Videos

Sept. 20, 2024

How Much Gaslighting Does a Gaslighter Gaslight if a Gaslighter Doesn’t Know They Gaslight? - Part 2

Waking Up to Narcissism Podcast Episode 120 - Have you ever felt like you're losing your grip on reality in a relationship? Does your partner's behavior leave you constantly second-guessing yourself? You might be experiencing gaslighting, a form of emotional manipulation that can shake the very foundations of your self-perception.…

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Sept. 20, 2024

What Is Unaware Gaslighting? *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 19, 2024

Is God Disappointed In You?

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Sept. 18, 2024

Is God Disappointed in Me? Confronting Kurt Francom For Leaving Me Out of His Book!

Tony Overbay, LMFT, welcomes Kurt Francom, the executive director and podcast host of Leading Saints ([Leading Saints](https://www.leadingsaints.org)). Kurt's first book, "Is God Disappointed in Me: Removing Shame From the Gospel of Grace," is available on Amazon ([Amazon Link](https://amzn.to/49BYUCk)). In a candid admission, Tony shares his emotionally immature reaction upon discovering…

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Sept. 18, 2024

What Is Defensive Narcissism? *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 17, 2024

Why Do I Self-Sabotage Relationships?

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Sept. 16, 2024

What Is True Intimacy in a Relationship? *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 16, 2024

Therapist on Sabotaging Relationships, 36 Questions To Fall In Love, & Anxiety Relief LIVE 30

Hey everyone! In this episode, Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist, explores the famous 36 questions that lead to love, self-sabotage in relationships, and valuable coping mechanisms for anxiety and grief. His daughters Mackie & Sydney join to also discuss the discomfort of genuine intimacy, self-reflection, and the…

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Sept. 15, 2024

What Is Unconscious Incompetence?

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Sept. 13, 2024

Is Shame Selfish? *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 13, 2024

Shame: A Self-Absorbed, Selfish, Uninvited Guest at Your Self-Esteem Party (and How to Get it to Go)

Tony Overbay, LMFT, tackles an emotion we've all felt but rarely discuss: shame. Have you ever wondered why shame feels so personal, so all-consuming? Could it be that shame is actually... selfish? Inspired by a pivotal scene from the Apple TV series 'Presumed Innocent', Tony unravels the tangled web of…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Why Do We Feel Shame?

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Sept. 11, 2024

Our Sense of Self Is From External Validation- Until It's Not

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Sept. 9, 2024

It Takes Courage to Truly Know Yourself & Your Partner *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 9, 2024

Therapist on Religious Manipulation, Humor Coping, Doomscrolling & No More Love Languages LIVE 29

Hi! Welcome to another Live Therapist Q&A from The Virtual Couch TikTok. Join us in our next stream to decide where the episode will go. We would love to talk to you! Thank you to everyone who joined last night; we seriously appreciate you! In this episode, we explore doomscrolling…

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Sept. 8, 2024

You Should Never Have To Beg For Love: The False Self, Your Mask

#shorts #therapy #narcissism #emotionalabuse

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Sept. 8, 2024

Your False Self: Why Can't I Let Go? *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 8, 2024

Why Good People Get Trapped In Bad Relationships: Therapist Explains The 'False Self'

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a toxic relationship, unable to break free despite knowing it's unhealthy? You're not alone. In this gripping episode, Tony Overbay, LMFT, unravels the psychological maze of destructive love. Journey with Tony as he introduces the concept of the "false self" - the masks…

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Sept. 7, 2024

Love vs. Control: Protecting Sense of Self in a Relationship

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Sept. 6, 2024

Cognitive Dissonance in 'It Ends With Us' with Therapist *NEW EPISODE*

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Sept. 6, 2024

Therapist on Cognitive Dissonance in 'It Ends With Us' Controversy, Narcissism & Growth LIVE 28

Hey everyone! In this Live episode, I, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my daughter answer your questions and discuss the recent controversy surrounding the movie/novel 'This Ends With Us' and its portrayal of DV. We'll also discuss the elements of cognitive dissonance, love bombing, trauma bonding, and the…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Differentiation Doesn't Mean Everything Is About You

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Sept. 3, 2024

Emotional Survival Tips: Responding to Crisis in Narcissistic Relationships

Episode 118 of the "Waking Up to Narcissism" podcast. Tony Overbay, LMFT, delivers an emergency bonus episode addressing a heartfelt listener email. The episode discusses cognitive dissonance, gaslighting, emotional abuse, scapegoating, and trauma bonding often experienced in relationships with narcissists. Tony breaks down the listener's experiences, offering insight into their…

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Sept. 2, 2024

You Have No Bad Habits: Addiction Coach Craig in *NEW EPISODE*

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