A Date With Darkness Podcast

Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC•adatewithdarknesspodcast.libsyn.com

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.

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Episodes

Dating Danger: Take Notice of the Red Flags

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,...

Sep 11, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Sex Outside of Your Marriage and Healing from Infidelity

In this episode, Renelle Nelson,LMFT, CST and I discussed the types of infidelity in relationships, and when recovering from an affair is possible. Renelle also discusses how infidelity recovery is tailored to the type of cheating involved. Lastly, Renelle educates us on the importance of not making the assumptions of monogamy in your relationship; and instead opting to have an open dialogue with your partner about sex outside of the relationship. To connect with Renelle and learn more about her...

Aug 28, 2017•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Building Relationships with Your Children

On today's episode, I am joined by Selma Bacevac, LMHC. Selma is the owner of the Hope and Healing Center, and also hosts the Parent Child Guru podcast based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Selma specializes in working with adopted children ages 0-5, and their parents. We discuss the importance of parents building relationships and connections with their children; and how a lack to do so can cause children to be traumatized and unable to build healthy relationships of their own. Selma also discuss...

Aug 27, 2017•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Courtroom Banter and Legal Fallout

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Nicol Stolar-Peterson, LCSW who specializes in providing expert witness testimony, child custody evaluations, and assessing whether or not a child has been coached in child custody evaluations. Nicol provides valuable insight to behind the scenes preparation of divorce and child custody cases, especially when things turn bitter. Nicol educates us on the importance of staying calm and treating a nasty child custody battle like a business deal. In addition, sh...

Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

My Journey and My Passion

In this episode, Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about her own personal journey with hurtful relationships, and how she was able to heal and reover from them. Dr. Jones explores why she is personally invested in helping people heal from painful and abusive relationships. While her toxic relationships were costly, Dr. Jones describes how a healthy support system including her therapist and her mentor and reading self-help books were extremely helpful in overcoming her trauma. The books that ...

Aug 15, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome and Introduction

A Date With Darkness Podcast, hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, LPCC. Dr. Jones is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones as she discusses the effects of abuse and learning how to heal from relationship trauma. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jones discussed the passion behind her work and the podcast, narcissism and abusive personalities, and the inspiration and the meaning of the logo. If you want to find out more information or connect with Dr. Jones, p...

Aug 06, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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