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This will be a two-part episode on Psychopathy. I have used a lot of research on this episode, so this isn't as juicy as you might be hoping! It's very technical and focuses on the diagnostic criteria from a forensic psychiatry perspective. Hopefully you won't find it too boring.
References
(Mis)understanding Psychopathy: Consequences for Policy and Practice with Offenders, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2014.960033 
Reducing psychopathic violence: A review of the treatment literature. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5868429/ 
The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson
BTK: A Study in Psychopathy. https://scholar.smu.edu/jour/vol7/iss2/5 
Differentiating psychopathy from antisocial personality disorder: a triarchic model perspective. doi:10.1017/S003329171300161X 
Examining The Associations Between Dsm-5 Section Iii Antisocial Personality Disorder Traits And Psychopathy In Community And University Samples. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24689766/ 
(Mis)understanding Psychopathy: Consequences for Policy and Practice with Offenders. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2014.960033 
Psychopathy as a Clinical and Empirical Construct. 10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.3.022806.091452 
Psychopathy: A confusing clinical construct. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18387007/ 
PSYCHO-OLOGY: Killer Mindsets and Meditations on Murder. Psychopathy_and_the_Will_to_Power_Ted_Bundy_and_Dennis_Rader_In_S_Waller_Ed_Serial_Killers_and_Philosophy_Oxford_Blackwell_Publishing
 Psychopathy: Assessment and Forensic Implications. https://doi.org/10.1177/070674370905401202 
Psychopathic Personality: Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Evidence and Public Policy. DOI: 10.1177/1529100611426706 
The Evidentiary Introduction of Psychopathy Checklist-Revised Assessed Psychopathy in U.S. Courts: Extent and Appropriateness. DOI 10.1007/s10979-006-9042-z
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, a podcast dedicated to exposing and exploring the truth about coercive control, emotional abuse, and the long-term trauma caused by abusive relationships.
Whether it's childhood abuse from a parent, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse in any form, this podcast dives into the patterns, dynamics, and the psychological impact.
My name is Helena, and I am your host! I share my own lived experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, while also creating space for survivor stories, expert insight, and compassionate support.
Healing is non-linear, and a complex and difficult process.
E-Mail me! escapetheparadox@outlook.com
Don't forget to subscribe (follow) wherever you get your podcasts!
Remember: It's not your fault, and your story matters!

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I think you are worth the effort of healing. 
In this (long) episode, I examine the diagnostic criteria of Borderline Personality Disorder, focusing on how the diagnosis is disproportionately applied to women and deeply intertwined with histories of trauma. It explores how trauma responses are often pathologized, the gendered assumptions embedded in diagnostic practices, and the consequences of mislabeling and stigmatizing distress.
References
Structural Violence and the Effects of the Patriarchal Structure on the Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BDP): A Critical Study Using Tools on BPD Symptoms and Social Violence https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/2/196  
Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Trauma: Exploring the Affected Biological Systems and Mechanisms. https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-017-1383-2  
Childhood Trauma and Axis I Disorders In Borderline Personality Disorder: A Correlational Study. https://mecp.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43045-025-00511-3  
DSM-5 Made Easy. Dsm-5-Tr-Made-Easy-Clinicians-Diagnosis
New Professional Practice Guideline for Adults with Complex Trauma Histories https://www.ctipp.org/post/new-professional-practice-guideline-for-adults-with-complex-trauma-histories 
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, a podcast dedicated to exposing and exploring the truth about coercive control, emotional abuse, and the long-term trauma caused by abusive relationships.
Whether it's childhood abuse from a parent, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse in any form, this podcast dives into the patterns, dynamics, and the psychological impact.
My name is Helena, and I am your host! I share my own lived experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, while also creating space for survivor stories, expert insight, and compassionate support.
Healing is non-linear, and a complex and difficult process.
E-Mail me! escapetheparadox@outlook.com
Don't forget to subscribe (follow) wherever you get your podcasts!
Remember: It's not your fault, and your story matters!

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This bonus episode shares a poem I wrote on self-worth, confronting reality, and the work of restoring the mind from broken parts. 
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, a podcast dedicated to exposing and exploring the truth about coercive control, emotional abuse, and the long-term trauma caused by abusive relationships.
Whether it's childhood abuse from a parent, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse in any form, this podcast dives into the patterns, dynamics, and the psychological impact.
My name is Helena, and I am your host! I share my own lived experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, while also creating space for survivor stories, expert insight, and compassionate support.
Healing is non-linear, and a complex and difficult process.
E-Mail me! escapetheparadox@outlook.com
Don't forget to subscribe (follow) wherever you get your podcasts!
Remember: It's not your fault, and your story matters!

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Coercive Control | Domestic Violence | Childhood Trauma | Childhood Abuse | Healing after Abuse | Healing after Trauma
I think you are worth the effort of healing. 
 Worthlessness speaks in absolutes, but that doesn’t make it true. In this episode, I explore what happens when you stop taking the voice at face value and begin challenging the thoughts that try to define you. 
This episode isn’t about strategies to overcome negative thoughts. It’s about acknowledging that these thoughts are unhealthy and hold back healing. Acceptance of this as a truth is the first step before any deeper work on changing them can begin. 
References:
The Bobo Doll Experiment
Learn about DBT
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, a podcast dedicated to exposing and exploring the truth about coercive control, emotional abuse, and the long-term trauma caused by abusive relationships.
Whether it's childhood abuse from a parent, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse in any form, this podcast dives into the patterns, dynamics, and the psychological impact.
My name is Helena, and I am your host! I share my own lived experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, while also creating space for survivor stories, expert insight, and compassionate support.
Healing is non-linear, and a complex and difficult process.
E-Mail me! escapetheparadox@outlook.com
Don't forget to subscribe (follow) wherever you get your podcasts!
Remember: It's not your fault, and your story matters!

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Coercive Control | Domestic Violence | Childhood Trauma | Childhood Abuse | Healing after Abuse | Healing after Trauma
Finding the right therapist or counsellor can feel overwhelming, especially after experiencing abuse or trauma (or maybe while you're still experiencing it). In this episode, I share practical tips for choosing a professional who truly understands coercive control and can support your healing journey. 
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, a podcast dedicated to exposing and exploring the truth about coercive control, emotional abuse, and the long-term trauma caused by abusive relationships.
Whether it's childhood abuse from a parent, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse in any form, this podcast dives into the patterns, dynamics, and the psychological impact.
My name is Helena, and I am your host! I share my own lived experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, while also creating space for survivor stories, expert insight, and compassionate support.
Healing is non-linear, and a complex and difficult process.
E-Mail me! escapetheparadox@outlook.com
Don't forget to subscribe (follow) wherever you get your podcasts!
Remember: It's not your fault, and your story matters!