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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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Is There Hope?
Morgan's sister is a destructive person, but he still wants to try to have a relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive: Society Needs Strong Men
An interesting phenomenon was observed in a game reserve in South Africa during the 1990s. Young male elephants began acting overly aggressive towards one…
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Teaching Sons to Be Monsters With Good Manners
What can Doug do to help his 6-year-old son who has turned into a brat since becoming a big brother? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Daughters Need Strong Fathers
Should Leslie or her husband be the one to confront the family of a boy who bullied their daughter into pulling down her pants? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Am I Grieving Correctly?
Dan doesn't want advice from friends and family about how to cope with the death of his wife. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Stepson Won't Call Me Mom
Stephanie feels out of place in her own home since her stepson told her he doesn't want to call her "mom." Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Grandma's Not Doing the Right Thing
Samantha wonders if she should confront her mother over the way she spoils her grandchildren. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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How Can I Improve Things With My Sister?
Liz doesn't like the way her sister acts during their family get-togethers, but she's overlooking an important reason for her sister's emotional outbursts…
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Gia Gets a Reality Check
Gia knows her boyfriend is a limp dick but calls to find out if it's possible to salvage their relationship anyway. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Husband Chooses Friends Over Family
Lynn is tired of her husband's childish need to be included in his friends' activities. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Want To Break Free From My Family
Qua's parents have been like weights around her ankles, pulling her down and keeping her from fulfilling her dreams. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Deep Dive: Welcome to Your Deathbed
I think it's one of humanity's greatest fears -- dying with nobody giving a damn. But, judging by the careless way some of you treat your most important…
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Living With a Scary Diagnosis
How can Kristi get through each day knowing she has an aneurysm in her brain? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow…
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I'm Sober. My Husband's Not.
A DUI forced Annette into AA, but she still has a problem; she's married to a man with multiple addictions. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Coping with Career Stress
What's the best way for Jeff to handle the stress and disappointments of his all-commission job? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Boy is Becoming a ManStephanie is emotional that her son is no longer her baby boy.
Stephanie is emotional that her son is no longer her baby boy. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
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Do I Need to Step In?
Andrea isn't sure her husband is up for the task of confronting his mom over an issue and wonders if she should take charge. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Friends Forgot My Gifts
It's been a year since Karen turned 65, and she's still waiting on two friends to deliver the birthday gifts they promised her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Sons Are Vaping!
Weak parenting has led to Jennifer's teens debating their parents over their right to vape. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Mom's Health is Failing
Carmen has done everything to cope with her mom's deteriorating health except acknowledge her own emotions about the end of her mom's life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
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Do I Deserve More Than My Siblings?
Kara would like to receive more money from her mother's estate than her siblings who were not involved like she was in managing their mom's care or executing…
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Deep Dive: Do The Right Thing
For decades I’ve ended each hour of the Dr . Laura program with a simple directive. After taking many-a-call from people who have made poor choices and messes…
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We're Not Doing Anything Wrong!
Natalie and her co-workers are being falsely accused of something, and she's not sure how to handle the criticism. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I Married the Wrong Woman
Paul thinks he made a mistake marrying his wife. Is it too late to change his mind? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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A Package Deal
Jamie is upset that her parents have decided to stay home with their snowflake son if Jamie doesn't agree to include him in her family's Halloween plans. Call…
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Get the Ball Rolling
Dr. Laura advises Jennifer to start the process of a legal separation in response to her husband's frequent threats to move out. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Is This a Healthy Relationship?
Michael wonders if it's acceptable that he and his girlfriend only see and talk to each other a few times every couple of weeks. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Husband Ignored My Advice
Cheryl's husband ignored her advice to get medical care after a motorcycle accident. Now, his pain and injury complications are impacting their marriage. Call…
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Our Son is Gay
Suzanne's son just came out, and her husband wonders if they should go to therapy to better understand him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Diane's Not Happy With Her Husband's New Habit
Since Diane's husband retired, he spends his days getting high. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
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Just Say "No" to Mid-life Shack-ups!
Dr. Laura asks Annie to think about what message shacking up communicates to the kids in her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Deep Dive: How to Find Your Purpose in Life
I’m going to talk today about a topic I just love -- how to figure out what to do with your life. And it’s an area I know something about... Call…
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How Can I Move On?
All four of Jeff's kids are estranged from him and he's having a hard time accepting it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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When Can My Mom Watch My Child?
McClaren's mother says she is doing better with her addiction to methamphetamine and would like her 3-year-old grandchild to spend the night. Call…
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Jealousy is Eating Me Up!
Dana can't understand why she feels so jealous about the inheritance her cousins have received. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Want to Protect My Inheritance
Kim is afraid that someone in her family will steal the ring that she expects to inherit from her grandmother. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Husband's Temper is Terrible
Maria says her mentally ill husband is taking his frustrations out on her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
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My Sister Misunderstood
Lucy invited her sister on a trip and was surprised when she asked to bring a plus-one. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Alcoholic Husband is a Cheater
Lisa is facing an important decision; leave her cheating, alcoholic husband or stay until the kids are grown. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Wasn't a Great Mom
Although she's trying to make up for it today, Nanette can't forgive herself for the way she raised her daughter. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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My Granddaughter is a Spoilsport
Nancy has the opportunity to teach her granddaughter something profound about winning and losing. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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Deep Dive: Making Peace With Your Past
We all have pain in our past. It may have originated in your childhood home, or maybe it’s something you inflicted on yourself with bad decision making. Call…
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Should I "un-ghost" My Friend?
The woman Ann thought she had ditched as a friend years ago is back and eager to rekindle their relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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A Tip For Handling Disappointment
What's the best way for Aaron to handle the disappointment he feels when his wife isn't up for as sex as often as he is? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Husband and I Don't Agree
Norma's husband is determined to rescue their adult daughter from her failed marriage and buy her a home despite Norma's objections. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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A Good Lesson for Next Time
Marcie is upset about being asked to pay for half of a trip her son took with his friend. Dr. Laura points out that paying for a grown man's trip is the real…
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You've Got to Give Love to Get Love
Frank's wife is fed up with the lack of effort he puts into being sweet, fun and romantic with her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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The Time Has Come to Protect the Kids
After years of trying to help her husband through his addiction issues, Heather wants to know if there's anything else she should do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Son Plans to Take His Wife's Name
Bob wants Dr. Laura's take on his son taking his fiance's last name after they get married. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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How to Move on From a Dead-end Friendship
Zach's friend refuses to take control of his life, leaving Zach drained and wanting to walk away. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I'm Ready to Change Direction
6 kids and a lot of drama later, Faviola is ready to stop making the same mistakes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Raising Kids with Character
Do you want your child to become a person of good character? To treat others with kindness and sensitivity? To live a life of integrity? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Should I Pull Rank?
Audra's daughter wants to ditch college to tour Europe, and her dad is willing to pay. Should Audra put her foot down given the potential danger that exists…
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Is It Wrong to Keep This From My Grandkids?
Jeanette worries that letting her grandkids believe that her 2nd husband is their grandfather might come back to hurt her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Mid-Life (Shack-up) Crisis
Marnie's the mom of adult children who's trying to decide if she and her beau should break up, shack-up or get married. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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You Changed My Family Tree
Tiffany credits Dr. Laura for giving her the wisdom to raise her son well. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
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Who's My Daddy?
Joviannah wants to know more about her biological father, even though he has never shown any interest in her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Going to Look Like a Martian!
Carla worries that the sleep apnea machine her doctor wants her to use is going to be a major turn-off to her husband. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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My Sons are Bums
Both of Sandy's sons have grown into men who disappoint her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
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I'm Lost on the West Coast
Erin feels disconnected from her life with her husband and kids in California and can't stop thinking about moving back to the East Coast. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…