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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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Are you ready to take the mystery out of having great relationships and to gain the knowledge you need to step confidently into the next level of your life? Welcome to the Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast where your host, Dr. Morgan Anderson, gives you real talk on all things dating, relationships, and sex. Dr. Morgan is a relationship coach, psychologist and creator of the E.S.L relationship method. She brings humor, truth and knowledge to the complex world of dating and relationships. Podcast ...
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Boys to Men Series Part 1: Men Who Experienced Sexual Trauma During Childhood
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Part 1 in the Boys to Men series: In this new series, I will be discussing the impact of abuse on boys/men. I discuss my experience in interviewing men who were sexually assaulted as children. I discuss some common challenges that they face as sexual assault victims and how this manifests in their life and relationships including self-destruction, …
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EP 318: Let Go of Fear of Rejection While Finding Your Soulmate
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"Discover how rejection can be a powerful force to redirect your life in a positive direction!" Truth: Fear of Rejection is NORMAL. Inside of this episode: I start by normalizing the fear of rejection and explaining why it's important to not let it run the show. I discuss that in order to release fear of rejection, you will benefit from: belief wor…
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Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Ashlee Levitch
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Ashlee Levitch, the host of the popular podcast, The Narc and Me, joins me to discuss her story of surviving Narcissistic Abuse. You can listen to Ashlee's podcast here: https://tr.ee/lTfSY1VJ-b Website: Emotional Abuse Coach Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal …
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EP 317: How to Practice Reality Testing: My Favorite Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coping Skill
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“The Rent to live in Reality is High” One of my friends said this to me years ago…and it never stuck until now. The fact is it is so easy to stay in a distorted, anxious/avoidant attachment version of reality when dating We must intentionally rewire our brains for healthy love. Inside of this episode: I teach what Reality Testing is, and WHY you ne…
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EP 316: Dating While Regulating Your Nervous System
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Dating doesn’t have to be miserable!!! Inside of this episode, you will discover the coping behaviors that can help you build resilience and regulate your nervous system while dating. Inside of this episode, I will give you actionable advice on how to regulate your emotions, and practice self-compassion. Trust me, with the right tools, you can shif…
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Divorcing and Co-Parenting a Narcissist with Kind Mama Divorce Coaching
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Divorcing a narcissist requires you to be prepared - mentally, physically, financially AND emotionally. Tessa of Kind Mama Coaching joins me to talk about the ins and outs of divorcing a Narcissist and what it's like to Co-Parent with one. We talk through strategies to keep yourself sane while navigating insanity. I highly recommend listening to th…
Adult children of narcissistic parents face unique challenges. I explore the interpersonal and emotional challenges children of narcissistic parents face after dealing with years of abuse. Difficulty trusting yourself, developing multiple relationships with narcissists, problematic coping skills, and so much more are further explored in this episod…
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EP 315: Online Dating Do’s and Don’ts for the Modern Woman Seeking a Serious Relationship
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This is not your average “Dating How To” This is for women who are seeking the real deal. When you know you are READY for a serious, life partner, emotionally mature kind of connection. Inside of this episode, I teach you how to: Create a dating profile that gets the results you want Leverage your time and energy (so you’re not wasting time on the …
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EP 314: Navigating Conflict: Avoid the "Four Horsemen" and Strengthen Your Relationship
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In this episode, I discuss the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" : Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. These “4 Horsemen” as originally taught by John and Julie Gottman, are exactly what you DON’T want in your relationship! Inside of this episode: You will learn how to combat these unhealthy conflict skills (what you should be doi…
Love bombing is a controlling and manipulative tactic most often used by narcissists and abusive people. In this episode, I unpack Love Bombing: what it is, how it feels, how to know if you're being love bombed, and how to begin to let go of the false-potential it creates. Website: Emotional Abuse Coach Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessic…
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EP 313: Developmental Stages of a Relationship: Rx with a Narcissist vs. Healthy Rx Development
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Buckle up, this is a value packed episode that will have all kinds of light bulbs going off for you! We discuss relationship development in this episode, from both healthy development, and what it looks like in a relationship with a narcissist. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What is the experience of being in a relationship with …
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Coping with Overthinking and Parental Alienation; Featuring Jill Wise
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Jill Wise, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, and otherwise known as The Enlightened Target joins us today to discuss overthinking, her experience of parental alienation, and how she overcame challenges with her child when they started to demonstrate toxic traits. To learn more about Jill Wise or connect with her, visit: https://linktr.ee/jill_wise…
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Sexual and Marital Coercion with Nat/Mending Me
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Nat joins me to discuss sexual and marital coercion within marriage. Sexual coercion is an insidious form of abuse in which one person routinely uses guilt, shame, feelings of depression and sadness, as well as anger and frustration to manipulate their partner into unwanted sex and physical touch. Nat breaks down what sexual coercion is and how it …
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EP 312: From Fear of Abandonment to Securely Attached with Special Guest Emma Wellings
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Today, we have a very special guest, a graduate of the ESL program; Emma Wellings. Emma Wellings is an international wardrobe stylist, founder of her own clothing line, Style on the Go, and graduate of the Empowered, Secure Love program. She is passionate about fashion, horse riding, working out, travel, and the arts. In this episode, you will lear…
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EP 311: A Journey to Self-Love & Sobriety: Reflecting on Alcohol Use & Relationships
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Pssssst- I have never opened up about this topic before on the podcast! I am choosing sobriety in 2023 and inside of this episode I walk you through WHY In this episode, we will discuss the following: 1. How can alcohol impact our ability to make intentional decisions? 2. What are the potential risks of developing alcohol dependence? 3. How can per…
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EP 310: Somatic Processing and Healthy Relationships with Special Guest Lauren Zoeller
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Today’s guest episode is a powerful one! Lauren Zoeller doesn’t hold anything back in this interview. Sneak peak: "When you start to get into somatic work and really understanding the nervous system and understanding the four survival responses, you can really see where your body is in a moment to moment basis and then say, oh, wait a second, I'm i…
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Can the Abuser and the Abused Learn to Love Healthy? {Interview with Paul Colliani}
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What does it take for an Emotional Abusive person to change? What do they have to do to change? How did Paul know he had to change? What does healthy look like? Paul is a Relationship Coach and founder of The Overwhelmed Brain and the Love and Abuse podcasts. He created the MEAN workbook, a 200 point assessment to identify manipulative behavior. Wh…
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EP 309: 4 Signs You're Avoidantly Attached
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In this episode of the Let's Get Vulnerable podcast, I will help you discover the courage to set boundaries, confront your inner beliefs, and ultimately break free from the unconscious distancing strategies that impede your journey to securely attached love. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How to identify four signs of an avoidant…
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Married Men Misrepresenting Themselves as Single While Dating (Kiss of Death Series)
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In this episode, I discuss married men who present themselves as single when attempting to date women. Manipulative behavior is on the rise in online dating. Men who create false identities online and prey on single women to use to use to fulfill their own needs is becoming more common. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Podca…
Do you appease an abusive person because it's the only way to stop the abuse and protect yourself? You may be operating in the Fawn response. You can develop a fawn response anytime in life if you’ve ever been with an emotionally abusive partner and dealt with narcissistic abuse from anyone in your inner circle. This episode unpacks the Trauma Resp…
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Healing After an Abusive Relationship with Emmy Marie
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Emmy Marie is a trauma survivor and Certified Trauma Informed coach with the mission to help others reclaim their power, reject shame, and walk boldly towards a life of balance, freedom, and joy. I found Emmy through her Instagram, @bloomingwithemmy, where she posts frequently on healing from abuse. This episode is about learning to heal from abuse…
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EP 308: The Truth about Fear of Abandonment (and What to do About it!)
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by fear of abandonment? To cope with fear of abandonment, one should focus on self-soothing, slowing down emotional investment, and gathering data on people to determine whether or not a relationship is worth the investment. Doing this can reduce fear of abandonment as it creates a relationship built on reality and data…
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EP 307: The Benefits of Secure Attachment: Improved Mental Health, Intentional Dating and More!
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In this episode of the Let's Get Vulnerable podcast, I dive deep into the science of Attachment Theory to help listeners understand WHY we sabotage relationships and how to move towards secure attachment. I explain how secure attachment helps not only in your dating life, but with your mental health as well. Here's what I cover: 1. What is the rela…
Do you appease an abusive person because it's the only way to stop the abuse and protect yourself? You may be operating in the Fawn response. You can develop a fawn response anytime in life if you’ve ever been with an emotionally abusive partner and dealt with narcissistic abuse from anyone in your inner circle. This episode unpacks the Trauma Resp…
I found the Pamela Anderson Documentary tremendously impactful -- especially through the lens of Domestic Violence. This podcast covers my initial thoughts and realizations. I highly recommend you watch it on Netflix. Website: Emotional Abuse Coach Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Course} Identify Signs of A…
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EP 306: Understanding the Impact of Trauma Dr. Jessica Griffin
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You will not believe who today’s guest is! The one and only, Dr. Jessica Griffin, previous co-host of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, renowned relationship expert, and clinical psychologist. After a lifetime of studying relationships and coaching couples, Dr. Jessica Griffin unexpectedly finds true love in an ironic twist of fate, and now recoun…
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The Narcissists Perspective with a Diagnosed Narcissist {Interview with Lee Hammock}
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Lee Hammock (MentalHealness) the Self Aware Narcissist, joins me to dissect the Mind of the Narcissist. Lee is a diagnosed Narcissist and we discuss so many aspects of NPD including common questions that come up in client sessions. We also get into a larger conversation about the danger of Narcissistic Abuse and what can happen/what we've seen happ…
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If I Can't Have You, No One Else Can (Kiss of Death Series)
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Today’s episode kicks off the first in the Kiss of Death series. I discuss the seriousness of when a partner makes the statement “if I can’t have you, no one can.” Veiled threats are a serious matter and are indicative that you are in possible danger if you are on the receiving end of it. When a person views you as an object that they are not willi…
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EP 305: Addicted to Chaos in Relationships: Uncovering Your Relationship Blueprint
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In this episode, I guide you through the process of breaking free from an addiction to chaos in relationships, empowering you to take control of your life and create a compelling future for the next generation. What better legacy to leave than healing, and great relationship, am I right?? Here's what I cover: What is the addiction to chaos in relat…
I'm going to dive into an enormous topic today: No Contact. I carry a different perspective than others because it was so hard for me to get to. It felt like I was literally trying to saw off my hand with a butter knife. In this podcast, I explain why we go No Contact in abusive relationships and some strategies if the all or nothing feels possible…
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EP 304: Avoidantly Attached to Madly Deeply in Love with Special Guest Kirsten Durand
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"Discover Kirsten's powerful journey of finding love, with the help of Dr. Morgan and a willingness to become securely attached!" "I had to find myself and figure out what that was before I could even be ready for a relationship like this. So I think it's just crazy how the timing happened with it all, because I literally met him two months after t…
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The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse with Psychologist Kerry Kerr McAvoy
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On todays podcast, Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., joins me to discuss the Narcissistic Cycle of Abuse. Dr. McAvoy is a psychologist and writer, an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. She's been featured on Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Pr…
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EP 303: Let Love Be Easy with Special Guest Susie Moore
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"When we can learn to come back to the truth of who we are, I feel as if everything just becomes a bit more simple. The kindest, most loving thing to do for ourselves is often the thing we don't want to do - but it's worth it to create stability, safety, and love." - Susie Moore Susie Moore is a world renowned life coach, author and host of the top…
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When Family and Friends Support the Abuser Over You
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Ending a relationship with a narcissist is never easy, however it becomes much more challenging when family and friends support the narcissist over you. You may wonder why the ones closest to you are so hurtful to you at a time when they should be more supportive. I list reasons why people in your life can choose the narcissist over you and what yo…
If you are in an abusive relationship and are struggling to get out, you are likely trauma bonded. Trauma bonds are part of abusive and Narcissistic relationships. When you're in one it feels impossible to break - and it feels like love. When we are in it, we don't really know that we want to break a trauma bond. We just know that we want to stop f…
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EP 302: How To Set Boundaries with Parents
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ooooooof ! This is a top requested episode! Inside of this episode we discuss: -Why setting boundaries is so hard -Scripts for boundary setting -How to begin to redefine relationships Aaaaaand so much more! You don’t want to miss this 💕 We’ve all had to learn to set boundaries and this episode will support you in becoming a boundary pro! Did you kn…
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Understanding Narcissism in South Asian Culture
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Narcissism is very present in South Asian (Indian) Culture and effects the lives of many. Misha Patel is a British-born South Asian therapist and coach, specializing in supporting South Asians all over the world who have experienced narcissistic abuse and trauma to heal. She explains why it's happening, what it looks like, and how you can begin to …
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EP 301: Independent & Securely Attached Women (Inside: Learn What Triggered me Recently)
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This is a juicy one! Don’t miss this episode. Inside: I talk about a post that triggered me recently I go into detail about Independent Women who are ALSO securely attached! I talk about elevated consciousness and the power of optionality So many women are struggling with the idea of being securely attached AND self reliant. I need you to know you …
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Dynamics And Dysfunctional Families; Featuring Laura Connell
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Laura K. Connell, Trauma-Informed Author & Coach, and I sit down to discuss her family trauma, which led to her passion for coaching around the dynamics of the dysfunctional family. She and I explore what roles family members play within the broken family. The broken family may be filled with challenging dynamics including abuse, codependency, addi…
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Thoughts and Reflections for the New Year
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Let's talk about what lessons 2022 has taught us and how we are improving ourselves for 2023. It is important to reflect on the challenges we had in the previous year and where are the rooms for growth in the new year. If you had challenges in your relationships, and you are interested in self-improvement, this podcast is for you. Watch the video p…
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EP 300: Heal Your Body Image, Heal Your Relationships
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This is a very important episode. This topic has come up SO MANY times before. And I am finally going deep into my own personal story regarding how I was able to heal my body image. Your relationships are directly impacted by your body image, and I know this episode will help you on your healing journey! I dive into: -Separating self-worth from how…
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Manjit Kaur Ruprai
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Manjit Kaur Ruprai joins me to discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We discuss what it looks like, what it feels like, and signs to look out for. This is a very important, in-depth episode with an expert in the field. Manjit supports many to figure out who they are dealing with and to move forward with their lives. She offers global service v…
