30+ Years with Criminal Minds: what Psychopaths taught me about life, change and meaning.

Dr. Nick Wilson is one of New Zealand's foremost forensic and clinical psychologists- a former police officer and nightclub bouncer who went on to conduct the largest long-term study of its kind: tracking psychopathic offenders after release. He has created numerous assessment tools used around the world, and is a sought after keynote speaker at conferences. In this episode, Dr Nick shares: 🔹 Inside look at psychopathy research and behaviour change 🔹 Why "psychopath" doesn't mean "untreatable", why avoidance can sometimes be a helpful strategy, and what actually changes risk 🔹 The truth about why self-help books end up in the bargain bin 🔹 Viktor Frankl, logotherapy, and finding meaning in suffering 🔹 Why everyone wants an ADHD or autism diagnosis- and nobody wants a personality disorder one 🔹 How he manages his mental health and the emotional weight of 30 years in this field 🔹 What the future of psychology looks like in the age of disruption and AI A masterclass in psychology, criminal justice, and what it really means to help people change. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.