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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
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Brother is Bringing Me Down
Carol has done a great job of turning her life around in every way except one... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive Refresher: Dysfunctional Families Are Tearing Our Country Apart
Don't be part of the problem, be the solution! Revisiting my very first "deep dive," I discussed the typical mistakes parents make, which foster a sense of…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Ex Committed Suicide
Brian is worried about how his ex-wife's suicide is going to impact his children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Confront my Co-Worker?
Navaeh is having trouble at work with a fellow employee and wants to find a professional way to handle them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWe Suspect Our Son is a Thief!
Michelle fears her son may have stolen thousands from his sister. Now she needs Dr. Laura's guidance on what to do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Improve My Self Esteem?
Debra says her self-esteem has hit rock bottom since her man started running around. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs My Husband Correct?
Stacy calls Dr. Laura to ask if her husband is right to kick their gambling-addicted son out of the house. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarried With 6 Children
Becky doesn't trust her husband, but with six little kids, can she afford to leave? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Girlfriend's Feelings Are Hurt
How can John help his girlfriend cope with a lack of connection to her son and his wife? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThere's a Better Way to Fulfill Your Needs
Christine's younger sister is a negative influence in her life, but Christine still feels the need to nurture her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDying With Dignity
Ron's wife has moved in with her mom so that she, instead of Ron, can help her move through the final stages of her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive Refresher: Saving One Starfish at a Time
When people ask what I do for a living I say, “I try to save kids!” And marriages. And families. And I love when my listeners help. Let's save one kid…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThis House is Not a Home
Jennifer wants to move away from the house that holds painful memories of her daughter who died of leukemia. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Kid is a Brat
Christi can't believe how demanding and unappreciative her daughter is. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son's Life is Out of Control
Kimberly's adult son is failing at life, but she doesn't want to give up hope that something will turn around. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastBreaking Unwelcome News
How does Teresa tell her sister that she needs to stop showing up uninvited to family functions? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Worried Sick About My Parents
On top of being many months pregnant, Emma is trying to help both of her parents through their mental health issues. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Breakup With My Roommate
There's a long list of reasons why Molly wants to kick her roommate out of their house and out of her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI See Red Flags
Katy wants to help her son recognize the potential red flags in his current relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHave I Done Permanent Damage?
Lisa worries that picking an angry, destructive man as the father of her child will do lasting damage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAm I a Party Pooper?
Shannon wonders if she made the right decision by refusing to let her son stay out all night after homecoming. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: (Divorced) Home For the Holidays
It never fails. In the months leading up to the holidays, I start getting calls from listeners looking for ways to deal with impending family dramas. Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThis Doesn't Feel Right
Tim gets upset that his siblings invite both their parents to family gatherings when it was their dad left who their mom. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Me?
Jessica is doing the typical female thing of blaming herself for her boyfriend's shortcomings. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter is Being Dumb
What can Jackie say to her daughter before she moves away to start her new life as a shack-up honey? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Grandkids Aren't Treated Equally
Mary is upset that her in-laws have paid for college for all of the grandkids except her children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter is Dating a Child Molester
Tim's daughter is willing to overlook her boyfriend's criminal past, but Tim can't. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow to Move on From My Bad Childhood?
Robert wonders if legally changing his name will be the key to finally getting over his painful past. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMid-Life is Making Me Miserable
With age comes changes like menopause and the death of loved ones. For Julie, it all feels like too much. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAll the Kids Are Doing It
Kelly feels caught between her son's love of screentime and her own good sense. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWe Can't Live Like This Anymore
Sean worries that his wife's anger and unhappiness is destroying their son's mental health, and he'd like Dr. Laura's advice on what to do next. Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: How Helping Your Kids Can Hold Them Back
Raising children to become independent adults is every parent’s task, but there’s an increasing phenomenon of kids who experience a “failure to launch” into…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son Hasn't Become a Man
Kay wants to help her 25-year-old boy become a man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want My Daughter to Feel Rejected
Sarah's new business venture failed, but it opened the door for her to accomplish something important in her job as "mom". Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Screwed up My Marriage By Sexting
Molly forgot how to be a good wife, and now she's worried that her good man is going to leave. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Mend Fences With My Mom?
Linda's mom thinks she was wronged, and now she's not speaking to Linda. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
The Dr. Laura PodcastTo Date or Not to Date?
Gloria is a widow who wonders if dating again is in the cards. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Niece Ignored My Good Advice
Julie is so disappointed in the choices her niece has made that she's thinking of cutting her off. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband is Dying While I'm Trying to Live
Sue needs a strategy for how to keep living her life while her husband deteriorates in a memory care facility. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Not Proud of Myself
Michael is navigating life with a wife who no longer trusts him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCan I Help My Sister?
Eric wonders how he can have a relationship with his mentally ill sister. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive Refresher: The Book I Never Wrote
When I discuss my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands,” there's inevitably a chorus of women who say, “I'll read this book when you write…
The Dr. Laura PodcastLoving My Woman Has Paid Dividends!
Jimmy updates Dr. Laura with how her advice has improved and probably saved his marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Relatives Ruin the Holidays
Sarah's dad and cousin argue at every family function. What can she do to put an end to their family feud? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat's the Best Way to Compliment a Woman?
Anthony wonders how to deliver a compliment that doesn't seem like a come-on. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI've Been Ghosted By My Stepkids
Julie is shocked that her stepkids have ignored her ever since she left their lying, cheating father. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIt's Time to Act Like an Adult
What kind of parent trusts their 12-year-old son not to look at the X-rated posts on social media? Sara! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Hurt My Feelings
Should Amanda be bothered by her daughter's request that she and her husband stay in a hotel when they travel to help her with her new baby? Call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIt's Time to Look in the Mirror
Dr. Laura asks Victoria to consider why she stays with an emotionally abusive man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDo I Need a Lawyer?
After 18 years of marriage, Angie's husband and his family are asking her to sign away her rights to the family farm. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Embarrassed
Peter doesn't know how to explain to friends and prospective employers that he was fired. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: Surviving Thanksgiving - Tips for Family Gatherings
There’s a prominent conservative news host who announced that, since the election, his liberal mother has un-invited him from Thanksgiving dinner . How sad to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son is Failing
All play and no work is the theme of Kim's son's freshman year in college. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Devastated by My Dog's Death
Dr. Laura has a solution for Don who is suffering since the death of his beloved pup. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Get Out of This Hole
Julie's life is marred by the hardships she has suffered. Is there any way for her to find peace? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Hero Has Let Me Down
Kira's firefighter boyfriend is professionally heroic, but a disappointment in his personal life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastPushing Through Pain
Rose doesn't understand why she stays in a relationship that triggers the angst of her childhood. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow to Peacefully Discuss the Past
How can Kari ease the tensions between her daughters who are each holding on to the pain of their teen years? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShe's Talking and She Can't Shut Up
Kevin is enjoying his long-distance relationship, but not the way his girlfriend jabbers on when he calls. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastNot Under My Roof!
Michelle told her daughter that she couldn't get a motorcycle while living under her roof. Now her daughter is moving out. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…