There are certain destructive intimacy habits that occur with narcissists. These behaviors are manipulative, deceptive, and coercive. They are meant to groom their victims for the pleasure and degradation of a narcissist. 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 In...
Sep 12, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 20
In part 2 of the podcast with @ Dr. Virgil Zeilgler-Hill, PhD. we discuss a previous study done on rates of narcissism. He discussed possible higher rates of narcissism in the Black community, and also discussed the limitations of cultural norms on the assessment measure and the study. The implications of the study suggest the need for further studies, diversity in the panel of researchers, and further development of cultural norms on the assessment. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date Wi...
Sep 02, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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 w...
Jul 09, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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...
Jul 06, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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...
Jun 30, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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...
Jun 24, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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 ...
Jun 07, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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...
May 23, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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 Indivi...
May 05, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 m...
Apr 30, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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 ...
Apr 26, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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.drnataliejon...
Apr 21, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Part 2 in the Boys to Men series: Join me as I explore the different ways that father wounds show up in men and how this affects men in their relationship. Lastly, I explore how men can heal from the father 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...
Mar 30, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Part 1 in the Boys to Men series: In this new series, I will be discussing the impact of abuse on boys/men. I discuss my experience in interviewing men who were sexually assaulted as children. I discuss some common challenges that they face as sexual assault victims and how this manifests in their life and relationships including self-destruction, anger, shame, pipeline to prison and much more. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admi...
Mar 22, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Adult children of narcissistic parents face unique challenges. I explore the interpersonal and emotional challenges children of narcissistic parents face after dealing with years of abuse. Difficulty trusting yourself, developing multiple relationships with narcissists, problematic coping skills, and so much more are further explored in this episode. Child Maltreatment report 2021: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/report/child-maltreatment-2021 A group for adult children ofnarcissistic parents: https:...
Mar 14, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Jill Wise, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, and otherwise known as The Enlightened Target joins us today to discuss overthinking, her experience of parental alienation, and how she overcame challenges with her child when they started to demonstrate toxic traits. To learn more about Jill Wise or connect with her, visit: https://linktr.ee/jill_wise 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...
Mar 03, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode, I discuss married men who present themselves as single when attempting to date women. Manipulative behavior is on the rise in online dating. Men who create false identities online and prey on single women to use to use to fulfill their own needs is becoming more common. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Podcast Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones hello@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly...
Feb 17, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Today’s episode kicks off the first in the Kiss of Death series. I discuss the seriousness of when a partner makes the statement “if I can’t have you, no one can.” Veiled threats are a serious matter and are indicative that you are in possible danger if you are on the receiving end of it. When a person views you as an object that they are not willing to part with unless it’s on their terms, the potential for violence increases drastically. I offer some tips and suggestions if you are in a relati...
Feb 07, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Ending a relationship with a narcissist is never easy, however it becomes much more challenging when family and friends support the narcissist over you. You may wonder why the ones closest to you are so hurtful to you at a time when they should be more supportive. I list reasons why people in your life can choose the narcissist over you and what you can do about it. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Podcast Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones hello@drnataliejones.com ...
Jan 30, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Laura K. Connell, Trauma-Informed Author & Coach, and I sit down to discuss her family trauma, which led to her passion for coaching around the dynamics of the dysfunctional family. She and I explore what roles family members play within the broken family. The broken family may be filled with challenging dynamics including abuse, codependency, addiction, estrangement, or high conflict. The dysfunctional roles are the scapegoat, mascot, hero, lost child, and the enabler; and we often vacillat...
Jan 20, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Let's talk about what lessons 2022 has taught us and how we are improving ourselves for 2023. It is important to reflect on the challenges we had in the previous year and where are the rooms for growth in the new year. If you had challenges in your relationships, and you are interested in self-improvement, this podcast is for you. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Podcast Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones hello@drnataliejones.com Sign up for the free ebook on Red Fl...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Morganne Brownlee, LPC joins us today to discuss her healing process after a toxic relationship. She and I discuss the impact of clean eating habits and male friendships on her healing journey. To learn more about Morganne Brownlee, LPC, or connect with her, visit: https://newlyfewellness.com/ 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 ...
Dec 17, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Have you ever had your private photos abused? It occurs when someone reveals your intimate photos publicly or to someone else without your consent. This can be used as a blackmail tactic within relationships. Dr. Charlotte Laws, Ph.D. , as seen on the Netflix documentary "The Most Hated Man on the Internet", joins us today to discuss her experience of having her daughter's photos exposed on a once popular website. Charlotte and I discuss her endless fight with policymakers and attorneys around t...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 36
Dr. Virgil Zeigler Hill, Ph.D. joins us today to discuss the dark triad and what we must consider when interacting with people who have these traits. To learn more about Dr. Zeigler-Hill or connect with him, visit: http://www.zeigler-hill.com/ 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...
Dec 02, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Recently, in mainstream media, we have seen violence increasing among women. The Shanquella Robinson case, as well as on a recent episode of the Real Housewives of Potomac where Dr. Wendy Osefo, PhD. was a victim of violence, all while the people stood by and watched or encouraged the abuse. I discuss why this phenomenon happens as well as why we need to evaluate the relationships around us. Check this article on sidewalk politics: https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2021/11/04/sidewalk-politics/ Watc...
Nov 26, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 34
D.A.R.V.O (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim Offender), is what frequently happens when you get into an argument with a narcissist. It is gaslighting at its finest. The narcissist will deny a specific event happened, attack your character, and then reverse the situation to make themselves the victim. It encompasses victim-blaming, shaming, denial, and manipulation and is very dangerous to a victim of abuse. Because of D.A.R.V.O., victims can question their own reality and internalize blame. Watch the...
Nov 19, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Wendy Behary, LCSW, author of Disarming the Narcissist , joins the podcast today to discuss her experience in counseling couples where one partner is a narcissist. *Please note: Information provided on this episode are general suggestions and is not applicable to every situation or person. This episode may not be suitable for everyone, and the information provided should not be substituted for treatment with a licensed mental health practitioner. Some of the information discussed on the podcast ...
Nov 10, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Dr. Kerry McAvoy, PhD. joins us to talk about how she began to discover who her husband really was on their honeymoon. She candidly described her struggle to end the marriage and how her finances were compromised. *Please note: Information provided on this episode are general suggestions and is not applicable to every situation or person. This episode may not be suitable for everyone, and the information provided should not be substituted for treatment with a licensed mental health practitioner....
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 31
In honor of Halloween, let's revisit ghosting. Have you been ghosted or have you ghosted someone? In this episode, I discuss my personal experience with ghosting, what ghosting is, why people ghosting, and what to do when a ghost returns. I also discuss the concepts of caspering, orbiting, and breadcrumbing in dating and how all are related to ghosting. The opinions of the guests on A Date with Darkness Podcast are independent of the opinions of Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC. Watch the video pod...
Oct 31, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Danielle Bayard Jackson, friendship coach, and creator of Friend Forward joined the show today to discuss how we can learn to make friends as an adult. It can be particularly challenging learning how to make connections after being wounded in prior friendships. We discuss simple steps on learning how to move past your fears and make friends. The opinions of the guests on A Date with Darkness Podcast are independent of the opinions of Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC. Watch the video podcast on Yout...
Oct 21, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 29
