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
4.9(710 reviews)
358 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
May 15, 2026
The Validation Paradox: Why Reassurance Can Feel Lonely
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tony Overbay interviews himself on how reassurance can feel lonely, exploring the science of validation and its paradox.
April 30, 2026
It's Not About the Dishes - Trojan Horses Hiding in Every Marriage
Couples therapist Tony Overbay interviews listeners about how seemingly small marital arguments reveal deeper unmet needs and childhood patterns, offering tools for connection.
April 16, 2026
You Can’t Cram for the Test of Life - Dr. Mark Redford on Flossing, Faking It, and Why Habits Never Lie
Dr. Mark Redford explains to host [Host Name] how our daily habits reveal our true selves, even when we try to hide them.
358 total episodes available with 21 transcripts
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