Showing results for "Dangerous" in Psychology

Originally released in fall 2017, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump was a runaway best seller. Alarmed Americans and international onlookers wanted to know: What is wrong with him? That question still plagues us. The Trump administration has proven as chaotic and destructive as its opponents feared, and the man at the center of it all remains a cipher.

Taking us from secure hospital wards to high-security prisons to courtrooms, Dangerous Minds offers compelling and deeply compassionate accounts of 10 people whose lives have been shaped by violence. From the impact of traumatic events in childhood to the evolutionary and cultural influences on the emergence of the social mind, this book is an insider's account of the origins of violence that asks its readers to re-evaluate all that they think they know about the people society deems most dangerous.

This is the poignant life-and-death story of Johnny Stack, whose young and vibrant life ended by suicide after his descent into addiction to high-potency marijuana and cannabis-induced psychosis. You’ll laugh and cry with his mother, Laura Stack, as she retells the story of Johnny’s joyful childhood and then takes you through the unthinkable tragedy of his loss. It’s every parent’s nightmare. But this book is much more than Johnny’s story.

Meet Dangerous Jim- aka Jim Miller, veteran musician with a wild past and a knack for finding the story behind every song and scar. Each episode, Jim brings his unfiltered honesty and dark humor to the mic, mixing hard-won wisdom from years on the road (and in recovery) with outrageous tales, raw confessions, and practical advice for bands trying to make it. Expect big personalities, unforgettable interviews, and conversations that go places most podcasts won’t. Funny, fearless, and always real. If you crave music, mayhem, and the kind of truth that only comes from living on the edge, tune ...

We all hold within us the capacity for darkness and light, for good and evil. We are beautifully, fearfully & wonderfully made, but we can also do great harm to one another as we navigate our existence and grapple with understanding everything & everyone we encounter in this life. How we engage others and what we believe is right & wrong, is often subject to our own experiences, backgrounds, chosen beliefs & inherited biases. So many things influence all of our thoughts, words, actions, and reactions- our conscious and subconscious motivations, and both our manageable and somewhat ...

Where weakness is hunted down and destroyed. TDMP delivers raw truth, real talk, and ruthless discipline for men who are done being soft and silent. This is a war cry for those ready to rise up, fight hard, and reclaim their God-given role in a collapsing world. Hosted by Rory Lawrence and Matt Fortin—two men forged by real struggle, real faith, and real brotherhood. So stand up - Lock in - and Train to become the man you were designed to be.

Is adventure travel an addictive escape or a vessel for self development? What makes people leave those that they love to take huge risks? Does showing vulnerability make you weak? In these very uncertain times - how do we become strong individuals who can contribute to society? Adventurer and Guinness World record holder Ed Stafford will explore this very concept with a different guest each week. Guests include the remarkable Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Ness Knight and Dwayne Fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A penetrating examination of the insidious effects of the Internet on our personalities - online and off. Whether sharing photos or following financial markets, many of us spend a shocking amount of time online. While the Internet can enhance well-being, Elias Aboujaoude has spent years treating patients whose lives have been profoundly disturbed by it.

Threat management expert Spencer Coursen offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of hostile encounters and emergency situations in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has climbed the Eiger and Mount Everest. He's crossed both Poles on foot. He's been a member of the SAS and fought a bloody guerrilla war in Oman. And yet he confesses that his fear of heights is so great that he'd rather send his wife up a ladder to clean the gutters than do...

A psychiatrist puts leadership “on the couch,” with a provocative exploration of its crucial, often ignored, psychological and personal character foundations. Elias Aboujaoude’s distinctive exploration of leadership provides unusual insight into understanding who should and should not be...