Ep 51: A New Psychoanalysis of Antisocial Personality Disorder

🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive deep into the complex inner world of antisocial personality disorder, challenging the traditional DSM view and exploring psychoanalytic theory to uncover the internal processes behind antisocial behaviors. This episode is essential for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in understanding the motivations and defenses of antisocial individuals. ⚠️Note: this podcast does not constitute a professional relationship. If you're in need of professional help, please seek out appropriate resources in your area. ⚠️

Chapters
00:00 Intro & Limitations of Antisocial in DSM
02:48 Causes of Antisocial Personality
     03:30 Genetic Studies
     05:21 Environmental Studies
07:34 Attachment & Antisocial Personality
12:23 Inside the Antisocial’s Psyche: 
     12:29 Depression & Emptiness
     14:55 Shame & Self-Importance
17:09 Defense Mechanisms in the Antisocial
     17:42 Omnipotent Control
     20:54 Projective Identification
     21:49 Dissociation 
     23:26 Acting Out 
26:34 Biological & Neuropsychological Processes of Antisocials 
28:37 Perverse & Distorted Sexuality in Antisocials
30:07 Summary & Conclusion