I Know I’m Crazy with NAJA HALL

Does your child's other parent villify you every chance they get? If so, this episode will help you combat the lies your child is being fed in real time. If your coparent fills your child's head with lies and toxicity, it is YOUR obligation to provide the child with references so they can have access to the truth. It is quite unfair to adultify a child, however, if your coparent is committed to doing so, it is YOUR job to provide the afflicted child with references to refute the lies. You no longer have the luxury of trying to preserve their childhood by telling them fairytales. They've already been exposed to a very real, very harsh reality. The truth is the tool they will need to fend for themselves one day.-Coach Naja P.S. This episode is abbreviated as we're having some technical difficulties. We still wanted to put it out because this message was too important not to share. Enjoy and see you next week!

After a daunting weekend on Auntie duty, Naja sits down with parenting experts Kira Dorrian and Deana Thayer of futurefocusedparenting.com. The awesome duo have created a community that focuses on raising 'future adults' as opposed to just barely making it through childhood.

After a bit of a family shake-up, Naja comes back on air and brings her hubby along for a very transparent marriage check-in. Grab your partner and a cup of tea and be prepared to smile (and gasp)!

Attorney Aaron Thomas is a 2002 graduate from Harvard Law School and a 1998 graduate of Emory University. Since 2004, Aaron has been known as a skilled litigator, winning dozens of jury trials and bench trials in several metro Atlanta counties. He’s known as a family law specialist, representing clients in cases of divorce, custody and child support. Learn more about “the prenup that helps you stay married,” by downloading the free ebook “7 Financial Strategies for Building a Rock-Solid Marriage” at www.prenups.com

Naja chats with Cameron Normand, host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, co-founder of The Stepmom Summit, and founder and CEO of This Custom Life, where she provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended family lives. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach, the creator of the BLENDED Family Formula For Stepmom Success, and author of The Stepmom’s Gratitude Journal.Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law. By day, she is a corporate politico in the Washington, D.C. area and serves on several non-profit boards. She was named one of the Washington Business Journal’s, “Women Who Mean Business.”Cameron is known as “Cammie G” to four stepchildren. In her spare time, she loves pop culture, good coffee, spending time with her husband, and trying to achieve that elusive concept of “balance.” You can find Cameron at www.thiscustomlife.com and follow her on social media at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Have you ever wanted to talk to an actual psychologist that testifies for families in court? Today Naja chats with an actual psychologist that's gone to Family Court over 300 times! Dr. Baker. Kelley Baker earned her Ph.D. in Developmental, Social, and Personality Psychology and she has counseled individuals and families since 1994. Dr. Baker specializes in providing mental health services to families during divorce and post-divorce.  She has completed over 190 hours of specialized training for mental health professionals working with families of divorce and alienation. She has worked with over 300 cases since beginning her private practice and provided testimony throughout central Texas. In Dr. Baker's own words, " I will not make light of the realistic loss and pain that accompanies this transition, but I will not allow the client to remain entrenched in fears that are irrational and will destroy their children. I am interested in helping adults who believe in the unity of all human beings and the ultimate goodness from which we come. The primary objectives aim at teaching the client how to end their marriage in a way that uplifts them personally and spiritually, models appropriate and healthy relationship skills to their children, and increases their ability to make psychologically healthy choices for themselves as they move on with their lives." To learn more, visit her at www.kelleybakerphd.co

Today Naja chats with Coach Ralph about overcoming narcissistic abuse, how she personally recovered from narcissistic abuse, and her mission to help others! Ralphiel Toulon is a badass wife, mother, and bonus mom who turned her darkest time dealing with the effects of being in a narcissistic relationship, into a mission to help women struggling in their relationships. Ralphiel got focused and did the work on herself first, and shortly after became certified as a professional coach. While serving her clients, Ralphiel went back to become a mastered certified professional coach to continue to help women put a name to what they’re experiencing, survive, heal and have healthier relationships they deserve. Visit Coach Ralph online! www.ralphieltulon.com Instagram @RalphTheCoach

We have all had the misfortune of dealing with a jerk at some point in our lives. Today on the I Know I'm Crazy with Naja Hall podcast, I am chatting with author Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. about his extensive life's work on adverse personalities. Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. is a science researcher and writer who has written 1000 blog articles for Psychology Today under the title Ambigamy: Insights for the deeply romantic and deeply skeptical. For a quarter-century he has collaborated closely with Harvard/Berkeley neuroscientist and biological anthropologist Terrence Deacon developing a theory for the origins of life's struggle for existence, in other words explaining trying or effort from its chemical origins. Sherman writes academically but most of his writing is about everyday decision-making. He has just written a book now available as a free podcast called "What's up with a**holes? Advanced Psychoproctology for beginners. Visit Jeremy online at www.jeremysherman.com WATCH this episode on youtube https://youtu.be/20IO3nbg79E

We tried a different format for this episode. As opposed to the regular interview style, we decided to have a casual chat on hot topics from Naja's facebook group. It gets heated and today, Let's Argue!!

Naja chats with Attorney Meghan Freed. Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is particularly experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, is a graduate of Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation, and has supplemented her formal legal education with advanced training in mediation. In this high-energy episode, Naja and Meghan discuss lessons learned about relationships from the divorce perspective, how to Have the Most Amicable Divorce and Meghan even helps the IKIC audience to map out a divorce plan! Visit Meghan online at https://freedmarcroft.com/

Naja chats with tiktok sensation and psychotherapist Stepanie Ward about childhood trauma and how to become the parent you wish you had. Stephanie is a coparenting mother, and psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma, parent wounds and narcissistic abuse. She helps to people to understand their earliest attachments and foundations of love.   www.stephaniejw.comwww.instagram.com/stephanietherapy

Naja chats with one of her faves, Coach Kate Anthony.  Kate Anthony is the host of the criticallyacclaimed and New York Times recommendedpodcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcastand the creator of the groundbreaking onlinecoaching program, Should I Stay or Should IGo? which helps women make the most difficultdecision of their lives using coaching tools,relationship education, geeky neuroscience,community support, and deep self-work. No stranger to the camera, Kate spent the first30 years of her life as an actor, with a career thatbegan with five years on Sesame Street andconcluded with five years on Grey's Anatomy.Kate empowers women to find their strength,passion, and confidence even in the mostdisempowering of circumstances and helpsthem move forward with concrete plans,putting their children at the center (not in themiddle) of all decisions. Kate spent 3 years and over 500 hours training invarious coaching modalities with two of the topcoach training organizations in the world, and iswidely known as an expert in communication,co-parenting, divorce, and emotionalintelligence. In addition to her private practice, Kate spentthree years coaching Fortune 500 executives incommunication, presentation skills andemotional intelligence. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her son (whom shelovingly co-parents with her ex), two pups, and ahandful of fish. Visit Kate online at https://kateanthony.com/

Today I am chatting with internet sensation and Texas-based legal eagle Vonda Bailey. Vonda has garnered millions of views by issuing judgments in a unique, yet relatable way on her hit Youtube show Support Court with Judge Vonda. Vonda Bailey is a native of Dallas, Texas where she is the managing partner of the Law Office of Vonda Bailey, PLLC. She provides legal assistance in family law, which includes child support, child custody, divorce, and adoption. Beyond Vonda’s leadership achievements, her family is the center of her life. Vonda is married to Christopher Shaw, the Police Chief of The University of North Texas at Dallas. They have two children, Austin and Arielle. As of July 2021, Vonda is launching her campaign for Judge of 255th Family District Court. https://www.facebook.com/vonda.s.baileyhttps://www.facebook.com/SupportCourtJudgeVondaB/IG; supportcourt_judgevondab, vote_vonda, nodrama_vondaTikTok: @vondabaileyforjudge, @judgevondabTwitter: Judge Vonda B, Vote Vonda for Judge

Naja chats with her internet Bestie, Beth about queerness, stepmotherhood, and her journey of self-rediscovery. Beth McDonough is a Certified Stepfamily Coach and one of three moms raising one feisty redheaded stepdaughter. She specializes in LGBTQ+ issues, being a childless stepmom, infertility, and strengthening stepfamilies through focusing on your relationship with your partner. She is also growing and learning about the process, pain, and healing of parental alienation. Beth has been featured in Stepmom Magazine, Stepparent Magazine, SheKnows Parenting, Bustle, TravelZoo, BabyCenter, and ParentMap.   Visit Beth online: www.theinclusivestepmom.com @theinclusivestepmom

Naja Hall chats with a high school classmate, Kim Gaither about how breast cancer made her grateful. Kim was diagnosed in her 30s and her life immediately took a pivot. With a great job, a loving husband, and a dedicated family, her circle has come together as she conquers cancer. Still in the midst of her treatment, Kim has vowed not only to live, but she is inspiring others to kick cancer's booty. Follow Kim on Instagram at www.instagram.com/knicolebrandinc