Cult Expert Dr Steven Hassan
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Inside the Mind of a Sociopath - a cult expert reacts
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12:39Now PlayingWhat happens inside the mind of a sociopath?
Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump and expert on undue influence, reviews and reacts to Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas (allegedly Jamie Rebecca Lund). Drawing from his 49 years of experience helping people reclaim their lives after leaving authoritarian cults, Dr. Hassan unpacks the book’s insights on narcissism, psychopathy, attachment disorders, and the impact of growing up in authoritarian families and high-control groups like the Mormon Church/LDS.
Dr. Hassan discusses:
- Why Mormon authoritarianism and corporal punishment can distort authentic identity
- The role of early childhood attachment in personality disorders
- Breakthroughs in neuroscience and hypnotherapy that make healing possible
- How malignant narcissists and authoritarian leaders exploit followers
- Practical steps toward recovery, self-parenting, and reclaiming your authentic self
As Dr. Hassan explains, sociopathy isn’t a fixed identity—healing is possible when we understand attachment, trauma, and undue influence.
📚 Books Mentioned:
Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas
The Girl with the Duck Tattoo by Sarma Melngailis
Malignant Self LoveNarcissism Revisited by Sam Vaknin
Holocaust Lessons by David Cooperson
If you’ve been affected by narcissists, sociopaths, or authoritarian groups, this video can offer some insights and resources on healing from these experiences.
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