A Date With Darkness Podcast

Dr. Janae Taylor, PhD, LPC of Taylor Counseling and Consulting offers a candid conversation on toxic relationships. She educates us on the elements of destructive relationships, how we can manage them, and began to heal from these painful relationships. Resources Mentioned: Therapy For Black Girls Therapist Directory Psychology Today Toxic Parents, By Dr. Susan Forward Narcissists: Break Free, By...

I discuss the common sexual signs and languages of sleeping with a narcissist. References Mentioned: Signs that you are sleeping with a narcissist More Signs That You Are Sleeping With a Narcissist If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com . Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podc...

In honor of National Domestic Violence month, we explore 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 bei...

In honor of National Domestic Violence Month, I am joined today by Camille McDaniel, LPCC  for a passionate discussion about spiritual abuse. Camille is a Christian counselor in Georgia who specializes in helping those who have been spiritually traumatized. She educates us about spiritual abuse, which includes being hurt and manipulated under the guise of being accepted or faithful to your religio...

Have you desperately wanted to help a loved one or a friend leave an abusive or toxic relationship?  It is very difficult to observe your loved one get hurt or taken advantage of. You give advice and try to help that person in every way possible so that they can get out of the relationship safely; only you are crushed by them staying in the abusive relationship!  This episode offers tips and sugge...

When we are in a relationship where we are being abused, we often feel alone, powerless, embarrassed, and we may feel as though no one will understand. Thus we try to cover up what's going on, which thrusts us even further into a dysfunctional and violent relationship. Dr. Jones discusses the steps that we can take to bring awareness to the situation, protect ourselves, and leave an abusive relati...

Jihan Madyun, LCSW; owner of the The Fulfillment Project in Washington DC and I discuss how one's own lack of fulfillment within themselves can be caused by past traumas and cause them to try and seek out acceptance in others. Jihan describes ways in which we can learn to fulfill our own needs and desires by engaging in regular self-care activities including being mindful and still. To connect wit...

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 th...

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...

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 c...

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 import...

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...

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 inspiratio...