Welcome to the eighth and last episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this episode, Lyvonne Briggs and I dive into the complexities of trauma, healing, and liberation. From confronting family secrets to decolonizing spirituality and reclaiming sexuality, this conversation offers insights on breaking free from generational cycles and finding joy beyond trauma. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up ...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Welcome to the seventh episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this episode, Shakita Robinson Bruce, a licensed professional counselor, delves into the complexities of codependency and how childhood trauma, boundary injuries, and cultural expectations shape our relationships as adults. She shares insights on recognizing codependency, its impact on mental health, and ways to break free from these patterns. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on healing and setting healthy boundaries! Wa...
Apr 17, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Welcome to the sixth episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this heartfelt episode, Simone shares her journey into therapy, driven by the need for more representation. She expertly discusses emotional regulation, the roots of attachment starting with our caregivers, and the complexities of cutting people off. A calm and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss! Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com ...
Apr 10, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Welcome to the fifth episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this powerful episode, we unpack the everyday realities of racial microaggressions and macroaggressions. Join us as we explore the psychological toll, the complexities of code-switching, and the broader societal impacts. A must-listen conversation on empathy, awareness, and resilience. 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 eb...
Apr 03, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Welcome to the fourth episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. Join Ibby (@sickofsituationship), a dating coach and therapist, as she unpacks attachment styles, "situationships," and how to break free from toxic relationship patterns. Discover how to develop secure connections and navigate the impact of social media on your love life. 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 Flag...
Mar 27, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Welcome to the third episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this episode, we dive into the nuances of identifying abuse and understanding the dynamics of domestic violence. Learn about Johnson’s typology and the Power and Control Wheel, crucial tools for recognizing patterns of manipulation and control. Whether you're a survivor or supporting someone who is, this conversation is essential listening for fostering awareness and advocating for healthy relationships. Watch the video podcast o...
Mar 20, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Welcome to the second episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. Join us for an enlightening episode featuring the wonderful Dr. Diane Poole Heller. With her warm and positive energy, Dr. Heller delves into trauma resolution and attachment theories, shedding light on how early family dynamics shape our attachment styles. Learn about the importance of secure attachment and how to foster healthier, more responsive relationships. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questi...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Beverly Engel, LMFT and I discuss her upcoming book "Put Your Past in the Past". We discuss why you repeat cycles and behaviors in your relationship, dissociation, triggers, themes around sexual abuse, and how to stop repeating patterns. To purchase Beverly Engel's book, visit here 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 f...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Welcome to the first episode of the series “The Lost Episodes”. In this insightful episode, we explore the profound impact of absent fathers on daughters, touching on both conscious and unconscious effects. Susan Schwartz, PhD eloquently unpacks how absence manifests in various aspects of life. 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...
Mar 06, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this solocast, I discuss ways that narcissists act out during funerals and times of grief. From hiding wills, attempting to take power of attorney, to keeping you out of the loop when a loved one passes, you should expect the unexpected. It's also not out of character for narcissists to make a scene at the funeral. 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 Relations...
Feb 27, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 43
In this solocast, I discuss signs that indicate instability and dangerous instability in a narcissist that are often overlooked or minimized. From hoarding weapons, to having right winged religious beliefs. There are many signs that indicate a narcissist is mentally unraveling. 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 t...
Feb 14, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 42
In this episode, Dr. Lassiter and I continue to explore loneliness in Black men and why it is a growing epidemic. 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 kno...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 41
In this episode, Dr. Lassiter and I explore loneliness in Black men and why it is a growing epidemic. 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. Visi...
Nov 15, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Let's talk about how narcissists show up at weddings. From complete chaos to not showing up at all, here's some of what to expect at weddings with narcissists. 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. ...
Nov 08, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 39
In this episode, I explore what attracts narcissists. Despite common belief, narcissists are attracted to everyone - not just empaths. Empaths are often groomed to normalize and accommodate narcissistic people. Therefore, it's not surprising that they often find themselves surrounded by more toxic people. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low Workshop for Women Sign up for the Letting Go of the Dishonest lifestyle Workshop for Men : Fill out form for suggesting future workshops by ...
Oct 10, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 38
In this episode, I discuss some themes in working with Black male narcissists in the therapy. I discuss various themes including being dismissiveness towards me because I am a Black mental health professional, attempts to establish dominance in therapy, manipulation, and attempting to cross boundaries. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low Workshop for Women Sign up for the Letting Go of the Dishonest lifestyle Workshop for Men : Fill out form for suggesting future workshops by Dr....
Oct 03, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 37
In this episode, I discuss other causes of personality disorders, or behavioral changes that are similar to personality disorder traits. These issues can cause volatile, manipulative, impulsive, and in some cases violent behavior. I explore personality changes caused by long-term alcohol and drug use, neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, AIDS related dementia, Wernicke Korsakoff's syndrome; CTE, and personality changes caused by seizure disorders. Sign up for the Recovering F...
Sep 26, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Romance scams are rising through the use of online dating apps and social media. People are being targeted for money, sex, resources, and affiliations by people who they fall in love with but have no idea who they really are. The scammer lives multiple lives and often discards one victim after the other, leaving a trail of destruction. You often find out how much they don't care for you after they are long gone and have ruined your finances. By the time you wake up to the scam, they are already ...
Sep 22, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 36
In this episode, I discuss men who identify as heterosexual, living a secret homosexual life. This episode explores the implication of men hiding their sexual orientation and living a double life. Further, I review how these men show in relationships with women and men, and cause them psychological and physical harm. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low Workshop for Women Sign up for the Letting Go of the Dishonest lifestyle Workshop for Men : Fill out form for suggesting future w...
Aug 31, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 35
In honor of National Pride Month, I explore how toxic homoerotica shows up in heterosexual female friendships. Women who develop a romantic attraction towards their friend, become obsessed with their friend's life. They are jealous of their friend's romantic interest, and other friends. They want to keep their friend all to themselves, and will lash out towards their friend if there is a threat of anyone else becoming the priority. A good movie for reference is Single White Female. Watch the vid...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 34
In this podcast, I discuss the difference between no-contact, low-contact, and grey rocking with a narcissist. I take a deep dive into when it's appropriate for you to go no-contact versus low-contact. I also discuss the parameters around grey rocking and why it shouldn't be used long-term unless absolutely necessary. None of these methods should be used to punish the abuser or to get them to contact you more. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments t...
Apr 12, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 30
On today's podcast, Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford, PhD., and I discuss what a true sisterhood is and how you can create a sisterhood for yourself if you have trouble making connections. Dr. Joy and I explore what it means to heal through sisterhood. 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...
Feb 14, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 29
When narcissistic parents are fighting, their children are often caught in the middle and used as pawns. In this discussion, I explore what children experience when caught in the middle of their narcissistic parents and how the parents take their anger out on their children. 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...
Feb 07, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 28
A bonus episode where I discuss some of the things that I have learned in my career. 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...
Feb 04, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 27
In today's episode, I discuss men who center women. Men who center women devalue them and has a troubling relationship with his mother. He may put his partner in competition with his mother, however he doesn't have a good relationship with either woman. 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 ab...
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 26
In this episode of A Date With Darkness Podcast, I discussed what a male-centered woman is and the impact that she can have on family, friends, and in the workplace. 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 ...
Jan 19, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 25
In this episode I discuss some things that we can do to improve the quality of our relationships with ourselves and with other people. 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 t...
Dec 29, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Just a few reminders on things that you can do to protect your mental health if you deal with toxic family members or loved ones during the holidays. There are things that you can do to keep your peace, and keep the toxicity at a minimum. 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.drna...
Dec 22, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Dr Sherrie Campbell, PhD joins us to discuss her book "Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abused Parents" . She and I discuss how the golden child and the scapegoat experience abuse in the family. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com To preorder Dr. Sherri Campbell's book, please click here: Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abused Parents Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free week...
Dec 05, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 22
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss ways that you can take control of your life to start loving yourself after experiencing narcissistic abuse or toxic relationships. This includes: 1) Stop allowing disrespect, and increase self-respect 2) You don't need to visually see yourself getting hurt to have evidence 3) Be prepared to enforce consequences and walk away from the relationship 4) Stop making space for things that do not matter 5) Manage your emotions, manage your impulses 6) Be discer...
Oct 12, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 21
