The Virtual Couch

Practical mental health insights, relationship tools, and personal growth strategies from licensed therapist Tony Overbay for navigating addiction, emotional maturity, parenting, and faith transitions.

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10 Predictors of a Bad Romantic Relationship Explained

Posted January 18, 202300:53:34

Tony shares and responds to the article “The 10 Best Predictors of a Bad Romantic Relationship” by Seth Gillihan, PhD

Tackling Trauma - More Lessons from "The Body Keeps the Score"

Posted January 11, 202300:48:22

"If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it specializes...

The Psychology of the Churro - 8 Mental Health Lessons Learned from a Disneyland Christmas

Posted January 4, 202300:34:36

Tony shares 8 mental health lessons learned from a Christmas spent at Disneyland. 1) You’ll never really know something until you experience it. 2)...

BONUS - The ONLY Goal Setting Episode You'll Ever Need w/Neal Hooper, Creator of The Achievement Tribe

Posted January 1, 202300:56:18

Happy New Year! Whether or not you may be thinking about setting New Year’s resolutions or goals, or you absolutely detest the entire concept around...

The Fun Habit - An Examination of Modern Approaches to Happiness w/Michael Rucker Ph.D.

Posted December 29, 202200:43:04

Tony interviews Michael Rucker, Ph.D. In 2016, Michael experienced a series of serious setbacks that caused him to challenge the tools he had built...