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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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I Live with Terrible Guilt
Vicky can't forgive herself for having an affair with a married man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
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120 Days and Counting
Lori says nothing and no one has been able to make her feel better in the 120 days since her husband's unexpected death. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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When Mom is the Cause of the Chaos
Denise could be the poster child for what happens when you don't apply morals, values, principles and ethics to your romantic relationships. Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRefresher: Lori’s Daughter Doesn’t Want Her in the Delivery Room...
From my Call of the Day archives; Lori had always assumed that her daughter would want her around when she gave birth for the first time. However, Lori's…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: My Teen is Smoking Pot!
The teenage years are just about the craziest time of life for both teens AND their parents. It’s normal for adolescents to give you grief. Their brains are…
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My Son Is off Track
Robert needs to become the man his teenage son needs before it's too late. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
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It's Time for Coach Debby to Teach Her Players a Lesson
Debby wants to take a stand against the bullies on the volleyball team she coaches. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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Refresher: How Can Sarah Stop Getting So Down on Herself?
From my Call of the Day archives; over the past 10 years, Sarah has gone through debt, deaths in the family, and self-doubt. Now she wonders whether it's all…
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Aren't Parents Entitled to Happiness?
Christine knows Dr. Laura's Philosophy on dating when minor children are involved, but she doesn't think it's fair to put off her happiness for the sake of the…
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You Can't Look at Life Through the Rearview Mirror
Michelle is haunted by the bad thing she did to her sister as a teen and wants to tell her about it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Still Traumatized by My Sister's Cancer
Emma's sister has happily survived cancer, so why is young Emma still so emotional about the experience? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Husband Did the Right Thing!
In this follow-up call, Ann shares how she and her husband followed Dr. Laura's advice and confronted the co-worker who was sending inappropriate texts. Call…
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My Husband's Priorities Are Screwed Up!
Ann doesn't like the texts her husband has been getting from a female colleague or the defensive way her man reacted when she objected to them. Call…
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What's a Man to Do?
Lisa's husband has turned to porn after years of being told she can't or won't have sex with him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I'm Worried About My Daughter's Choice in Boyfriend
Kelly doesn't want to see how her divorce and parenting style has helped push her daughter into the arms of a total loser. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Refresher: How Can Teresa Find a Better Way to Cope With the Loss of Her Son?
From my Call of the Day archives; Ever since her son died in a motorcycle accident, Teresa has been doing everything she can to support his wife and kids. Yet…
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Deep Dive: I Love You, But I’m Not In Love With You
Falling in love really takes no effort. You feel all those horny and happy butterflies because it's new. It feeds your ego, feeds your fantasies and distracts…
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Holding on to the (Sad) Past
Rebecca is confusing love with fear and staying in a dead-end relationship instead of forging a healthier path. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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How to Improve an Imperfect Marriage
Dr. Laura helps Sherri understand how asking questions, listening to her husband and showing empathy can help save her marriage and the home of their…
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Refresher: Is Cheryl's Daughter a Lost Cause?
From my Call of the Day archives; Cheryl has been so focused on dealing with her adult daughter's problems that she's neglecting her three other kids. What…
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Parenting is to Be Done at Home
Angela doesn't trust her son's school to monitor his behavior, so she spied on him during lunch and caught him making out with a girl. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I'm Being Bullied by a Bunch of Boys!
Dr. Laura gives 10-year-old Gretchen a very powerful tool to use against the jerks at school who are teasing her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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My Husband Has Been Living a Double Life
Now that Missy has discovered that her husband of 30 years has a girlfriend, she has a decision to make. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Moving Forward as a Recovering Alcoholic
Leslie reports on how Dr. Laura's homework assignment helped change her mood and attitude, and she gets a 2nd suggestion for how to deal with anxiety as she…
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It's Time to Start Living a Happier Life
After many years as an alcoholic, Leslie is in recovery and looking for help with rebuilding her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I've Been Beating Myself up for Years
Allie gets a lesson from Dr. Laura on how to let go of the shame she feels about her past. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Some People Deserve to Be Ghosted
Young, smart, creative Ava's friends are jealous, nasty and mean. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
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Refresher: After Years of Drug Use and Months in Prison, Chad Is Now Clean and Sober!
From my Call of the Day archives; Chad was an addict, drug dealer, and convict, but now he has completely turned his life around. Find out what made him flip…
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Deep Dive: Forgiving Yourself
I find that most people have an easier time forgiving others than forgiving themselves for the mistakes or naughty things they’ve done. People can carry around…
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If a Bird Lands on Your Head...
Dawn has never learned how to let go of the anger and pain of her past. Instead, she has let the proverbial bird build a nest on her head. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
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Destination "I Do's"
Tammy's daughter wants to get married in Mexico, which means some important people in her life won't be able to attend. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Refresher: Lisa’s Husband Has Been Lying About His Whereabouts
From my Call of the Day archives; after only a year of marriage, Lisa found out that her husband has been fooling around on her. What's her best course of…
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My Husband Isn't Attracted to Me
After having three babies with her husband, Liz has discovered that she's no longer his type. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Behavior Problems are Wreaking Havoc in Our Home
Michelle is overwhelmed with trying to handle her young son's aggressive behavior toward his older sister. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Brother-In-Law Is a Bully
Kelly has watched her brother-in-law bully family members for years, but she's especially bothered now that his target is his own daughter. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
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I Feel Like I Should Be on the Sidelines
Kris feels like she should be cheering on her sons' athletic endeavors even though they are far away at college, and she has other kids at home who need her…
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I'm Afraid of Being Cheated On
Tonya is happily married to a loving man, but because her first husband cheated, she constantly worries it could happen again. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Kids Don't Care What Their Address Is
Andrea is beginning to understand that working in an office 5 days a week to save for her dream home is not nearly as important right now as being a mommy to…
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Will I Miss My Evil Mom?
Jackie wonders if she will regret limiting contact with her destructive mom after she has died and they can no longer work on their relationship. Call…
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Refresher: Leo's friend is in an unhealthy relationship
From my Call of the Day archives; Leo's long-time friend is dating a girl who Leo thinks is toxic. Should he say something? Follow me on social media…
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Deep Dive: Are You Wasting Your Childbearing Years?
Sex is very bonding to a female. That’s our biology. Once a woman has sex, hormones flood her body, flood her mind, leading her to perceive that the…
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Does He Love Me?
Lindsay’s family warned her. She saw the warning signs herself. Still, she has wasted many years on an alcoholic and shows no signs of stopping. Call…
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Should I Help My Ill Ex?
Amy considers the pros and cons of re-connecting with her terminally ill ex-husband. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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Refresher: What should Britney do when her parents' fighting gets out of hand?
From my Call of the Day archives; Britney has a hard time being around her parents when they get into it with each other. How should she handle it? Follow me…
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The Difficult Realities of Step-Parenting
Keith is struggling to build a loving relationship with his 13-year-old stepson. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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Navigating Life as a Teen
17-year-old Felicity has a lot going on in her life and just wants to do the right thing. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
It hasn't occurred to Lauren yet that her wife's friendship with another woman has crossed the line to being inconsiderate and inappropriate. Call…
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I Need Anger Management
Maya is desperate to find techniques that will help relieve her frequent feelings of anger and anxiety. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Don't Like Sleepovers
Margaret's dislike of sleeping away from her home isn't limited to school trips and slumber parties; she doesn't even want to sleep at her father's house. Call…
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Should Teens Work?
Kim and Brad aren't sure if they should support their son's desire to work part time job or push him to spend his free time playing high school sports. Call…
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My MIL Doesn't Think I Should Be a SAHM
What should Elle do with a mother-in-law who does not approve of her dream of becoming a stay-at-home mom and a husband who won't stand up to his mom? Call…
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Refresher: Should Stephanie sleep with her boyfriend?
Stephanie doesn't want to sleep with her boyfriend until they're married, but he wants to see if they are sexually compatible first. What should she do? Follow…
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Deep Dive: What Are You Adding to Your Child’s Soup? (Part 1 of Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess up Their Kids)
Life is like a pot of soup – a mixture of people, places and experiences - some good, some not-so-good. Sometimes bad. Family is the broth of that soup. It’s…
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My Kids Are My Life
Even though her kids are grown and out of her house, Jenn still feels like being a mom is the only real purpose in her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Didn't Do the Right Thing
Ray has come to realize that living with his girlfriend and her kids is not in the best interest of his son. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Refresher: Carol got an STD from her husband
Carol discovered that her husband wasn't the man she thought he was - he lied about finances and cheated on her. Knowing what she knows now, what should she…
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I Can't Stand Losing!
Devin is a young hockey player who learns Dr. Laura's tips for how to focus more and stress less in order to make the most of any competition. Call…
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My Dad is Ready to Be a Father
Lauren's dad left their family when she was young, but now that he's in his 70s, he is yearning to reconnect. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Daughter Wants to Marry a Loser!
What makes a dude who can't hold a job and comes from a troubled home attractive to Joan's daughter? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Don't Do Business Like a Girl
For the best results, Sue needs to take her emotions out of the business of settling her father's estate. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…