Without the Couch Podcast |
Emotional Regulation & Midlife Psychology
Conversations on Emotional
Regulation, Reltionships & Midlife Growth
Without the Couch is a psychology podcast exploring emotional patterns, attachment dynamics, ADHD in adulthood, and midlife identity shifts — without the clinical setting.
Each episode offers thoughtful, evidence-informed conversations designed to increase clarity, emotional insight, and self-awareness.
This is psychology applied to real life
What You’ll Hear
Episodes explore:
• Emotional regulation and nervous system patterns
• Attachment styles and relational dynamics
• ADHD in adults
• Midlife transitions and identity shifts
• Burnout and over-functioning
• Boundaries and relational accountability
• Trauma-informed perspectives
The goal is not quick fixes.
It’s deeper understanding.
Why “Without the Couch”?
Psychology doesn’t only belong in a therapy office.
Without the Couch bridges research, clinical insight, and lived experience — translating complex psychological concepts into accessible, grounded conversations.
It’s structured, reflective, and practical.
Laurie Groh Featured on:
Live Consulting with Laurie Groh: How to Optimize Marketing and Increase Visibility
In the podcast, Joe Sanok and Laurie Groh discussed developments in Laurie's practice, including the addition of new therapists and programs. They talked about marketing strategies for the practice and how to improve client engagement on their website through several digital marketing tools. The discussion also revolved around creating an inviting environment for their clients and tips for improving lead conversion from website visits. Besides, there was discussion on hiring, marketing, focusing on the business, establishing clear boundaries, and evaluating new initiatives like a podcast.
Shrink Think Podcast
On this episode of the Shrink Think Podcast, we are joined by special guests Cindy Brock and Laurie Groh. Together, we delve into a challenging topic: the things we wish our therapy clients would avoid. In this enlightening panel discussion, our focus is on providing valuable insights from the perspective of therapists. We explore the ways in which individuals unknowingly make the therapy process or their relationship with their therapist more challenging. Cindy and Laurie gracefully and insightfully share their experiences, offering immense value to all our listeners.
Cindy Brock is a licensed therapist and the proud owner of Grace Family Counseling, located in the beautiful city of Temecula, California. With a wealth of experience in private practice, residential settings, and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facilities, Cindy has helped countless individuals on their therapeutic journey.
Discover more about Grace Family Counseling at gracefamilycounseling.net.
Laurie Groh, a distinguished relationship counselor based in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, is the owner of Shoreside Therapies. With over 15 years of experience, Laurie specializes in working with couples and individuals seeking to improve their relationships with family, partners, or colleagues.
Learn more about Shoreside Therapies at www.shoresidetherapies.com.
Live Consulting with Laurie Groh: My group practice is growing, now what?
In the podcast, Joe Sanok and Laurie Groh discussed developments in Laurie's practice, including the addition of new therapists and programs. They talked about marketing strategies for the practice and how to improve client engagement on their website through several digital marketing tools. The discussion also revolved around creating an inviting environment for their clients and tips for improving lead conversion from website visits. Besides, there was discussion on hiring, marketing, focusing on the business, establishing clear boundaries, and evaluating new initiatives like a podcast.
Have you thought about hiring a prescriber? What advantages does adding a nurse practitioner to your practice bring? How can they enhance the quality of client treatment? In this podcast episode, Alison Pidgeon discusses with Laurie Groh the process of incorporating a prescriber into your practice.
Hiring a prescriber, specifically a nurse practitioner, can bring many advantages to your group practice. First and foremost, having a prescriber on staff allows you to offer a wider range of services to your clients. This means that you can provide more comprehensive care and treatment options for those seeking mental health services.
Additionally, incorporating a prescriber into your practice can help alleviate some of the workload from therapists or counselors. Prescribers are able to handle medication management and monitoring, allowing therapists to focus on therapy sessions and other tasks within the practice.
But beyond simply adding another service to your practice, having a prescriber also brings added expertise and experience in pharmacology.
Ep.1/ Introduction
In this introductory episode, Laurie takes a moment to introduce herself, sharing a glimpse into her background and what led her to create this podcast. She also walks through what listeners can expect from future episodes, including some exciting guests and topics. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to join Laurie on this journey of discovery!

