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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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Minimize Contact
Protect yourself from a person who causes you heartache, pain and upset, even when they're family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Change Takes Courage
Corrie seems to be repeating the same mistakes in her friendship that she had in her marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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The Dilemma of a Breadwinner
James has a lot of financial responsibilities with kids in college and an elderly mother to care for. Should he be looking for a different kind of job? Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: My Husband and I Don't Agree
From my Call of the Day archives; Linda's husband has asked her to refrain from sharing his cancer diagnosis with anyone, but she really wants to have someone…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: The Benefits of a “Between Now and Dead” Mindset
Any given day on my SiriusXM radio program, you’re likely to hear me ask a caller, “Is this how you want your life to go ‘between now and dead?’” It’s probably…
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Managing Anxiety Before Taking on the Stress of Motherhood
Sasha has struggled with anxiety for years and wants to do all she can to get a handle on it in preparation for becoming a mom. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Shielded My Kids from the Truth
Tabitha spent many years pretending that her marriage was OK. Now that she wants to leave her abusive husband, her kids are surprised, confused and angry. Call…
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Refresher: My Husband and I Don't Know How to Be Together Anymore
From my Call of the Day archives; Ever since Stacy's kids have grown up and moved out, she says she and her husband have felt disconnected and she's not sure…
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It's Time to Save a Kid!
Lydia's daughter moved an ex-convict into her home, exposing Lydia's 14-year-old granddaughter to who-knows-what kind of problems. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Sally Needs to Stand Up for Herself
Sally's company is trying to force her out. At age 61, Dr. Laura says she needs to fight back. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Nobody Listens to a Screaming Woman
Hayley needs to work on staying calm when she wants to talk to her husband about his behavior. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Planning for a Terminal Illness
Single mom Colette has learned she may be terminally ill. What steps can she take now to help make these uncertain times easier on her child? Call…
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Can I Retrain My Brain?
Tia lost her sense of smell and desperately hopes that hypnosis will help her regain it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Hannah Isn't Happy as a Shack-up Honey
Hannah feels lonely and isolated after dropping everything to move across the country for her boyfriend and his two kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Moving on From Mom
Michael is trying to stay strong in his decision to disconnect from his dangerous and destructive mother. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Refresher: My Daughter Is Too Dependent on Me
From my Call of the Day archives; Alie needs Dr. Laura's help to understand why she's been having anxious dreams about the health condition that forced her to…
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Deep Dive: Sexual Healing
I want to talk to you about sex therapy, and the first thing I want to say is, don't wait until you have an actual sexual problem in your relationship before…
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My New Normal Sucks
Roy is feeling withdrawn and dysfunctional since his wife's death. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
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Is My Daughter Too Immature to Marry?
Kelly needs to tell her daughter that she has a lot of growing up to do before she should even think about getting married. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Refresher: My Daughter Is Too Dependent on Me
From my Call of the Day archives; Cori shares one of her most embarrassing experiences and how it turned out to help her in ways she did not expect. Call…
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The Best Way to Parent a Teenage Son
Claudia is frustrated with trying to keep her teenage son motivated, moral and on-track academically. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Parenting a Young Man vs. a Boy
Now that her son is 17 years old, Amy is learning that the parenting techniques she employed with her little boy no longer work. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Why Are My Friends Excluding Me?
Sabrina is suffering the fate of many high school girls, feeling left out and awkward when all she wants is to fit in. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Husband is Bored By Marriage
Even though they have two young children, Tatianna's husband is ready to throw away their marriage for another woman. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Can Loretta Face Her Fears to Improve Her Life?
Loretta isn't sure if leaving her lying, cheating, alcoholic husband is the right thing to do at her age of 74. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Tempted
20-year-old Adam wonders how he can squash his temptation to cheat on his girlfriend. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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How Do I Discipline My 17-year-old Son?
Margaret is clashing with her teenage son and doesn't know how to turn things around. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Refresher: My Fears Are Creeping Into My Dreams
From my Call of the Day archives; Alie needs Dr. Laura's help to understand why she's been having anxious dreams about the health condition that forced her to…
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Deep Dive: Understanding Sibling Rivalry
Ahhh, human beings – we are hardwired to compete. Throughout all of history we’ve competed for love, power, territory. So sibling rivalry makes sense, when you…
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I Don't Feel Complete in Life
Can Dr. Laura help 39-year-old Phillip finally find meaning and purpose for his life? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Which Sister is Right?
Robyn and her sister were best friends until Robin didn't live up to her sister's expectations. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Refresher: I'm Trapped In a Negative Mindset
From my Call of the Day archives; Andrew says he's paralyzed by his negative self-image and isn't enjoying his life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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I've Met Somebody Else
Paul has feelings for someone other than the boyfriend he owns a home with. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow…
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It’s Better To Be Alone and Healthy
Lonely widow Laura thought shacking-up would solve her problems, but now she and her son are suffering even more. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I Do Not Approve!
What can Joanna do to discourage her son from spending every night with his college girlfriend? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Feel Better, But My Husband Feels Worse
Alyson is glad that her destructive mother-in-law is finally out of her life, but sad that her husband is so upset about it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Mother Does Not Always Know Best
Milena is upset that her husband has said nothing about the obnoxious comment his mother made in front of his wife and children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Good is Good Enough
Dr. Laura wants Carla to spend more time enjoying her son before he leaves the nest rather than focusing on his lackluster grades. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Therapy is Making Things Worse
Daniel is concerned that he's not feeling any better after months of therapy about his brother's suicide. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Refresher: How Do I Fix This?
From my Call of the Day archives; Cynthia and her husband do not agree on the proper way to parent their kids, and it's damaging their relationship. Call…
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Deep Dive: Overcoming Workplace Woes
Most of us have experienced annoying work situations at some point in our careers, be it body odor, busy-bodies, bitchy behavior or catty, complaining…
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Unravelling a Family Secret
Sally and Sarah are finally ready to tell their parents that their brother molested Sally when they were kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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What Are My Parents Thinking?
Behind her back, Morgan's parents have decided to start a relationship with the guy she just broke up with. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Refresher: I Wouldn't Have Changed a Thing
From my Call of the Day archives; Lacey calls back with an update after Dr. Laura previously offered advice on how to overcome her stage fright. Call…
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Perfect Love
If you've ever wondered what the ideal marriage sounds like, this is the perfect call for you. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Married Life is Not This Couple's Dream Come True
Tina and Arthur's marriage is suffering, but many of their problems could be easily resolved with just a little more kindness and effort. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Daughter's Dad Is in Jail
What can Lisa say to her daughter who yearns for a relationship with her incarcerated father? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Is Sally Cautious or Is She Controlling?
What's wrong with Sally asking her husband not to meet up with the female colleague who is trying to help him get a job interview? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Dividing Expenses After Divorce
Jennifer and her ex-husband have butt heads for years over who should pay what for their kids' activities and expenses. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Dumb Mistake or Character Flaw?
Kevin and Karina are wondering if their marriage can be saved following Kevin's infidelity. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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This Relationship is Weighing Me Down
Should 21-year-old Pierce continue trying to rescue his damsel in distress or move on and focus on his own future? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Refresher: Should I Tell My Mom My Cancer Has Returned?
From my Call of the Day archives; Virginia's not sure she should worry her ill, 86-year-old mother with the news of her possible cancer diagnosis. Call…
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Deep Dive: In Good Times and In Bad
What do the vows, “in good times and in bad” mean to you? Would you adhere to them in any situation? I brought this up on my SiriusXM radio program and invited…
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Rethinking Weight Loss
Dr. Laura helps Allison look at her weight loss disappointments in a different light. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Life Lessons from Messed Up Parents
Jessica thought her 10-year marriage was great until a stranger called and informed her that her husband was having emotional affair with his wife. Call…
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Refresher: My Daughter Lied to Get a Classmate in Trouble
From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's daughter falsely accused a boy in her class of hitting her, and Ron would like Dr. Laura's advice on how to handle the…
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My Mom Hates My Dad!
What kind of relationship can Louis Jr. have with his mother now that he knows she lied about his dad and continues to try to divide father and son? Call…
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I'm the Kind of Parent I Wish I Had
Hannah is learning that, even though her parents were not what she needed as a child, she can give her own baby the love and support kids deserve. Call…
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I Thought We Were Happy
Jessica thought her 10-year marriage was great until a stranger called and informed her that her husband was having emotional affair with his wife. Call…
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How Mom Should Handle High School Bullies
Dr. Laura suggests a way that Ashley can put an immediate end to the harassment her daughter is getting from her high school classmates. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…