Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage.Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a renowned psychologist and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer-reviewed research and her eye-opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits and protect your mental well being.In this episode, she explains:■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt.■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means.■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar.■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss.■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life.<h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li>00:00:00 Intro</li><li>00:02:21 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters</li><li>00:02:58 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention</li><li>00:04:05 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds?</li><li>00:05:30 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel</li><li>00:08:56 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty?</li><li>00:09:59 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying</li><li>00:13:46 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar?</li><li>00:20:29 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong</li><li>00:21:53 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained</li><li>00:34:49 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked</li><li>00:36:28 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits?</li><li>00:38:05 Are Dark Traits Caused by Genetics or Childhood?</li><li>00:41:13 How to Increase Your Chances of Becoming a Good Parent</li><li>00:44:23 What Happens Inside a Psychopath's Brain?</li><li>00:46:06 Can Dark Personality Traits Be Cured?</li><li>00:49:30 Ads</li><li>00:51:32 Why Being Lied to Makes You Feel Distant</li><li>00:57:14 Can You Be Warm and Competent at the Same Time?</li><li>00:59:57 Why Dark Personality Traits Don't Get You Ahead</li><li>01:04:43 What a Real Job Applicant's Voice Note Revealed</li><li>01:09:06 How to Spot Red Flags in Dating Profiles and Relationships</li><li>01:17:08 Ads</li><li>01:18:17 Why Setting Boundaries Matters More Than You Think</li><li>01:19:36 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities</li><li>01:23:32 How to Spot Gaslighting and Coercive Control</li><li>01:27:55 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities Continued</li><li>01:35:03 How to Communicate With Dark Personalities</li><li>01:37:54 How to Become a Better Detective of People's Cues</li><li>01:38:25 Why You Should Avoid Face to Face Negotiations</li><li>01:42:18 Three Mistakes People Make With Dark Personalities</li><li>01:44:02 How the 10% Do the Damage and the Biggest Lie About Success</li><li>01:45:35 What Is the Greatest Lie We've All Been Told?</li></ul>Independent Fact Check: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Leanne-ten-Brinke-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v1.pdf">https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Leanne-ten-Brinke-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v1.pdf</a>Follow Leanne:YouTube - 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