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I’m joined by Dr Fiona Girkin, a researcher specialising in female psychopathy and dark personality traits, whose doctoral research examined workplace bullying in the community services sector. We discuss relational aggression, weaponised victimhood, revenge, parental alienation and the difference between everyday selfishness and calculated abuse. We also explore whether feminism, social media and a lack of accountability are rewarding destructive behaviour and how to recognise warning signs in workplaces, friendships and romantic relationships.
Find Dr Fiona Girkin:
Website: https://www.drfionagirkin.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFionaGirkin
CHAPTERS
00:00 Female psychopathy hiding in plain sight
01:39 Psychopathy, narcissism and psychosis explained
05:20 Primary vs. secondary psychopathy
08:45 Fiona’s research: bullying in the helping professions
12:09 Charm, oversharing and weaponised victimhood
15:06 “Flying monkeys”: getting others to do the dirty work
19:06 Sadism, revenge and parental alienation
21:47 How common is female psychopathy?
25:17 Social media, accountability and rewarded behaviour
30:25 Have clinical labels replaced the language of evil?
35:01 Female psychopathy in positions of power
37:24 What does it look like in a girlfriend or wife?
40:16 Feminist entitlement vs. calculated abuse
44:33 Stalking and control after separation
47:13 Dating: recognising warning signs and genuine kindness
54:20 Leaving a manipulative relationship
57:50 Why choosing the right partner matters
