Inside the mind of a psychopath + solving the nature vs. nurture debate when it comes to mental illness (Interview with Professor James Fallon)

<p>Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com &nbsp;**Early bird tickets end October 15</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up images of scary, elusive figure intent on doing harm. But is being diagnosed as a psychopath a life sentence? Can they ever change? In this podcast I speak with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Fallon">Dr. James Fallon</a>, neuroscientist, researcher, professor and diagnosed psychopath, about the role of nature versus nurture, getting inside the mind of a psychopath, how early childhood trauma can impact our development, the different kinds of empathy, the power of self-awareness and self-regulation, how to turn your weakness into your greatest strength, and more!</p> <p>For more info on James and to get his book visit: https://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Inside-Neuroscientists-Personal-Journey/dp/1591846005</p> <p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/james-fallon</p> <p><br></p> <p>**Special offer's from our sponsors**</p> <p>-<strong>Thryve</strong> <strong>Gut Health (An amazing company that tests your unique microbiome and formulates custom probiotics that keep your gut and mind healthy!):</strong> Get 10% off your at-home test kit with the code DRLEAF at checkout. See <a href="http://trythryve.com/DRLEAF">http://trythryve.com/DRLEAF</a> for more information</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcast Highlights</p> <p><strong>7:10 </strong>How James found out he is a psychopath</p> <p><strong>10:50</strong> How childhood trauma can affect our genes</p> <p><strong>17:30</strong> Why both nature and nurture are important when it comes to our mental health</p> <p><strong>22:30</strong> How psychopaths’ brains are different from “normal” brains</p> <p><strong>29:35</strong> What is a psych