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Pathological Kindness: When Caring, Trying, and Empathizing Too Much Can Be Bad For Your Health

Posted September 11, 2024 • 00:49:15

Do you find yourself constantly putting others' needs before your own? Have you ever wondered if being "too kind" could actually be harmful to your...

Finding Harmony in Uncertainty: Musician Ian McConnell on Navigating a Faith Transition, Acceptance, and Self-Discover

Posted August 14, 2024 • 00:54:40

Tony talks with musician Ian McConnell. Ian kicks off his “Primary Source” tour this Thursday, August 15th, in Dallas, TX, and will visit 25 more...

Shame: The Self-Absorbed, Selfish, Uninvited Guest at Your Self-Esteem Party (and how to get them to leave!)

Posted August 7, 2024 • 00:47:45

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?...

Breaking Free from the Mirror: Developing a Secure Sense of Self

Posted July 12, 2024 • 00:49:47

Who are you? How do others view you? And why do we care so much about what others think of us, especially when they probably aren't spending as much...

Shame, Certainty, Memory and Healing: An Updated Approach to Treating Betrayal Trauma

Posted June 5, 2024 • 00:44:13

Tony Overbay, LMFT, and Marla Christensen, AMFT, APCC, dive deep into the complexities of betrayal trauma, focusing on the emotional and cognitive challenges...