A Date With Darkness Podcast

Oct 10 2024 173 ep. 47 mins 511
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A Date With Darkness podcast discusses the impact of narcissistic abuse and other relationship wounds on your well-being. This podcast provides tips for breaking free from relationships with narcissists and other unhealthy relationship patterns so that you can begin your healing journey, reclaim your independence and sanity, feel confident and know your worth, break toxic cycles, and create the healthy loving relationships that you deserve.

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Reasons Why We Attract Narcissists

Oct 10 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, I explore what attracts narcissists. Despite common belief, narcissists are attracted to everyone - not just empaths. Empaths are often groomed to normalize and accommodate narcissistic people. Therefore, it's not surprising that they often find themselves surrounded by more toxic people. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low Workshop for

Black Male Narcissists in Therapy

Oct 03 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, I discuss some themes in working with Black male narcissists in the therapy. I discuss various themes including being dismissiveness towards me because I am a Black mental health professional, attempts to establish dominance in therapy, manipulation, and attempting to cross boundaries. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low Workshop for Wom

Other Causes of Changes in Personality

Sep 26 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, I discuss other causes of personality disorders, or behavioral changes that are similar to personality disorder traits. These issues can cause volatile, manipulative, impulsive, and in some cases violent behavior. I explore personality changes caused by long-term alcohol and drug use, neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, AIDS related dementia, W

The Romance Scammer

Sep 22 2024 30 mins  
Romance scams are rising through the use of online dating apps and social media. People are being targeted for money, sex, resources, and affiliations by people who they fall in love with but have no idea who they really are. The scammer lives multiple lives and often discards one victim after the other, leaving a trail of destruction. You often find out how much they don't care fo

Down-Low Men

Aug 31 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, I discuss men who identify as heterosexual, living a secret homosexual life. This episode explores the implication of men hiding their sexual orientation and living a double life. Further, I review how these men show in relationships with women and men, and cause them psychological and physical harm. Sign up for the Recovering From Men on the Down-Low W

Narcissistic Homoerotica In Heterosexual Female Friendship

Jul 02 2024 26 mins  
In honor of National Pride Month, I explore how toxic homoerotica shows up in heterosexual female friendships. Women who develop a romantic attraction towards their friend, become obsessed with their friend's life. They are jealous of their friend's romantic interest, and other friends. They want to keep their friend all to themselves, and will lash out towards their friend if ther

Dr. Jones' Review of Dr. Campbell's Book "Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents"

May 06 2024 11 mins  
I share some of my general thoughts about Dr. Sherrie Campbell's book. If you are healing from toxic parents (emotionally abusive or narcissistic), I recommend adding this book to your library. It is a quick read, very user friendly, uses layman terms, and is relatable to anyone who grew up in a toxic or abusive family! Purchase the Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents

No Contact, Low Contact, and Grey Rock Methods with Narcissists

Apr 12 2024 20 mins  
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

Healing Sisterhood, Featuring Dr Joy Harden Bradford, PhD

Feb 14 2024 49 mins  
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 f

Children Caught in the Crossfire of Conflict Between Their Parents

Feb 07 2024 27 mins  
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 admin@drna