Darren F Magee

Send us Fan Mail In this video I discuss with Dr. Fiona Girkin, a specialist in female psychopaths and their traits, the dark reality of psychopaths, exploring the complexities of psychopathy how it can manifest differently in men and women. She shares insights into her research journey and what initially sparked her interest in this area, discussing the nuances of psychopathy.  We look at the dar...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Beare joins me to explore the complex and often devastating effects of narcissism and narcissistic abuse, and the journey towards emotional healing and recovery. We discuss his work on Mirrored Psychic Inversion Theory (MPIT), and his work with Sam Vaknin. As a survivor of a toxic relationship, it's common to experience a breakdown, both emotionally and mentally, due to...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself pouring emotional energy into helping people only to see them resist any real change? Looking at the Rescue Dilemma through Karpman's Drama Triangle, Melody Beattie's book 'CoDependent No More' and both classical and operant conditioning, this video explores the frustration of trying to assist individuals who consistently make choic...

Send us Fan Mail Amber Hollingsworth is an expert in working with individuals and families facing challenges with addiction. With over two decades of experience, Amber brings valuable insights into topics like the nature of addiction, relapse and how to break an addiction. Her work includes founding Hope for Families Recovery Consultants and hosting a recovery podcast, offering support and guidanc...

Send us Fan Mail Tegan Osmond and I discuss the hidden reality of narcissistic workplaces and how some professional environments can develop cult-like dynamics driven by manipulation, group psychology, and workplace mobbing. Throughout this conversation, we explore psychological insights into outsider targeting, group conformity, manipulation tactics, and the emotional impact of prolonged workplac...

Send us Fan Mail In this seminar I break down the hidden dynamics of the narcissistic family system and how it often operates like a cult-like environment. You’ll learn how narcissistic family roles develop, from the matriarch or patriarch to the golden child, scapegoat, and other key roles that shape behaviour and identity. Exploring how narcissistic parents use emotional control, manipulation, a...

Send us Fan Mail Like many other professions, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering the world of mental health, but can AI really replace human therapists? In this in-depth discussion, we explore the limits of AI therapy, the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in psychotherapy, and why the human connection remains central to real healing. Dr. Philip Sarpong, a clinical psych...

Send us Fan Mail Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance with Dr Peter Salerno Why does narcissistic abuse leave you feeling confused, stuck, and disconnected from your own reality? In this in-depth conversation, Dr Peter Salerno, retired licensed psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, explains traumatic cognitive dissonance, a psychological state that develops through intentional manipulation, coerciv...

Send us Fan Mail This is part two of a conversation with Sara Crouson, host of the YouTube channel Cluster B Milkshake. Sara has diagnoses of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Anti-social Personality Disorder, ADHD and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She also has Schizoid and paranoid traits. We discuss narcissism, psychopathy, predatory behaviour and how these things manifest in day to life, as...

Send us Fan Mail Why do narcissists seem so charming in public yet so cruel and manipulative in private? In this video we look at how narcissists use impression management to fool entire rooms of people. We explore why they make such powerful first impressions, how they use charisma, flattery, stories, and confidence to reel people in, and why so many of us fall for it again even when we know bett...

Send us Fan Mail Cluster B personalities are a group of personality disorders characterised by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviour. This video looks at the key characteristics, traits, and behaviours associated with Cluster B personalities, including borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, and antisocial personality disorders, and how they can look when they overlap or are co-occuring together...

Send us Fan Mail Sara Crouson has diagnoses of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Anti-social Personality Disorder, ADHD and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She also has Schizoid and paranoid traits. She is the host of the YouTube channel 'Cluster B Milkshake' where she educates people about narcissism and predatory behaviours. We discussed her history and how her diagnoses manifest in d...

Send us Fan Mail I'll be discussing the HG Wells classic 'War of the Worlds' with @DrPaulA.Taylor (Readers of the Lost Art) Why the story continues to be so popular, its many adaptations, and what it tells us about the social anxieties and paranoia present not only in Victorian times, but today as well. For more content on my YouTube Channel visit https://www.youtube.com/@DarrenFMag...

Send us Fan Mail Healing from narcissistic abuse is a unique and individualized process, and the time it takes to recover can vary greatly from person to person. This video explores the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery and provide insight into what you can expect during the healing process. Whether you're just starting to recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse or you're fur...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be 'woke'? Ryan Rogers is a therapist and author of the book "The Woke Mind: The Twisted Psychology of the Social Justice Movement.' In our conversation we discuss what it means to be 'woke',  is it just a trendy phrase, a slur, or a genuine state of awareness? Is it even truly a left/right issue or more a personality type? We dis...

Send us Fan Mail Mid to High range narcissism refers to someone with deeply ingrained narcissistic traits and characteristics, but doesn't meet the threshold for a personality disorder, as outlined in the DSM 5. They can range from just being selfish pests, to being a master of emotional manipulation. This presentation looks into the characteristics, behaviours, and traits of the sub clinical...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative and therapeutic power of stories in my conversation with Dr. Paul A Taylor, host of the Youtube channel 'Readers of the Lost Art' where we discuss narrative psychology and the 'post literate world'. We discuss 'safetyism', internet use and social media, communication and explore how storytelling can inform, inspire, heal an...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast looks at the complex world of incels (involuntary celibates), exploring their psychology through the Five Factor Model of Personality (Big Five). Outlining how traits like neuroticism, extraversion, and agreeableness shape their worldview, alongside the role of covert narcissism and chronic loneliness in their identity. Drawing from psychological research and philosop...

Send us Fan Mail Stalking is defined as repeated and persistent unwanted communications, approaches and intrusions into someone’s life, into their privacy, and there are many levels to it. It can a form of mental assault. This video looks at the different kinds of stalker, (rejected, resentful, incompetent, intimacy seeker and predator) as well as the difference between when the stalker is strange...

Send us Fan Mail James and Teri Craft invited mo onto their channel to discuss navigating relationships with narcissistic people, betrayal trauma and managing boundaries. They have very kindly allowed me to share our conversation. For help and support contact James and Teri: Get the course on Betrayal Trauma: "What Now? The Couples Guide to Surviving Crisis in Marriage" here: marriagehea...

Send us Fan Mail Caz McGovern is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in London, England. Her movie ‘They Don’t Leave’ has been screened at 15 festivals and won the ‘Best Suspense Short’ award at four of them, along with receiving ‘The Big Sky Film Grant’. Caz also has a diagnosis of Bipolar Type 2. In this podcast we talk about her career and creativity,  ands as you’ll hear from our conve...

Send us Fan Mail The Dark Tetrad refers to a set of four personality traits linked to exploitative and harmful behaviours. It builds on the Dark Triad, which includes Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, by adding a fourth trait: sadism. These traits are linked to cruel, manipulative, self-centered, and antisocial behaviours. This podcast is the fourth part in a series looking at the dif...

Send us Fan Mail Sarika Singh is an award winning communications coach and seasoned public speaker with almost three decades helping individuals, groups and teams understand and improve their self confidence, their communication skills, whether written or verbal. She is also an online content creator and host of the ‘Communicate 101: Speaking and Writing Skills” Podcast where she discusses many di...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Vicente is an award winning film maker and author. He is a former member, and one of the whistle blowers that exposed the criminal activities going on in the nexium cult. His story is chronicled in the HBO series, ‘The Vow’. He is host of the ‘WTF is on my mind?’ podcast and YouTube channel where he discusses, among other things, narcissism, coercive behaviours, dark personal...

Send us Fan Mail Sara Davison, best known as ‘The Divorce Coach’ is a multi award-winning Coach, twice best selling author and podcast host of 'Heartbreak to Happiness'. She joins me today to talk about what to expect when separating or divorcing a narcissistic person, post separation abuse, and some ideas to help navigate your way through. For more details about Sara, her work, or for i...