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214: Challenging the Narrative on Personality Disorders w/ Dr. Peter Salerno: Is It Always Trauma?

January 21

1h 38m

Episode Description

Does narcissistic personality disorder always trace back to trauma? This episode explores what truly lies beneath personality disorders.

Dr. Peter Salerno is a psychologist specializing in personality disorders and the author of “The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism” and “Cruelty by Nature.” His work challenges mainstream assumptions, arguing that personality disorders can develop independently of childhood trauma, emphasizing biological and trait-based factors.

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