Best Laura Petro Podcasts (2024)

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Blood Night (w/ Ned Jorts) 1:21:38

3h ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Victoria is nervous to attend a Halloween party with her new friend Cynthia and her rich pals, but excited to join an exclusive social circle. When attendees at the wild party start to die at the hands of a deranged killer dressed in a cheap Dracula costume, no one knows who’s next and danger lurks around every corner. Can the new friends - one a n…

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Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Part 1 29:59

1h ago29:59

29:59

In this episode of Insights from the Couch, we dive into the complex world of narcissistic abuse with the incredible Vanessa Reiser, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in narcissistic and cult abuse. Together, we explore what it’s really like to experience this insidious form of domestic violence, how to identify narcissistic behaviors …

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Overcoming Shame with Melissa Petro 39:55

7d ago39:55

39:55

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with author and journalist Melissa Petro, whose new book, Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification, delves into the complex world of shame and societal judgment. Melissa brings her unique perspective, shaped by her own experiences in the sex trade and as a mother, to explore how shame affe…

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The Emotional Lives of Men Part 2: The Men Tell All with Josh Mora and Dennis Williams 35:50

14d ago35:50

35:50

In this follow-up to last week’s conversation on the emotional lives of men, we bring you a special “Men Tell All” episode with guests Josh Mora and Dennis Williams. Josh and Dennis, hosts of The Back 9 podcast, open up about what it’s really like for men navigating relationships, dating, and personal growth in midlife. We get candid about the chal…

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The Emotional Lives of Men Part 1: The Therapist Perspective 39:14

21d ago39:14

39:14

Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Insights from the Couch: Mental Health at Midlife." Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s both complex and essential—the emotional lives of men. We often hear that men are the strong, silent types, but what’s really going on beneath that composed exterior? How do societal expectations and upbrin…

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Simona Lazinsk A Story of Survival and Overcoming Illness 37:32

28d ago37:32

37:32

In this deeply moving episode of Insights from the Couch, we sit down with Simona Lazinsk, a powerhouse of resilience and grace. Simona shares her incredible journey from overcoming unimaginable loss and trauma to becoming a best-selling author and Mrs. Florida International 2023. Through her powerful story, we explore themes of survival, healing, …

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How to Live Your Best Life at Midlife: A Roadmap to Hormones, Health, and Aging with Dr. Vonda Wright 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon who specializes in working with athletes and active individuals. Dr. Wright shares her passion for empowering women, especially as they navigate perimenopause and menopause. We explore everything from hormone health to the…

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Women's Sexuality at Midlife with Dr. Laurie Watson Part 2 25:46

1M ago25:46

25:46

In this empowering episode of Insights from the Couch, we continue our deep dive into women’s sexuality with the incredible Dr. Laurie Watson. Together, we tackle the complexities of sexual desire, intimacy, and pleasure as women navigate through midlife and beyond. Dr. Laurie shares her wisdom on how to maintain a vibrant sex life despite the chal…

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Women's Sexuality at Midlife with Dr. Laurie Watson Part 1 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

Hey everyone! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most layered and intriguing topics: women’s sexuality at midlife. We’re joined by the incredible Dr. Lori Watson, a renowned sexologist and couples therapist, who brings her extensive expertise to help us unpack the complexities of sex and desire as we age. From dealing with low libido and…

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Navigating the Empty Nest: From Grief to Growth 39:27

2M ago39:27

39:27

In this heartfelt episode of Insights from the Couch, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us—coping with the empty nest. We get real about the grief, the unexpected feelings, and how to move from sadness to embracing this new chapter in life. Join us as we share our own experiences of adjusting to an empty nest, the challenges t…

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Treasure, Fame, & Fortune (w/ Whitney Chitwood) 2:11:11

2M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

When a rare whiskey leads drink influencer Mat to a remote Scottish village, they find a place where magical creatures live in peace, guarded by an ancient dragon. After making an agreement with the dread dragon Dianana, Mat shows the world this magical place, and life quickly changes for Dianana and the fragile place she protects. What happens whe…

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Placebo! (w/ Eamon Hegarty) 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Parcival Placebo was certain that his small town pharmacy was going to be yet another failed business venture in his sad life till an act of desperation causes a sensation in quiet Springfield. Trying to drum up some sales, Parcival sells some customers a fake cure-all, pills that promise big results, but are secretly just sugar. When the people of…

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Mental Wellness Redefined: The Markers of Authentic Health 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

Are you just going through the motions, stuck in a mental rut? Or are you truly living with vitality, curiosity and psychological flexibility? In this insightful episode, we're discussing the core signifiers of authentic mental wellness. You'll gain perspective on whether you're just surviving or actually thriving psychologically and emotionally. G…

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Sexual Addiction with Abbe Barclay 37:02

3M ago37:02

37:02

In this episode, we are joined by Abbe Barclay, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. With over 30 years of experience, Abbe offers invaluable insights into the complex world of sexual addiction. We discuss the nuances of sex addiction, its impact on relationships, and effective paths to recovery. …

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Minisode 127: Let's See Saw 7 32:31

3M ago32:31

32:31

The time has come for the seventh Saw installment: Saw 3D where the only thing more cutting edge than Jigsaw's knives is the stunning use of 3D technology. Laura and Nate are opening yet another bottle of Apothic Red to wind down and see what happens next in the epic tale that is Jigsaw's kingdom of murder. New Jigsaw is not happy with the late Jig…

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Breaking Free from Overparenting: Fostering Independence in Your Kids 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – overparenting. Are you the kind of parent who tends to hover, or maybe even bulldoze obstacles out of your child’s way? Join us as we discuss the various forms overparenting can take, its root causes, and most importantly, how it impacts the mental and emotional well-…

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Way of the Wizard (w/ Zach Hacker) 1:29:19

3M ago1:29:19

1:29:19

Stellox the Wise is an immortal wizard, a master of magic who has guided the fate of the world since the days of kings and dark lords. But that was then, and now in a more mundane future, there’s really nothing for him to do. Splitting his time between a shitty day job and completing underwhelming side quests for neighbors, Stellox decides it might…

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Hormones and Healing: A Menopause Journey with Dr. Laura Meyers 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Laura Meyers, a seasoned clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety-related disorders, PTSD, OCD, and high-risk populations. Dr. Meyers shares her profound insights on the impacts of menopause on mental health, drawing from her personal and professional experiences. We delve into the emotional upheavals that come …

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Minisode 126: Brothers on Brothers: Step Brothers (2008) 20:32

4M ago20:32

20:32

Sup, Bros? In this Please Make This Miniseries, host Hobert and his brother Andy discuss and review films about, for, or even by brothers. Well, kinda. They did Step Brothers this time, which while not technically about brothers, does feature brothers and when you think about it, he's not a step brother, he’s a brother who stepped up. Tune in as Ho…

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Unmasking Addiction: Healing Relationships and Rediscovering the Self with Aaron Moore 57:43

4M ago57:43

57:43

In this compelling episode of Insights from the Couch, we discuss addiction and its impact on relationships. Our special guest, Aaron Moore, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in addiction and recovery, shares invaluable insights on navigating the choppy waters of substance abuse within marriages. We explore the cultural normalization …

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The Importance of Nurturing Female Friendships at Midlife 36:24

4M ago36:24

36:24

We all need supportive, fulfilling friendships in our lives - but making new friends and sustaining existing bonds can be challenging, especially as we navigate the middle years. In this engaging conversation, we explore the dynamics of platonic female relationships, emphasizing vulnerability, shared experiences, and emotional intimacy as key ingre…

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Embracing Body Positivity with Dena Pistor 40:34

4M ago40:34

40:34

In this episode, we get into the complex world of body image and fitness with the inspiring Dena Pistor, a personal trainer and studio owner with over 25 years of experience. Dena shares her personal journey with body image, exercise addiction, and how she overcame these challenges to find a healthier balance. This conversation is essential for any…

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The Annuals (w/ Beckett Kenny) 1:40:42

4M ago1:40:42

1:40:42

When the small town of New Middleburg is threatened by a malevolent industrialist, it’s up to a ragtag group of local heroes to save the day! Coming from all walks of life and united by agreeing to model for a very sexy charity calendar, these above-average citizens use the powers of the calendar (and also their jobs) to fight evil wherever it thre…

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Breaking Financial “Tacky” Taboos: Women, Money, and Midlife Realities 34:32

4M ago34:32

34:32

Today we're breaking through the financial “tacky” taboos into the complex relationship between women and money at midlife. In this episode, we unpack the psychological roots of how women view and handle money, exploring personal stories and societal expectations that shape our financial lives. Join us as we discuss everything from inherited wealth…

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Minisode 125: Date Day with Laura + Nick 10:07

5M ago10:07

10:07

Come hither dear listener and join PMT host Laura and her partner, Nick as they do not review a movie or other form of media. Instead they're visiting the iHop down the street from them and regaling the experience in a review that's sure to dazzle and entertain. You're welcome!By Hobert Thompson & Laura Petro

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Boundaries and Balance with Cherlette McCullough 45:11

5M ago45:11

45:11

In this must-listen episode, we get into the world of boundaries with Cherlette McCullough LMFT, a relationship therapist, author, and advocate specializing in helping women and couples take care of themselves emotionally and mentally. Cherlette shares her expertise on why setting boundaries is crucial for our well-being and how to navigate the cha…

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Kitten Caboose in: The Caboose Is Loose! (w/ Sadie Lancrete) 1:42:28

5M ago1:42:28

1:42:28

Kitten Caboose is the star of his own rootin’ tootin’ cartoon series set on a goofy train passing through a Wild West town. One day, Kitten Caboose discovers he can venture beyond his small world and finds a beautifully rendered video game called Tome of Mana where he can be more than just a cartoon conductor. But when the villain of his series fin…

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Unraveling the Complexities of ADHD in Women: Insights from Dr. Brady Bradshaw 48:44

5M ago48:44

48:44

In this insightful episode, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Brady Bradshaw, a dual board-certified psychiatrist specializing in working with neurodiverse patients, including those with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Bradshaw shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 30s and how it has shaped her understanding of the…

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The Intimacy Reboot: A Guide to Revitalize Your Relationship 36:27

5M ago36:27

36:27

Is the spark gone in your relationship? Don't panic - every couple hits a rut at some point after the intoxicating honeymoon phase ends. But that doesn't mean the fire has to die out completely! We're dishing out real-world tips and strategies to revive the intimacy and keep that flame burning bright. We start by introducing our mission to bring ac…

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At The Parties w/ Hobert (Hobert’s Memorial Day Handsome Hotdog Party) 32:38

5M ago32:38

32:38

Happy belated Memorial Day, everyone! During last week’s holiday, Hobert invited over some pals from the neighborhood for a hotdog-topping-themed cookout and casual hang, which can only mean one thing: another edition of At The Parties w/ Hobert! Find out the recent films Hobert’s guests have seen and what they thought about them in this minisode t…

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The Quest for Purpose: Midlife, Meaning, and Moving Forward 31:07

5M ago31:07

31:07

In our first-ever episode, we dive into a topic that's both significant and elusive—purpose. Everyone seems to be searching for it, and today, we're here to unpack why finding purpose feels so vital, yet so daunting, and how it's truly unique to each individual. We discuss the pressures of societal expectations, the joy of finding what genuinely ma…

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Lightning Rod (w/ Dan Sonenberg) 1:33:27

5M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Rod Townsend is an aspiring storm chaser who gets more than just exciting storm footage when he joins a professional storm chasing crew that encounters a storm that seems to be hunting them. No matter where they go, the storm follows, and it’s clear that its target is Rod. Can Rod and the Mackman crew ride the lightning and outrun this rogue storm,…

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The Last Band (w/ Mark Soloff) 2:00:11

6M ago2:00:11

2:00:11

In the not-so-distant future, music has become a product made by corporations to keep the masses placated, maaaaaaan. When Jacklyn Marshall, a high-powered music producer for one of the monolithic record companies, makes a bet with a fellow executive that she can make a band out of human nobodies that will out-perform their hit holographic star, Co…

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Minisode 123: Let's See Saw 6 21:52

6M ago21:52

21:52

This time on Let's See Saw, Laura and Nate are watching the 6th Saw movie (appropriately titled Saw 6). Jigsaw is dead, but his legacy lives on via new the Jigsaw: Mark (his cop predecessor). Jigsaw-Mark is after an icky insurance guy who he makes go through a house of traps that ultimately lead to many of his coworkers' demise. But that's not all!…

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Stone Cold Traveler (w/ Kelsey Blackwell) 2:08:04

6M ago2:08:04

2:08:04

An icy, doomed world. A woman searching for something across the vast tundra. A rugged hunter, a friendly robot, a monstrous creation. A world without hope gets very cold. Join The Traveler as she makes her journey across the ice, and find out if this world can be saved by the same people who ruined it... Scripts start at 1:07:42 Starring Kelsey Bl…

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Welcome to Season 1 of Insights from the Couch, Mental Health at Midlife 1:33

6M ago1:33

1:33

Do you ever wish you had two therapists on call to answer your most pressing questions? Questions like, 'How do I prepare for the empty nest?', 'How do I create my second act?', and 'How do I reconnect with my partner?' We're going to dive into it all. This is 'Insights from the Couch' with Colette Fehr, licensed couples therapist, and Laura Bowman…

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Minisode 122: Script Rippers!!! (Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver) 41:26

6M ago41:26

41:26

Script Rippers Hobert and Mike are back for their first ever sequel, returning to the very sexy moon of Veldt for more Rebellin.’ In this installment of Zach’s Synder “whatever, I’ll make my own Star Wars!” series, Kora and the rest of her gang of 2-dimensional space warriors prepare for a showdown with the empire by harvesting grain for a surprisi…

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Blueprints (w/ Deshawn Mason) 1:28:47

7M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Francis is a great architect, but struggles with his daily interactions with the people around him. From standing up to his cruel boss to talking to the beautiful neighbor he has a crush on, Francis is paralyzed by the thought of making the wrong move. When he discovers a city building video game called Blueprints that allows the user to create the…

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Minisode 121: The Cold Diaries (The Tearsmith) 11:40

7M ago11:40

11:40

A warm welcome to The Cold Diaries, in which your host Laura has fallen ill with a mysterious cold and due to her lack of energy has resorted to watching movies while simultaneously doom-scrolling through various social media apps. Let her regale you with her recap of "The Tearsmith" an Italian drama/romance that's recently come out on Netflix. Unf…

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Minisode 120: Let's See Saw 5 27:25

7M ago27:25

27:25

Sit down and get ready for another thrilling venture into the world of Saw! Laura and Nate are officially half way through the horror franchise and they once again have no idea what's going to happen next. The original Jigsaw is officially no more and it's time for his secret cop accomplice to step forward into his destiny of becoming the new Jigsa…

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Minisode 119: Sleep On It (Dream Scenario, 2023) 19:47

7M ago19:47

19:47

Good night and good morning! Hobert’s feeling sleepy, but before he heads off to dreamland, he’s watching a movie! Time to snuggle up with some cinema in this new minisode series brought to you by the letters “zzzzzz.” In this minisode, Hobert takes a look at Dream Scenario, a tale of a man who suddenly starts appearing in the dreams of random peop…

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Minisode 118: Let's See Saw 4 22:07

8M ago22:07

22:07

Tis the time for another venture into the horrific world of Jigsaw and his many many horrific traps and riddles. And of course Laura and Nate are ready to host their way through their experience watching Saw 4. The franchise takes a turn as one of the side characters becomes the main protagonist so they can (obviously) tie the ALL of the movies tog…

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Minisode 117: Let's See Saw 3 36:42

8M ago36:42

36:42

It's the rule of THREES, baby! As in: we've seen Saw 1, we've seen Saw 2, and now it's time to see SAW 3. Laura and Nate sit down with a bottle of wine to yet again answer the age old question: "What the hell is going to happen in this franchise next!?" This time Jigsaw is on his deathbed with his trusty Jigsaw-in-training running the show. And we'…

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Operation Toy Soldier (w/ Jared Narter-Slezak) 2:03:00

8M ago2:03:00

2:03:00

Joey Ford was a mild-mannered kid getting accustomed to living in Las Vegas till he sneaks into a casino backroom wearing a fake mustache and inadvertently discovers a secret world of super spies and international crime. After lying his way onto a spy agency’s team, Joey becomes the key piece in a plot to take down a crime lord and stop a powerful …

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Minisode 116: Script Rippers!!! (Madame Web) 47:35

8M ago47:35

47:35

Script Rippers Mike and Hobert are back, and their web connects them to Madame Web, a bafflingly bad installment in Sony’s extended Spider-Man-less Spider-Verse. Join the Script Rippers as they unpack the strange decisions that led to Dakota Johnson admonishing a picture of her dead mom for loving spiders too much, a lot of vehicular violence, and …

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The Real Ones (w/ Chelsea Matkins) 1:48:59

9M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

When their friend Emmett dies in a freak accident, hot-headed Angelo, meek but muscular Remy, and straight-laced Tyler come together to celebrate their friend, despite not being particularly close themselves. When a drunken attempt to do a seance brings the spirit of Emmett back, the four pals set out to give their dead best friend a proper send-of…

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Minisode 115: Brothers on Brothers: The Brothers Solomon (2007) 23:09

9M ago23:09

23:09

Sup, Bros? In this Please Make This Miniseries, host Hobert and his brother Andy discuss and review films about, for, or even by brothers. This time they shared some very off-putting smiles as they watched Will Forte and Will Arnett in The Brothers Solomon. The Brothers Solomon might have bombed, but you know what, it has its moments. Remember when…

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Goldwater’s Fresh Fruit (w/ Austin Mooney) 1:33:57

9M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

Goldwater Farms has been in decline for years. Since the death of his beloved wife, Joan, Josh Goldwater has lost his interest in farming, and only his friend and helper Gary still believes in him. But Josh’s fortunes change when a strange fruit appears on his farm, a fruit that seems to be related to the recent crop circles found around his proper…

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Minisode 114: Movie Table Talk (The Birdcage) 16:06

9M ago16:06

16:06

It's once again time for a Please Make This Minisode! Movie Table Talk is exactly what it sounds like, a group of pals sitting around a table talking about a movie. This time around, the group is talking about The Birdcage (1996) in which a cabaret owning couple put on a ruse to help their son who demands they act normal for to meet his fiance's co…

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Minisode 113: Let's See Saw 2 29:18

9M ago29:18

29:18

Let's See Saw continues!!! Laura Petro and Nate Todd (resident forever besties and newfound Saw watchers) sit back down to share a bottle of wine, split a can of beer, and watch the very first Saw sequel. Will Jigsaw come to the table with more tricks up his sleeve? You bet he will! He's graduated from a booby-trapped room to a booby-trapped HOUSE …

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