Preying on the Wounded

In this podcast, Scott reflects on his journey of confronting buried anger and codependent patterns, where he prioritized helping others over addressing his own suffering. He expresses a profound disgust for his previous actions, realizing that codependency involves enabling others while neglecting deep-seated emotions from childhood. This revelation significantly altered his perspective and led him to criticize his earlier works, as well as similar books, for not tackling the root causes of suffering.

Scott shares his current needs and boundaries in connecting with people, emphasizing the importance of engaging meaningfully with his audience. He invites listeners to join him in 2025 to expand his outreach and deepen this work. Additionally, Scott encourages readers to explore his blog on Medium, where he discusses these issues further, aiming to connect with teachers and academics while supporting his ideas with necessary research.

He specifically references his article titled "Needism: The More Repressed We Are, The More Narcissistic We Behave" on Medium, highlighting its relevance to the subject matter of the podcast. You can read the article [here](https://medium.com/@skiloby/needism-the-more-unconscious-we-are-the-more-narcissistic-we-behave-dc63b6cbcf6d). This piece provides additional insights into his perspectives on emotional repression and its impact on behavior.