The Virtual Couch

329 Episodes

1. The Balancing Act: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Compassion

   Published: 12/6/2024
2. Smiling But Sad: Decoding Persistent Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, “Eeyore Syndrome” w/BONUS Medication Analogy and Thanksgiving Talk Topics

   Published: 11/28/2024
3. From Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion: A Guide to Emotional Resilience w/Nate and Marla Christensen

   Published: 11/14/2024
4. Anxiety, Aging, and Emotional Autonomy: I Was "This Many Years Old" When I Learned My Parents Were Regular People

   Published: 10/28/2024
5. Navigating Societal Expectations, Faith Crisis and Personal Growth - the Allegory “Off the Beaten Path”

   Published: 10/23/2024
6. Navigating Life's Curveballs: Mackie Overbay on Hashimoto's, Health Challenges, and Embracing Uncertainty

   Published: 9/23/2024
7. Pathological Kindness: When Caring, Trying, and Empathizing Too Much Can Be Bad For Your Health

   Published: 9/11/2024
8. Finding Harmony in Uncertainty: Musician Ian McConnell on Navigating a Faith Transition, Acceptance, and Self-Discover

   Published: 8/14/2024
9. Shame: The Self-Absorbed, Selfish, Uninvited Guest at Your Self-Esteem Party (and how to get them to leave!)

   Published: 8/7/2024
10. Breaking Free from the Mirror: Developing a Secure Sense of Self

    Published: 7/12/2024
11. Shame, Certainty, Memory and Healing: An Updated Approach to Treating Betrayal Trauma

    Published: 6/5/2024
12. Expectations and Emotions: A Ballet of Balance and Bliss

    Published: 5/28/2024
13. Having the Courage to Connect: How to Develop Independence Within a Relationship

    Published: 4/24/2024
14. From Therapy Couch to Moving Trucks: A Tale of Change Through ALL the Uncomfortable Feelings!

    Published: 4/12/2024
15. Death By a Thousand Cuts VII - The Rise of the Emotionally Mature!

    Published: 3/20/2024
16. The Therapist's Guide to Strengthening Relationships Through Self-Discovery (Differentiation) and Connection (EFT/4 PIllars)

    Published: 3/14/2024
17. Spoiler Alert: “NO!” to the question “Is God Disappointed in Me?” — Author Kurt Francom’s New Book!

    Published: 3/5/2024
18. Understanding Grief, Loss, Growth, and Rebuilding w/Marla Christensen, AMFT

    Published: 2/28/2024
19. A New Perspective on Modern Parenting: Living in the Present (aka Herding Cats)

    Published: 2/20/2024
20. Live Relationship QA w/Sydney Overbay II

    Published: 2/16/2024