Dr. Leslie Dobson, PhD. and I sit down to discuss her work with predators. She and I discuss how it's important to be more aware, and confident while we exist in a world where people can be dangerous. We also discuss female psychopathy and how that can show up in friendships among women. Lastly, Dr. Leslie Dobson, PhD. leaves us with some tips on women's empowerment. To learn more about Dr. Dobson and her work, visit: www.drlesliedobson.com Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With...

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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for...

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 [email protected] 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 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 ...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse...

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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] 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 ...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] 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...

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 [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse...

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 [email protected] 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 ...