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Inside the Psychopathic Mind

Inside the Psychopathic Mind

By: Drs. Jason Smith and Carl Gacono
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Inside the Psychopathic Mind is hosted by two seasoned psychologists, Drs. Carl Gacono and Jason Smith. In concise, engaging episodes, the podcast explores psychopathy across theory and practice—including female psychopathy, assessment instruments, real cases from the past, stories ripped from the headlines, and current controversies. Drawing from research, clinical experience, articles, guest perspectives, and listener questions, the show is designed for both psychologists and lay listeners interested in understanding psychopathy beyond myths and sensationalism.

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Episodes
  • Inside the Psychopathic Mind: Surviving Female Psychopaths with Winifred Rule
    Mar 22 2026

    In this episode we are joined by Winifred Rule. She is the author of Born to Destroy and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Her blog is titled: Surviving the Female Psychopath. She has lived with a mother and sister who were both psychopaths. She provides examples from her life and we link them to the PCL-R items. She also provides tips to deal with psychopaths in our lives and how to get support.

    Her website and link to purchase Born to Destroy - https://www.winisbooks.com/

    Her Psychology today blog - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/winifred-rule

    Way to contact Winifred - https://www.winisbooks.com/contact

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    34 mins
  • Inside the Psychopathic Mind: The Criminal Personality
    Mar 8 2026

    In this episode we answer some listener questions and discuss the Criminal Personality. We delve into the characteristics of the Criminal Personality created by Yochelson and Samenow. We discuss what they are, how it affects their thinking, and how knowing them can better help people understand and/or treat those with antisocial behaviors.

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    49 mins
  • Inside the Psychopathic Mind: What the Rorschach Inkblots Revealed About Ted Bundy
    Feb 22 2026

    In this episode, we are again joined by Dr. Tod A. Roy. We discuss the history of Ted Bundy, discuss his psychopathic traits, and discuss Ted Bundy's Rorschach. Also we compare and contrast Ted Bundy to Charles Manson on the Rorschach and provide some insights into interviewing/interacting with psychopathic persons.

    Article:

    https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1080&context=psyassessment

    Feel free to contact us at maverickpsychology.com

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    51 mins
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