S4: TRAILER - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook

The aftermath - With the adrenaline still pumping and the crew in shock at the bizarre reaction of Sam Vaknin, investigative journalist Isla Traquair calls the film producers to give them the news they've been waiting for. On her return to Scotland Isla meets Sam's former business partner, Richard Grannon for the first time who give his insight into the confrontation video. Then finally, one of Sam's victims is taken aback when she learns over a video call that a stranger has been secretly investigating her case and has confronted her abuser.For extra content including evidence and analysis 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 confrontation - Deep into the interview with a renowned psychologist, investigative journalist Isla Traquair finally reveals the list of accusations that have been made against him by multiple patients who claim he sexually and psychology abused them, threatened them, infected them with a cancerous strain of HPV and more. Everyone expected a narcissistic rage attack but what happened surprised everyone. Prepare for an edge-of-your-seat listening experience. For extra content including evidence, behind the scenes and analysis 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

Part one of the interview begins. After nearly a year of planning, investigative journalist Isla Traquair finally meets the predatory professor. Her mask is on as she delves deep into the topic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder during the interview with the world-leading expert who's alleged to have abused multiple patients. Every question is bringing her closer to the critical moment. For extra content including evidence and analysis 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 best laid plans of mice and men often go awry" - this could not be more true when making plans with a diagnosed narcissist. Investigative journalist Isla Traquair encounters multiple hurdles while trying to secure a face-to-face interview with a therapist accused of abusing multiple female patients over many years. The filmmakers arrive in Scotland to film Isla before she heads to North Macedonia with her cameraman.A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.For extra content: https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkUseful links STAR 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

Episode 3 - The investigation begins - crime journalist Isla Traquair meets with documentary producers Mark Vicente and Scott Altomare to discuss how to approach the man they can no longer interview after being contacted by a number of his former patients with claims of abuse. But before Isla can meet the fake professor for a face-to-face sit down interview, she must first learn the full horror of what he's accused of. One of his former patients reveals the harrowing details of what happened to her over a seven year period.A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.For extra content including evidence and analysis 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

Episode 2 - Narcissist's Playbook companion podcast delves into the genesis of the documentary and what led award-winning journalist Isla Traquair to investigate a serial predator and public figure. In this episode she interviews filmmaker and cult survivor Mark Vicente about his drive to understand Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how that became the inspiration for the documentary. He and his wife Bonnie were instrumental in the take down of the cult NXIVM and the jailing of cult leader Keith Raniere, as seen in The Vow on HBO. You'll hear about the bombshell revelation which almost derailed the documentary and how he and co-producers Scott Altamore and Lyn Lear found a way to turn a crisis into a blessing. The back story is essential for setting up the step-by-step journey to confront a predator.A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.For extra content including evidence and analysis 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

Episode 1 - companion podcast to Narcissist's Playbook, Empathy Not Included documentary - join award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair as she introduces the start of her investigation into a serial predator and discovers the truth of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is beyond a buzzword. World leading psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula explains the complexity of narcissistic abuse. Not all wounds are visible, victims are not to be blamed for being fooled by the wolf in saviour's clothing.A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.For extra content including evidence and analysis click to 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/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

Coming soon - following on from three number one true crimes series, The Storyteller's brand new investigation reveals what really happened when an educational documentary film turned into a real-life thriller. Award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair does it again weaving the narrative with compassion and honest observation. A predator is unmasked, survivors share their stories and leading experts give their insight into one of the misunderstood personality disorders impacting our world today. The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook is the companion podcast to the recently release documentary Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included. 

In part one of my interview with Defence KC Brian McConnachie we learn about how he landed one of the biggest cases of his career unexpectedly. Part two, which is considerably longer and more detailed is available on the Patreon on the link below.https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

This is part one of a three part interview with now retired Detective Inspector Gary Winter - the man responsible for getting the case to court. He reveals the huge effort it took to get the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service to agree to move the case forward. In the second and third parts of his interview you will hear so much more about what was not said in court, evidence that couldn't be heard due to witnesses dying, more about Kit's actions after the murder and his frustration that it took 45 years to get to court. To hear the full three parts and many more in depth interviews, photos of the scene, people involved, locations, maps, court documents and analysis, join the Patreon below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkIf you or someone you love is affected by issues raised in this podcast, below are some resources for domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukhttps://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/https://dsahelpline.orghttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk