and hosts a podcast titled Healing Workplaces. She also has a new book coming out in the fall titled Toxic Workplaces. https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/monograph/9780128158272/dark-personalities-in-the-workplace https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamathieu/ https://cynthiamathieu.com/en/ https://www.youtube.com/@cynthiamathieu

Cultural Differences in Psychopathy

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Schiøtt who is a Clinical Psychologist in Denmark. We discuss the differences between the USA, Denmark, other European countries and Greenland related to psychopathy. We discuss how certain items may appear differently and how it is not recommended to lower cut scores with any population.

Inside the Cold Trail II: The Mysterious Case of Cindy James

In this episode, we discuss the tragic story of Cindy James on what would have been her 82nd birthday. We are again joined by the host and creator of the weekly true crime podcast, "The Trail Went Cold", Robin Warder. We discuss all the facts of the case, new details that Robin learned since talking about it 10 years ago, conspiracy theories, the inconclusiveness of the case, Cindy James' personality and if we think she was a female psychopath. https://www.trailwentcold.com/e/the-trail-went-cold-%E2%80%93-episode-18-%E2%80%93-cindy-james/ https://www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold IG FB X

Personality Disorders

In this episode, we discuss the 10 DSM Personality Disorders we use to diagnose in the USA. We provide the criteria, give a few examples, and discuss how it relates to our discussions on psychopathy.

Tales from the Cage I

In this episode, we discuss stories from working in correctional and forensic settings, discuss ways to thrive in that environment, and strategies and tips for those wanting to work in these environments as a mental health worker.

Inside the Cold Trail: Steve Pankey & Jonelle Matthews

In this episode, we interview Robin Warder, the host/creator of the weekly true crime podcast, "The Trail Went Cold", which just passed its ten year anniversary and is closing in on 500 episodes. We talk about the cold case of Jonelle Matthews and its shocking conclusion. We dive into the personality of the person found guilty of the crime, Steve Pankey, and his beyond belief connection to Robin. https://www.trailwentcold.com/?s=minisode%2011 https://www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold IG FB X

I Survived Ted Bundy

In this episode, we have a follow-up to our Ted Bundy episode. We outline Ted Bundy's last few weeks on the run following his second escape from a Colorado jail. We interview Marti who interacted with Ted Bundy on February 14, 1978 mere hours before his final arrest in Pensacola, Florida. Marti describes the harrowing encounter and how she survived. She also provides ways to best handle these dangerous situations.

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