Waking Up to Narcissism Podcast
1) Validation, Co-regulation, and Emotional Immaturity (with a Hint of Spirituality) w/Angela De Hoyos, ALC
What happens when your greatest strengths—your empathy, your willingness to self-reflect, your sensitivity—become the very tools someone uses to convince you everything is your fault? In t...
2) Flying Monkeys, Switzerland Friends & Narcissists, Oh My! Understanding Secondary Betrayal
Why do the people you thought knew you best stay silent—or worse, side with the person who hurt you?This secondary betrayal often cuts deeper than the narcissistic behavior itself. Switzerland friends...Show More
3) Narcissistic Off Switch: When Naming It Makes It Worse
Can you "turn off" a narcissist with one calm sentence? Tony unpacks the viral "narcissistic off switch" concept and discovers why tactics alone won't save you—but they might be exactly where real tra...Show More
4) The Family Butterfly Effect: How Your Uncle Ray Changed Everything—And How You Can Change It Back
What do you do when someone in your family needs drama to feel alive? In this crossover episode, Tony dives deep into the anatomy of emotional immaturity through the story of "Uncle Ray"—a family memb...Show More
5) Narcissistic Collapse: Why Their Breakdown Is Actually Your Breakthrough
Is there such a thing as a "narcissistic collapse" — or is it just another trend designed to keep you scrolling at 2 AM looking for answers to why your relationship is the number one sourc...
6) Death by 1,000 Cuts X: The Ten Emotional Commandments (You’re Most Likely Still Breaking)
If you’ve ever been in a relationship with emotional immaturity or narcissistic behavior, you know the truth: Healing doesn’t come with a map. Emotional safety doesn’t come with instructions. And waki...Show More
Death by 1,000 Cuts X: The Ten Emotional Commandments (You’re Most Likely Still Breaking)
1:01:54 | Nov 18th, 2025
7) "I Never Said That!" - When Your Memory Becomes the Enemy
Have you ever remembered something so vividly that it fe...
8) Stop Trying to Explain Yourself to the Narcissist: Why Explanations Make Things Worse
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you explain yourself, your words just get turned against you? In this episode of ...
Stop Trying to Explain Yourself to the Narcissist: Why Explanations Make Things Worse
1:13:48 | Oct 3rd, 2025
9) On the Other Side of the Couch: What I Learned Losing My Mom
What happens when the person who usually has the answers finds himself sitting in the unknown? In this deeply personal episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Tony Overbay shares ...
10) Would You Rather Be Liked—or True to Yourself? The High Cost of Integrity in Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Work
Would you rather be liked—or be true to yourself?It sounds simple, but what happens when staying true to your values could cost you your job, your marriage, your faith community, or your friendships? ...Show More