I discuss manipulation tactics that kind narcissists use to obtain sex. I also discuss how they treat you when you are being fetishized for your body. Lastly, we discuss challenges that the narcissist may have with sexuality and sexual deviancy. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

I discuss manipulation tactics that kind narcissists use to obtain sex. I also discuss how they treat you when you are being fetishized for your body. Lastly, we discuss challenges that the narcissist may have with sexuality and sexual deviancy. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/pyO1B5eg9qo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

The Kind Narcissist and Sexual Manipulation

In this episode, I respond to a listener question who is concerned about how a narcissist will respond to no-contact upon being released from prison. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this episode, I respond to a listener question who is concerned about how a narcissist will respond to no-contact upon being released from prison. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/hSipMHmdWj8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Q & A: How the Narcissist May React to No-Contact

In this episode, I will explore traits/actions of a kind narcissist and how they create the ultimate cloud of confusion. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this episode, I will explore traits/actions of a kind narcissist and how they create the ultimate cloud of confusion. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/4wybDKc-NGk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

The Kind Narcissist

In this podcast, I explore unhealthy reasons that people have children. I explore having children as a means to appease your partner, save the relationship, sabotaging your partner's future, reproductive abuse, or using your children as a way to secure your financial future. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this podcast, I explore unhealthy reasons that people have children. I explore having children as a means to appease your partner, save the relationship, sabotaging your partner's future, reproductive abuse, or using your children as a way to secure your financial future. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/3KqdBnoqpGE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Unhealthy Reasons For Having Children

In this episode, I discuss how to discern whether the narcissist in your life ever "cared" for you. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this episode, I discuss how to discern whether the narcissist in your life ever "cared" for you. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/APnRmmu_ifc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Did the Narcissist Ever Love Me

In this podcast, I discuss why you should never consider "getting revenge" against a narcissist, and what you should do instead. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com To learn more about Daphne McGee Esq., visit: https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this podcast, I discuss why you should never consider "getting revenge" against a narcissist, and what you should do instead. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/zQ4qrsQygdI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> To learn more about Daphne McGee Esq., visit: <a href="https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Why You Should Never Get Revenge Against the Narcissist

Daphne McGee Esq

Daphne McGee

Divorce coach Daphne McGee Esq. joins us to discuss abuse in her marriage and feeling pressured by the church to stay in an unhealthy dynamic. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com To learn more about Daphne McGee Esq., visit: https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

Divorce coach Daphne McGee Esq. joins us to discuss abuse in her marriage and feeling pressured by the church to stay in an unhealthy dynamic. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/yzEGz3TY__Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> To learn more about Daphne McGee Esq., visit: <a href="https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/GoldenDaph</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

How I Was Spiritually Groomed For an Abusive Marriage; Featuring Daphne McGee Esq.

In this episode, I discuss toxic traits that victims of narcissistic abuse develop as a way to cope with and protect themselves from further abuse. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this episode, I discuss toxic traits that victims of narcissistic abuse develop as a way to cope with and protect themselves from further abuse. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/PAWFknaBUEg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Maladaptive Coping Patterns We Develop As a Result of Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode,  Dr. Jones discusses challenges we encounter while healing process. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

In this episode,  Dr. Jones discusses challenges we encounter while healing process. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/1P9IV9bC_Kc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Challenges in the Healing Process

Part 3 in the Boys to Men series: Dr. Jones explores the mother wound in men and how this wound impacts their relationships with themselves and others. Lastly, we discuss steps that men can take towards healing their mother wound. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know here. Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

Part 3 in the Boys to Men series: Dr. Jones explores the mother wound in men and how this wound impacts their relationships with themselves and others. Lastly, we discuss steps that men can take towards healing their mother wound. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/ktyrQCOO1Qc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" rel="noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a> Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href="https://www.drnataliejones.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.drnataliejones.com</a> Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Boys to Men Series, Part 3:  Addressing the Mother Wound in Men

A Date With Darkness podcast discusses the impact of narcissistic abuse and other relationship wounds on your well-being. This podcast provides tips for breaking free from relationships with narcissists and other unhealthy relationship patterns so that you can begin your healing journey, reclaim your independence and sanity, feel confident and know your worth, break toxic cycles, and create the healthy loving relationships that you deserve.

Really enjoy these podcasts, very insightful. Pull out a pen and pad and take notes.

Great content and very informative!

I love Dr Jones&#39;s ability to tackle really difficult topics. This is very important!

Great subject!

A Date With Darkness Podcast

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Author HG Tudor joins us on the couch today to discuss his perspective on narcissism. HG Tudor has written several books on narcissism which specifically address what narcissism is, how to figure out if the person that you are in a relationship with is a narcissist, and why narcissists do what they do in relationships. HG Tudor also shared why he chooses to stay anonymous and how his life has been impacted by his history with narcissism.   Books Written By HG Tudor:  Why? Understanding The Narcissist's Behavior By HG Tudor  Escape: How To Beat The Narcissist by HG Tudor  Sitting Target: How and Why The Narcissist Chooses You by HG Tudor  To contact HG Tudor please visit: https://www.narcsite.com    Email questions/comments to Dr. Jones at adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Author HG Tudor joins us on the couch today to discuss his perspective on narcissism. HG Tudor has written several books on narcissism which specifically address what narcissism is, how to figure out if the person that you are in a relationship with is a narcissist, and why narcissists do what they do in relationships. HG Tudor also shared why he chooses to stay anonymous and how his life has been impacted by his history with narcissism.  Books Written By HG Tudor: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Understanding-Narcissists-Behaviour-Tudor-ebook/dp/B01HU2NMSW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=HG+tudor&amp;qid=1569800257&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=drnataliejone-20&amp;linkId=54249c6c74a6066b9cf309791fcf9ab8&amp;language=en_US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why? Understanding The Narcissist's Behavior By HG Tudor</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Escape-Beat-Narcissist-H-Tudor-ebook/dp/B016P8VXQA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=HG+tudor&amp;qid=1569800359&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=drnataliejone-20&amp;linkId=61675c5857657f8dd26c91cddd7728a1&amp;language=en_US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Escape: How To Beat The Narcissist by HG Tudor</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Target-How-Narcissist-Chooses-ebook/dp/B01D09B3KS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=HG+tudor&amp;qid=1569800422&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=drnataliejone-20&amp;linkId=99665c87700c729f633a2d94bbcd6266&amp;language=en_US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sitting Target: How and Why The Narcissist Chooses You by HG Tudor</a> To contact HG Tudor please visit: <a href="https://www.narcsite.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.narcsite.com</a> Email questions/comments to Dr. Jones at adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Understanding Narcissism From the Perspective of a Narcissist: Featuring HG Tudor

Dr. Vanessa Abernathy, a licensed clinical psychologist explains what emotional abuse is, and how we can reset and reboot our lives after enduring the rollercoaster of emotions associated with emotional abuse. Resources Mentioned: Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, by Randi Krieger and Bill Eddy Boundaries When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life; By Henry Cloud  Women's Resource Center    Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder, by Randi Krieger To connect with Dr. Abernathy, please visit website www.vabernathypsyd.org Instagram: Vabernathypsyd Twitter: Vabernathypsyd If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: A Date With Darkness. Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group.

Dr. Vanessa Abernathy, a licensed clinical psychologist explains what emotional abuse is, and how we can reset and reboot our lives after enduring the rollercoaster of emotions associated with emotional abuse. Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Splitting-Protecting-Borderline-Narcissistic-Personality-ebook/dp/B0056JX46W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511739077&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=splitting" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, by Randi Krieger and Bill Eddy</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control-ebook/dp/B06XFKNB2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511153790&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=boundaries" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boundaries When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life; By Henry Cloud</a> <a href="http://www.womenscentergso.org/about-us.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Women's Resource Center </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Walking-Eggshells-Borderline-Personality-ebook/dp/B004DNXGFQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511739423&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=stop+walking+on+eggshells+book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder, by Randi Krieger</a> To connect with Dr. Abernathy, please visit website <a href="http://www.vabernathypsyd.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.vabernathypsyd.org</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vabernathypsyd/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vabernathypsyd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vabernathypsyd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vabernathypsyd</a> If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a>. Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>.

Exploring Emotionally Abusive Relationships, Featuring Dr. Vanessa Abernathy LP

 A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abused and how to heal from relationship trauma. Psychological abuse is a component of all abusive relationships, especially relationships with a narcissist. Julie Clockston, LCSW is the owner of Julie Clockston Counseling in Aurora, CO and specializes in working with women who are healing from psychological abuse. Julie discusses psychological abuse that we experience in relationships with narcissists, and how we can heal from the cycle of abuse. She offers tips and suggestions on how to recognize and overcome the abuse.  To connect with Julie Clockston, visit: https://www.facebook.com/julieclockstoncounseling/ or email: Juliej@gmail.com Resources mentioned: Codependent No More, By Melodie Beattie Walking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter Levine Healing From Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery From Psychological Abuse, by Shannon Thomas The Brain Fix, By Ralph Carson, Phd. The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists, by Eleanor Payson The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk Why Does He Do That, By Lundy Bancroft ROAR FB Group Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.  Visit the website: A Date With Darkness  Keep in touch via social media!  Facebook: @adatewithdarkness  Instagram: @adatewithdarkness  Twitter: @adatewdarkness  To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abused and how to heal from relationship trauma. Psychological abuse is a component of all abusive relationships, especially relationships with a narcissist. Julie Clockston, LCSW is the owner of Julie Clockston Counseling in Aurora, CO and specializes in working with women who are healing from psychological abuse. Julie discusses psychological abuse that we experience in relationships with narcissists, and how we can heal from the cycle of abuse. She offers tips and suggestions on how to recognize and overcome the abuse.  To connect with Julie Clockston, visit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/julieclockstoncounseling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/julieclockstoncounseling/</a> or email: <a href="mailto:Juliej@gmail.com">Juliej@gmail.com</a> Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522012020&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=codependent+no+more&amp;dpID=410K2800H8L&amp;preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Codependent No More, By Melodie Beattie</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine-ebook/dp/B002IYE5XO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522012102&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=walking+the+tiger" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Walking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter Levine</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hidden-Abuse-Recovery-Psychological-ebook/dp/B01JR4ST9S/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522011944&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=healing+from+hidden+abuse+shannon+thomas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Healing From Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery From Psychological Abuse, by Shannon Thomas</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fix-Ralph-PhD-ebook/dp/B0090PLSWA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522011867&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+brain+fix" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Brain Fix, By Ralph Carson, Phd.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship-ebook/dp/B004MDLJW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522011828&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+wizard+of+oz+and+other+narcissists" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists, by Eleanor Payson</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma-ebook/dp/B00G3L1C2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522011779&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522011736&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=why+does+he+do+that&amp;dpID=51tPfFNGABL&amp;preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why Does He Do That, By Lundy Bancroft</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflectionsonabusiverelationships/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ROAR FB Group</a> Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

Understanding and Healing From Psychological Abuse

  This episode is the first in my Dangerous In Love Series, where I discuss manipulation tactics that narcissists use to maintain control in abusive relationships. In this episode, I give a broad over view of common abusive tactics used by narcissists. The episode is also unique in that it was featured first on Facebook and Instagram live!   Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com  Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com  Let's keep the conversation going via social media:  Instagram: A Date With Darkness  Twitter: @Adatewdarkness  Facebook: A Date With Darkness  To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

This episode is the first in my Dangerous In Love Series, where I discuss manipulation tactics that narcissists use to maintain control in abusive relationships. In this episode, I give a broad over view of common abusive tactics used by narcissists. The episode is also unique in that it was featured first on Facebook and Instagram live!  Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Manipulation Tactics of Narcissists

Beverly Engel

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Author and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, LMFT joins us today, to discuss her experience in working with abuse victims. Beverly has been in practice for over 40 years and has written over 23 books about abuse. She joins us today to discuss her recently released books, and offers suggestions on how abuse impacts us, when our trauma becomes pathological, and why self-compassion is so important.   Connect with Beverly Engel, LMFT at: https://www.beverlyengel.com  Resources:  The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused and Start Standing Up for Yourself  The Emotionally Abused Woman: Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself  I'm Saying No!: Standing Up To Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment, And Sexual Pressure  It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse With the Power of Self-Compassion  The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing   Email questions/comments for Dr. Jones to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Author and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, LMFT joins us today, to discuss her experience in working with abuse victims. Beverly has been in practice for over 40 years and has written over 23 books about abuse. She joins us today to discuss her recently released books, and offers suggestions on how abuse impacts us, when our trauma becomes pathological, and why self-compassion is so important.  Connect with Beverly Engel, LMFT at: <a href="https://www.beverlyengel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beverlyengel.com</a> Resources: <a href="https://amzn.to/2lBkq72" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused and Start Standing Up for Yourself</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2xNK2jV" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Emotionally Abused Woman: Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2lC7D4j" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Saying No!: Standing Up To Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment, And Sexual Pressure</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2lC83rp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse With the Power of Self-Compassion</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2lsovu4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing</a> Email questions/comments for Dr. Jones to <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a> Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Learning to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse and the Nice Girl Syndrome, Featuring Beverly Engel, LMFT

 A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from them.   In this episode, Latasha Matthews, LPC and I have a candid discussion about boundaries. Latasha is the owner of Illumination Counseling and Coaching and she explains what boundaries are, why they are needed for self-preservation, and ways to protect ourselves without feeling guilty. Lack of boundaries and the inability to say no can lead to destructive relationships.   Resources Mentioned: Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend To connect with Latasha Matthews, LPCC please visit www.illuminationcc.com  Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.  Visit the website: A Date With Darkness.  Let's keep in touch via social media!  Facebook: @adatewithdarkness  Instagram: @adatewithdarkness  Twitter: @adatewdarkness  To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from them.  In this episode, Latasha Matthews, LPC and I have a candid discussion about boundaries. Latasha is the owner of Illumination Counseling and Coaching and she explains what boundaries are, why they are needed for self-preservation, and ways to protect ourselves without feeling guilty. Lack of boundaries and the inability to say no can lead to destructive relationships.  Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control-ebook/dp/B06XFKNB2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517090491&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=boundaries+book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend</a> To connect with Latasha Matthews, LPCC please visit <a href="http://www.illuminationcc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.illuminationcc.com</a> Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a>. Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

Stop the People Pleasing and Teach People How to Respect Your Boundaries

In honor of National Domestic Violence month, we explore psychological abuse. Dr. Jones defines and provides real-life examples of psychological abuse, based off of conversations with the participants of her published dissertation study of African American women who were psychologically abused by their parents while growing up. In this episode, Dr. Jones speaks about the women's experiences of being abused, and how it has affected them well into their adult life. If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: A Date With Darkness Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group

In honor of National Domestic Violence month, we explore psychological abuse. Dr. Jones defines and provides real-life examples of psychological abuse, based off of conversations with the participants of her published dissertation study of African American women who were psychologically abused by their parents while growing up. In this episode, Dr. Jones speaks about the women's experiences of being abused, and how it has affected them well into their adult life. If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>

Psychological Abuse: Exploring My Research Study

Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships with narcissists. In this week's episode, I discuss the red flags that are sometimes missed or ignored when we are dating a dangerous or manipulative individual. These red flags are indicators that a person is not who they portray themselves to be. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones. Visit the website: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com To connect with likeminded individuals in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you would like to sponsor the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships with narcissists. In this week's episode, I discuss the red flags that are sometimes missed or ignored when we are dating a dangerous or manipulative individual. These red flags are indicators that a person is not who they portray themselves to be. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> To connect with likeminded individuals in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you would like to sponsor the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

Dating Danger: Take Notice of the Red Flags

 A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from the trauma. Dr. Alicia Hodge, PsyD who is in private practice in VA, and specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and rigid thinking using cognitive behavior therapy joins us today to discuss how our anxiety can cause unhealthy relationships .She enlightens us on how overthinking can actually be detrimental and sabotage the health of our relationships; and offers tips on how we can relieve our anxiety.  Resources Mentioned:   Anxious in Love: How to Manage Your Anxiety, Reduce Conflict, and Reconnect With Your Partner By Carolyn Daitch   Insecure In Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It. By Leslie Becker-Phelps   To connect with Dr. Alicia Hodge please visit: www.helpmehodge.com  email: ahodge@centerforcbtva.com  Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.  Visit the website: A Date With Darkness  Keep in touch via social media!  Facebook: @adatewithdarkness  Instagram: @adatewithdarkness  Twitter: @adatewdarkness  To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from the trauma. Dr. Alicia Hodge, PsyD who is in private practice in VA, and specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and rigid thinking using cognitive behavior therapy joins us today to discuss how our anxiety can cause unhealthy relationships .She enlightens us on how overthinking can actually be detrimental and sabotage the health of our relationships; and offers tips on how we can relieve our anxiety. Resources Mentioned:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Love-Reconnect-Harbinger-Practices-ebook/dp/B00A3T21DW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520439817&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=anxious+in+love" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Anxious in Love: How to Manage Your Anxiety, Reduce Conflict, and Reconnect With Your Partner By Carolyn Daitch </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=insecure+in+love&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ainsecure+in+love" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Insecure In Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It. By Leslie Becker-Phelps </a> To connect with Dr. Alicia Hodge please visit: <a href="http://www.helpmehodge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.helpmehodge.com</a> email: <a href="mailto:ahodge@centerforcbtva.com">ahodge@centerforcbtva.com</a> Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

Anxious In Love: How to Stop Our Insecurities From Ruining Our Relationships

I discuss the common sexual signs and languages of sleeping with a narcissist. References Mentioned: Signs that you are sleeping with a narcissist More Signs That You Are Sleeping With a Narcissist If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: A Date With Darkness Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group.

I discuss the common sexual signs and languages of sleeping with a narcissist. References Mentioned: <a href="https://themindsjournal.com/signs-sleeping-with-a-narcissist/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Signs that you are sleeping with a narcissist</a> <a href="https://drnataliejones.com/sleeping-with-the-devil-11-signs-to-look-for-when-having-sex-with-a-narcissist/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More Signs That You Are Sleeping With a Narcissist</a> If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: <a href="https://adatewithdarkness.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/?ref=br_rs" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>.

Signs That You Are Sleeping with A Predator

Sharon Martin

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Sharon Martin, LCSW and I have a much needed chat on codependency. Ms. Martin, spends a lot of time writing about and discussing codependency and offers a refreshing perspective on why codependency teaches us valuable lessons.   Books:  Codependency No More by Melody Beattie  Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristen Neff  The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Dr. Kristen Neff  The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown  The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, by Sharon Martin, LCSW  Websites:  Happily Imperfect, by Sharon Martin LCSW  www.coda.org  https://www.alanon.org  https://www.acoa.org  To contact Sharon Martin, LCSW, please visit: Sharon Martin, LCSW  or Live Well With Sharon Martin   Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Sharon Martin, LCSW and I have a much needed chat on codependency. Ms. Martin, spends a lot of time writing about and discussing codependency and offers a refreshing perspective on why codependency teaches us valuable lessons.  Books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31ISER95P62H5&amp;keywords=codependency+no+more+by+melody+beattie&amp;qid=1553381808&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=codependency%2Caps%2C207&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Codependency No More by Melody Beattie</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RZN1CCQGIJ6N&amp;keywords=self+compassion+kristen+neff&amp;qid=1553382075&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=self+compa%2Caps%2C204&amp;sr=8-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristen Neff</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/132-8931176-0691966?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1462526780&amp;pd_rd_r=c3c6d2a7-4dbf-11e9-83a4-f7db3cd6a126&amp;pd_rd_w=x6N6g&amp;pd_rd_wg=uPqNX&amp;pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&amp;pf_rd_r=Y1A9Y0K5TYQBZD6W475H&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=Y1A9Y0K5TYQBZD6W475H" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Dr. Kristen Neff</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QAMY3SODNT9Y&amp;keywords=the+gifts+of+imperfection&amp;qid=1553382261&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+gifts+of+%2Cstripbooks%2C195&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Perfectionism-Workbook-Practical-Self-Criticism-Self-Worth-ebook/dp/B07B91P55R/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sharon+martin&amp;qid=1553382590&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, by Sharon Martin, LCSW</a> Websites: <a href="https://blogs.psychcentral.com/imperfect/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Happily Imperfect, by Sharon Martin LCSW</a> <a href="https://www.coda.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.coda.org</a> <a href="https://www.alanon.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alanon.org</a> <a href="https://www.acoa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acoa.org</a> To contact Sharon Martin, LCSW, please visit: <a href="http://www.sharonmartincounseling.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sharon Martin, LCSW</a> or <a href="https://livewellwithsharonmartin.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Live Well With Sharon Martin</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Understanding the Impact of Codependency in Relationships: Featuring Sharon Martin, LCSW

Shena Tubbs

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in Oakland and Sacramento CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Shena Tubbs, LPC, CSAT-C, trauma recovery coach, host of the Love Junkie podcast, and owner of Black Girls Heal in Houston, TX joins us today to discuss love addiction, problems with intimacy, and sexual anorexia. Shena Tubbs specializes in working with African American women and helping them understand how their early childhood experiences have shaped their ideas about love, intimacy, and sex.  Resources Mentioned: Books:  Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel Heller, MA Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred by Patrick Carnes, PhD. Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself Power to Change the Way You Love by Pia Melody Avoidant: How to Love or Leave a Dismissive Partner, by Jeb Kennison Support: Sex Addicts Anonymous Love Addicts Anonymous Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous  Contact Shena Tubbs, LPC at:  www.blackgirlsheal.org  http://www.shenatubbs.com  http://www.shenathetherapist.com  Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in Oakland and Sacramento CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Shena Tubbs, LPC, CSAT-C, trauma recovery coach, host of the Love Junkie podcast, and owner of Black Girls Heal in Houston, TX joins us today to discuss love addiction, problems with intimacy, and sexual anorexia. Shena Tubbs specializes in working with African American women and helping them understand how their early childhood experiences have shaped their ideas about love, intimacy, and sex.  Resources Mentioned: Books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Attachment-Find-Keep-Love-Find-ebook/dp/B0049H9AVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546229738&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attached+the+new+science+of+adult+attachment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel Heller, MA</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Anorexia-Overcoming-Self-Hatred-ebook/dp/B00BS027I4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546817963&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sexual+anorexia+patrick+carnes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred by Patrick Carnes, PhD.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Love-Addiction-Giving-Yourself/dp/0062506048/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546818323&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=facing+love+addiction+by+pia+melody" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself Power to Change the Way You Love by Pia Melody</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Avoidant-Love-Leave-Dismissive-Partner-ebook/dp/B00O4QLPHI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546818781&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=jeb+kinnison" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Avoidant: How to Love or Leave a Dismissive Partner, by Jeb Kennison</a> Support: <a href="https://saa-recovery.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sex Addicts Anonymous</a> <a href="http://www.loveaddicts.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Love Addicts Anonymous</a> <a href="https://slaafws.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous</a> Contact Shena Tubbs, LPC at: <a href="http://www.blackgirlsheal.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blackgirlsheal.org</a> <a href="http://www.shenatubbs.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shenatubbs.com</a> <a href="http://www.shenathetherapist.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shenathetherapist.com</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

The Love Junkie: Understanding Love Addiction, Intimacy Disorders, and Sexual Anorexia, featuring Shena Tubbs, LPC

 This is the 2nd episode of the Dangerous In Love Series, and in this episode I discuss gaslighting. The explanation and origin of gaslighting is explored as well as tactics used, and also discussion about how to recover from gaslighting. This episode was also originally recorded as an Instagram and Facebook live video on the podcast page!  Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com  Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com  Let's keep the conversation going via social media:  Instagram: A Date With Darkness  Twitter: @Adatewdarkness  Facebook: A Date With Darkness  To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

This is the 2nd episode of the Dangerous In Love Series, and in this episode I discuss gaslighting. The explanation and origin of gaslighting is explored as well as tactics used, and also discussion about how to recover from gaslighting. This episode was also originally recorded as an Instagram and Facebook live video on the podcast page! Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Narcissistic Gaslighting

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from them. Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI, Certified Anger Management Specialist and I sit down to have a chat about the function of anger and how it can help or hurt us. Patrice and I discuss cultural hot topics such as the angry black woman and the angry family. She also shares tips and tools about anger that is out of control.  To connect with Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI go to www.patricendouglas.com   Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.  Visit the website: A Date With Darkness  Keep in touch via social media!  Facebook: @adatewithdarkness  Instagram: @adatewithdarkness  Twitter: @adatewdarkness  To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from them. Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI, Certified Anger Management Specialist and I sit down to have a chat about the function of anger and how it can help or hurt us. Patrice and I discuss cultural hot topics such as the angry black woman and the angry family. She also shares tips and tools about anger that is out of control.  To connect with Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI go to <a href="http://www.patricendouglas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patricendouglas.com</a> Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

Understanding and Dealing With Toxic Anger and Rage

Ernesto Segismundo

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Ernesto Segismundo Jr., LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy joins us on the couch today and discusses the ever popular question: should you explore couples counseling if your partner is narcissistic? Ernesto discusses how he works with couples when one partner is narcissistic, using positive psychology treatment modality. He also explains the spectrum of narcissism, and when therapy for the couple is not recommended.   To contact Ernesto Segismudo Jr., LMFT visit:  CAV Family Therapy   Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Ernesto Segismundo Jr., LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy joins us on the couch today and discusses the ever popular question: should you explore couples counseling if your partner is narcissistic? Ernesto discusses how he works with couples when one partner is narcissistic, using positive psychology treatment modality. He also explains the spectrum of narcissism, and when therapy for the couple is not recommended.  To contact Ernesto Segismudo Jr., LMFT visit: <a href="https://cavfamilytherapy.com/ernesto-segismundo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CAV Family Therapy</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Couples Counseling Dilemma: Exploring Counseling When Your Partner is Narcissistic: Featuring Ernesto Segismundo, LMFT 

Zeahlot Lopez

 A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Today's episode features Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC who is the owner of Vida Therapy in California. I had a lot of fun talking with her about how we can and should love and validate ourselves before entering any relationships. Ms. Lopez provides excellent tips and suggestions on small ways we can regularly show ourselves love! She elaborates on why loving on yourself is essential and vital to your mental health.   Resources : Websites: www.therapyforblackgirls.com www.therapyforlatinx.com www.melaninandmentalhealth.com To Contact Ms. Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC please visit: www.vidatherapy.com  Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Today's episode features Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC who is the owner of Vida Therapy in California. I had a lot of fun talking with her about how we can and should love and validate ourselves before entering any relationships. Ms. Lopez provides excellent tips and suggestions on small ways we can regularly show ourselves love! She elaborates on why loving on yourself is essential and vital to your mental health.   Resources : Websites: <a href="http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.therapyforblackgirls.com</a> <a href="http://therapyforlatinx.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.therapyforlatinx.com</a> <a href="http://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.melaninandmentalhealth.com</a> To Contact Ms. Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC please visit: <a href="http://www.vidatherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vidatherapy.com</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Making Self-Love and Self-Validation a Priority For Yourself: Featuring Ms. Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC

Margaret Paul

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Dr. Margaret Paul, Phd joins us to discuss inner bonding, a self-healing technique used to conquer feelings of shame and abandonment. Dr. Paul tells us the importance of bonding with ourselves and connecting our feelings and how our ability to do so  impacts both our lifestyle and our ability to connect with others. She shares the steps of inner bonding, and discusses how her own personal journey changed after she was able to effectively execute the technique.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: http://www.innerbonding.com  Books:  The Inner Bonding Workbook, By Dr. Maurgaret Paul   Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult To Your Inner Child, by Dr. Margaret Paul  Diet For Divine Connection: Beyond Junk Foods and Junk Thoughts to At-Will Spiritual Connection, by Dr. Margaret Paul  Healing Your Aloneness, Finding Love and Wholeness Through Your Inner Child by Dr. Margaret Paul   Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Dr. Margaret Paul, Phd joins us to discuss inner bonding, a self-healing technique used to conquer feelings of shame and abandonment. Dr. Paul tells us the importance of bonding with ourselves and connecting our feelings and how our ability to do so  impacts both our lifestyle and our ability to connect with others. She shares the steps of inner bonding, and discusses how her own personal journey changed after she was able to effectively execute the technique.  Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: http://<a href="http://www.innerbonding.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.innerbonding.com</a> Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FfssJQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inner Bonding Workbook, By Dr. Maurgaret Paul </a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2FfssJQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult To Your Inner Child, by Dr. Margaret Paul</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Rg2PNN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diet For Divine Connection: Beyond Junk Foods and Junk Thoughts to At-Will Spiritual Connection, by Dr. Margaret Paul</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Aloneness-Finding-Wholeness-ebook/dp/B009R4P5G4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=margaret+paul&amp;qid=1560125756&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Healing Your Aloneness, Finding Love and Wholeness Through Your Inner Child by Dr. Margaret Paul</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

Inner Bonding: Featuring Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD.

Patricia Young

  A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.  Patricia Young LCSW joins us today to discuss what it means to be a highly sensitive person. Highly sensitive people are more receptive to the surroundings and because of this - can be the subject of scrutiny from toxic people. Patricia helps us to understand how we can determine whether we are highly sensitive, and how you can utilize your sensitivity as a strength. She also talks about her own struggle with being a HSP.    Connect with Patricia Young, LCSW at: http://www.unapologeticallysensitive.com  Resources:  Dr. Elaine Aron https://hsperson.com/   Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com   Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com   Let's keep the conversation going via social media:   Instagram: A Date With Darkness   Twitter: @Adatewdarkness   Facebook: A Date With Darkness   To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Patricia Young LCSW joins us today to discuss what it means to be a highly sensitive person. Highly sensitive people are more receptive to the surroundings and because of this - can be the subject of scrutiny from toxic people. Patricia helps us to understand how we can determine whether we are highly sensitive, and how you can utilize your sensitivity as a strength. She also talks about her own struggle with being a HSP.   Connect with Patricia Young, LCSW at: http://<a href="http://www.innerbonding.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.unapologeticallysensitive.com</a> Resources: Dr. Elaine Aron <a href="https://hsperson.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hsperson.com/</a> Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

The Highly Sensitive Person: Featuring Patricia Young LCSW

Robert Cox

Robert Cox, LMHC at Life Recovery Consulting discusses codependency and boundaries with narcissistic partners who struggle with addiction. Addiction in narcissistic partners, if it's possible to help a narcissistic partner with an addiction, and how to know when it's time to walk away from a unhealthy relationship are highlights of the discussion. Resources Mentioned: Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Guide to Knowing If Your Relationship Can or Should Be Saved, by Lundy Bancroft Al-Anon Alateen Narc-anon Coda To connect with Robert Cox, LMHC please contact www.liferecoveryconsulting.com for more information.   If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.  Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: A Date With Darkness.  Let's keep in touch via social media!  Facebook: @adatewithdarkness  Instagram: @adatewithdarkness  Twitter: @adatewdarkness  To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group.

Robert Cox, LMHC at Life Recovery Consulting discusses codependency and boundaries with narcissistic partners who struggle with addiction. Addiction in narcissistic partners, if it's possible to help a narcissistic partner with an addiction, and how to know when it's time to walk away from a unhealthy relationship are highlights of the discussion. Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Should-Stay-Relationship-Can-Should-be-ebook/dp/B004DI7SSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1516160579&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=should+i+stay+or+should+I+leave+book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Guide to Knowing If Your Relationship Can or Should Be Saved, by Lundy Bancroft</a> <a href="https://al-anon.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Al-Anon</a> <a href="https://al-anon.org/for-members/group-resources/alateen/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alateen</a> <a href="http://www.narconon.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Narc-anon</a> <a href="http://coda.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Coda</a> To connect with Robert Cox, LMHC please contact <a href="http://www.liferecoveryconsultants.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liferecoveryconsulting.com</a> for more information.  If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: <a href="mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com">adatewithdarkness@gmail.com</a>. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a>. Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewithdarkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@adatewdarkness</a> To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness Group</a>.

Addiction and the Narcissism, Featuring Robert Cox, LMHC

 This is the 3rd episode of the Dangerous In Love Series, and in this episode I discuss the phenomenon of ghosting - or when things in your relationship come to an abrupt halt for no rhyme or reason and your partner is MIA. What happened? In this episode, I discuss ghosting, why it occurs, and why you should immediately move on past the relationship when you experience it. This episode was also originally recorded as an Instagram and Facebook live video on the podcast page!  Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com  Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com  Let's keep the conversation going via social media:  Instagram: A Date With Darkness  Twitter: @Adatewdarkness  Facebook: A Date With Darkness  To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

This is the 3rd episode of the Dangerous In Love Series, and in this episode I discuss the phenomenon of ghosting - or when things in your relationship come to an abrupt halt for no rhyme or reason and your partner is MIA. What happened? In this episode, I discuss ghosting, why it occurs, and why you should immediately move on past the relationship when you experience it. This episode was also originally recorded as an Instagram and Facebook live video on the podcast page! Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: <a href="https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a> Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Adatewdarkness</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness</a> To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Date With Darkness group</a>

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