368: Pathological Envy, Dark Triad Minds & Dopamine: Understanding the Neurochemistry of Toxic Behaviour

The Natural Alternative - with Madonna Guy · May 22, 2026 · 45m

In this episode, Madonna and David Sheil unpack the hidden neurochemistry behind pathological envy, sadism, and the dark triad personalities. They explore how dopamine, cortisol, childhood trauma, and distorted identity formation create a psychological loop where harming others becomes a reward system. Madonna explains how envy becomes physiologically painful, and how the temporary relief gained from putting others down triggers a dopamine spike—making the behaviour addictive and self‑reinforcing. They also discuss how these traits thrive in low‑consciousness environments and collapse when…