A Date With Darkness Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Healing the Broken Spirit: Reflections of How Sexual Assault Affects Women of Color Oct 24, 2018

Show notes

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

In this discussion, I invited guest Babita Spinelli, a licensed psychoanalyst in NY/NJ who specializes in treating women of color who have suffered childhood sexual assault. Babita and I discuss the importance of addressing the cultural differences in women of color who are survivors of sexual assault in their community. She discusses the extra barriers that women of color must face in their communities, treatment, and families.

Resources Mentioned:

The Courage To Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse WIth Compassion

www.Rainn.org

Contact Babita Spinelli at www.openingthedoorspsychotherapy.com

Email questions/comments to 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: A Date With Darkness 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

Snooping On Your Ex's Social Media Account: Exploring The Need to Keep Tabs Oct 14, 2018

Show notes

Social Media Week, Episode 2. I am joined by Audrey Townsel, LP and owner of Calyx Psychological Services in Tennessee. We continue discussing reasons why folks can't let go and continue to spy on their ex's social media accounts after a breakup. Dr. Townsel also provides tips on how to know when our spying becomes pathological, when to get help, and how to move on.

Resources:

Addicted to Pain, by Rainie Howard

Picking Up the Pieces, by Dee Simone

To contact Dr. Audrey Townsel, please visit her website:

www.calyxpsychological.com

Spying On Your Ex on Social Media After A Break-up Oct 07, 2018

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Social Media Week, Episode #1. In this solocast, I discuss some of the reasons that one will spy on their ex on social media after a break-up. After a break-up, we are compelled to see how our ex is doing and if they have moved on, and who they have moved on with. I list out the reasons why we do this, and how we can stop. Email questions/comments to 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: A Date With Darkness 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

Confession #4: My Breakup Experience and Heartache featuring Avalaura May 27, 2018

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Avalaura, LGSW; owner of Avalaura's Healing Center discussed her personal experience with a painful breakup. She provided insight about signs and feelings that we should pay attention to within ourselves when our relationships are unhealthy, dysfunctional, and no longer serve a purpose.

To connect with Avalaura, please visit: http://www.avalaura.com

Email questions/comments for Dr. Jones to a adatewithdarkness@gmail.com

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To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group

How to Get Past the Hurt and Pain of a Breakup May 18, 2018

Show notes

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC; a psychotherapist in Oakland and Sacramento CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford PhD, the creator of Therapy For Black Girls podcast and private practice joins us today to discuss the Pain associated with breakups and why it can be difficult to move on. Dr. Harden Bradford offers tips on how to cope with a loss of a love, and get back to feeling whole again.

To connect with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford please visit: https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com

Email questions/comments for Dr. Jones at adatewithdarkness@gmail.com

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To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships, please join the private Facebook group: A Date With Darkness Facebook group

Understanding and Healing From Psychological Abuse Mar 25, 2018

Show notes

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abused and how to heal from relationship trauma.

Psychological abuse is a component of all abusive relationships, especially relationships with a narcissist. Julie Clockston, LCSW is the owner of Julie Clockston Counseling in Aurora, CO and specializes in working with women who are healing from psychological abuse. Julie discusses psychological abuse that we experience in relationships with narcissists, and how we can heal from the cycle of abuse. She offers tips and suggestions on how to recognize and overcome the abuse.

To connect with Julie Clockston, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/julieclockstoncounseling/

or email: Juliej@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:

Codependent No More, By Melodie Beattie

Walking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter Levine

Healing From Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery From Psychological Abuse, by Shannon Thomas

The Brain Fix, By Ralph Carson, Phd.

The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists, by Eleanor Payson

The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Why Does He Do That, By Lundy Bancroft

ROAR FB Group

Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

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To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group. Be sure to tune in live on Wednesdays to chat with the experts from the show, as this only happens in the private group!

Confession #2: How Joshua Shea's Sex Addiction Got the Best of Him Mar 11, 2018

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This is confession #2, with Joshua Shea, a writer, who was a publisher of a lifestyle magazine, creator of a film festival in Maine, and was a politician got himself into hot water when he convinced a teenager to commit a sex act via webcam. Mr. Shea described himself as a narcissist, who struggled with bipolar disorder and addictions, which spiraled out of control. Mr. Shea discussed the process of being charged as a sex offender, and how it has impacted him. As a result of his experience, Mr. Shea has a written a book to educate others on sexual addiction, which has been cathartic in his healing process.

Book Mentioned:

The Addiction That Nobody Will Talk About: How I Let My Pornography Addiction Hurt People and Destroy Relationships, By Joshua Shea

www.amazon.com/author/joshuashea

To connect with Joshua Shea: www.recoverypornaddict.com

Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

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Anxious In Love: How to Stop Our Insecurities From Ruining Our Relationships Mar 07, 2018

Show notes

A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones PsyD, a psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of being in abusive and hurtful relationships and how to heal from the trauma.

Dr. Alicia Hodge, PsyD who is in private practice in VA, and specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and rigid thinking using cognitive behavior therapy joins us today to discuss how our anxiety can cause unhealthy relationships .She enlightens us on how overthinking can actually be detrimental and sabotage the health of our relationships; and offers tips on how we can relieve our anxiety.

Resources Mentioned:

Anxious in Love: How to Manage Your Anxiety, Reduce Conflict, and Reconnect With Your Partner By Carolyn Daitch

Insecure In Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It. By Leslie Becker-Phelps

To connect with Dr. Alicia Hodge please visit: www.helpmehodge.com

email: ahodge@centerforcbtva.com

Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

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Confession #1: Struggles with Substance Abuse and Abandonment in the Family Feb 19, 2018

Show notes

This is the first episode in which a guest shares their personal story about struggling and healing from abandonment and substance abuse in her family. Charnessa Pleasant, LCSW explores how her ups and downs have shaped her journey as a therapist.

To connect with Charnessa, please email thehealingcollab@gmail.com

facebook.com/thehealingcollaborativepllc

Resources Mentioned:

www.NAMI.org

www.na.org

www.aa.org

Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

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Understanding and Dealing With Toxic Anger and Rage Feb 10, 2018

Show notes

Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI, Certified Anger Management Specialist and I sit down to have a chat about the function of anger and how it can help or hurt us. Patrice and I discuss cultural hot topics such as the angry black woman and the angry family. She also shares tips and tools about anger that is out of control.

To connect with Patrice N. Douglas, MFTI go to www.patricendouglas.com

Questions/comments for Dr. Jones, or if interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com.

Visit the website: A Date With Darkness

Keep in touch via social media!

Facebook: @adatewithdarkness

Instagram: @adatewithdarkness

Twitter: @adatewdarkness