122. Understanding the Criminal Mind: Audra Worlow on Predators, Psychopaths, & Child Protection

You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist

Audra's firsthand experiences with heinous crimes provide a chilling insight into the lack of guilt and empathy in certain offenders. What drives these individuals to commit such atrocities? How do they navigate the world with a narrow focus on their selfish and sadistic desires, devoid of remorse?

As the conversation unfolds, we touch on the importance of mothering in the 21st century and the delicate balance between protecting children and navigating societal norms. We discuss the risks associated with daycare and the need for vigilant screening of caregivers. What red flags should parents watch out for? How can they ensure their child's safety in a world where predators lurk in unexpected places?

The episode takes a thought-provoking turn as we explore the complexities of mental health services and the challenges faced by individuals with various conditions. From the need for social skills training for autistic young adults to the debate surrounding the treatment of chronic offenders with antisocial traits, the conversation delves into the gaps in the current system. But where do these individuals truly belong? Are prisons the answer, or is there a need for more specialized care? Tune in to uncover the answers to these pressing questions and more.

Audra Worlow has a Bachelors of Applied Health Science from BGSU. She worked in criminal law for her local county prosecutor's office for five years dealing with homicide and sex crimes, before leaving the field to focus on her family and writing. She is Catholic as well as a Conservatarian. She writes about science, politics, culture, humor, and morality. Follow her on X at @audrawrongspeak

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker

00:00 Start

[00:01:45] Mothering in the 21st century.

[00:06:18] Daycare safety concerns.

[00:09:19] Choosing a trustworthy babysitter.

[00:14:36] Reading physiological cues in gerbils.

[00:19:49] Stepfathers' hidden motives.

[00:22:27] Stepparenting and relationship dynamics.

[00:26:09] Stepmothers and abusive behavior.

[00:30:36] Living in a rape culture.

[00:35:52] Grooming in abusive situations.

[00:37:42] The nature of sexual impulses.

[00:42:54] Lack of empathy in criminals.

[00:48:31] Autistic young adults and identity.

[00:52:51] Criminal justice and mental health.

[00:55:35] Bipolar disorder and borderline personality.

[00:58:26] Mental health and stigma.

[01:01:18] Conflicting values and bodily autonomy.

[01:07:26] Hormones and mental health consequences.

[01:10:33] Personality disorders in trans-identified people.

[01:14:32] Personality disorders in society.

[01:19:02] Religious element in detransitioning.

[01:23:07] Gaslighting and manipulation techniques.

[01:28:14] Envy and resentment in relationships.

[01:30:13] Surgeons and psychopathy.

[01:34:34] Injecting cross-sex hormones into others.

[01:37:51] The gender crisis.

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