The Virtual Couch

Recent Episodes

What if I Don't Like Marshmallows? Revisiting the "Marshmallow Test" and other Pop-psychology "Myths"

Posted March 1, 2023 • 00:32:46

Does smiling make you happier? Can you truly predict the long-term success of an adult based on their love, or lack thereof, of marshmallows in their...

Habit, Addict or Unconscious Response? The Latest Research on Why We Do What We Do!

Posted February 22, 2023 • 00:56:13

Did you know that more than 40 percent of everything you do is habitual? Are you addicted to your phone or social media? Or are you simply responding...

Dealing with Discomfort In Relationships...and Life!

Posted February 15, 2023 • 00:45:26

Tony dissects a couple's potentially destructive conversation, examining discomfort and anxiety's role in our relationships. He also talks about the...

Listen to Your Gut: What Your Tummy Tells You About Your Anxiety - Camila Smith, LCSW

Posted February 8, 2023 • 00:41:29

Tony welcomes Camila Smith, LCSW, to the Virtual Couch. Camila is a psychotherapist, educator, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Bekome (

McKinley Overbay - When Your Moment of Insane Courage Leads to Big Change…and a Little Bit of Throw Up

Posted February 2, 2023 • 00:44:44

Virtual Couch favorite and Tony's daughter, McKinley "Mackie" Overbay, joins the podcast to talk about some big changes happening in her life and how...