# 644. The West is in an Abusive Relationship - Richard Grannon

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Podcast: [heretics. | andrew gold](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695)
Published: 2026-04-19T19:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is the West trapped in a trauma bond with its own leadership? In this gripping episode of heretics., Andrew Gold sits down with world-renowned narcissism expert Richard Grannon to dissect a terrifying theory: Britain (and the wider West) is currently in an abusive relationship. Watch our bonus chat on https://andrewgoldheretics.com SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1 | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/ Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics From the "P-Button" used to reputationally destroy anyone who steps out of line, to the "Dark Ego Vehicle" theory that explains the rise of left-wing authoritarianism, Grannon reveals how psychopathic traits are being rebranded as "woke" empathy. In this episode, we uncover: - The Shared Fantasy: How governments induce "love bombing" to control the masses. - Reputational Warfare: What is the "P-Button" and why is it the ultimate weapon of modern narcissists? - Woke Narcissism: Why "suicidal empathy" is often just a mask for self-serving grandiosity. - The Death of Manners: How the loss of politeness is leading to a total societal collapse. - Richard also shares the harrowing story of the moment his world changed—being glassed in a club—and how that "shock of evil" led him to study the darkest corners of human psychology. Are we being gaslit by the state? Watch now to find out. #Narcissism #CultureWar #heretics Join th…

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