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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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Dad's Guidance is What the Dr. Ordered
Some situations are best handled by dad, and Chris's daughter's intention to shack up with her boyfriend is one of them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Worry Won't Change Anything
Kathy has worried for years about her son who chooses to be homeless. What can she do other than accept the situation? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Natalie feels like a failure after leaving her boyfriend of 7 years. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I’m In Trouble With My Stepson And His Wife
Marsha conveyed to her stepson and his wife that she didn’t want to be a babysitter to their kids and that’s caused a family rift. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: How to Be a Good Parent After a Bad Childhood
Can you go on to be a good parent if you had a really terrible childhood? The answer is, yes. People who've had horrible childhood experiences can become good…
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When Can Teens Make Their Own Decisions?
Dr. Laura helps Madeline and her mom reach a compromise about social media and multiple piercings. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Press the Eject Button on Controlling, Over-bearing Relatives
Mercedes is afraid to upset her curmudgeon of an aunt, so she tolerates her incessant phone calls and inconvenient visits. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: We Disagree Over My Husband’s Mother
Audra is ready to cut ties with her mother-in-law, but her husband Jesse is not ready to end it despite the chaos in their marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Am I Doing Enough for Dear Old Dad?
With a job and family of his own, Joe has little time to travel across the country to help his sisters care for their elderly father. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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You Have to Make a Change to See a Change
Patty has been complaining about her stepson's behavior for 25 years and says she's finally had enough. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Keeping Quiet to Keep the Peace
Cody knows her daughter-in-law is lying about her kids' inheritance, but spilling the beans could damage Cody's relationship with her grandchildren. Call…
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DNA Does Not Make One a Daddy
Renee is not interested in connecting with the birth father she's never known. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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I Don't Want to Get My Heart Broken
If Victoria truly fears being hurt, she needs to avoid rushing into marriage with a man she's only known six months. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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I Feel Alone and Disconnected
The thought of meeting new people makes Mary anxious, but she knows that isolating is no way to live. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Our Daughter Ditched Us
After spending loads of money and time trying to help her adopted daughter with her mental health issues, Maria's daughter has moved back in with her birth…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I’m Concerned About My Daughter Hitting Rock Bottom - Part 2
From my Call of the Day archives; Jori calls back with her mother one week later to discuss what she’s learned from her prior discussion with Dr. Laura. Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: Putting Your Family First
One of the biggest problems I've run across in recent years of taking calls on the Dr. Laura Program is of adult, married, (mostly) women who allow themselves…
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I Want to Leave But I'm Not Ready
How can Ann improve her life without having to leave her alcoholic husband? Dr. Laura has the answer! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Life is Stuck in Neutral
Janine is paralyzed by her past and not enjoying her life but would like to learn how. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I’m Concerned About My Daughter Hitting Rock Bottom - Part 1
From my Call of the Day archives; Trish's adult daughter Jori works for her. Trish says she can't make a suggestion or offer an opportunity without Jori…
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My Ex is Dating a "Hit Woman"
Linda and her ex-husband co-existed peacefully until he started bringing his nasty new girlfriend to social functions. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Friend is Suffering, But So am I
Robin doesn't know if she can continue to be there for a dying friend who is verbally abusive. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Let Go of Yesterday
Candice wonders if seeking therapy for her traumatic childhood would make her good life even better. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Desiree Can Never Take Back the Hurt She Caused
Desiree may have ruined her relationship with her son by lashing out in the cruelest of ways. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Don't Ignore Red Flags in Relationships
After 6 months of dating, Ingrid sees several reasons to be uneasy about her relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Who Gets the Dog After Divorce?
Alex is fine with never seeing his ex-wife again, but he's not happy about losing custody of his fur baby. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Things Aren't as Bad as They Seem
Mason finds a new and improved way to look at life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Should I Enforce Consequences On My Teen? - Part 2
From my Call of the Day archives; in the conclusion of this 2-part episode, 14-year-old Leilani learns from Dr. Laura how to better conduct her life to avoid…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: How Infidelity Damages Kids
Today’s Deep Dive is inspired by a special hour of the Dr. Laura program when I invited adult children to call in and talk about how their parents’ infidelity…
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Where Do I Go From Here?
At age 63, Elizabeth isn't sure she likes the direction she's headed. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
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Dating is a Time of Discernment
If Noah sits back and watches how his girlfriend handles her family problems, he'll get some good insight into what kind of wife she will be. Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Should I Enforce Consequences On My Teen? - Part 1
From my Call of the Day archives; in this 2-part episode, 14-year-old Leilani finds herself in trouble for her “combative and disrespectful” behaviors towards…
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I Can't Stand My Husband's B.O.
Kerri's husband is inconsiderate in several ways, but the worst is refusing to shower regularly while expecting her to share his bed. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Feel Like I'm Losing My Son
Amanda can't handle her teenage boy's announcement that he wants to live with his father. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Husband Wants to Cruise Without Me!
That Jennifer's husband likes to go on vacation without her may be the least of her troubles. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Married a Robot
After decades of marriage, Kim is frustrated with her unemotional, unromantic man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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You Marry the Whole Family
Sara is learning about the potential pitfalls of marrying a man who won't stand up for her against his family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Honesty is the Best Policy
If Annie had just been open with her friend, their falling out might have been prevented. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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It's Time for Tracy to Get Clever
Tracy has the power to reel in her wayward husband, but it's going to take consistency and conjuring of her feminine wiles. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: My Husband Says I’m Being A Brat!
Natalie’s husband is a counselor and recently told her that she’s behaving like a brat when it comes to his parents visiting them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: Why Do Men Cheat?
Why would a man risk losing his wife and his kids by having an affair? I devoted a whole hour of the Dr. Laura program talking to women who stayed with their…
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Why Am I Thinking of My Ex?
After 36 years of marriage, Bill wonders why he is feeling drawn to reconnect with his first wife. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Not All Change is Bad
Mike laments getting older and not being able to do the same things he used to as a high school and college jock. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: I’m Upset With My Mom For Not Taking Her Health More Seriously
Helene finds herself getting angry as her frustrations grow with her mom’s lack of concern about her own health. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I Can't Handle My Dad's Dementia
Dr. Laura gives Karen a new way to think about the care she has provided to her father over years of memory loss. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Pain is a Major Depressant
As though the pain wasn't hard enough to endure, a herniated disc is making it hard for Avi to keep working. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Wives Need to See the Bigger Picture
Michelle doesn't understand how maintaining a chaotic relationship with her mother and sisters could cause damage to her marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Husband Is a Slob!
Sara knows her husband will never change, but she's at her wit's end living among his mess. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Don't Let Emotional Needs Drive Your Decisions
Things could have gone so much better if Renee had prioritized her children's needs above her own emotional needs. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I'm Not a Crier
Susie wonders if something is wrong with her since she never seems to feel emotion as strongly as other people do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Can't We All Just Get Along?
Elise can't figure out the trick to having a good relationship with her boyfriend's daughter. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: How Do I Stop Myself From Crying At Work?
Lindsay has been in tears since her boss recently called her out during a meeting at work. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Deep Dive: Staying Married After Infidelity
When a couple with young kids comes to me for help after an infidelity, I’m going to ask if it was a one-time thing or a pattern of behavior. It's also…
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The Long-term Problems of Improper Parenting
Susan always coddled her daughter when she was little. Decades later, the repercussions are tearing their family apart. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Boyfriend's Kids Don't Like Me
For the entire 10 years of their relationship, Alexis has felt unwelcome and disrespected by her boyfriend's kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: We Are Renting A Condo To Our Kids and It’s Not Going Well
Terry has been renting a condominium to her daughter and son-in-law with the explicit rule of no pets. They decided to adopt a dog, however, and Terry is…
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I Want to Help My Daughter Save Her Marriage
How involved should Barbara be in helping her daughter with her marital problems? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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I Don't Get Along with My Parents
Josie says her parents aren't warm or kind to her. What's the reason for her strained relationship with them? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Weakness Has Wreaked Havoc in Evelyn's Life
Evelyn can't take a stand, which is why her mother-in-law is still living in her home after three years. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Kids Won't Come Home for the Holidays
Carol's four adult children clash and make it hard for the family to get together. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…