In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack some of our difficulties understanding antisocial personality disorder in how it combines psychology, morality, philosophy, and societal judgment. We focus on: where’s the line for disorder; how can we diagnose without judgment; and what does this personality look like when it’s not disordered? We pull from historical examples of antisocial types in specialized roles and also hypothesize that America might have transitioned from a narcissistic nation to an antisocial one.

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Antisocial Personality & DSM Problems 02:46 Antisocial Personality Defined in the PDM 07:02 Where’s the Disorder Line? 17:29 Other Dark & Criminal Personalities 21:08 Morality & Antisocial Traits in Specialized Professions 23:37 Are We An Antisocial Society in America? 30:43 Are Antisocials Treatable? 34:37 Holding Empathy & Accountability for Antisocials 40:00 Closing Quote

In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) begin our much-awaited series on antisocial personality disorder! In the DSM, antisocial personality is the only diagnosis that includes law-breaking as a criterion. But surely all criminals can’t have the same personality, right? In this episode, we break down its stigmatized history while sharing our thoughts and opinions about the DSM’s limitations. We take a critical look at each of the DSM’s 7 criteria, while also discussing the overlap with other disorders like narcissism, psychopathy, and the sadistic personality.

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction & History of Antisocial Personality Disorder 05:21 DSM Criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder 07:06: Criterion 1: Unlawful Behavior 09:32: Criterion 2: Deceitfulness & Manipulation 12:49 Criterion 3: Impulsivity 15:27 Criterion 4: Irritability & Aggression 16:21 Criterion 5: Disregard for Safety 17:44 Criterion 6: Irresponsibility 20:08 Criterion 7: Lack of Remorse 21:42 Antisocial Personality & Aging 25:05 Our Critiques & Thoughts

In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack attachment and its relationship with avoidant personality disorder. We explore the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, discussing how these styles manifest in adult relationships. We highlight the nuances of avoidant personality disorder, suggesting that individuals may present as avoidantly attached but have underlying anxious tendencies. We end by discussing some interesting research on adult attachment and coregulation with a partner, suggesting that attachment is fluid and can change depending on the relationship homeostasis.

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Chapters 00:00 Intro to Attachment & Attachment Styles 05:15 Secure Attachment 06:08 Anxious Attachment 09:08 Avoidant Attachment 13:09 Disorganized Attachment 14:38 Attachment in Adulthood 16:54 Avoidant Personality Disorder and Attachment Dynamics 22:22 Summary & Conclusion