What does it do to you — to sit across from a predator and ask: “Did you do it?”

Brad Beeler protected presidents. He interviewed child molesters. And he did it with a polygraph, his instincts… and a nervous system tuned to truth.

In this episode of Mastering Momentum, we talk about the real weight of interviewing — the cost of staying human, and the science of spotting lies before they’re even told.

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00:00 Introduction to Truth Detection and Interviewing Techniques

02:43 Brett Beeler's Journey: From Sports to Secret Service

06:43 The Importance of Communication and Non-Verbal Cues

12:29 The Role of Sign Language in Interviews

16:30 The Impact of Technology on Communication

21:00 Cultural Sensitivity in Interviews

26:23 Personal Reflections and the Importance of Mentorship

34:18 Building Trust Through Understanding

36:20 The Power of Personal Stories

38:45 Influence and Rapport in Interviews

40:10 Finding Common Ground

42:10 Ethics of Influence and Manipulation

44:31 The Role of Polygraph in Truth-Seeking

53:03 Understanding Polygraph Limitations

58:20 The Science Behind Deception Detection

01:04:43 The Art of Questioning in Interrogations

01:07:30 Understanding Emotional Contagion in Conversations

01:09:44 Differentiating Psychological Responses and Stress

01:12:55 The Role of Polygraphs in Assessing Truthfulness

01:16:26 The Importance of Non-Verbal Cues

01:20:00 Detecting Deception Through Linguistic Analysis

01:24:37 The Dynamics of Emotional Responses in Interrogations

01:28:26 The Significance of Context in Interrogation Techniques

01:31:21 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice

01:38:28 The Impact of Honesty in Communication

01:39:20 Exploring the PEACE Model in Interrogation Techniques

01:41:57 Understanding Context in Confessions and Interviews

01:48:57 The Emotional Toll of Interviewing Offenders

01:53:43 Distinguishing Between Pedophiles and Pedosexuals

01:58:26 Navigating Emotions in Difficult Interviews

02:03:31 Self-Mastery in Interview Techniques

02:06:59 Conclusion and Future Insights