Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAnxious or Avoidant? Why Your Relationship Patterns Repeat & How to Change Them (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 436
Are you tired of repeating the same relationship patterns? Whether it's constant worry about abandonment or a tendency to keep people at arm's length, these behaviors - known as attachment styles - a…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Live Q&A with Tony and Sydney - Navigating Mental Health: Highly Sensitive People, Narcissism, Emotional Immaturity, ADHD, and “Good Therapy”
Season 1 Episode 435
In this special bonus episode of The Virtual Couch, host Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by his daughter Sydney for a live Q&A session originally aired on TikTok. Th…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I Feel Like... No, Wait, Actually I Think That… The Hidden Language of Emotions
Season 1 Episode 434
Tony exposes something that will forever change how you hear conversations - including your own. That moment when someone says, 'I feel like you don't care' might not actually be about feelings at al…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Balancing Act: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Compassion
Season 1 Episode 433
Are you tired of the endless pursuit of perfection? Do you question why your self-esteem seems more tied to others' opinions than your own self-worth? In this transformative episode, Tony explores th…
Published on 9 months ago
Smiling But Sad: Decoding Persistent Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, “Eeyore Syndrome” w/BONUS Medication Analogy and Thanksgiving Talk Topics
Season 1 Episode 432
Tony delves into smiling depression, medication, and natural ways to improve brain chemistry, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia- and much more! NOTE - Tony is not a do…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
From Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion: A Guide to Emotional Resilience w/Nate and Marla Christensen
Season 1 Episode 431
Tony welcomes guests Nate and Marla Christensen to discuss the concept of self-compassion. Nate is an ALPC, and Marla is an ALPC and AMFT. They delve into the groundbreaking research of Kristen Neff,…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Anxiety, Aging, and Emotional Autonomy: I Was "This Many Years Old" When I Learned My Parents Were Regular People
Season 1 Episode 430
Have you ever wondered why your aging parent suddenly needs to arrive an hour early for everything? Or why, after knowing them your entire life, they suddenly appear to be trying to exert control and…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Navigating Societal Expectations, Faith Crisis and Personal Growth - the Allegory “Off the Beaten Path”
Season 1 Episode 429
Tony Overbay, LMFT explores themes of faith journeys, parental expectations, communication, differentiation, and self-discovery through an allegorical story titled 'Off the Beaten Path: Finding Love …
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating Life's Curveballs: Mackie Overbay on Hashimoto's, Health Challenges, and Embracing Uncertainty
Season 1 Episode 428
McKinley “Mackie” Overbay, host of “The Mind, the Mirror, and Me,” and Tony Overbay, LMFT, return after a significant hiatus to discuss numerous life updates, including their recent move to Arizona a…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Pathological Kindness: When Caring, Trying, and Empathizing Too Much Can Be Bad For Your Health
Season 1 Episode 427
Do you find yourself constantly putting others' needs before your own? Have you ever wondered if being "too kind" could actually be harmful to your relationships and well-being? In today’s crossover …
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago