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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Welcome to a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding. Where we frankly and bravely dialogue about the harmful effects of pornography, betrayal trauma, and narcissistic emotional abuse. We’ll explore reclaiming your core self by more thoroughly understanding these heartbreakingly complex interpersonal situations, no matter your relationship status. You are not alone in your pain, shame, and disbelief about a reality that can feel like a living nightmare. You might have thought you had ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the unsung heroes out there wishing to heal from the wounds of childhood they did not create. Adult children of alcoholics and children of narcissistic parents have been emotionally conditioned and neurologically wired to abandon the authentic self, for the sake of parental attachments. Emotional neglect manifests as codependency, a need for external validation, and approval. Unaware, those suffering from abandonment wounds, who exhibit codependency often attract ...
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Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-root ...
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Welcome to Red Hot Truth, the podcast for Christian survivors of narcissistic abuse, spiritual trauma, and deep emotional pain. We also cover sensitive topics like S/A trauma or physical abuse in a safe way here at Red Hot Truth so you do not feel alone on your healing journey. Hosted by Michelle (Shell Bell🎵 ), a worship leader and survivor-turned-healer, this is a sacred space where the wounded are seen, the broken are loved, and the Holy Spirit leads the way. Whether you’ve endured narcis ...
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When you have made the painful decision to divorce, it is sometimes easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you need to catch them just one more time in doing something wrong before the divorce is final. This can be especially true if you were married to an emotionally abusive partner who wore down your ability to trust yourself. When you know …
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From Affliction to Anointing How God Healed Me from Chronic Illness (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
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33:15Send us a text For years, Michelle battled chronic illness Ankylosing Spondylitis a severely painful debilitating, spinal, degenerative disease as well as a slew of other complex diagnosis, emotional exhaustion, and deep emotional pain. What doctors couldn’t heal, Jesus restored. In this powerful testimony, she reveals how divine love broke through…
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Unmasking Parental Narcissism: Codependent Anger's Root
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17:14In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, dives deep into the often-overlooked role that anger plays in the healing journey from parental narcissism and complex trauma. Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave emotional scars that are not easily seen, but they shape how we experienc…
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Unmasking Parental Narcissism: Codependent Anger's Root
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17:14In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, dives deep into the often-overlooked role that anger plays in the healing journey from parental narcissism and complex trauma. Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave emotional scars that are not easily seen, but they shape how we experienc…
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When you decide it is time to divorce your narcissistic spouse, prepare for the battle of your life. Yes, the narcissist is going to make it nasty and miserable. Yes, they are probably going to drag it out and fight everything reasonable you ask for. But there are tools to help you stay strong, get what you are legally entitled to, and keep your fo…
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God Told Me to Heal — Even When Others Judged Me
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31:39Send us a text "They call it living in the past, I call it deliverance" In this powerful conversation, Michelle (Shell Bell) opens up about her personal journey of healing through faith in Jesus Christ. She shares how trauma, chronic illness, and toxic environments impacted her life — and how God led her into true recovery, restoration, and freedom…
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Cost of Never Feeling Safe
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21:09It is estimated that there are at least 28 million adult children of alcoholics in the United States alone. The statistics are staggering. Combine those numbers with a deep understanding of the impact of growing up in an alcoholic home, and it becomes easy to understand why so many adult children struggle with emotional regulation, telling the trut…
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Cost of Never Feeling Safe
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21:09It is estimated that there are at least 28 million adult children of alcoholics in the United States alone. The statistics are staggering. Combine those numbers with a deep understanding of the impact of growing up in an alcoholic home, and it becomes easy to understand why so many adult children struggle with emotional regulation, telling the trut…
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41: The Narcissist's Financial Shenanigans
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14:42Narcissists and Cluster B personality-disordered individuals are infamous for using money to control, manipulate, and abuse. Expect behaviors from them that don't make sense, particularly if you are divorcing them. In general, narcissists are irresponsible with money, because their lives are all about looking good, even if that is only a surface vi…
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Healing from Grief & Dysfunctional Family Trauma | Christian Inner Healing & Deliverance
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23:57Send us a text In this episode of Red Hot Truth, Michelle (Shell Bell) dives deep into healing from family trauma, exploring the emotional and spiritual journey of overcoming grief from dysfunctional families. She shares how Christian inner healing and deliverance through Jesus can restore your heart, break generational trauma, and help you redisco…
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When Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children: When Innocence Feels Like Rejection
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21:48When Innocence Feels Like Rejection: How Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children What happens when a child's innocent comment gets filtered through the lens of an unhealthy, codependent mom versus a healthy, emotionally attuned mom? The difference can shape not only the child's self-worth but also the generational cycle of codependency. In this …
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When Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children: When Innocence Feels Like Rejection
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21:48When Innocence Feels Like Rejection: How Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children What happens when a child's innocent comment gets filtered through the lens of an unhealthy, codependent mom versus a healthy, emotionally attuned mom? The difference can shape not only the child's self-worth but also the generational cycle of codependency. In this …
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Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: My Journey Through Grief Healing & finding Jesus
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The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work
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29:13The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work Are empaths born—or made? In this eye-opening episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and bestselling author, explores the origin of empathic sensitivity and its powerful connection to childhood trauma, emotional wounding, and spiritual purpose. Some empaths are created through pai…
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The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work
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29:13The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work Are empaths born—or made? In this eye-opening episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and bestselling author, explores the origin of empathic sensitivity and its powerful connection to childhood trauma, emotional wounding, and spiritual purpose. Some empaths are created through pai…
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Social media is a fantastic tool to help us stay connected and engaged with friends and acquaintances. It also can be a trap where we envy people's carefully curated posts and photos and begin the comparison game. It is easy to feel like you're less than when comparing your messy insides to a limited, and selected, snapshot glimpse of another's lif…
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When Narcissistic Parents Don’t Care | Healing the Soul After Being Discarded
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Loneliness is probably the most common emotion that people who are single experience. But is loneliness bad? Is it something to be feared and changed as soon as possible? Not necessarily. What are the positive aspects of loneliness and how can those sometimes unwanted and uncomfortable feelings fuel your healing and potential future relationships f…
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Healing the Fragmented Soul After Narcissistic Abuse Inner Healing, Deliverance & PTSD Recovery
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32:26Send us a text In this episode of Red Hot Truth, Michelle unpacks the deep impact of soul fragmentation caused by trauma, abuse, and narcissistic relationships. When the soul is broken into fragments, it can leave us feeling lost, silenced, and disconnected. But there is hope—Jesus Christ heals, restores, and makes us whole again. Michelle shares h…
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Unmasking the Truth: When Children Love Monsters
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26:14What happens when the very people who were supposed to love us, protect us, and cherish us turn out to be the source of our deepest pain? In this revealing episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, explores the heartbreaking reality behind why so many children grow up loving the very people who harmed the…
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Unmasking the Truth: When Children Love Monsters
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26:14What happens when the very people who were supposed to love us, protect us, and cherish us turn out to be the source of our deepest pain? In this revealing episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, explores the heartbreaking reality behind why so many children grow up loving the very people who harmed the…
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Healing from Narcissistic Parents Break Generational Curses, Shame & Trauma
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22:43Send us a text Michelle uncovers the deep wounds left by narcissistic parents and shares a path toward true healing through Jesus Christ. From breaking generational curses and word curses to reclaiming fragmented parts of the soul, she offers validation, hope, and practical tools for survivors to step into freedom. In this powerful episode, Michell…
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Have you ever felt like your healing and ability to move on is hinging on the person who has wronged you giving you closure? That the explanation of their "why" is mission-critical for you to be able to find peace? Is their apology and explanation truly necessary in order for you to regain direction and clarity as well as an ability to reclaim your…
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Why We Crave Connection: Exploring the Roots of Codependency in Attachment Theory
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35:46Why do we cling to people who hurt us? Why does the fear of abandonment feel so unbearable? In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, expert in trauma recovery and codependency healing, unpacks the powerful link between attachment theory and codependency. From early childhood dynamics to the subconscious fears that drive our adult relationships, Lisa breaks…
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Why We Crave Connection: Exploring the Roots of Codependency in Attachment Theory
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35:46Why do we cling to people who hurt us? Why does the fear of abandonment feel so unbearable? In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, expert in trauma recovery and codependency healing, unpacks the powerful link between attachment theory and codependency. From early childhood dynamics to the subconscious fears that drive our adult relationships, Lisa breaks…
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Exposing Witchcraft in Churches, Families & Medicine | Narcissistic Abuse | This will shock you!
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37:59Send us a text In this powerful episode of Red Hot Truth, Michelle exposes the subtle forms of witchcraft that infiltrate our everyday lives. From narcissistic abuse in families, to spiritual manipulation in churches, and even medical manipulation through pharmakeia, discover how the enemy uses control, intimidation, and deception to keep God’s cho…
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Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones [email protected] Sign up for the free ebook on Red Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at www.drnataliejones.com Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the…
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36: Porn Fuels the Human Trafficking Industry
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12:08This episode further debunks the porn myths that "it doesn't hurt anyone" or "it's normal" or "everyone does it" with a hard look at the porn industry's direct ties to the human trafficking trade. Let's educate ourselves about the truth and speak out about human enslavement and objectivation. And let's hold porn users accountable for their personal…
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When Life Feels Out of Control: How I Discovered I Was the Adult Child of an Alcoholic
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29:08Does your life feel out of control? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, angry, and resentful, and no matter how hard you try to be nice, or kind, or considerate, you only end up feeling worse? Dear One, that is no accident, as you will learn in this incredible breakthrough episode podcast. Before Lisa A. Romano was diagnosed with codependency, she …
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When Life Feels Out of Control: How I Discovered I Was the Adult Child of an Alcoholic
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29:08Does your life feel out of control? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, angry, and resentful, and no matter how hard you try to be nice, or kind, or considerate, you only end up feeling worse? Dear One, that is no accident, as you will learn in this incredible breakthrough episode podcast. Before Lisa A. Romano was diagnosed with codependency, she …
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35: We All Have a Place at the Table of Happiness
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12:52Do you ever feel like you are an other? That the only people in the world who are truly happy are married individuals? Statistics show that in the United States there are equal numbers of married and single people. So why do we feel different? Pain and trauma play a factor. As do movies, books, and tv. "Helpful" friends and family members actually …
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6 Pins of Narcissistic Abuse | Breaking Generational Curses, and Finding Freedom in Christ
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30:36Send us a text Narcissistic abuse is more than emotional manipulation—it is a controlling and destructive form of trauma that leaves deep scars on the soul. In this episode, Michelle (Shell Bell) unpacks the six pins of narcissistic abuse—rejection, abandonment, shame, fear, confusion, and worthlessness. Each of these pins represents a core wound t…
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Borderline Personality and Codependency: Signs You Were Raised by Narcissistic Parents
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35:35Borderline personality disorder can be understood as the extreme version of codependency, where, at the core are adult adult children who have suffered from abandonment, rejection, abuse, neglect, and trauma. When an innocent child is unable, through no fault of their own, to connect with their primary caregiver, and especially when that caregiver …
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Borderline Personality and Codependency: Signs You Were Raised by Narcissistic Parents
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35:35Borderline personality disorder can be understood as the extreme version of codependency, where, at the core are adult adult children who have suffered from abandonment, rejection, abuse, neglect, and trauma. When an innocent child is unable, through no fault of their own, to connect with their primary caregiver, and especially when that caregiver …
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There are an estimated one billion narcissists and Cluster B personality-disordered individuals on our planet right now. Why do they seem to relish ruining important events? Birthday parties, graduations, family gatherings, vacations, nothing is sacred or immune to their pouting, anger, and outright rage. Even, and sometimes especially, big milesto…
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Fasting and Prayer: Breaking Strongholds and Finding Breakthrough
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19:30Send us a text Are you ready to experience breakthrough and freedom through Christian fasting? In this episode, I reveal the biblical power of fasting and prayer as a weapon of spiritual warfare to tear down strongholds and bring deliverance. You’ll discover the different types of fasting in the Bible, how to combine fasting with worship, declarati…
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Betrayed by Charisma: When Charm is a Mask for Manipulation
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31:35In this powerful episode, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano explores the hidden dangers of falling for charisma—especially for adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents. If you've ever been drawn to someone magnetic and charming, only to feel emotionally used, discarded, or confused, thi…
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Betrayed by Charisma: When Charm is a Mask for Manipulation
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31:35In this powerful episode, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano explores the hidden dangers of falling for charisma—especially for adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents. If you've ever been drawn to someone magnetic and charming, only to feel emotionally used, discarded, or confused, thi…
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33: The #1 Quality for Your Perfect Partner
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14:52Whether we are actively dating or not, it behooves every single person to draw up a list of non-negotiables for a potential future partner. This list may include things like values, attractiveness, success, intellect, and spirituality. However, let's not forget about the most important part of those non-negotiables: you! You may have spent a lifeti…
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