
OUT NOW: The fourth instalment in The Storyteller series, sees award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair uncover the truth behind the shocking exposé featured in the new documentary Narcissist's Playbook. An internationally respected professor of psychology, who claims to help people recover from narcissistic abuse, is unmasked as a wolf in saviour's clothing. Experience the investigati... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Old wounds - Australian director Ian Walker had to leave a hotel in the middle of the night and fly home from Europe due to the abuse he suffered while filming Sam Vaknin for the documentary I, Psychopath in the late 2000s. When Isla Traquair reached... more
The Wolf - there's no coming back from this explosive episode as the fake professor Sam Vaknin damns himself with his own words. For a man who claims to have an IQ higher than Einstein, he's been incredibly careless. There is no more hiding in plain ... more
Herculean Task - Sam Vaknin appealed to the filmmakers to focus their documentary on differentiating between the credentialed and the non-credentialed and goes as far to say it should be a crime to talk about narcissism online unless you are licensed... more
The horrors come to light - Richard Grannon was left grappling with his new reality after learning the details of the allegations of abuse against his former business partner. He's also shown written proof that Sam Vaknin knew he was infecting his pa... more
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What an amazing podcast, brave and, insightful. Thank you for shining a light on such a monster. The details of how SV operated is truly the stuff of nightmares. Please may he get what he truly deserves in the future.
I am a long time fan of isla and this latest podcast doesn’t disappoint. Fabulously addictive story, so well thought out and orchestrated while always being so empathetic to victims of crime. A story very well told .
I loved it
The pacing and story arch are exceptional and lay out the insidious way that Narcissist engulf their victims. Highly recommended Isla and her Patreon for extra content.
Detailed follow up to Mark Vicente's documentary Narcissist's Playbook by journalist Isla Traquair.
The case of self-aware malignant narcissist Sam Vaknin's horrific psychological abuse of his patients is presented with clarity, insight and compassion for his many victims and survivors.
Although Vaknin is an especially extreme case, he uses the common patterns of narcissistic abuse, which makes this fascinating listen potentially vital.
Isla Sinclair is ever the professional and l love all her Podcasts. This Podcast has been both informative and gripping and also emotional in parts.
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A hard-hitting true crime/documentary series that follows an investigative journalist as she uncovers and narrates high-stakes cases of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and predatory behavior. Episodes blend survivor testimony, expert analysis, behind-the-scenes production details, and ethical debates around interviewing dangerous figures, with a focus on accountability, justice, and survivor support. Noteworthy is the real-time, courtroom-like storytelling and collaboration with filmmakers and psychologists to dissect manipulation tactics and the psychology of narcissism, often featuring world-renowned experts and survivors to provide rigorous context for listeners.
A standout for its meticulous, narrative-driven approach and willing... more
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