
"Waking Up to Narcissism" is a podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, LMFT, host of the award-winning Virtual Couch podcast, dedicated to helping individuals recognize and navigate narcissistic traits and tendencies in their relationships and within themselves. With a focus on emotional immaturity versus narcissism, Tony provides tools and guidance for personal growth and managing relationships with narc... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementMental Health | |||

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Thank you so much for your work. This is a life raft that finally helps me see I am not alone and am not crazy. It is a long long road to get one’s life together after years being under coercive control.
Tony has been beyond helpful through my 3 year journey of waking up. I tend to self blame and Tony has a way to talk me out of it and give myself some grace. I have learned about my family’s unhealthy coping mechanisms and grown from it, as well as my own. Thank you Tony, truly:)
Too much jesus mumbo jumbo
The concepts discussed on this Podcast have been so helpful to me. I always thought my experiences were unique and the thought that there are patterns behind all this and a lot of people experience very similar situations, feelings, etc. is so calming. Tony explains it so well and I love how he is very self-reflective, humble and kind. And I like his subtle humour too. I usually listen to an episode more than once and pick up different thoughts from it each time.
I appreciate all Tony’s content. It’s amazing what you can do with your life if you are willing to look at yourself. If you are looking for more happiness/peace, willing and open to change and new ways of handling life, this is a great place to start! He shows you where you could be doing better in the nicest way! I love free therapy!
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A psychology-forward show led by a licensed therapist that helps listeners recognize and navigate narcissistic traits and emotional immaturity in relationships. Episodes blend clinical frameworks with real-life stories, practical boundaries, and self-empowerment strategies, often featuring self-guided tools, memory work, and differentiation techniques. Notable for its clear metaphors, actionable takeaways, and a generous mix of empathy, accountability, and humor that makes heavy topics approachable for people re-evaluating existing relationships or personal growth journeys.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Waking Up to Narcissism:
1. The Virtual Couch
2. The Covert Narcissism Podcast
3. Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
4. You Are Not Crazy
5. Love and Abuse
Waking Up to Narcissism launched 5 years ago and published 161 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Waking Up to Narcissism include:
1. Angela De Hoyos
2. Katherine Fabrizio
3. Ashlynn Allen
4. Kate Anthony
5. Ryan Anderson
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