Psychopathy, Child Custody Cases, and the Accused Seal Beach Mass Killer

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This week we welcome to the show Liane J. Leedom, M.D., psychiatrist, Visiting Professor of Counseling at the University of Bridgeport, and author of Just Like His Father? A Guide to Overcoming Your Child’s Genetic Connection to Antisocial Behavior, Addiction and ADHD, and Women Who Love Psychopaths. In this episode, Dr. Leedom discusses psychopathy and child custody cases within … Read more

Consequences for Leaving the Psychopath: Stalking, Lying, Manipulation… Are You Prepared?

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jill Ricke, a licensed psychologist in private practice, who discusses the consequences for leaving the psychopath. Dr. Ricke contributed the following blog entry: When you are involved in a relationship with a psychopath your ability to trust your judgment and your self esteem are seriously compromised.  The longer the relationship lasts … Read more

Aftermath Radio: Stalking

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This week we begin to explore the relationship between psychopathy and stalking, and welcome our very first IN-STUDIO GUEST: Dr. Tracy Tolbert, Assistant Professorial Lecturer from the Department of Criminal Justice at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Tolbert discusses a symbolic interaction approach to research on stalking, and contributes the following blog entry: Much of … Read more

Aftermath Radio: Fall 2011 Season Premiere

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Welcome back! It’s the Fall 2011 season premiere of Aftermath Radio. We are joined by three members of the Board of Directors of the Aftermath Surviving Psychopathy Foundation (Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version; Dr. Liane Leedom, psychiatrist by training and … Read more

Aftermath Radio: Interview With A Psychopath Part II

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Another great summer edition of Aftermath Radio! In this episode, we welcome back “William,” a self-proclaimed high-functioning psychopath who joined us on a previous program. William provides more fascinating first-hand insight into the mind of a psychopathic individual, and discusses the “code” by which he lives his life–which enables him to function without causing harm.   … Read more

Aftermath Radio: Open Line!!

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It’s our very first “open line” broadcast! We thought this would be a great idea for a summer broadcast, particularly due to the fact that all of our regular guest experts are on vacation and won’t return our calls! We dedicated the show to questions and comments about psychopathy from our listeners… all-comers welcomed, and no holds … Read more