Dr. Emily Bashah - Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Bashah Psychological Services | The Psychology of Terrorism

Dr. Emily Basha is a renowned psychologist, author, and podcast co-host who specializes in clinical and forensic psychology. She has a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she provides cutting-edge psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and expert testimony for various legal cases. She has worked on high-profile cases involving domestic terrorism, capital offenses, and first-degree murder, as well as immigration, civil, and family law matters. She has testified in federal, state, and local courts, and has consulted for the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice. She is also a sought-after consultant and trainer for public, private, and government sectors, offering workshops on topics such as addictive ideologies, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Basha is the co-author of the best-selling book “Addictive Ideologies: How to Break Free from the Hysteria and Find Your Purpose”, and the co-host of the popular podcast “The Hysteria Report”, where she discusses current events, politics, and psychology from a critical and nuanced perspective.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 — Introduction

08:30 — Becoming the Target of Extreme Ideologies

18:14 — Bringing People Back to Reality

30:02 — Psychological Factors Behind Extremist Mentality

39:10 — How Does An Individual Become Anti-Fragile?

51:03 — How to React to Hamas’ attack on Israel?

1:03:06 — Comparing Extremism with Addiction

1:09:11 — When Does Extremism Shift from Ideology to Action

1:09:55 — How to Tackle Extremism?

1:13:44 — Ending Notes from Emily Bashah

1:15:41 — Defining Success