Podcast 410: Inside the Mind of a Psychopath + The Nature vs. Nurture Debate When It Comes to Mental Illness

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up images of scary, elusive figure intent on doing harm. But is being diagnosed as a psychopath a life sentence? Can they ever change? In this podcast I speak with Dr. James Fallon , neuroscientist, researcher, professor and diagnosed psychopath, about role of nature versus nurture, getting inside the mind of a psychopath, how early childhood trauma can impact our development, the different kinds of empathy, the power of self-awareness and self-regulation, how to turn your weakness into your greatest strength, and more! Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/james-fallon OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at noom.com/DRLEAF . -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf . -Nord VPN: Using my link https://nordvpn.com/cleaningup you can receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 1 free month. There is literally no risk to you with their 30 day money back guarantee. Give it a try and if you like it, Great! If you don’t, they’ll issue a refund and you can pretend the entire situation never even happened! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 7:10 How James took his mental health challenges and turned them into his greatest strengths 10:50 How childhood trauma can affect our genes 17:30 Why both nature and nurture are important when it comes to our mental health 22:30 How psychopaths’ brains are different from “normal” brains 29:35 What is a psychopath? 39:00 Why we are so fascinated with psychopaths 49:45 How a sociopath is different from a psychopath 1:02:00 How we can use self-regulation and self-awareness to rewire our brains and overcome negative genetic traits ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -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 *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.