The psychology of Bad Vegan: Sarma Melngailis on narcissistic abuse and life after

The psychology of Bad Vegan: Sarma Melngailis on narcissistic abuse and life after

The documentary "Bad Vegan" was about Sarma Melngailis’s nightmarish journey from successful New York City restaurant owner to Rikers inmate jailed for stealing millions. How did this happen? Sarma was the victim of a narcissistic con man named Anthony Strangis, who manipulated her into believing (or semi-believing) a number of wild, delusional ideas (like that he might be a non-human being with immense, other-worldly powers). He used this strange hold over her to persuade her to give him large amounts of money (much of which he blew at casinos). I talk to Sarma about her experiences. We talk about: what led to her being so emotionally vulnerable that someone like Strangis could manipulate her; the factors that can lead someone to believe things that most people see as clearly ridiculous lies; why she dislikes the “Bad Vegan” documentary maker for his editing choices; the huge emotional challenge of trying to rebuild and stay positive after such nightmarish, debilitating events; her new book "The Girl With the Duck Tattoo." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The news is deepening our divides. Does Tangle News have a solution?

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Rounders and Billions screenwriter Brian Koppelman on poker tells and reading behavior

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The psychology of poker tells: A talk with pro poker player Dara O'Kearney

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A talk with David Zulawski from 2018. Zulawksi is an expert in interrogation and interview techniques and the cofounder of Wicklander Zulawski and Associates. Topics discussed include: Why is the non-...

5 Helmi 20241h 17min

The Robbi Jade Lew poker scandal: reading behaviors and motivations, with Yakov Hirsch

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20 Tammi 202445min

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