Murder on the Couch

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Murder on the Couch is a true crime podcast hosted by Sydney Overbay and Tony Overbay, LMFT.

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John List: A Sunday School Teacher and the Psychology of Shame

John List killed his wife, his mother, and his three children—then walked away convinced God would understand. Murder on the Couch is back. Licensed therapist Tony Overbay reopens one of true crime's most chilling family annihilation cases, but not for the manhunt or the famous 18 years List spent hiding in plain sight as "Bob Clark." Tony sits with the question that actually keeps him up at night: how does a devout, rule-following Sunday school teacher reach a place where murder becomes, in his own mind, the most loving thing he could do? If you've ever performed "fine" while something was quietly falling apart inside you, this one lands closer to home than you'd expect. In this episode: Untangle guilt ("I did something bad") from shame ("I am bad")—and why shame left in the dark only grows heavier Spot the "altruistic defense": how control and harm get repackaged as love, devotion, and protection See how rigidity, compartmentalization, and a performed self can hollow a person out long before any crisis hits Learn the ACT distinction between the conceptualized self (the story) and the observing self (the awareness)—and why List had no one home to catch him when the story collapsed Drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, David Schnarch's work on differentiation, and Richard Rohr's reframe of shame, Tony brings 600-plus episodes of clinical insight to the cases that won't let him go. Shame grows in concealment and shrinks in connection. And Tony's looking for a co-host—if a case has gotten under your skin and you know why, email contact@tonyoverbay.com and pitch it. Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

55 Min.
26.10.2023

Did He CHEAT, or Did I Catch an STD From a KOALA? Reddit Reads #1

This is our first episode of a new series reacting to Reddit posts with me, Sydney Overbay, and my dad, Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist! We’ll be reacting to multiple stories of all different genres, from relationship advice to sh**ing your pants on the freeway. Subscribe to see new episodes! We’re also available on Apple and Spotify. Have a good day! You can watch the episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QuNZryxUA3g Here's the breakdown of chapters and topics: 0:00 (Intro) 4:35 (1: Spilled BF's chili) 29:34 (2: DNA test reveals mom is lying about my father) 45:00 (3: Did he cheat, or did I catch an STD from a koala?)

1 Std. 13 Min.
29.09.2023

Murderer Escapes Prison: Danilo Cavalcante *ON CAMERA*

Just last month, on August 31, 2023, Danilo Cavalcante escaped the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania after being charged with the first-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend using a butterknife. An interview with his mother about his childhood and word on the streets allege that this may not be his only murder as he allegedly came to America to escape Brazilian law. Today, we’ll discuss his alleged crimes, childhood, escape from prison, two chaotic weeks on the run (with so many creepy sightings), and finally, his recapturing on September 14th, with input from Sydney Overbay, CD (college dropout) and her father Tony Overbay, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Sending love and positivity to the families and friends of the victims and anyone who was hurt or affected by Danilo’s crimes. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/U3NO4ftF9Ik Sources: Crab Walk CCTV Footage: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2023/09/07/escaped-pennsylvania-murderer-prisoner-crab-walk-chester-cavalcante/stories/202309070109 Mother's Interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/us/danelo-cavalcante-mother-pennsylvania-fugitive.html Deborah's Sister Sarah's Interview: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/07/us/deborah-brandao-danelo-cavalcante-girlfriend/index.html https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/live/danelo-cavalcante-escape-updates-chester-county-prison-20230912.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/manhunt-for-danelo-cavalcante-a-timeline-of-events/3642480/ https://www.dailylocal.com/2023/09/12/who-is-danelo-cavalcante-what-we-know-about-escaped-killer/

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23.05.2023

Murder or Mercy? The Complicated Truth of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In this episode, we delve deep into the twisted narrative of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a young woman who was the centerpiece of a true crime story that shook America to its core. As a victim of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS), Gypsy's life was a chaotic and harrowing tale of deceit, love, manipulation, and, ultimately, murder. Join Sydney Overbay and her father, Tony Overbay, LMFT, as they explore the complex psychological elements of this case and discuss the unexpected plot twists that left everyone stunned.

1 Std. 7 Min.
09.05.2023

The Stalking of Tatiana Tarasoff

Sydney and Tony discuss the landmark case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California. The California Supreme Court ruled that mental health professionals have a duty to protect potential victims when their patients pose a serious threat of violence. The case arose from the tragic murder of Tatiana Tarasoff, a former university counseling center patient killed. Despite warnings from one of the center's therapists that the patient posed a serious threat to Tarasoff, the center did not take action to warn or protect her. The court's decision established a legal precedent that has had far-reaching implications for the practice of mental health and the protection of public safety.

48 Min.
02.05.2023

The Disappearance and Dismemberment of Abby Choi

Abby Choi, a model, influencer, and mother of four, was discovered just last February, cooked into a pot of soup at the hands of her very own relatives. Sydney Overbay, CD (College Dropout), and Tony Overbay, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist), will break down what we know about the case along with a therapist's take on what potentially could have been going on in the minds, and lives of those who took her life. Here are the links to the articles referenced: https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/4222723 https://waupost.com/from-rape-allegations-to-scams-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-abby-choi-murder-those-involved/ https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sections-news-print/250180/Family-and-friends-pour-hearts-out-for-the-ever-loving-Abby https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/abby-choi-hong-kong-model-killed-alex-kwong-kong-chi-b2294710.html https://www.insideedition.com/murder-of-abby-choi-7th-person-arrested-in-connection-with-horrific-dismemberment-of-model-80182

1 Std. 10 Min.
Staffel 1 – Trailer

Murder on the Couch - True Crime Meets Therapy Coming Soon!

Murder on the Couch is a new true crime meets therapy podcast from the Virtual Couch podcast network. It is hosted by Tony Overbay, LMFT, and Sydney Overbay, CD (college dropout).

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Trailer

Murder on the Couch - True Crime Meets Therapy Coming Soon!

Murder on the Couch is a new true crime meets therapy podcast from the Virtual Couch podcast network. It is hosted by Tony Overbay, LMFT, and Sydney Overbay, CD (college dropout).

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Based on the overwhelming amount of feedback from the "Waking Up to Narcissism" podcast, particularly in the form of questions, Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist, answers listener questions specifically related to narcissism, narcissistic traits and tendencies, and emotional immaturity in relationships. A percentage of the proceeds of the podcast will go toward helping people in narcissistic or severe emotionally immature relationships receive help in the form of counseling, legal and moving costs, and providing additional tools to help people rediscover their self-worth, and learn how to successfully find their voice, their sense of purpose and understand that everybody has the right to their own opinion, experience and goals out of life.

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