Tony delves deep into the DARVO technique—Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender—a common manipulation strategy often used by narcissistic or emotionally immature individuals to avoid accountability and shift blame. Tony explores the origins of DARVO, shares various examples, and introduces concepts like differentiation and David Schnarch's Four Points of Balance to navigate and manage emotionally abusive relationships. Learn how to identify and counter DARVO tactics and discover ways to improve emotional maturity and self-awareness in your relationships.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:18 Understanding Acronyms02:24 Introduction to DARVO03:35 Breaking Down DARVO05:52 Recognizing and Responding to DARVO06:15 Introducing Pat and Chris09:45 Differentiation and Four Points of Balance25:48 Managing Stress and Anxiety26:11 Changing Your Relationship with Thoughts27:14 Calming Your Heart and Managing Emotions28:09 Physical Reactions to Emotions30:45 Grounded Responding in Relationships31:12 Overreacting vs. Underreacting33:08 Handling Criticism and Feedback39:43 Meaningful Endurance and Personal Growth47:02 Applying the Four Points of Balance50:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAvailable NOW Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course (https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course)Find all the latest links to podcasts, courses, Tony's newsletter, and more at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouchSubscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-to-narcissism-q-a/id1667287384You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit http://tonyoverbay.com and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs and podcasts.Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ