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You’re exhausted from over-functioning and managing everything to make it all seem okay. You feel very much alone. Your friends don’t understand. You feel you are the only one who understands you. I understand because I’ve been there. And sometimes the first step in healing is feeling validated and knowing that you are not crazy. I hope this podcast helps you normalize your reality and breakthrough Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse. www.emotionalabusecoach.com
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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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A Date With Darkness Podcast

Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC

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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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Send us a Text Message. Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex can be one of the most challenging tasks a parent may face. It requires patience, communication, and above all else, an unwavering focus on the well-being of your child. Tessa from Kind Mama Coaching joins us to discuss her new childrens book, Stella's Two Homes, and strategies for co-par…
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APPLY TO THE ESL PROGRAM: Click Here to Apply Inside this episode I debunk the myths around “settling”! I go deep on: Why I don’t believe in the traditional idea of “soul mates” Learning how to prioritize what truly matters in a relationship (instead of arbitrary items on a checklist that don’t matter) Learning to accept emotional availability when…
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🤩 THE BREAK-UP ACADEMY $500 OFF ends tonight! Make sure you use code: OVERIT and grab it here: Join the Break-Up Academy Woo-hoo this episode is SO FREAKING GOOD! You’re gonna love this conversation between Sarah Yudkin and I, where we discuss healing relationship anxiety, co-creating secure attachment, and dating intentionally. Inside this podcast…
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TAKE THE ATTACHMENT STYLE QUIZ: Click Here to Find Out Your Attachment Style Get ready for some Dr. Morgan tough love on today’s episode! Today I am sharing the necessary steps for releasing your trust issues, and attracting an emotionally available relationship that you deserve! Inside today’s episode I outline these four powerful steps to transfo…
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Enroll in the Break-Up Academy today (USE CODE: OVERIT for $500 dollars off!): Enroll Here 🥳 Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program: Click Here to Apply In today’s episode I get extra vulnerable, realizing how what I have experienced recently has led me to greater appreciation for the emotional safety that is in my securely attached relations…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I answer pressing questions related to overcoming trauma bonds, whether abusive relationships can be salvaged post-trauma bond, recognizing final straws in leaving toxic relationships, coping with cognitive dissonance, returning items post-breakup while maintaining no contact, handling lack of accountability…
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ACCESS THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS: WATCH HERE APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM: CLICK HERE TO APPLY In today’s episode Ashlee Hogan shares her vulnerable and inspiring journey through the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program We discuss: The impacts of growing up in a single parent home on our relationship beliefs How limiting beliefs about worthiness can hin…
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Send us a Text Message. Kerry McAvoy joins us to discuss cognitive dissonance—a complex yet crucial concept that can profoundly affect one's clarity during and after an abusive relationship. Through her personal experiences and professional expertise as a retired psychologist who has authored books on the subject, Kerry delves into what cognitive d…
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APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM HERE: Click Here to Apply REGISTER FOR THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS HERE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/overit This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered WHY you can’t seem to get over your ex. Inside this episode I do a deep dive on: : The 5-Part Process for fully releasing your past relationships Why most people mess up …
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APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM HERE: Click Here to Apply REGISTER FOR THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS HERE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/overit Ever wondered how your attachment style impacts how you process a break-up? Inside today’s episode we discuss: The thoughts each attachment style experiences as they go through a break-up WHY avoidantly attached folks …
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Send us a Text Message. Going through a divorce can be one of life's most challenging experiences, especially when it involves financial manipulation, abuse and high-conflict dynamics. Victoria, an expert in managing the financial aspects during these trying times, joins us to discuss practical tools and mindset shifts to emerge financially secure …
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APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM HERE: Click Here to Apply REGISTER FOR THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS HERE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/overit You are in for a special treat with today’s episode!! I was planning to record an episode on today’s topic, dating in the wild, and then on one of my recent client group calls, an amazing client of mine shared her take…
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APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM HERE: Click Here to Apply REGISTER FOR THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS HERE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/overit You’re gonna love this episode! Inside this episode I discuss how: Timeline pressure can lead to feelings of fear, self-doubt, and comparison. Anxiously attached individuals may struggle to notice red and yellow flags …
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Send us a Text Message. Narcissists rewrite history to avoid accountability. You are not crazy. This quote resonates because abusive individuals manipulate reality to maintain control and make us doubt ourselves. Remember that abusers target strong people who empathize deeply—this is part of their control strategy. They twist narratives to escape r…
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APPLY TO THE E.S.L. PROGRAM HERE: Click Here to Apply REGISTER FOR THE SO OVER IT MASTERCLASS HERE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/overit In this episode I am giving you the TEN things I wish I had known earlier about securely attached relationships You are gonna love this HONEST list that is packed with valuable relationship insights that will help you …
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This episode is SO POWERFUL & INSPIRING! Empowered.Secure.Loved.Program graduate, Yasmin vulnerably shares how her childhood attachment wounds have impacted her adult relationships. Inside of this episode: Yasmin shares vulnerably about her journey through the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program including her biggest breakthroughs We discuss how the in…
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MOVE TO SECURE ATTACHMENT CHALLENGE: www.drmorgancoaching.com/gift ✅ Mark Your Calendars: I am LIVE on instagram on Tuesday 5/21 at 4pm PST 🥳 Now for today’s episode- DRUMROLL PLEASE…. Get ready for me to spill the tea on all of the juicy details of my proposal, and my real raw emotions about getting engaged. Inside of this episode I do a deep dive…
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Send us a Text Message. An update on the case of Christina Pierce. This episode was created based off pulling together a variety of public information. If you are listening to this podcast and have $1 to donate, please donate to Christina's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-christinas-children-home You can follow Christina here: https…
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Did you miss the Move to Secure Attachment Challenge?! Sign up for it here: www.drmorgancoaching.com/gift **DON’T MISS MY IG LIVE Tuesday 5/21st 4PM PST/ 7PM EST** Drumroll please… I’M ENGAGED!!! Whoa, can you believe it? Those of you who have been part of my journey, know how meaningful this milestone is to me. Inside of this episode: I tell the s…
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Want the FREE 3-Day Move to Secure Attachment Training: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Ready to become securely attached so you can attract your emotionally available dream partner: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program This is the kind of episode that I wish I had had when I was early on in my healing journey because I had nowhere to go to. Inside this…
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Want the FREE 3-Day Move to Secure Attachment Training: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Ready to become securely attached so you can attract your emotionally available dream partner: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Get ready for a powerful conversation with an incredible Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program, Rachael Thomas. In this episode we discuss: T…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode explores the nuance of the the cycle of abuse. Abuse is not always as clear-cut as physical violence; it often wears the mask of manipulation, control, and psychological harm. It's important to understand that abuse comes in many forms – belittling comments, gaslighting (making you doubt your reality), isolation…
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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…
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Sign-Up for the Move to Secure Attachment 3-Day Challenge to Be Delivered Directly to Your Inbox Click Here to Access the Challenge Mother’s Day is around the corner, so I wanted to address this painful topic of “healing the mother wound.” Inside of this episode I talk about What is the mother wound How do we start to heal our mother wounds and cho…
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ORDER LOVE MAGNET HERE: Amazon Link This episode is everything you need if you’ve been out of the dating game for a bit. Inside of this episode I share with you: The Dating Mindset you must cultivate to be successful The importance of slowly pacing beginning stages of dating Red Flags, Yellow Flags, Green Flags Aaaaaand so much more! Do not miss th…
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Send us a Text Message. Social media platforms are notorious for their bite-sized content designed to grab attention quickly. However, this format often lacks nuance and depth. In the context of relationship advice like Todd's post, there’s no room to address individual circumstances or acknowledge that what works for one couple may be detrimental …
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program This is a JUICY episode! I haven’t EVER released this kind of episode before. Inside of this episode: We go deep into the neuroscience of attachment theory (which parts of the brain are responsible for forming bonds) I help you understand how the brain uses attachment exper…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program As many of you know, I’ve been on a health journey and working really hard to understand how my hormones impact how I feel. It can feel so confusing with all the different information out there, which is I why I very intentionally bring you one of the best experts on this t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I speak openly about the red flags of abusive relationships. For anyone feeling entrapped or seeking support in such situations, remember there are resources available to help navigate these turbulent waters—reach out if needed because sometimes validation can be the first step towards unburdening oneself co…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program This is one of those episodes you do not want to miss! I am joined by Heather Larsen, a graduate of the Empowered.Secure.Loved.Program, and an incredible example of what is possible when you decide to heal. Inside of this episode we decide: Healing involves feeling the pain…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Today’s episode is coming to you because I have gotten A TON of instagram DM’s asking me about how to navigate healing parental relationships. The truth is, when you are on your healing journey there is a lot that you become aware of, and your relationship with your parents…
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Send us a Text Message. Courtney Gilmartin is at the forefront of advocating change within family courts through her organization New Jersey Protective Moms. On this episode, Courtney brings invaluable insights in navigating the Family Court System that resonate not just in New Jersey but across all states. The term "protective mom" might be unfami…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program This is a topic that I know all too well: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse. Get ready for a short, but powerful 20 minute episode where I break down 5 Core Steps to healing after being in a relationship with a narcissist. This is the information I wish I had had when I start…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Today’s episode is a JUICY ONE! I am giving you my honest take on the TOP SEVEN things I wish I had known about relationships. Inside of this episode I discuss: The truth about anxious attachment (overfunctioning codependence oh my!) The most important relationship you will…
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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 b…
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Send us a Text Message. Gaslighting is an insidious form of mental manipulation where one person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in another individual’s mind. The goal? To make them question their own judgment, memories, and even sanity—essentially discrediting their sense of reality. This nefarious technique can be subtle or overt but always aims to d…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program You are going to love today’s guest, Nina Caviggiola! (find her on IG @balkannina ) Not only do I love Nina for all things fashion, and finding the best fits on the internet, she also opens up about her own healing journey in a refreshing and relatable way. Inside of this e…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Today I am joined by Amanda Priest, who is a graduate of the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program and also one of our amazing coaches. Amanda gets vulnerable with me in this episode, and I know you will be so deeply inspired by her story. Inside of this episode: We discuss how i…
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Send us a Text Message. Ben Taylor joins us again for an in-depth discussion on one of the most bewildering and painful aspects of narcissistic relationships: The Discard. In this episode, we define the Discard, discuss the various forms it can take, and try to understand the "why" behind it. Ben, a self aware Narcissist, helps us understand the co…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program You are in for a fascinating interview today! I am joined by Erin Claire Jones, who is a pioneer in the field of human design. (find her on IG HERE: @erinclairejones Inside of today’s episode: We explore Human design as a powerful tool for understanding one's unique wiring,…
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START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program This episode is the tough love I needed in my 20’s! I am giving you FOUR TRUTHS about becoming the secure version of yourself. Inside this episode: Becoming the secure version of yourself is crucial in attracting a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Focus on quality over …
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Send us a Text Message. When Dr. Gary Chapman introduced the concept of the Five Love Languages, many embraced it as a revolutionary way to enhance communication and intimacy within relationships. These languages – words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch – have helped countless couples express their …
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Start Your Healing Journey Today: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Oooo get ready for this episode! This is gonna be a juicy one, packed with “aha moments.” Inside this episode Sabrina and I discussed: Challenging core beliefs is essential for personal healing and building healthy relationships. Avoidant attachment should not be villainize…
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Don’t forget that in honor of women’s history month the Empowered.Secure.Loved.Relationship Program is packed with bonuses and up to a $1000 discount! You won’t want to miss this limited time offer, it is going away at the end of the month. Start Your Healing Journey Today: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Today’s Episode is packed with wi…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we delve into a profound concept known as "the Teddy Bear Effect," which provides insight into manipulative expectations within abusive relationships. The "Teddy Bear Effect" stems from Patricia Evans' analogy in her book Controlling People. It's about how abusers create an unrealistic version of their pa…
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Don’t forget that in honor of women’s history month the Empowered.Secure.Loved.Relationship Program is packed with bonuses and up to a $1000 discount! You won’t want to miss this limited time offer, it is going away at the end of the month. Start Your Healing Journey Today: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Not quite ready to apply? Don’t w…
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Are you ready to become securely attached so you can finally attract the relationship you’ve always wanted? Of course you are! Don’t wait, Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program today: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program When you’re healing, you are going through a metamorphosis You are becoming a different version of yourself And there…
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Are you ready to become securely attached so you can finally attract the relationship you’ve always wanted? Of course you are! Don’t wait, Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program today: Click Here to Apply to the E.S.L. Program Okay y’all there are some dating trends we NEED to talk about. Today’s episode is all things breadcrumbing, mutual gh…
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