Peter Salerno
Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and researcher specializing in the etiology of personality disorders, who consults on toxic relationships and recovery from manipulative interpersonal dynamics.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 46min
#1068 - Dr Peter Salerno - How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain
Dr Peter Salerno, clinical psychologist and researcher on personality disorders, explains how manipulative personalities distort reality and exploit empathy. Short sentences cover brain networks involved in empathy and self-control. He outlines antagonism, idealize-devalue-discard cycles, charm and mimicry tactics, and practical red flags for spotting and protecting yourself from manipulative people.
