The Virtual Couch is a podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a marriage and family therapist, humor columnist, and motivational speaker who works with many individuals and couples in various areas, including marriage, sexual addiction, and parenting. Tony, and his guests, hope to provide listeners with tools and strategies to help break negative patterns and embrace new and exciting challenges in their lives.
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The Virtual Couch is a podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a marriage and family therapist, humor columnist, and motivational speaker who works with many individuals and couples in various areas, including marriage, sexual addiction, and parenting. Tony, and his guests, hope to provide listeners with tools and strategies to help break negative patterns and embrace new and exciting challenges in their lives.
How Can Change Be Funny, Scary, and Uncomfortable… and Still Be Necessary for Growth? (with Mackie Overbay)
The Virtual Couch
58 minutes 28 seconds
1 month ago
How Can Change Be Funny, Scary, and Uncomfortable… and Still Be Necessary for Growth? (with Mackie Overbay)
Tony and his daughter Mackie (@beautybymackie) catch up on a lot of life. Since the last time they hit record, Mackie has navigated big career shifts, health challenges, and new adventures. Tony has faced major surgery and the loss of his mom (Mackie’s grandmother). Together, they dive into the messy, uncomfortable, and often hilarious realities of change — why our brains resist it, why it feels so daunting in the moment, and why it’s actually the engine of growth. From dad jokes about Gen Z slang to real talk about autoimmune diagnoses, resilience, and reinventing yourself, this conversation is equal parts laughter, honesty, and insight.If you’re navigating your own season of change, this episode will remind you that discomfort isn’t just survivable — it’s what shapes who you’re becoming. Follow Mackie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beautybymackie or Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@beautybymackie or subscribe to "The Mind, The Mirror and Me" wherever you listen to podcasts!00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:30 The Struggle with Change02:16 Introducing Mackey McKinley02:44 Life Updates and Major Changes02:58 The Humor in Processing Change03:25 Practical Gifts and Life Lessons03:32 Social Media and Upcoming Events04:10 Conversation with Mackey Begins04:17 Casual Banter and Podcast Revival05:56 Mackey's Career Journey10:17 Health Challenges and Lifestyle Changes28:21 The Concept of Healthy Ego30:49 Defensive Ego and Feelings of Inferiority31:10 Insecurity in Professional Settings31:18 Hypersensitivity and Narcissistic Traits32:01 Building a Healthy Ego32:39 Passion vs. Obligation in Work34:02 Personal Growth and Change36:20 The Fear of the Unknown38:37 The Illusion of Control39:19 Coping with Discomfort and Growth40:12 Therapy and Emotional Support49:13 The Power of Pausing and Acceptance54:13 Mackey's Wellness Journey56:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Virtual Couch
The Virtual Couch is a podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, a marriage and family therapist, humor columnist, and motivational speaker who works with many individuals and couples in various areas, including marriage, sexual addiction, and parenting. Tony, and his guests, hope to provide listeners with tools and strategies to help break negative patterns and embrace new and exciting challenges in their lives.
