A Date With Darkness Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Investigating the Red Flags in Relationships, Featuring Certified Mitigation Specialist Anna Stowe Mar 02, 2021

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A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse and healing from relationship trauma.

Anna Stowe, certified mitigation specialist and owner of Stowe Investigations joins us today to talk about her experience as being a private investigator. Anna describe how women seek out her services when they are distrustful of their spouses actions. Suspicions of cheating, hiding alimony, dating scams, internet/fraud scams, having a secret lover tucked away somewhere can be just the beginning of what she uncovers. Anna also discusses the reactions of her clients once they have discovered the extent of their partners deceit. Lastly, Anna discusses when it is appropriate for someone to contact a private investigator.

*Please note: Information provided on this episode are general tips and suggestions. This episode may not be suitable for everyone, and the information provided should not be substituted for treatment with a licensed mental health practitioner.

Visit Anna Stowe's website: https://www.stoweinvestigations.com

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Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

Addressing the Pain of Those Who are Hurting on Valentine's Day Feb 14, 2021

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Today's episode addresses those who may be hurting or resentful of Valentine's Day. In this solocast, I discuss why we may be hurting on Valentine's Day and how we can cope with the hurt that we feel on this day.

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Escaping Emotional Abuse, Featuring Beverly Engel, LMFT Jan 26, 2021

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Beverly Engel, LMFT joins us today to talk about her new book Escaping Emotional Abuse. Beverly and I have a candid conversation about how powerful emotional abuse is, and how shame can keep us bound to a vicious cycle of internalized abuse. Beverly educates on how we can heal from emotional abuse.

Visit Beverly Engel's website: www.healmyshame.com

Book by Beverly Engel: Escaping Emotional Abuse: Healing From the Shame You Don't Deserve

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Sitting in the Adult Chair With Michelle Chalfant, LPC Jan 19, 2021

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Michelle Chalfant, LPC, creator The Adult Chair Podcast and I have a candid conversation about what it means to be an adult. She shares how trauma and other factors can keep us stuck in a child or adolescent state of thinking. She shared, why we stay mentally stuck, and how we can move forward to be an adult who consistently takes responsibility for their actions and is dedicated to personal growth.

Visit Michelle Chalfant's website: www.theadultchair.com

Book by Michelle Chalfant: The Adult Chair: A Guide to Loving Yourself

Watch the video podcast on Youtube: Sitting In The Adult Chair

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Coming to Terms with The Fifth Agreement, Featuring don Jose Ruiz Jan 12, 2021

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don Jose Ruiz, who co-wrote The Fifth Agreement with his father don Miguel Ruiz (author of The Four Agreements) joined us today to discuss the motivation behind his book. He shared some of his life's tragic experiences of trauma and substance abuse and how he fought and overcame his inner demons on his journey to self-love using the power of Toltec Wisdom.

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Website for don Jose Ruiz: https://www.miguelruiz.com/

Books Mentioned:

The Four Agreements

The Fifth Agreement

My Good Friend The Rattlesnake

The Wisdom of the Shamans

Instagram don Jose Ruiz: donjoseruiz

Email questions/comments/suggestions to Dr. Jones at adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

Understanding How the Body Stores Trauma, Featuring Dr. Janina Fisher, PhD. Jan 04, 2021

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Dr. Janina Fisher PhD. joins the show today to discuss how and why the body stores trauma in the tissue and how we can do certain exercises to release the emotional pain from our bodies.

Visit Dr. Janina Fisher's website

Books By Dr. Janina Fisher, PhD:

Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation

Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment

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Liberation from Racialized Trauma, Featuring Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C Sep 27, 2020

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I am joined by Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C who discussed her work on Black liberation and healing from racialized trauma. Given the recent surge in media coverage of police brutality and racial unrest, it is important that we educate ourselves and manage our self-care. Shawna discussed the difference between Black liberation and cultural sensitivity/awareness. Lastly, Shawna discusses her personal journey of picking up the pieces after her arrest and using her experience to help others.

*Please note: Information provided on this episode or general tips and suggestions. They may not be suitable for everyone, and the information provided should not be substituted for treatment with a licensed mental health practitioner.

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Website for Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C: https://www.shawnamurraybrowne.com/

Instagram Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C: Heal A Sista

Exploring the Gifts of Grief; Featuring Dr. Ajita Robinson, PhD, LCPC Sep 10, 2020

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Dr. Ajita Robinson, PhD, LCPC joins us today to talk about her new book The Gift of Grief which addresses different types of grief, how to honor our own grief, and how to respect those who have experienced loss. She shares the difficulty with loss in relationships through breakups, divorce, incarceration, and even death. She also shares how difficult grief can be when society deems you to be unworthy of grieving such as those who experience disenfranchised loss. Lastly, Dr. Robinson discussed why we grief for those who have hurt us, and how we can begin our healing journey.

Resources Mentioned:

Book:

The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Navigating Grief and Loss

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Website for Dr. Robinson:https://ajitarobinson.com/

Understanding Character Disturbances, Featuring Dr. George Simon, PhD. Sep 02, 2020

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Dr. George Simon, PhD. joins us today to help us understand what character disturbances are and how we should treat those who are extremely dangerous and manipulative. According to Dr. Simon, PhD, those who have character disturbances should be held accountable for their behavior and strict boundaries need to be maintained. He discusses why society has come to accept those with character disturbances. He discussed his personal challenges with educating people who are involved with manipulative personalities.

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Books:

Dr. George Simon, PhD is the highly esteemed author of several books including:

Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of Our Age

In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing With Manipulative People

How Did We Get Here? Surviving and Thriving in a Character Disordered World

The Judas Syndrome: Why Good People Do Awful Things

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Website: https://www.drgeorgesimon.com/

Fighting for Divorce and Custody With the Narcissist, Featuring Steven Peskind, Esq. May 13, 2020

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Steven Peskind, Esq. owner of Peskind Law Firm in IL, joins us today for a candid conversation on his expertise in divorce law. Mr. Peskind shares how complicated things get when trying to divorce a narcissistic spouse. He explains how toxic spouses would rather spend more money engaging in high conflict battles over assets, custody, and visitation rights rather than coming to a peaceful resolution. Lastly, Mr. Peskind discusses red flags of divorces that have the potential to have grave consequences.

*Please note: Information provided episode is considered to be educational information and suggestions. It may not be suitable for everyone, and the information provided should not be substituted for treatment with a licensed mental health practitioner.

Books Mentioned:

Divorce in Illinois, by Steven N. Peskind

The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene

To connect with attorney Steven Peskind, Esq., visit: his website LinkedIn: Peskind Law Firm Facebook: @peskindlawfirm IG: @peskindlaw Twitter: @StevenPeskind For the video version of this podcast please visit: A Date With Darkness Youtube Channel