Waking Up to Narcissism Podcast
1) 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
2) "I Never Said That!" - When Your Memory Becomes the Enemy
Have you ever remembered something so vividly that it fe...
3) 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 ...
4) 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 ...
5) 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
6) Blinded by Belief: How Your Brain Defends Its Favorite Story - Even When It's Wrong!
Have you ever tried to change someone’s mind—and watched them dig in even deeper? Or wondered why, even when you want to change your own beliefs, it feels like pushing against an invisible force? In t...Show More
7) The Emotional Immaturity Epidemic with Steph and Craig: Why Adults Are Stuck in Childhood Patterns
What if an entire generation is emotionally stuck in childhood—and doesn't even know it?In this ...
8) Genuine Curiosity: Not All Questions Are Equal – Are You Trying to Understand, Defend, Manipulate, or Control?
Are you truly being curious—or just trying to win the argument? Tony explores the difference between genuine curiosity and performative questions, sharing real-life examples and tools to help you resp...Show More
9) Death by 1,000 Cuts: Still Standing After All 9 Lives (and Then Some)
How many times have you been told you were too sensitive? Or accused of overreacting? Maybe you’ve heard things like, “It’s not a big deal,” “You need to calm down,” or “It was just a joke—why are you...Show More
10) Childhood Survival Skills That Sabotage Your Adult Relationships - Part 2: The Path to Emotional Maturity - The Climb Out
What if the very strategies that saved you as a child are now sabotaging your adult relationships?In Part 2 of Tony's series on emotional immaturity, discover why your most persistent relationship str...Show More