Episode Details

On this episode we discuss Dr. Karen Mitchell’s book Human Predators and her research on harmful people across settings such as business, law, medicine, media, religion, and politics. She argues that predators outside prison are common, often act covertly through emotional and social abuse, and share similar traits and tactics regardless of labels like narcissist or psychopath. 

We also discuss her view that the DSM can blur distinctions between predators and traumatized victims, especially in categories like borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Karen describes how predators target vulnerable “prey,” use gaslighting and coercion, and can cause severe psychological harm, while also pointing to behavioral red flags and the need for better awareness and screening in leadership roles. 

Karen's recommended shows: 

• Wild republic (German miniseries) 
• Fifteen-Love (British miniseries) 
• Unknown Number: The High School Catfish 
• Wild, Wild Country 
• Escaping Utopia 
• Fake (Australian miniseries) 
• The Tinder Swindler 
• Dr Death 
• The Family 

Karen's book is now available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1923630423/ 

• Website: https://www.kalmor.com.au/ 
• Twitter: https://x.com/karenmitchell__ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenmitchell_/ 

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