SHORESIDE: Without The Couch

The SHORESIDE: Without The Couch Podcast is where therapy stops sounding clinical and starts making sense.Hosted by a licensed therapist and practice owner, Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS this mental health podcast explores emotional regulation, ADHD in women, midlife transitions, relationships, burnout, boundaries, and identity shifts—through honest, real-life conversations.Created especially for women in midlife and late-diagnosed ADHD adults, this show breaks down therapy concepts in a way that’s practical, human, and relatable—without the couch, the clipboard, or the pressure to have it all figured out.This is emotionally intelligent wellness that talks with you, not at you.

SHORESIDE: Without The Couch is a health podcast hosted by Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS hosts SHORESIDE: Without The Couch, a health show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #59

  Becoming a New Woman: Matrescence & Healing After Birth

  Aug 18, 202630 minS1

  If you've ever felt pressure to "get back to who you were" after having a baby — this one's for you. Laurie sits down with Dr. Katarina Meister, a functional medicine doctor who helps women prepare for pregnancy and postpartum (and a twin mom nine months in), and Shoreside perinatal therapist Katie Fortune, LPC. Together they get honest about matrescence — the identity shift no one warns you about — Katarina's preterm twin birth and NICU stay, the grief that can come even when everyone is "healthy," how to advocate with your care team, and the hormone-and-nutrient cliff that follows birth. You'll leave with language for what you're feeling and permission to heal instead of bounce back. Work with Katie: https://go.shoresidetherapies.com/KF · Dr. Katarina's free lab guide: https://drkatarinameister.com/guide (@dr.katarina.meister) · Newsletter: https://bit.ly/wtcnews This episode is educational, not medical or mental-health advice. If you're struggling, reach out to a licensed provider; in crisis, call or text 988.

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  Episode #59

  ”Too Much,” ”Too Distracted,” ”Too Sensitive”: What Happens When School Isn’t Built for Your Kid

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  If your child has ever been called "too much," "too distracted," or "too sensitive" — if you're the parent who tenses up every time the school's number lights up your phone — this episode is for you. Laurie sits down with Jori Broidy, director of the new Milwaukee campus of Open Wings Learning Community, a school designed around neurodivergent kids, alongside Stacey Glasenapp, MS LPC, a child therapist at Shoreside Therapies. Together they get into what school looks like when it's built to believe in kids instead of manage them: six students to two teachers, learning partners matched by where a child actually is (not their birth year), zones of regulation woven into every morning, twice-daily outdoor time, and a culture where a meltdown is part of learning — not a reason to call home. You'll also leave with tools that work at any school: mirroring the classroom routine at home, the parent–teacher notebook, and the "frustration bag" — a simple, mirrored calm-down kit for the cubby, the house, and the car. Resources & links: Open Wings Learning Community (Milwaukee & Kenosha): openwingslearning.org — tour requests and enrollment questions (tuition and financial questions: contact the school directly) Work with Stacey Glasenapp, MS LPC — child therapy and support for moms of kids with special needs: shoresidetherapies.com St. Francis Children's Center (speech & OT partnership mentioned in-episode) Zones of Regulation (framework mentioned in-episode)

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  Episode #57

  I Called Myself Stupid for Years. Then I Found Out It Was ADHD.

  Aug 6, 202615 minS1

  For most of her life, Laurie had a private word for herself: stupid. She's a therapist with a master's degree who has spent twenty years teaching other people to speak to themselves more kindly — and she never once caught it in herself. Then, in her forties, the actual answer showed up: ADHD. Late diagnosed, like so many women. This is the relaunch of the show, under a new name and a new focus. Laurie explains why the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast became Without the Couch, what changed, who this show is for — and why she calls it an anti-shame project. This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not therapy, and listening does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you're in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Colorado and want real support, reach out at shoresidetherapies.com . Find Laurie: Shoreside Therapies — therapy in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Colorado: shoresidetherapies.com . The show, plus a place to send questions: withoutthecouch.com

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  Episode #56

  56 | Mind, Body, Balance: Dr. Katarina Meister’s Insights on Managing Stress and Hormone [Re-Release]

  Jun 30, 202537 minS1

  <p>⁠Join our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p> <p>Join our WWP Facebook group⁠⁠⁠ </p> <p>⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Workshops and Worksheets</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Katharina Meister discusses the connection between hormones and sleep, including the role of melatonin and sleep-related hormones. She emphasizes the importance of sex hormones in maintaining healthy sleep patterns and the impact of sleep deprivation on hormone regulation and overall health. Dr. Meister also highlights the role of exercise in hormonal regulation and sleep quality, as well as the connection between gut health and sleep. She provides advice on when to seek professional help for sleep disturbances and shares ongoing research and em...

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  Episode #55

  55 | Weighted Blankets, Nervous-Systems & Finding Safety in a Busy World

  Jun 23, 202530 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, Laurie Groh talks with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, about the science and story behind her ethical weighted blanket brand. Elizabeth shares how a leap of faith to Bali turned into a thriving business—and how slowing down can lead to deep transformation. You'll also hear:</p> Why deep pressure touch helps regulate your nervous system How weighted blankets improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, and even help during trauma work The importance of listening to your body over your inner critic How stress isn't always bad—it can fuel purpose Why...

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