LMFT Tony Overbay and Addiction Coach Craig are going LIVE on @virtualcouch TikTok to answer any of your questions!
In this episode, we discussed various psychological and emotional topics, from personal experiences with addiction and recovery to deep dives into concepts like gaslighting, narcissistic traits, internal family systems therapy, and a wide array of crucial mental health issues.
We also discuss dealing with childhood trauma, the nuances of passive-aggressive behavior, and the importance of developing a strong sense of self. We hope you resonate with something in the episode, and we send positive energy towards whatever you are going through. You've got this!
We appreciate everyone who joined last week's live. It's a blessing to be able to hear so many different perspectives and ideas. Seriously, thank you for participating!
Craig and I will be Live again this week on @VirtualCouch TikTok! We can't wait to talk more mental health with you all then. Have a good day!
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO: Hi everyone!
01:11 Welcome Coach Craig!
01:55 Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
02:28 Addressing Listener Questions
03:52 Addiction & Gaslighting is a Defense Mechanism
05:59 Gaslighting vs. Passive Aggressive Behavior
07:37 What Benefits a Gaslighter?
11:45 CPTSD & Addiction
13:23 Codependent & Enmeshed in Relationships
16:44 Differentiated Relationships
18:08 Understanding Codependency
23:41 Craig's Credentials
25:06 Healing Process in Internal Family Systems
30:15 Perfectionism & Childhood Conditioning
36:55 Should Adult Children Live with Parents?
37:34 Understanding Perfectionism & IFS
38:01 The Protector-Exile Relationship in IFS
40:32 Addiction as a Protector: The Firefighter Analogy
43:25 Strength-Based Approach vs. Medical Model
51:05 The Impact of Phone Addiction
01:00:09 Compulsion vs. Impulse: Understanding the Difference
01:04:45 The Role of Coaches and Therapists
01:10:39 You Have No Bad Parts!
