Why People Join Cults, the Difference Between Sociopaths and Psychopaths + Tips On Healing from Abusive Relationships with Therapist Rachel Bernstein

The unknown and uncertain can be frightening, especially when it comes to the darker side of human nature. In this podcast, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist and Indoctrination podcast host Rachel Bernstein about the appeal of cults, how to help someone who gets involved in a cult, the difference between cult leaders, narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths, if it’s possible for a psychopath to heal, how to recover from emotional abuse, and how to find freedom and safety in a relationship.    **Special Offer from this episode's sponsor: Interested in getting your own Sunlighten Sauna? Right now they have a special offer just for my listeners! Get $200 off any cabin unit and $99 shipping when you visit https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/ and mention my name at checkout!   Podcast Highlights  3:34 How Rachel helps people who get involved in cults  8:21 Why do people join cults?  15:28 How to spot a cult  21:36 The different kinds of cults  26:30 How do you recognize emotional manipulation and abuse?  33:10 What is the difference between a narcissist and being selfish?  36:11 How do we protect ourselves from abusive relationships?  42:00 How to help someone recover from an abusive relationship?  46:36 What is the difference between sociopaths and psychopaths?    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-people-join-cults-the-difference-between-sociopaths-psychopaths-tips-on-healing-from-abusive-relationships-with-therapist-rachel-bernstein   For more info on Rachel and to listen to her podcast visit:   Twitter: @_indoctrination Instagram: @indoctrinationpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast/  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/indoctrination-Gb1JeZ/episodes    Additional resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)   -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app   -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!    Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/  -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf  -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf  -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf   If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.