What separates a hero from a villain? How do childhood trauma and adverse experiences shape dark personality traits like psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism? Professor of Psychology Dr. Nadja Heym reveals insider strategies to understand and navigate dark personality traits—helping you master psychological insight, emotional boundaries, and relationship resilience for lasting success.

Dr. Heym is a renowned scientist and leading academic at Nottingham Trent University, known for her pioneering research on dark empaths and personality, and her influential publications in BBC Science Focus and The Conversation. She has helped shape understanding of empathy and "dark traits" in everyday life.

She explains:

• Why certain traits like callousness or antagonism can lead to failure in relationships—and what to do instead
• The frameworks that reveal how psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism interact, and how to spot them
• How successful leaders and professionals harness psychology for influence and adaptability
• The essential skills for self-protection and emotional intelligence rarely taught in schools
• Why hard work alone isn’t enough—and the surprising truth about boundaries, intuition, and thriving

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Nadja’s Work

Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/social-sciences/nadja_heym

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GLJdqegAAAAJ&hl=en

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Team:

Host: Jacob Watson-Howland

Chief Editor: Chloé Breheret

Chief Automation Officer: Jack McDuff