I Know I’m Crazy with NAJA HALL
by Naja Hall
I Know I’m Crazy podcast, hosted by Naja Hall focuses on divorce, coparenting, steparenting, childhood trauma and mental health by putting a light-hearted spin on very serious topics. As a well-known Life Coach, author and curator of one of the largest blended family platforms, Naja has a knack for providing resources that guide people through some of life’s toughest moments in a relatable way. Her unique way of simplifying complex subject-matter is a special gift and her ability to connect makes everyone feel right at home. Naja calls New York City and South Beach home. She is a Wife and a Stepmom of 3. Let’s get CRAZY together!
Episodes
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118: Joe Francis chats "The Kidnapping, Child Abuse, and Search" for his kids
In this revealing interview, I sit down with Joe Francis, the controversial founder of Girls Gone Wild, who opens up about his tumultuous personal life and the deep pain of being estranged from his daughters for the past six years. After his split from ex-partner Abby Wilson, Joe now lives in...
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117: Rhonda on The Rocks An Epic tale of Survival, Faith, and the Unbreakable Spirit
In this raw, transparent, and deeply enlightening conversation, I sit down with the bold and vibrant content creator, Rhonda Alyse aka Rhonda on the Rhocks. Her story is one of unimaginable loss—losing her mother at an early age, being raised by her grandparents, enduring her grandmother’s…
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116: The Art of Forgiveness: A Powerful Conversation with Jen Peters
In one of the most profound and deeply moving interviews I’ve had in a while, I sit down with author Jen Peters to explore the transformative power of forgiveness. Jen’s calm yet powerful presence is a testament to the work she has done in this space, offering insights that are both practical and...
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115: How to ACTUALLY forgive the bastards that hurt you with Dara McKinley
In this episode, Naja delves into the art of forgiveness with Dara McKinley, exploring "How to ACTUALLY forgive the bastards that hurt you." In 2012, Dara, armed with over two decades of expertise in psychology and spirituality, encountered a deeply personal challenge that her prior knowledge...
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Episode 114: What exactly is YOUR happily ever after??
In the podcast episode titled "What exactly is YOUR happily ever after??," Dr. Courtney Evans discusses her personal journey of overcoming divorce and navigating the family court system, offering insights into finding personal happiness and authenticity. Dr. Courtney Evans is an accomplished...
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Ep 113: Keeping it Real and Blended with Chelsey from TikTok!
In this candid podcast, Chelsey from TikTok opens up about her authentic journey, revealing the challenges and triumphs of blending her personal and professional life while staying true to herself. Chelsey White is a dedicated wife, mom, and stepmom with 12 years of experience in blended family...
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Ep 112: A NO nonsense chat with viral stepmom Ms. Phancee Davis
In this no-holds-barred podcast, viral stepmom Sheneka aka "Phansee" Davis shares her unfiltered insights, challenges, and humorous take on the real-world dynamics of blending families. Sheneka Davis is the visionary CEO and founder of Phancee, a dynamic business that originally began as a…
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Episode 111: Dee Smith III chats coming OUT, his Dad's reaction, and gay masculinity
In this episode, we sit down with Dee Smith III, a proud Memphis native and the charismatic host of the wildly popular podcast Boy, Please Whatever. Join us as Dee opens up about his Southern roots, the joys and challenges of growing up queer, and the heartwarming support he's received from his...
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Ep 110: Manifestating power, absorbing love, and lessons on discerning bad energy
Happy New Year! It’s the perfect time to set powerful intentions and step boldly into the life you’ve always envisioned. While we usually release new episodes every (other) Tuesday, this message felt so urgent and inspiring that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. In this special episode, I…
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Episode 109: Dr. Glenna is BACK! Healing, Love, and Trauma
Naja talks with Dr. Glenna Anderson, DSW, LCSW, a speaker, an author dedicated to promoting mental wellness, and is a trauma-informed mental health therapist based in Torrance, California about Healing, Love, and Trauma. With over 15 years of experience in social work and a focus on mental health...
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Ep 108: Children living in adult bodies, grief and new age therapy with Yunetta Spring Smith
Naja chats with Yunetta Spring Smith about exploring grief, EMDR therapy, and healing from intense trauma. Yunetta is a dynamic Therapreneur, founder of Spring Forth Counseling and Ground Breakers Coaching and Consulting, and an EMDR Certified Therapist dedicated to making trauma healing…
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Ep 107: Do you have a passion for happiness?
In this episode, Naja chats with Marsha Thompson, a celebrated author and award-winning operatic soprano, known for her exceptional vocal talent and captivating performances. As the author of The Passion for Happiness, Marsha also works as a cognitive wellness and happiness coach. Marsha…
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106: Chris Wilkins on snesky teens, hiding addiction and how to overcome family crisis
In Episode 106, Naja and Chris Wilkins delve into the complexities of Understanding Addiction and Trauma, and shares strategies for breaking free from its cycle. Chris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health treatment and is currently pursuing a...
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Ep 105: Jodi Cunningham chats forgiveness, estrangement, and ultimate betrayal
Jodi Cunningham is an expert on estrangement, particularly between mothers and daughters. With 33 years of experience as a former housewife and homeschooling mom, Jodi has a unique perspective on family dynamics. As the author of "Estrangement, Healing for Mothers and Daughters", she has...
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104: Dr. Heidi Brocke tackles toxic relationships and how to wiggle out of them
Naja chats with Dr. Heidi Brocke ,a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion; She left her 24-year career in healthcare to use her life...
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103: How to Recover from Narcissitsic Abuse with guest Lisa Sonni
Coach Lisa Sonni joins IKIC (again) for a candid chat rebranding "bitter baby mamas", calling out toxic stepmoms, and her take on the family court's attack against mothers. As a Certified Relationship Coach garnering an online reach of over 1 million followers, Lisa specializes in narcissist…
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102: I Married a Diagnosed Narcissist and here's how it went
Watch this episode on Youtube Today, I'm catching up with past guest Coach Ralphiel Toulon, MCPC, SuperMom, Certified Life Coach, and Personal Trainer. It’s been two years since Coach Ralph and I first spoke, and during that time, she has experienced some significant life changes. When we first...
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101: Naja dives into the MESSY comments sections of social media
In this video, I’m diving deep into the challenges of blended family co-parenting and offering practical coparenting, step-parenting, and relationship advice. I’ll be answering real DMs from you guys and tackling common issues found in online discussions, from managing different parenting styles…
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100: NAJA is BACK! It wasn't a BREAK UP. It was a BREAK!
Join me in this milestone episode of my podcast as I dive deep into the complexities of MY blended family dynamics, share exciting new adventures on the horizon, and give you a sneak peek into what's coming next. Whether you're part of a blended family or just curious about the journey, this...
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099: Tiktok Phenom Lisa Sonni chats narc abuse and how to beat ’em
Naja chats with TikTok phenom Lisa Sonni. As a survivor of domestic assault and narcissistic abuse, her first-hand experience has led her to become a certified Life & Relationship Coach who helps clients of all genders and walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships.…
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098: Josh The Shaman breaks down Mental Science
Naja chats with a real life Shaman! You can also watch this episode on youtube https://youtu.be/-C4aIbsknmI As a mental scientist, Josh The Shaman studies the spirit's effect on the mind and the mind's effect on physical matter. We all want beautiful results in our love lives, in our homes, and…
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097: The Coparenting Coach Anthony Johnson talks break up, healing, and acceptance
Coach Naja and Coach Anthony Johnson have a candid chat about the ins and outs of coparenting. After Anthony and his coparent ended their romantic relationship, he spent time learning how to take his family away from hardship to love. It wasn't always easy for him, but today he helps other...
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096: IKIC Chats with Intentional Peace with Mediator Charles Robinson
Naja chats with Mediator Charles Robinson, JD about single fatherhood, the practice of intentional peace, and how meditation changes the shape of your brain. About Charles: Charles Robinson has extensive training and experience in Labor/Employment Law, and Mediation. A graduate of the University…
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095: Is it possible to Enjoy Your Blended Family with Randall and Scarlett Tandy
Randall and Scarlett Tandy, founders of EnjoyingYourBlendedFamily.com chat revolving doors, family conflict, & unexpected joy. To watch this episode https://youtu.be/z_m0iIPyolY MEET THE TANDYS: We officially started our blended family journey in 2008, after dating a year and a half. We started...
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094: Jamie Scrimgeour on ours babies, compassion, and setting boundaries
Jamie Scrimgeour is a wife, stepmom of three, and mom of one. Professionally she is a Life Coach with a specialization in Stepfamily Dynamics, a podcast host, and a digital content creator. After gaining an instant family, she found herself needing help with the tricky transition. Jamie inspires...
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093: Katie Davie chats Coparenting Peacefully
Katie Davie, founder of Coparenting Peacefully stops by I Know I'm Crazy with Naja Hall to chat raising balanced kids, conflicted coparenting and life after love. Katie is a seasoned co-parenting Mama, co-parenting coach, and aspiring mediator. As someone who was previously trapped in a...
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092: Unapologetic Divorce Lawyer Nicole Sodoma chats choosing happiness & self love
Naja chats with fellow Southern belle and Family Lawyer, Nicole Sodoma about how her perspective on divorce changed after she experienced her own. Nicole Sodoma is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sodoma Law. For the past 25 years, Nicole has pioneered a way through the often-dreaded field…
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091: Vee Rivera talks MTVs Teen Mom, healing, & coparenting on TV
Vee Rivera is an entrepreneur, wife, mom, bonus mom, real estate agent, podcaster & influencer. Alongside her Husband's coparent, Kail Lowery (best known from MTV's Teen Mom 2) she hosts a popular podcast about all things womanhood. Vee and Naja chat humble beginnings of high conflict…
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090: Coach Kevin Meeks translates the language of alienated kids
Naja chats with Coparenting Coach, @Kevin__Meeks. Kevin became a father at the tender age of 13! And he shares how "growing up" with his own son, now 22, tested their relationship and the unique vantage point he has gained in order to help other fathers in stressful coparenting situations. Kevin...
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089: Exploring adultery, divorce and murder with Investigative Journalist Steph Watts
In anticipation of our upcoming Crime series, Naja chats with Investigative Journalist about his own blended family background and how his early experiences opened his natural curiosity regarding human suffering and led him to a highly successful career. Steph is an investigative journalist and…
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088: Corey Andrew gains a Dad and 9 siblings at 38 years old!
Imagine never knowing what your father looked or sounded like for the 1st 38 years of your life! Our guest Corey Andrew did just that. On today's episode of IKIC, Corey shares his experience of growing up fatherless to all of a sudden gaining a Dad and 9 siblings overnight. About Corey: I wear…
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087: Naja’s Husband helps Dads navigate high conflict coparenting
This is a Tony Takeover! Naja's Hubby, her muse taps in to talk to all of the Dads in I know I'm Crazy-land. Trying to raise GOOD kids in a BAD situation is daunting for the most mindful man. As a father, your nature is to protect your kids but when your efforts are undermined, conflict is...
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086: Coach Bee chats INSTANT motherhood, death, healing, and overcoming
Naja chats with Coach Bee Chatman about her experiences going from being a single girl to having an instant family. Inheriting an awesome Dad and his two kids from previous relationships, Bee was thrust into unfamiliar waters and she made the decision to swim upstream. To learn more about Bee,...
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085:Mindul Bree chats kids after 18 and ours babies
Naja catches up with an IKIC fave Mindful Bree Gordon about her NEW life! Since her last visit, Bree has become a Mom and her stepkids have turned 18 years old. She shares so many gems about her modern epiphanies and things she wishes she would've known before all of her major life changes.…
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084: What to do when your coparent is a LIAR!
Does your child's other parent villify you every chance they get? If so, this episode will help you combat the lies your child is being fed in real time. If your coparent fills your child's head with lies and toxicity, it is YOUR obligation to provide the child with references so they can have...
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083: Exploring Future Focused Parenting with Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian
After a daunting weekend on Auntie duty, Naja sits down with parenting experts Kira Dorrian and Deana Thayer of futurefocusedparenting.com. The awesome duo have created a community that focuses on raising 'future adults' as opposed to just barely making it through childhood.
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082: Marriage Check in: Naja chats Guns, criminal cases, sex, and goop
After a bit of a family shake-up, Naja comes back on air and brings her hubby along for a very transparent marriage check-in. Grab your partner and a cup of tea and be prepared to smile (and gasp)!
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081: Why money matters in your marriage with Attorney Aaron Thomas
Attorney Aaron Thomas is a 2002 graduate from Harvard Law School and a 1998 graduate of Emory University. Since 2004, Aaron has been known as a skilled litigator, winning dozens of jury trials and bench trials in several metro Atlanta counties. He’s known as a family law specialist, representing...
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080: Stepkids, discipline, and other touchy topics with Cameron Normand
Naja chats with Cameron Normand, host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, co-founder of The Stepmom Summit, and founder and CEO of This Custom Life, where she provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended family lives. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach, the creator of…
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079: Naja chats with Family Court Psychologist Dr. Kelley Baker
Have you ever wanted to talk to an actual psychologist that testifies for families in court? Today Naja chats with an actual psychologist that's gone to Family Court over 300 times! Dr. Baker. Kelley Baker earned her Ph.D. in Developmental, Social, and Personality Psychology and she has counseled...
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078: Diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder! NOW WHAT!? with Guest Coach Ralph Toulon
Today Naja chats with Coach Ralph about overcoming narcissistic abuse, how she personally recovered from narcissistic abuse, and her mission to help others! Ralphiel Toulon is a badass wife, mother, and bonus mom who turned her darkest time dealing with the effects of being in a narcissistic...
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IKIC Ep 77: Jerkology: Understanding Jerks Without Becoming One
We have all had the misfortune of dealing with a jerk at some point in our lives. Today on the I Know I'm Crazy with Naja Hall podcast, I am chatting with author Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. about his extensive life's work on adverse personalities. Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D. is a science researcher and…
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076: Naja chats deadbeats, sidebabies, and demanding stepkids. Yikes!
We tried a different format for this episode. As opposed to the regular interview style, we decided to have a casual chat on hot topics from Naja's facebook group. It gets heated and today, Let's Argue!!
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075: Understanding amicable divorce with Meghan Freed
Naja chats with Attorney Meghan Freed. Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is particularly experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, is a…
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074: Reparenting yourself and fixing your own childhood trauma with Stephanie Ward
Naja chats with tiktok sensation and psychotherapist Stepanie Ward about childhood trauma and how to become the parent you wish you had. Stephanie is a coparenting mother, and psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma, parent wounds and narcissistic abuse. She helps to people to understand...
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073: Should you stay or GO with Divorce Coach Kate Anthony
Naja chats with one of her faves, Coach Kate Anthony. Kate Anthony is the host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make...
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072: Viral Internet Judge Vonda Bailey of Support Court chats life and law:
Today I am chatting with internet sensation and Texas-based legal eagle Vonda Bailey. Vonda has garnered millions of views by issuing judgments in a unique, yet relatable way on her hit Youtube show Support Court with Judge Vonda. Vonda Bailey is a native of Dallas, Texas where she is the…
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071: Beth McDonough talks Inclusivity, Speaking up, and Coming Out!
Naja chats with her internet Bestie, Beth about queerness, stepmotherhood, and her journey of self-rediscovery. Beth McDonough is a Certified Stepfamily Coach and one of three moms raising one feisty redheaded stepdaughter. She specializes in LGBTQ+ issues, being a childless stepmom, infertility,...
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072: How Breast Cancer made Kim Gaither count her Blessings
Naja Hall chats with a high school classmate, Kim Gaither about how breast cancer made her grateful. Kim was diagnosed in her 30s and her life immediately took a pivot. With a great job, a loving husband, and a dedicated family, her circle has come together as she conquers cancer. Still in the...
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070: We want PRENUP! Wills, trusts, & prenups with Natalie K. Howard
Love and money can make people act funny ESPECIALLY in blended families. Today Naja chats with Family Law Attorney, Natalie K. Howard about ALL things assets! How does one protect their coin from a rabid ex? Should you have a will or a trust? Should you do a postnup after marital infidelity?…
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I Know I’m Crazy podcast, hosted by Naja Hall focuses on divorce, coparenting, steparenting, childhood trauma and mental health by putting a light-hearted spin on very serious topics. As a well-known Life Coach, author and curator of one of the largest blended family platforms, Naja has a knack for providing resources that guide people through some of life’s toughest moments in a relatable way. Her unique way of simplifying complex subject-matter is a special gift and her ability to connect makes everyone feel right at home. Naja calls New York City and South Beach home. She is a Wife and a Stepmom of 3. Let’s get CRAZY together!
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