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The Francesca Psychology Podcast

Francesca Tighinean
The Francesca Psychology Podcast
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    Former FBI Agent: How To Take Control Of Any Conversation and Read Them Like A Book - Joe Navarro

    17/08/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent, one of the world’s leading experts on body language, and the bestselling author of What Every Body Is Saying.Mastering Connections: https://amzn.to/3N9myQgJoe's website: https://www.jnforensics.com/Navarro Dangerous Personality Inventory: https://ndpi.liebermanlabs.com/ndpiOTHER RESOURCES:The Finding Love course: https://www.francescapsychology.com/p...1:1 Life Coaching - https://tr.ee/7S2Xi6rtodFREE QUIZ: The 5 Patterns Blocking Healthy Love - https://francescapsychology.kit.com/0...FREE CBT eBook - https://tr.ee/eziT_m9aymNew Book Waitlist - https://tr.ee/9EWZAp0OZm
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    The Narcissism Doctor: Toxic Signs You're Dealing With A Covert Narcissist - Dr Ramani

    06/07/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    Dr. Ramani is a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author of the book It’s Not You, and the world’s leading expert on narcissistic relationships.

    00:00 Intro01:56 What is narcissism?04:18 How many people are narcissists?06:15 How does one become a narcissist11:20 Why do some children become narcissists20:01 Emotional Immaturity vs Narcissism22:58 Types of narcissism28:21 Signs someone is a narcissist35:35 Signs someone is NOT a narcissist38:03 Covert Narcissism39:51 Misconceptions about narcissism42:32 Am I a narcissist?46:05 Shame core of grandiosity48:40 Effects of growing up with narcissistic parents54:10 Can you get them to understand you?58:31 Mind games they play in relationships01:00:09 Red flags on a first date01:03:18 How to respond to gaslighting01:07:00 How to leave a narcissist
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    FBI Hostage Negotiator: How To Influence Anyone & Get What You Want - Chris Voss

    05/06/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, author of the bestselling book Never Split the Difference, and the CEO of The
    Black Swan Group.The Black Swan Group: https://www.blackswanltd.com/

    0:00 Intro: The power of emotional intelligence and empathy.01:32 Becoming an FBI hostage negotiator.03:15 Day-to-day life in the Crisis Negotiation Unit.05:07 Defining negotiation as collaboration and trust.08:05 The Nvidia example: trust as a business currency.12:35 What drives people: the importance of avoiding loss.15:48 How to win a negotiation: vision drives decision.19:07 What is tactical empathy?21:07 Using calibrated questions to induce thinking.26:14 Asking for favors using empathy and overstating negatives.29:00 Using No instead of Yes in negotiations.34:58 The power of playfulness, gratitude, and curiosity.36:34 Dealing with liars and gaslighting.43:46 Tips for dealing with stubborn people.50:00 The magic wand phrasing technique.52:48 Common negotiation mistakes, such as pitching too early.55:36 Why you should only ask Why me?56:43 Differences in negotiation between genders, focusing on tone of voice.58:43 Deactivating aggressive or pressured counterparts.1:03:30 Winning arguments with kindness.
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    World No.1 Sleep Expert: The Perfect Formula For Deep Sleep - Dr Matt Walker

    07/05/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    Dr Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience and one of the world’s leading researchers on sleep. He is also the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep, which helped bring the science of sleep into the mainstream and changed how millions of people think about the role sleep.00:00 Intro01:10 The Importance of Sleep05:08 Understanding Dreams and Their Functions13:41 Nightmares and Their Impact15:18 Sleep and Creativity19:14 Consequences of Poor Sleep25:44 How Much Sleep Do We Need?31:42 Improving Sleep Hygiene36:20 Addressing Insomnia42:36 Waking Up in the Middle of the Night46:30 Sleep Supplements: Do They Work?50:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep55:08 Common Sleep Myths and Mistakes01:01:35 The Science of Napping01:04:05 Exploring Sleep Divorce01:11:10 Temperature and Sleep Quality01:19:25 Strategies for Overcoming Jet Lag01:22:44 The Formula for Perfect Sleep
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    How To Manage Negative Or Intrusive Thoughts - Dr Ethan Kross

    16/04/2026 | 41 mins.
    Ethan Kross is an award-winning psychology professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and bestselling author of Chatter and Shift.

    00:00 Intro
    01:45 What is an inner voice
    03:44 Intrusive thoughts
    07:52 Types of people that have more intrusive thoughts
    08:55 Types of chatter and harmful self talk
    12:48 How does one develop a harmful inner voice
    16:20 How to take control of your inner voice
    20:33 How to help someone struggling
    23:45 Confident inner voice
    27:17 Connection between inner voice and emotions
    29:10 The percent of time we experience emotions
    31:06 Common myths about emotional regulation
    36:50 What are shifters
    38:00 How our environment influences our emotions
    40:08 The best tool for everyday life
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About The Francesca Psychology Podcast
The Francesca Psychology Podcast is a psychology and self-development podcast exploring human behaviour, relationships, trauma, and personal growth. Hosted by Francesca Tighinean, it features long-form conversations with leading experts, offering research-backed insights and practical tools to help listeners better understand themselves and their patterns.
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