The Virtual Couch is a mental health podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of experience who works with individuals and couples. Through relatable stories, practical psychology, and evidence-based tools, Tony helps listeners better understand relationships, parenting, addiction, emotional maturity, and personal growth, while also supporting those navigating faith crises and deconstruction from high-demand religions. The podcast offers clear strategies to break unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and build a more grounded sense of self while approaching life’s challenges with insight, clarity, and humor.
The Virtual Couch
Claim This Podcastby Tony Overbay LMFT
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362 episodes
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The Virtual Couch is a mental health podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of experience who works with individuals and couples. Through relatable stories, practical psychology, and evidence-based tools, Tony helps listeners better understand relationships, parenting, addiction, emotional maturity, and personal growth, while also supporting those navigating faith crises and deconstruction from high-demand religions. The podcast offers clear strategies to break unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and build a more grounded sense of self while approaching life’s challenges with insight, clarity, and humor.
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
What If You're Not the Problem You Think You Are in Your Relationship?
Licensed marriage and family therapist Tony Overbay explores how relationship difficulties stem from learned nervous system responses, not personal flaws, offering insights into navigating conflict and vulnerability.
June 23, 2026
What Happens When You Stop Needing to Be Right - Certainty, Curiosity, and Emotional Immaturity
Licensed marriage and family therapist Tony Overbay explores how embracing curiosity over certainty fosters growth and improves relationships in this interview.
June 12, 2026
What You Don't Know You Don't Know About Meditation (Hint: You Can’t Stop Thoughts or Clear Your Mind!)
Licensed marriage and family therapist Tony Overbay explains the neuroscience behind emotional reactions and offers practical mindfulness techniques to build a pause and respond intentionally.
362 total episodes available with 28 transcripts
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