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00:00 In This Episode

01:21 Introducing Dr. Peter Salerno

02:24 Understanding Intent in Dangerous Behavior

04:55 The Role of Validation in Relationships

06:57 Cognitive Dissonance and Its Impact

08:41 The Myths of Trauma and Intent

12:11 Prenatal Environment and Personality Disorders

13:24 The Cause of Personality Disorders

16:45 Heritability of Dangerous Personality Types

18:24 Do Genes Load the Gun?

19:46 Genes, Traits, and Intention

21:20 What Makes Behavior Intentional?

24:55 How to Recognize Danger in Relationships

27:36 Recognizing Intent "Was My Saving Grace"

28:07 How George Simon Saved Peter Salerno

29:31 Does Genetics Invalidate Trauma?

34:49 Case Study: Narcissist with PTSD

37:20 Debunking the Trauma Argument

38:18 Brain Anatomy in Personality Disorders

41:21 Empathy: Cognitive vs. Affective

44:23 Patterns of Behavior in Cluster B Personality Disorders

45:14 Reality Distortion: Manipulation Tactics

47:37 Accountability in Abusive Relationships

48:36 How to Get Internal Justice

52:20 Are Narcissists Responsible for Abuse?

55:31 Traits (Red Flags) of a Dangerous Person

56:47 They Exploit Your Empathy

58:05 The Best Protection from Narcissists

59:13 Find Dr. Peter Salerno Online

59:45 Recovering Your Identity After Abuse

1:02:30 Further Recommendations

Do Narcissists abuse people on purpose? Dr. Peter Salerno shares his findings regarding intentional abuse.

Dr. Peter Salerno on genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM

Dr. Robert Plomin on behavioral genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xw

Dr. Peter Salerno's book: https://amzn.to/4s3uUJ9

Dr. Peter Salerno on YouTube: @DrPeterSalerno

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