Episode 3 - The investigation begins - crime journalist Isla Traquair meets with documentary producers Mark Vicente and Scott Altomare to discuss how to approach the man they can no longer interview after being contacted by a number of his former patients with claims of abuse. But before Isla can meet the fake professor for a face-to-face sit down interview, she must first learn the full horror of what he's accused of. One of his former patients reveals the harrowing details of what happened to her over a seven year period.

A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

STAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/
Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. 

If you need immediate help:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwide
https://www.samaritans.org
https://womensaid.org.uk/
https://solacewomensaid.org/
https://www.thehotline.org/

Stalking support and advocacy UK
https://www.paladinservice.co.uk/

To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

Episode 2 - Narcissist's Playbook companion podcast delves into the genesis of the documentary and what led award-winning journalist Isla Traquair to investigate a serial predator and public figure. In this episode she interviews filmmaker and cult survivor Mark Vicente about his drive to understand Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how that became the inspiration for the documentary. He and his wife Bonnie were instrumental in the take down of the cult NXIVM and the jailing of cult leader Keith Raniere, as seen in The Vow on HBO. 

You'll hear about the bombshell revelation which almost derailed the documentary and how he and co-producers Scott Altamore and Lyn Lear found a way to turn a crisis into a blessing. The back story is essential for setting up the step-by-step journey to confront a predator.

A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

STAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/
Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. 

If you need immediate help:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwide
https://www.samaritans.org
https://womensaid.org.uk/
https://solacewomensaid.org/
https://www.thehotline.org/
Stalking support and advocacy UK
https://www.paladinservice.co.uk/

To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

Episode 1 - companion podcast to Narcissist's Playbook, Empathy Not Included documentary - join award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair as she introduces the start of her investigation into a serial predator and discovers the truth of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is beyond a buzzword. World leading psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula explains the complexity of narcissistic abuse. Not all wounds are visible, victims are not to be blamed for being fooled by the wolf in saviour's clothing.

A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

STAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/
Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you.

If you need immediate help:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwide
https://www.samaritans.org
https://womensaid.org.uk/
https://solacewomensaid.org/
https://www.thehotline.org/

To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com