Understanding and Surviving Psychopaths: A Conversation with Mary Turner Thomson
Season 2 Episode 2
In this episode of The Bravery Academy, host, Emma Ferris, has an in-depth discussion with Mary Turner Thomson, author of 'The Bigamist' and 'The Psychopath'. Mary shares her experience of being married to a conspired con man and how she overcame the trauma. A key focus is on raising awareness of psychopaths and their manipulative behaviors, highlighting high-empathy individuals as frequent targets. Along with personal stories, Mary explains scientific behaviors and traits of psychopaths, as well as her quota to help educate others based on her firsthand experiences.
01:23 Mary's Encounter with Will Jordan
02:03 The Beginning of Online Dating
05:55 The Unfolding Relationship with Will Jordan
08:45 The Proposal and Marriage
18:18 The Deception Unveiled
20:55 The Aftermath and Recovery
23:14 Reflections on the Experience
25:04 Unveiling the Magic Trick: Understanding Deception
25:35 The Aftermath: Relief and Recovery
25:44 A Dark Past: Confronting Childhood Trauma
26:42 The Power of Acceptance: Overcoming Victimhood
26:52 The Stigma of Being Duped: Dealing with Judgment
28:34 The Reality of Psychopaths: A Closer Look
30:21 The Psychopath's Game: Understanding Their World
31:37 The Targets of Psychopaths: High Empathy Individuals
34:33 The Aftermath: Multiple Wives and Children
37:06 The Future: Dating, Trust, and Moving Forward
39:13 The Power of Martial Arts: Building Confidence
44:45 The Power of Storytelling: Healing through Sharing
45:20 The Documentary Experience: Sharing the Story on a Larger Scale
50:13 The Power of Bravery: Confronting Fear
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