The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook

TRIGGER WARNING (child abuse) - Barry Sonnenfeld is one of the survivors of narcissistic abuse who features in the documentary, The Narcissist's Playbook. You'll know his outstanding work in the movies, including When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family and Men In Black films and much more. What you may not know is that both Barry's parents were narcissists and they knowingly allowed a relative to abuse him under their noses. The impact on him has been profound. He disappeared into other worlds in his head through play, which translated into his work as an adult. Comedy, his imagination and meeting his soul mate, "Sweetie", ensured Barry has a happy ending to his own life story. For the video version, join Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

North Macedonia - another victim of Sam Vaknin's abuse. Three professors in the country where the fake professor has been living for three decades, have taken it upon themselves to warn people about the allegations against him including sexual abuse and fraud. Prof Rumena Buzarovska is one of three hosts of the podcast Radio Mileva. After watching the documentary Narcissist's Playbook and being horrified to learn that Sam has been accused of abusing therapy patients and using false credentials to lure victims, they decided to amplify the story. Prof Buzarovska is calling on the authorities in North Macedonia to investigate Sam and shut down his seminars. For videos, evidence and more, join the Patreon:  https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

A Tale of Two Sock-puppets - Sam Vaknin lies but the data doesn't. In Part 2 of the conversation with the cyber expert, the deep dives continues as more and more "receipts" are found. Two decades of recorded edits of SV's Wikipedia show the lengths he has gone to, to protect his false academic status and  even the founder of Wikipedia Jimbo Wales, had a part to play. Digital timeline: samvaknin.infoVIDEO VERSION:  click on Patreon link below:  https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

The Sock-puppet Master Part 1 - Fake accounts and fraud, Sam Vaknin who has falsely presented himself as a Professor of Psychology to gain access to women through therapy, has used the internet to maintain his lies for two decades. A cyber expert contacted journalist Isla Traquair after hearing the podcast and offered his skills. He uncovered the method that SV has been using to block changes being made to his wikipedia, which reads more like a CV and is full of unverified information, now known be false. The self-confessed pathological liar has flooded the internet with content and successfully achieved what is called a home-page take over. LINK FOR VIDEO TIMELINE - https://samvaknin.infoFor videos, evidence and more join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

The Professor's verdict - From the absurd to the abhorrent, Psychology Professor Inna Kanevsky examines the impossibilities of Sam Vaknin's academic claims. There is no paper trail, there is no proof he has any qualifications in any subject. Although all of this has been covered in the series, hearing it from a professor who has become world famous for debunking misinformation about psychology on the internet, was another layer of proof that he cannot explain away. Also uncovered in this episode, is a recording of a lecture by Sam, who is not a licensed mental health practitioner, admitting that he has "treated" a patient with Dissociative Identity Disorder, a condition that should only be treated by specialists. JOIN PATREON -  videos, evidence and analysis https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com