How Narcissists Pick Their Victims in Under an Hour

How Narcissists Pick Their Victims in Under an Hour

August 31, 2026 · 35 min · Season 5 · Episode 302

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Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses with Don Hennessy how narcissists identify and groom their victims quickly.

What if it only takes him an hour to know exactly how to control you? That wasn't chemistry. That wasn't "instant connection." A predator ran a background check on your character to know if you had the exact traits he needs to exploit. In this episode, Dr. Kerry sits down with returning author and expert, Don Hennessy. Hennessy has spent decades working directly with abusive men. He breaks down the calculated, deliberate selection process predators use to identify and groom targets. Podca...

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Host: Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.

Guest: Don Hennessy

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