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The Virtual Couch

The Virtual Couch

406 Episodes • By Tony Overbay LMFT • www.tonyoverbay.com
The Virtual Couch is a podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a marriage and family therapist, humor columnist, and motivational speaker who works with many individuals and couples in various areas, including marriage, sexual addiction, and parenting. Tony, and his guests, hope to provide listeners with to ...more
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The Virtual Couch
The Virtual Couch
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From Therapy Couch to Moving Trucks: A Tale of Change Through ALL the Uncomfortable Feelings!
Tony shares his recent experiences with change, movi... more
Apr 12 2024 51m
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Death By a Thousand Cuts VII - The Rise of the Emotionally Mature!
In the 7th installment of the "Death by a Thousand C... more
Mar 20 2024 1h 15m
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The Therapist's Guide to Strengthening Relationships Through Self-Discovery (Differentiation) and Connection (EFT/4...
Tony navigates the intricate balance that defines su... more
Mar 14 2024 1h 13m
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Spoiler Alert: “NO!” to the question “Is God Disappointed in Me?” — Author Kurt Francom’s New Book!
Tony Overbay, LMFT, welcomes Kurt Francom, the execu... more
Mar 5 2024 53m
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Understanding Grief, Loss, Growth, and Rebuilding w/Marla Christensen, AMFT
Marla Christensen, AMFT, APCC, joins Tony on the Vir... more
Feb 28 2024 40m
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A New Perspective on Modern Parenting: Living in the Present (aka Herding Cats)
Tony Overbay, LMFT, offers an in-depth exploration o... more
Feb 20 2024 43m
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Live Relationship QA w/Sydney Overbay II
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Feb 16 2024 1h 12m
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Unraveling, Unpacking, Understanding The Purpose of Therapy – When to Begin and Is There an End?
Tony Overbay, LMFT, dives into an article by Dr. Ric... more
Feb 14 2024 47m
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Why We Care What Other People Think: Unraveling Our Need for Approval and Validation
Tony Overbay, LMFT, tackles the timeless question, "... more
Feb 7 2024 46m
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Live Relationship QA w/Sydney Overbay I
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Feb 2 2024 54m
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Tackling Marriage Challenges Head-On - Understanding Relationship Dynamics and Emotional Growth
Tony shares the story of Hudson and Bailey, a couple... more
Jan 29 2024 49m
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Rewiring Emotions: From Humor to Honesty in Therapy
Tony takes inspiration from Carolyn Steber's article... more
Jan 15 2024 49m
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"Sacred Rest” Author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: How to Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity
Did you know there are several different types of re... more
Jan 4 2024 1h 14m
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Yes, We're Talking New Year’s Resolutions (and Goals, and Kale) – But Stick with Me, It's Not What You Think!
Tony addresses why so many New Year’s resolutions do... more
Dec 28 2023 48m
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24 Life Lessons From 24 Years: Mackie Overbay's Special Birthday Episode
In this special bonus episode of The Virtual Couch, ... more
Dec 25 2023 41m
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Does a Partner's Sadness Cast a Shadow on Your Joy Over Time?
What happens when an optimist and a pessimist are in... more
Dec 19 2023 30m
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Embracing Your Unique Self: Making Peace with Imperfection
Tony tackles the misconception of perfection and the... more
Dec 7 2023 29m
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Self-Awareness: 95% Of People Think They Are, But Only 15% Actually Are - Unveiling Emotional Intelligence
Research shows that 95% of adults believe they are s... more
Nov 28 2023 44m
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It’s a Me Thing, Dang It! - Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships From Changing Their Diapers to (Hopefully!) Th...
Have you ever wished for a better relationship with ... more
Nov 13 2023 1h 10m
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Processing the Unthinkable: Hours After Lewiston, Maine Neighborhood Mass Murder
Last Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, Tony Overb... more
Oct 30 2023 1h 1m
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When Therapy/Coaching Does More Harm Than Good - The Destructive Nature of Shame and Blame
Tony tackles the alarming issue of unhealthy practic... more
Oct 23 2023 37m
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Worry Less, Live More: How to Hit the Happiness Jackpot by Letting Go
Have you ever wondered why chasing happiness often l... more
Oct 11 2023 38m
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Wounded by Words? Healing the Scars of Internal Negativity
Dive deep with Tony as he unravels the origins and i... more
Oct 5 2023 53m
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Do Babies and Robots Dream? How Dreams Improve Mental Health!
Have you ever heard that when a baby, or a dog, or b... more
Sep 28 2023 25m
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Julie Lee on Losing Her Sister, Navigating Divorce, Embracing ADHD - Using Humor to Heal
Tony reconnects with Julie Lee, who opens up about a... more
Sep 20 2023 51m
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