The Wisconsin Wellness Podcast focuses on a specific wellness area each month, allowing for an in-depth exploration of various topics. The monthly episodes will consist of interviews with Wisconsin Wellness Providers, engaging wellness webinars, thought-provoking book reviews, and panel discussions where listeners can call in for advice. Join us on this journey to enhance your well-being!
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56 | Mind, Body, Balance: Dr. Katarina Meister’s Insights on Managing Stress and Hormone [Re-Release]
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36:33Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets 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 …
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55 | Weighted Blankets, Nervous-Systems & Finding Safety in a Busy World
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29:30In 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: Why deep pre…
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54 | Dad Mode Activated: Mental Health Tools for Fatherhood
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24:47Guest: Bradley Brown, MS, LPC-IT – Therapist at Shoreside Therapies Host: Laurie Groh, MS, LPC – Shoreside Therapies Description: In this special Father’s Day episode, Laurie sits down with Shoreside Therapies’ Bradley Brown to talk about the evolving mental health needs of dads. From identity shifts to emotional modeling and burnout, this conversa…
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53 | Aging with a Sharp Mind: What Neuropsychology Teaches Us
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27:37In this eye-opening conversation, Laurie Groh is joined by Shoreside Therapies’ Victoria Hagan to explore how small daily choices can make a big impact on our brain health. From forgetting why you walked into a room to boosting memory and clarity as you age, this episode breaks down the science and gives you actionable tools. Learn about the five k…
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52 | Re-release: Beyond the Five Stages of Grief with Julianne Manske Rollefson
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37:39No waitlists. No jumping through hoops. Just real therapy, when you need it. Explore our services and meet your match today. Visit Shoreside Therapies. or set up a free consult today! https://shoreside.mytheranest.com/appointments/new Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group This podcast explores the significa…
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51 | The Power of CBT: Stop the Spiral & Shift Your Thoughts
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24:50Set up a free 15-minute consult today! Now offering video counseling. Click the link to set up a time that works for you. https://shoreside.mytheranest.com/appointments/new 🎯 Why You Should Listen: Are your thoughts running the show? In this episode, Laurie Groh breaks down how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you identify thought traps, …
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50 | Boundary Basics: How to Overcome Guilt and Maintain Your Boundaries Pt. 2
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16:31You know what healthy boundaries look like, but how do you actually set them? Part one of our Boundaries Workshop was all about awareness, but this episode will help you take action. Laurie further explores why boundary-setting can feel so difficult and how we can avoid the exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm that builds when boundaries aren't ho…
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49 | Boundary Basics: Signs You Need Stronger Boundaries Pt. 1
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37:56Does saying no feel impossible? Are you constantly overwhelmed by everyone's demands? Afraid to disappoint others? These are signs of poor boundaries. Listen to this live workshop as we explore why boundaries are so much more than just saying “no” — with real-life examples and insights to help you understand what healthy boundaries really look like…
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48 | Boys Don’t Cry: How to Unlearn Emotional Suppression and Find Connection w/ Jason Lange NEW
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36:23We grew up hearing "boys don't cry," but more men are choosing emotional connection — and it’s changing everything. In this episode, men’s group facilitator Jason Lange explains how these spaces help men unlearn emotional suppression and give themselves permission to be vulnerable and simply feel. We explore how our culture has shaped men's emotion…
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47 | Navigating Wellness with Annie Delre: Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries
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37:30Your poor time management might really be a boundary issue in disguise. In this episode, we dive into all things boundaries with health and wellness coach Annie Delre. From saying “no” at work to reducing screen time at home, Annie shares practical strategies to help you reclaim your time and find relief from burnout and digital overwhelm. You’ll l…
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46 | Sex on a Plate: Aphrodisiac Insights with Amy Reiley
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25:32Feeling sexy starts with feeling good — mind, body, and plate. Amy Reiley, food expert and author of Eat Something Sexy, takes a playful, practical approach to how food affects mood, libido, and sexual performance. In this episode, she breaks down the science behind aphrodisiac foods, what foods boost energy and heighten desire, and the differences…
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45 | Redefining Stress and Pressure Through Performance Psychology w/ Dr. Brian Hite
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33:48Stress and pressure aren’t as unavoidable as you think. According to Dr. Brian Hite, performance psychologist, stuntman and resilience coach, the key to thriving in high-stakes situations is already in your control — and easier to tap into than you realize. In this episode, we explore the science of resilience and challenge the idea that stress and…
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44 | Immediate Steps for Peace: Mastering News and Social Media Boundaries
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40:21Between social media, the news, and constant notifications, our brains are on information overload 24/7. It’s no wonder so many of us feel scattered, stressed, and overwhelmed, but there are simple ways to stay connected without feeling drained. In this episode, the Shoreside Therapies team shares actionable strategies to manage your digital intake…
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43 | How to Find Happiness Through Life’s Hardest Times w/ Ray Martin
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29:23If you had to rebuild your life from scratch, where would you start? After a series of unexpected losses and major life changes, Ray Martin found himself at a crossroads questioning everything he believed about success and happiness. What began as a short sabbatical abroad turned into a 14-year journey of self-discovery and personal growth — one th…
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42 | Beyond Sleeping Pills: Holistic Strategies for Better Sleep with Morgan Adams
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34:07Why do men sleep better than women? Is falling asleep quickly actually a sign of a problem? How can you break the cycle of revenge bedtime procrastination? Find out today as I speak to holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams about why so many of us struggle with sleep and what we can do to fix it — without relying on sleeping pills. We dive into the uniq…
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41 | You Can’t Get Pinot Grigio from a Pineapple (& Other Lessons in Relationships)
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38:32Tired of fighting or feeling resentment? There’s a way to resolve conflict without letting your emotions take over. Lindsey Karnick, LCSW, MSW, MA, joins me today to explore why conflicts escalate and the cycle of resentment and defensiveness. Learn how to manage your expectations, express emotions without making things worse, and most importantly …
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40 | Cannabis and Health: The Power of the Endocannabinoid System w/ Dr. Joseph Rosado
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29:23Medical breakthroughs often come from unexpected places. Few are more controversial than cannabis, but the science is hard to ignore. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Rosado unpacks the science behind the endocannabinoid system, its overlooked potential in medicine, and the challenges patients face in accessing medical cannabis. We also discuss the grou…
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39 | Law and Leadership: How to Build a Supportive Workplace Culture w/ Kyle Kaufman
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36:10Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Hustle culture is overrated. Real success comes from balance, not burnout, but many leaders are still getting it wrong. In the high-stress world of law, Kyle Kaufman of Hawley, Kaufman & Kautzer, S.C. understands how the relentless demands of the job impact both performan…
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38 | Transforming Stress into Positivity with Phil Barth
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33:48Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Gratitude has the power to reframe how you see the world. But how do you start? This episode with Phil Barth, author ofGreat Things Happen Every Day, will help you take small steps toward gratitude that lead to big shifts in your mental health. He shares tips for managing…
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37 | 4-Step Framework for Personal Growth and Fulfillment w/ Emmett Kilduff
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26:00Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group When’s the last time you gave yourself permission to slow down? For Emmett Kilduff, founder of Pitstop, it was a major health scare that inspired him to leave behind a demanding career and build a life rooted in purpose and well-being. In this episode, we explore how Pits…
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36 | Ambiguous Loss Unwrapped: Emotional Health During the Holiday Season
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25:18Shoreside Therapies: Book afree 15-minute consultation online and get into mental health therapy within a week! In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Groh welcomes therapistKristen Holmes fromShoreside Therapy to discuss the concept of ambiguous loss and its impact during the holiday season. They delve into the …
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RE-RELEASE: Reimagining Productivity with Joe Sanok: The Four-Day Workweek and Slowing Down
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23:33Boost Productivity & Unleash Creativity by Doing LessIn this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Groh welcomes special guest Joe Sanok, podcast host of 'Practice of the Practice,' and author of 'Thursday is the New Friday.' Joe discusses the importance of slowing down to enhance productivity, the concept of a four-day workweek, a…
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35 | The Therapist’s Tale: Navigating Characters and Clients with Susan Beth Miller
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32:22Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Lori Groh speaks with clinical psychologist and author Susan Beth Miller about her journey from psychology to writing fiction. They explore the connections between therapy and storytelling, the development of charact…
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34 | Revolutionizing Love: AI Matchmaking
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25:16Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie welcomes Eric McHugh, a digital entrepreneur and President of ShopX and Dataing.io. Eric delves into his background, hobbies, and his transformative experience at a Vipassana meditation retreat. The discussion…
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33 | Midlife Empowerment: Wellness, Strength, and Vibrant Living for Women Over 40
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33:56In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, hostLaurie Groh invites certified health and lifestyle coachKaren Viesta to explore the transformative journey of midlife for women. The conversation centers on reimagining midlife as a period of empowerment and freedom, combining wellness and elegance ('Wellegant') to create extraordinary health a…
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32 | Bridging Wellness and Technology Insights from Be On®Wellness Platform
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30:48Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, the host welcomes Andrew Ronquetto, owner of a digital wellness platform called Bridging Wellness and Technology: Insights from BE ON Platform. The conversation explores BEYOND's capabilities to enhance the relationships …
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31 | Managing School Stress and Social Anxiety with Amanda Lo MSW, APSW, LCSW DSPS
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25:27Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode,Laurie Groh and therapistAmanda Lo discuss school stress, social anxiety, and imposter syndrome. She explains that stress is a physical or mental response to external events or stimuli, and it can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Amanda provid…
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30 | Raising Resilient Kids in a Digital World: A Conversation with Lauri Budzynski MA, LPC, NCC
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32:13Shoreside Therapies: Book afree 15-minute consultation online and get into mental health therapy within a week! In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast,Lauri Budzynski MA, LPC, NCC, a child specialist from Shoreside Therapies, joinsLaurie Grohto discuss Jonathan Haidt's book 'The Anxious Generation.' The podcast delves into th…
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29 | The Science and Benefits of Red Light Therapy: An Interview with John Graham Harper
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34:49Laurie Groh speaks with John Graham Harper shares his journey into red light therapy, starting from his experiences as a competitive athlete in rugby, crossfit, and amateur boxing. He battled injuries, including a tumor in his head, which led him to discover the healing potential of red light therapy. With a background in entrepreneurship, John shi…
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28 | Navigating Financial Challenges in Divorce: Expert Advice from Rhonda Noordyk
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33:30Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Rhonda Noordyk, founder and CEO of the Women's Financial Wellness Center, discusses the complexities of divorce and the importance of financial advocacy for women. She emphasizes the need for women to ask better questions and be prepared when navigating the financial aspect…
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25 | Psychedelic Healing: MDMA for Trauma Recovery with Jill Sitnick
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33:11Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Jill Sitnick shares her personal journey with MDMA therapy for PTSD and how it helped her heal from childhood trauma. She explains the process of MDMA therapy, which involves preparation, the therapeutic journey, and integration. The therapy allows individuals to reframe trauma…
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25 | Creating Sleep Lists: A Tool for Insomnia with Helen Sernett
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35:31Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Helen Sernett, founder of theSleep List Podcast, shares her journey of struggling with insomnia and how she created a podcast to help herself and others fall asleep. She offers a variety of sleep lists, ranging from numbers to the periodic table to presidents of the United Stat…
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24 | Reiki and Grief: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing and Hope with Linda Magnuson
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32:50Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this conversation, Linda Magnuson andLaurie Groh MS LPC SASdiscuss how Reiki can help with grief. They explore the concept of energy and how Reiki works to move stagnant or negative energy in the body. Linda explains that Reiki provides a safe space for healing and relaxatio…
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23 | Beyond the Five Stages of Grief with Julianne Manske Rollefson
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36:00Join our community! WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group This podcast explores the significance of grief education and the Grief Mentor Method with guest Julianne Manske Rollefson, a grief educator and podcast host. Listen as Laurie and Julianne discuss the universal experience of grief, the necessity of acknowledging and processing…
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22 | End of Life Care: Insights from Death Doula Kathleen Mack
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20:14Join our Community: WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode,Laurie Groh MS LPC SASKathleen Mack, MSW, LCSW,a therapist andDeath Doula discusses the role of a death doula and the services they provide for individuals facing terminal illness. She explains that a death doula is an objective person who advocates for th…
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21 | The Power of Intuition in Decision-Making with Megan Anderson LPC
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31:43Join our Community: WWP Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Grow interviews Megan Anderson, the founder of Therapist and a Couch. Megan shares her journey of becoming a therapist and her passion for approaching therapy from an existential and humanistic perspective. They dis…
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20 | From Burnout to Balance: Rediscovering Your Purpose with Rebecca Claeys
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34:54Join our Community: Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode, host Laurie Groh interviews Rebecca Claeys about burnout and how individuals are feeling increasingly drained. Rebecca shares her perspective on burnout and introduces the concept of the Soul Alchemy Cycle, a framework she developed to work out of b…
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19 | Navigating Life and Work with Soft Skills Power with Paula Kramer
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38:04Join our Community: Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS interviews Paula Kramer, a woman who turned her traumatic childhood experiences into a platform for teaching others about resilience and soft skill power strategies. Having survived two murder …
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18 | Investing in Employee Well-being with Andrew Nett
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24:08In this conversation,Laurie Groh and Andrew Nett discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health and the role of mental health services in the workplace. Andrew Nett, a licensed clinical social worker, shares his experience providing mental health services to employees at Delta Defense. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surround…
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17 | Therapist Panel: Smashing Stigmas and Cultivating Workplace Wellness
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26:31Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets The conversation delves into mental health at work, touching on the challenges of work-life balance, especially for new full-time employees. It stresses setting boundaries, self-care, workplace flexibility, and the importance of routines to optimize free tim…
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16 | Addressing the Root Causes: Diet, Trauma, and Toxins
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38:17Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets Dr. Aruna is a board-certified adult geriatric and holistic psychiatrist who helps her patients heal from mental and physical health conditions by addressing the root causes of wrong diet, trauma, and toxins. She shares her journey from growing up in India a…
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15 | Mind, Body, Balance: Dr. Katarina Meister’s Insights on Managing Stress and Hormones
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36:06Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets 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 …
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14 | Reprocessing Traumatic Memories: How EMDR Works
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33:25Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast,Laurie Groh interviewsKristen Holmes, MS, LPC from Shoreside Therapies about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process traumatic exper…
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13 | Embracing Energy Work: Conversations on Healing and Growth with Ann Ruane
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27:11Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets This podcast episode with hostLaurie Groh, MS LPC SASfeaturesAnn Ruane, who delves into her personal journey of becoming an energy healer, specifically focusing on Reiki, after her divorce. Initially seeking healing for herself, Anne recounts how a flyer led…
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12 | Revolutionizing Mental Health Care: Discover the Power of Charlie Health’s Online IOP for Kids, Teens, and Adults
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20:08Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets This Episode hosted by Laurie Groh, MS LPC SAS, features a detailed explanation of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and focuses explicitly on Charlie Health's virtual IOP offerings. Calla, a representative from Charlie Health, outlines how their IO…
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11 | The Guilt Spiral: Recognizing and Breaking Free
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27:55Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets In this episode, Laurie discusses parental guilt and how to overcome it. She explores the definitions of guilt and shame, debunking myths and providing insights into healthy parenting. Laurie emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations…
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10 | Understanding and Supporting Moms’ Mental Health
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33:58Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets The discussion with Laurie Groh MS LPC SAS and Casey White centers around the Moms Mental Health Initiative started in 2016 by two moms who faced their own struggles in the perinatal mental health journey. The initiative helps mothers navigate perinatal moo…
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09 | Adoption Support and Therapy: A Deeper Understanding
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30:57Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets Lauri Budzynski, MA, LPC, NCC , and Kristen Holmes, MS, LPC, therapists at Shoreside Therapies specializing in adoption and foster care services, share their experiences and insights working with adoptive families, adopted individuals, and foster parents. T…
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08 | Apology Accepted: A Deep Dive into Relationship Repairs
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24:10Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, Laurie Groh, MS LPC SAS , discusses the importance of apologizing and making reparations within relationships. She highlights some common reasons why individuals may avoid apologizing and provide numerous s…
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07 | Understanding Cognitive Biases for Stronger Relationship Satisfaction.
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26:32Join our Newsletter Join our WWP Facebook group Free Workshops and Worksheets In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Groh explores how cognitive biases might detrimentally affect personal relationships. Discussed biases include negativity bias, confirmation bias, and the priming effect. Laurie describes how these biases …
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