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The Dr. Laura Podcast
My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Download “The Dr. Laura Podcast” at DrLaura.com, the SiriusXM app…
Episodes
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How to Know When a Relationship is Right
Amanda is evaluating her new relationship and wondering if she should move forward with it or not. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Why Am I Always the Bad Guy?
Jo believes that the friends in her social circle like her husband but dislike her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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How Can I Motivate My Teen?
Donna admits that constantly nagging her daughter has not made her better at following rules or honoring her commitments, but what else is a mom to do? Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: How Can Jamie Stop Losing Her Cool With Her Kids?
From my Call of the Day archives; Jamie feels bad when she screams at her kids, and lately, it has been happening more and more. What can Jamie do to stop…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: Listener Stories About Abortion
When it comes to the topic of abortion, I prefer to pontificate than debate. I also like to hear your thoughts. Which is why, after I read the following email…
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When a Man Loves a Woman
Evan's wife is stressed out by the needs of her elderly parents and wonders if there's anything he can do to bring some joy back to their lives. Call…
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My Grandpa Called Me "Chubbs"
Tracy wonders if she should confront her grandpa for giving her a nickname that she believes contributed to her low self-esteem. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Alexa Feels Distant From Her Husband
From my Call of the Day archives; Alexa no longer feels on the same page with her husband. Is there anything she can do to make their marriage better? Call…
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My Baby Is Not Welcome
Hannah's husband wants her to leave their baby at home and accompany him to his sister's adults-only dinner party. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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My Fiancé's Ex Won't Exit the Relationship
Bill is not happy with the way his fiancé's ex-husband continues to pursue a friendship with her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams
Sylvia is a seasoned HR professional who wonders if it's ridiculous to pursue her original dream of becoming a CPA. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Husband is Pulling Away
Kate worries that her husband is becoming self-destructive and wonders what, if anything, she can do to help him get his life back on-track. Call…
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Why Is Michelle Wasting Her Life?
Michelle says she has wanted to leave her marriage for years but, so far, the most she has done is talk about it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I'm Out of the Inner Circle
Shavonne's 10-year friendship imploded after she let her jealousy and insecurity get the best of her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Wish My Wife Would Take Me Back
Jeremiah regrets the mistakes he made that led to his divorce and hopes his ex will take him back. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: How Should Carol and Maggie Handle Their Family Dispute?
From my Call of the Day archives; Carol's husband was accused of acting inappropriately towards another family member. How should Carol and her daughter…
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Deep Dive: What if It’s FTD?
What’s Frontotemporal Degeneration? Also known as FTD, it is the most common form of dementia for adults under age 60. Unfortunately, my peep, Sue, knows all…
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My Son Is So off Track It Scares Me
Nicole is disturbed by the things her 16-year-old son does to cope with his anxiety. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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Emil's Ex Tore Up Her Parent Card
Not only did Emil's wife abandon her kids for another man, but she also stayed with that man after he molested one of her grandchildren. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: How Can Maurice Stop Sabotaging His Shot at a Good Life?
From my Call of the Day archives; although Maurice has tried to distance himself from his biological parents, he is somehow headed down the same bad path. How…
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My Husband Doesn't Bring Home the Bacon
Sasha has had it with pretending to be OK with her handyman husband not bringing in enough money to support their family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Parents Say I Killed My Child
Rochelle's parents cruelly blame her for the death of their grandchild, adding unnecessary grief to a grim situation. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Should I Alert Others About My Uncle?
Heather worries about the safety of other children now that the uncle who fondled her is a father and pediatrician. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Son Won't Leave My Side
Wendy's son is super clingy, and she worries that he's becoming a mama's boy. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow…
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Some Moms Give Life and Not Much More
Jennifer can't understand why her mother doesn't want to be part of her life the way Jennifer is with her own children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Stand Up to Evil or Look the Other Way?
Jennifer hates what she sees her mother doing to her family and doesn't know how long she can continue to stay neutral. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Can People Change?
Jim has filed for divorce three times and really doesn't want to leave his abusive wife, but what are the chances she will actually change? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Is Lloyd Babying His Teenage Daughter?
From my Call of the Day archives; Lloyd doesn't think his daughter is trying hard enough in her college search. Should he and his wife stop doing so much of…
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Deep Dive: One Big Mistake Men Should Stop Making
Men, close your eyes and picture yourself leaving Rapunzel up in her tower to cut off her own hair and use it as a rope to climb down to freedom. Could you do…
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My Daughter Ditched Our Family
Looking back, Fred doesn't know what he could have done differently to prevent his daughter from cutting off her parents and siblings. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Can I Divorce My Daughter?
Stephanie's divorce has severely damaged her relationship with her daughter, and it doesn't look like things can be fixed. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: How Can Emma Help Her Siblings?
From my Call of the Day archives; Emma has escaped the clutches of her emotionally abusive mother, but her siblings, who still live at home, have not. Is there…
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I Never Know What to Do
Anne's lack of faith in her ability to make good decisions is casting a negative shadow over her golden years. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Family Doesn't Accept Me
David and Kevin wonder if they should continue a relationship with the family members who don't accept their 19-year marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Have a Fear of Commitment
Steve's unwise choice in a woman has left him believing romance is not worth the risk of heartbreak. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Our Daughter Deceived Us
Just weeks after dropping his kid off at college, Sean's daughter hopped on a plane to hook up with a guy she met online. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Raising Kids in a Shack-up Situation
Katy gets schooled on how she and her boyfriend are hurting his sons and negatively impacting society by living together without any marital commitment. Call…
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My Kids Can't Forgive My Criminal Past
David's white-collar crime has destroyed his relationship with his family. How can he reconnect with his children? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Should I Stay in a Loveless, Shack-up Situation?
At age 65, Michelle is assessing her life and wondering if she should seek something more than the financially comfortable but loveless relationship she has…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: What Should Jean Do About Her Daughter’s Rudeness?
From my Call of the Day archives; Jean's adult daughter has started eating like a complete pig. How should Jean deal with it? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Deep Dive: Improving Life Through Visualization
It doesn’t matter if you’re a glass half-full or a glass half-empty person. You immediately get an image in your mind and understand what I’m trying to convey…
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Missy's Husband Says He's Too Ticklish For Sex
Missy has to decide if being married to a nice man who treats her well is worth the trade-off of a sexless marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Should I Connect with My Bio Dad?
Even when they're destructive and potentially dangerous, some kids like Kat still yearn for a relationship with their parents. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Kelly Is Disappointed in Her Son for His Selfish Behavior
From my Call of the Day archives; Kelly's family felt second fiddle to his son's girlfriend at his graduation. What should Kelly do about it? Call…
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Why Is Our Son So Cold Toward Us?
Is there anything Ashley and her husband can do to improve their lukewarm relationship with their 21-year-old son? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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How to Parent Intelligently
Jean learns that the secret to good parenting is making kids want to do what you want them to do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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3 Simple Ways to Rebuild a Marriage
Mela has let her childhood trauma interfere with her very good marriage, but with help from Dr. Laura, she's ready to focus on the positive. Call…
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Why to Put Kids First After Divorce
Colton tells Dr. Laura how sad he is that his parents are divorced and that his mother has fallen in love with a new man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Brother is a Jerk
How can Cosette avoid feeling provoked by her brother? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media…
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Custody Battle Nightmare
Sal's 7-year-battle to get custody of his son is an example of how shack-up relationships damage kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Reconnecting With My Friend Was a Bad Idea!
The high school friend she found on Facebook has brought nothing but trouble to Pam's life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I’m In Grief Over The Loss Of My Siblings
Lettice can’t figure out how to handle the grief she’s been suffering over the loss of her 3 sisters. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Deep Dive: For Parents of Kids with Health and Developmental Problems
Of all life’s many challenges, having a child with serious health or developmental issues is among the worst. Parents can be consumed with worry, fear and a…
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I Miss My Surrogate Mom
Beth is sad that her relationship with her mother-in-law has changed for the worse. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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Our House Burned Down
Losing your pets and home in a fire would be a nightmare for anyone, but it's been especially hard on five-months-pregnant Dena. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I Believe My Boss Is Weak
Amber is angry at her boss for being a “limp dick,” but is there anything she can truly do about it? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Son Is Lazy!
Tanya's ratty, lazy, twit of a kid is a direct result of his parents allowing him to walk all over them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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This is Not a Mommy Moment
Tami's son needs the kind of help that is better delivered by a dad than from a mother. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Divorce is None of the Kids' Business
She left her lying, cheating husband, but now Marie is left dealing with children who want her to forgive their dad and be nice to him for the sake of family…
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Tread Lightly and Don't Rock the Boat
Yasmin needs to butt out of her son's relationship or risk damaging things with her future daughter-in-law. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…