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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 1H 25M

Personality Expert: “1 in 3 People Have Dark Traits!” How to Spot Them & Can They Change?

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What separates a hero from a villain? How do childhood trauma and adverse experiences shape dark personality traits like psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism? Professor of Psychology Dr. Nadja Heym reveals insider strategies to understand and navigate dark personality traits—helping you master psychological insight, emotional boundaries, and relationship resilience for lasting success.Dr. Heym is a renowned scientist and leading academic at Nottingham Trent University, known for her pioneering research on dark empaths and personality, and her influential publications in BBC Science Focus and The Conversation. She has helped shape understanding of empathy and "dark traits" in everyday life.She explains:Why certain traits like callousness or antagonism can lead to failure in relationships—and what to do insteadThe frameworks that reveal how psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism interact, and how to spot themHow successful leaders and professionals harness psychology for influence and adaptabilityThe essential skills for self-protection and emotional intelligence rarely taught in schoolsWhy hard work alone isn’t enough—and the surprising truth about boundaries, intuition, and thrivingFREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppA Or if you want to start taking podcasting seriously: My full step-by-step podcast blueprint: https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385 Launch your podcast using my successful blueprint—even on a budget and with zero experience, get my new episodes 24 hours early & join a tribe of like-minded outliers who will help you grow…____Nadja’s WorkWebsite: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/social-sciences/nadja_heymGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GLJdqegAAAAJ&hl=en____Team:Host: Jacob Watson-HowlandChief Editor: Chloé BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuff

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