A Date With Darkness Podcast

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. Latasha Matthews, LPC and I have a candid discussion about boundaries. Latasha explains what boundaries are, why they are needed for self-preservation, and ways to protect ourselves without feeling guilty. The inability to say no can lead to destructive relationships.

The first new episode of season 2! This episode we discuss divorce and the impact that it has on the family. My guest Ms. Chaute Thompson, LMHC, wears many hats as a RESET and Divorce Mindfulness Coach, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator. Chaute discusses change as a result of divorce, as well as how women struggle to rebuild life after divorce. She discusses the process of family mediation, and how she helps to empower the family through the process.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships. In this solo episode, I review the case of Mitchelle Blair, which is where a mother murdered and tortured her children. How did this happen? I discuss how we as a community can come together and intervene when families are experiencing abuse.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being a victim in abusive relationships. 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 when it's time to walk away from a unhealthy relationship are highlights discussed.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships.  Jocelyn St. Cyr, LICSW, talks with us about trauma survivors, and how trauma impacts people over time. Jocelyn educates us on the symptoms of PTSD. Jocelyn provides insight on her personal experience of being dark-skinned in a narcissistic society. 

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships.  Join me and Mari Lee, LMFT, CSAT-S and owner of Growth Counseling Services for an enlightening chat on narcissism and sex addictions. Mari educates us on what a sex addiction is, how we can tell if a partner is a narcissistic sex addict, and why it is vital to our health to get support when battling these issues.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships. Part 3: The first holiday after a breakup with an abusive partner can be tough. Join me for tips on managing awkward situations where family wants an explanation of he breakup, and the intense feelings of loneliness that occur after your breakup with your toxic partner during the holidays.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. In A Date With Darkness Podcast, Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships. Part 2 of the holiday segment. In this episode, I discuss the woes of spending the holidays with a narcissistic family member and how you can cope.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. The podcast is an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships. The holidays are here and for many they can be a stressful start to the blues. Spending money, traveling, taking time off from work, and going home to visit with family can put you out of your element. Today's episode offers suggestions on how to get through the holiday.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. In A Date With Darkness Podcast, Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships. In this episode, 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.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a prison psychologist and a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. In A Date With Darkness Podcast, Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships with narcissists. Dr. Janae Taylor, PsyD, LPC of Taylor Counseling and Consulting educates us on the elements of destructive relationships, how we can manage them, and began to heal from these painful relationships.

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a prison psychologist and a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, CA. In A Date With Darkness Podcast, Dr. Jones has an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships with narcissists. In this episode, I have a chat with you about the common sexual signs and languages of sleeping with a narcissist. To get in touch with Dr. Jones, please email adatewithdarkness@gmail.com

In honoring National Domestic Violence month, the topic of today's podcast is 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.

In honor of National Domestic Violence Month,Camille McDaniel, LPCC  and I have a passionate discussion about spiritual abuse. Camille is a Christian counselor who specializes in helping those who have been spiritually traumatized. She and I discuss the types of spiritual abuse, being shunned by the community for not being faithful to the religion, whether you can still be "good enough" for God if you leave your abusive partner, as well as well as if we should refuse help to "just pray about it."

We have all had an experience with a loved one or a friend who has been involved in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, which you desperately wanted them to get out of. While your intentions to help were good, you are consumed with feelings about another person's relationship. This episode offers tips and suggestions on how to best support your loved one who is struggling with their abusive relationship while maintaining healthy boundaries as a support system.