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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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My Mom Has Lost Her Mind
Cristy can't stand visiting her mom who's in a zombie-like state because of severe memory loss. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Dos and Don'ts of Divorce For Parents
Divorce is devastating to children. There is always damage, even if it seems like they're taking it just fine. If you've made the decision to subdivide your…
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Am I Making the Right Decision?
Anna isn’t sure that she’s ready for divorce even though her heart and head tells her she’s done. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I Screwed Up
Brandon had an emotional affair and doesn’t want to hurt his wife that way ever again. Can Dr. Laura help? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Mom Is Very Needy
After multiple divorces, Cameron's mom has sworn off men. Now she just wants her two adult sons to take care of her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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A Turning Point
We all make dumb decisions when we're young, but Dr. Laura wants to know if 23-year-old Ashley is going to continue with hers or be mature enough to make a…
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What’s the Difference Between Weak and Limp?
Debra calls for clarity on Dr. Laura’s definition of a “limp dick.” Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on…
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My Sister is So Bossy!
Ever since Paula’s dad died, her sister has expected Paula to make their mother her priority and help more than she's able. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Do I Pick My Mom or My Man?
Erica’s husband has had just about enough of his mother-in-law’s manipulations. Now it's time for Erica to finally put her marriage above her mommy. Call…
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Your Advice Has Empowered Me!
Liz has adopted Dr. Laura's advice to walk away when her mom is being nasty, and now she wants her dad to do the same. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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How Do We Help Our Friend?
What's the best way for an 11 and 13-year-old to show support and compassion to a friend whose father just died? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Overcoming Your Negative Self-Image
No matter what social media tries to tell you, being beautful doesn’t make people like you, and being thin doesn’t make you happy. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Criticism Sets Me Back
Whenever she gets criticism at work, Laurie feels like a child being yelled at by her dad. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Kids are Mad at Me
Maribel’s teen daughters are upset that she’s making them stick with their vacation plans instead of ditching them now that something they'd prefer to do has…
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How Do I Help My Grandson?
Annette wonders if her grandson needs therapy to cope with the fact that she is raising him while his biological mom is raising his younger siblings. Call…
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We’re Over This Friendship
Is it possible for Sarah and her husband to disconnect from a couple who are part of their larger group of friends without disrupting the other relationships?…
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Motherhood Hurt My Sex Life
After becoming a mom, Candice lost interest in sex and almost lost her husband. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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How Can I Include My Son?
Dr. Laura has good suggestions for how Beverly can incorporate her brain-damaged son into their next family gathering. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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I Don’t Want My Mom at My Wedding
After years of being embarrassed and ridiculed by her mom, Kimberly has decided to kick her off her wedding guest list. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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This is Our Son's Last Chance
Andrea’s son will be 18 when he gets out of his current rehab stay, and she’s wondering if it’s OK to tell him he’s out of their house if he's caught using…
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I Don’t Want to Lose My Wife
Chuck realizes that he’s doing some of the same things in his current marriage that contributed to the end of his previous one. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Dr. Laura's Sex Therapy - Comfortable Isn't Sexy
Whereas women want to hear “you’re beautiful and I love you,” men want their women to come on to them. It’s a totally different language, and that’s how they…
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How Important is Sex in a Marriage?
Kelly is the CEO of several companies and a busy mom of four who wishes her sex-addicted husband would back-off. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I’ve Shielded My Kids From the Truth
Michelle wants to know if she should tell her adult children the truth about their dad’s death by over-dose. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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This Doesn’t Bode Well
Kara is upset that her future sister-in-law would plan her bridal shower at a venue that's impossible for Kara's wheelchair-bound mom to access. Call…
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I’m Having a Hard Time Functioning
Christine is struggling to cope with her daughter's murder. 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 Not Ready for This Commitment
Shacking up with and older woman might be a dream to many young men, but 23-year-old Jacob says it doesn't feel right to him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Kids Aren’t Aware of Their Brother’s Problem
Should Claudia tell her younger children about their brother's special needs, or should she keep treating them all equally? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I’m Not Handling My Parents’ Divorce Well
Nicole is surprised by the pain she feels over her parents' divorce since she's an adult with a family of her own. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Should I Skip My Dad’s Party?
Mary loves her dad but can’t stand her sister and doesn’t know if she can set her differences aside in order to attend their father’s 90th birthday party. Call…
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I Feel Unemotional About My Mom’s Illness
Jaime wants to be compassionate with her sick mom, but the two are not close and she doesn’t really want to see her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMaking Life Better By Reframing Your Thoughts
Can you really talk yourself into, or out of, a mood or way of thinking? Most people don’t think so. But, short of a mental illness, the answer is "yes you…
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My Mom is Too Needy
Allie’s 13-year-old daughter complains that her mom is emotionally clingy and constantly needs to be hugged and touched. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Should I Accommodate Our Grandson?
Amber's grandson is asking her skip the first part of their family's beach trip to take him to his karate class. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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My Daughter Wants Me to Date
Tammy heard Dr. Laura say that single moms shouldn't date, but her 12 year old is encouraging her to try it anyway. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Can I Help My Abused Sister?
Adina wants to know what she can do for her sister who is on drugs and in an abusive relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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My Estranged Dad Wants Back Into My Life
Deanna is considering reconnecting with the father who abandoned her decades ago. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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When Life Gets You Down, Dr. Laura to the Rescue!
From miscarriages to mother-in-law issues, Taylor says just tuning in to the Dr. Laura program has helped her handle life's challenges. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Kids Can Handle the Truth
Lindsey is wondering if she should tell her kids the reason their nanny had to be fired. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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We Can't Afford a House
Lindsey and her husband want to buy a house, but getting something they can afford would mean moving away from family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Confront the Past or Let it Go?
Should Mary bring up an old issue she had with her daughter-in-law or just let it be? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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What Your Child's Behavior is Telling You
What do babies do when they're tired, hungry or need a diaper change? They cry. Every parent knows that you have to interpret their cries, sometimes through…
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My Brother is a Bother!
Derrick finds his little brother so annoying. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media…
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I Want to Treat My Kids Equally
Chris believes it's unfair to charge his adult son rent, but nothing to his daughter, who's studying for the Bar Exam and has no time to work. Call…
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Overcoming Feelings of Insecurity in Your Relationship
Dr. Laura advises David and Adrianna on what to do when they're feeling less-than-confident in each other's love. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I Need to Help My Daughter Navigate Relationships
Wendy's 13-year-old wants to know how to end her friendship with a classmate she no longer likes. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I Don't Approve of My Friend's Lifestyle
Sarah just discovered something about her friend of 15 years that's making her really uncomfortable. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Not Over My Divorce
Dr. Laura helps bring some clarity to Doug who is still troubled by the loss of his marriage, 5 years after his divorce. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Friendship Is at a Crossroads
Megan's friend is engaged to a real jerk and is upset that Megan isn't more excited and supportive of their upcoming marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I'm Not Much Help to My Daughter
Cindy wishes she could be more helpful to her daughter who's coping with serious health issues. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Daughter Dissed Me!
Mark doesn't understand how his daughter could elope without telling him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
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How Can We Be Happier? - Couples Therapy
Married couples don't grow apart - they stop paying attention, showing affection and caring for each other. I get calls from listeners telling me that their…
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Can't We Be Happy With What We Have?
Adam and Sarah don't agree on whether to give their baby girl a sibling. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me…
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How Do I Encourage Kindness in My Kids?
Abigail would like to teach her children to treat each other better than she and her siblings did. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I Have No Patience With People
Ashley would like to be able to take life in stride and stop losing her patience with people. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Wife Isn't Comfortable With My Family
Ryan's wife isn't comfortable sharing information with his side of the family, including information about their child's health. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Don't Want to Favor One Child Over the Others
Claudia is bothered by her husband's decision to sign 50% of their family business over to only one of their three children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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How Old is Too Old to Have Kids?
At 47, Amy is thinking of using her frozen embryos to give her daughter a sibling. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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My Daughter Insulted Me
Maryann wonders how she should respond to her daughter's comment that she's too old to drive her grandchildren. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Why Can't We Be One Big Happy Family?
No matter how hard she has tried, things always seem to go sideways between Mary and her sister. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…