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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…
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The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Family That Prays Together Stays Together
A quick internet search reveals all kinds of research showing a link between being religious and being happy. And it makes sense when you think about it - -…
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Being a Better Wife is for ME
Katie took Dr. Laura's advice after her husband's affair, and it's making her a happier person. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Should We Move and Leave Our Adult Daughter Behind?
Carol and Michael want to move to Florida to start a new chapter. The only problem is they would be leaving their adult daughter behind. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Feel Guilty Because I Now Have All the Kids
Susan has taken full custody of the 5 children she shares with her alcoholic ex-husband but worries about the potential backlash of them being estranged from…
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How Can I Stay Optimistic While Facing Cancer?
Katarhe has pancreatic cancer is trying to keep a positive outlook before going into surgery tomorrow, but thoughts of her father's death keep entering her…
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Should I Ignore the Things My Husband Says?
Since getting married, Jessie feels like she takes the things her husband says too personally. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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How Do I Handle My Mom's Negativity?
Ann's mom was never a warm, loving mommy. Now that she's getting old and more dependent, Ann is having a hard time being compassionate and tolerant of her…
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I’m Putting My Kid in the Middle of My Relationship
Is it in the best interest of Nicole’s one-year-old son to grow up with two parents hating each other? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Baby Won’t Do What I Want!
Kelly’s having a hard time handling her 11-month-old son’s defiant screaming when things don’t go his way. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Are We Just Too Different?
Dr. Laura points out to Hannah that her lack of effort is more damaging to her marriage than the couple's cultural differences. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Problem with Parent / Child Role Reversals
I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get…
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My Family Thinks I’m Lying
Holly and her sister have been ousted from the family after bringing attention to their older sister’s financial crimes. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Ex Influences Our Son
Alex fears his ex-wife's meddling has finally convinced their son to cut ties with him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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To Heck With Keeping the Peace
Alissa is ready to strike her brother and his girlfriend off her wedding guest list because of the gossip they've spread about her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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What's Behind My Perpetual Procrastination?
Amber follows her mom's advice and calls Dr. Laura for help with her procrastination problem. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Don't Want My Secret Revealed
With her 70th birthday party approaching, Tamara fears someone will spill the beans to her stepchildren about her three prior marriages. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Even Parents Feel Peer Pressure
Jaclyn is starting to realize that she and her peers have opposite approaches to parenting their teens. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Wife, My Spouse, My WOMAN
Jimmy says his whole family has changed for the better since implementing Dr. Laura's simple suggestion. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Kids Don't Approve of My Man
Cindy's adult children want her to dump the man she's dating because he's just too quiet for them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment…
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I'm Expecting a Child With Mr. Wrong
Should Sarah go home to her parents after discovering that the boyfriend who knocked her up has a serious gambling problem? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDeep Dive Classic: The Inheritance Wars
One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both…
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Let Good Be Good Enough
Elyse's painful childhood is far behind her, but her father's recent suicide has opened some old wounds. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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What Would a Real Man Do?
Dr. Laura educates Dave on how a real man should handle his fiance's unplanned pregnancy. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Wife Is Frustrated with Me
Nicole is upset with how her husband reacted to hearing her frustrations about the way he treats her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Didn't Learn How to Be a Good Mom
Sarah worries that she doesn't know how to develop a loving relationship with her daughter because of the way she was raised. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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How Can I Curb My Hubby's Chat Habit?
Carol is annoyed by her husband's habit of logging into sex-themed chat rooms every time she leaves the house. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Want to Have a Better Relationship with My Mom
Mia wants to have a better relationship with her mom but finds it difficult to get close when she's trying to compete with her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Have a Hard Time Saying "I'm Sorry"
Ariel feels guilty because she has a hard time saying the words, "I'm sorry" when she has done something wrong. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Don't Want a Vacation, I Want a Fully Functioning Home
Vickie and her husband are starting to plan an expensive vacation but Vickie is feeling frustrated because she would rather fix their home than spend money on…
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Should We Donate Part of Our Inheritance to Charity?
Steve and his wife inherited a large amount of money from his father-in-law and it's causing conflict in his marriage because Steve thinks they should donate…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHaving a Full Life with an Empty Nest
Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On…
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Why Won’t My Adult Son Listen to Me?
Natalie can’t fathom why her 23-year-old gets frustrated at her unsolicited advice. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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I Can’t Unsee My Dog’s Final Moments
Ten-year-old Brooke is having a hard time handling the death of the family dog, especially since she was there when he was put down. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Is It Time to Take on College Classes?
Sandra is wondering if it's a good idea to go back to school while she still has kids to raise. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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I Fear I Messed Up My Child
Grace is the first to admit she screwed up her life and her kids' childhoods, but is she to blame for her oldest becoming an alcoholic? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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How Do I Respond to a Bitter Text?
Rebecca’s future mother-in-law messaged that she won’t be attending her dress fitting after wedding planning tensions ran high. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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My Son Resents His Mom
Should Chris tell his son that his mommy loves him even though her neglect and abuse is the reason Chris now has full custody? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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How Can I Make My Classmate Understand?
10-year-old Taylor wants to help another young girl in her school understand that there's more to life than being popular. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Choosing Wisely
When his girlfriend started pressuring him to shack up, Angie's son drew on a lifetime of hearing Dr. Laura's values to make his decision. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
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Our Daughter Cut Us Off
Richard and his wife are contemplating never letting their daughter know when one of them dies because they are upset that she doesn't call or visit them…
The Dr. Laura PodcastFrom Sad Stepchild to Happy Adult
Children in stepfamily situations experience real and signifcant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Cancer Has Destroyed My Sex Life
After multiple surgeries and radiation treatments for cancer of her reproductive system, Debra is terrified to get back in the sack with her husband. Call…
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I'm Ready to Pack Up And Leave
Bonnie suspects her husband of having an emotional affair and thinks she'd rather leave him than try to figure out how to work on their marriage. Call…
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I Don't Want to Co-Host
Rebecca doesn't want to co-host her stepdaughter's party with her husband's ex. How should she break the news to the little girl? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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I Couldn't Stop My Son's Suicide
Denise is devastated by her son's suicide and wonders what she could have possibly done to help prevent it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I Need to Do Something for Myself
Kelli dedicated herself to raising her three sons after her devastating divorce. Now that they're adults, she's trying to decide what might fulfill her. Call…
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I'm Suspended for Vaping in School
13-year-old Lucas calls for Dr. Laura's advice on how to move forward with his family since being caught vaping. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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I'll Never Be a Mom
Malika's husband wants to stop trying to conceive, leaving her depressed about her unfulfilled dream of being a mom. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Should I Make My Daughter Do Chores?
Todd doesn't think that it's necessary for his high school daughter to help out with household chores as long as she's excelling in her academics and golf…
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I'm Tired of Excusing Bad Behavior From My Sister
Rachel is fed up with her sister who failed to visit her parents after her father's recent hospital stay. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios - March 8, 2024
Download my Dr. Laura LIVE show. You'll hear me answer questions from Family members attending in person! Of course, fan-favorite Lily joins me too! We love…
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I Can't Look at My Friend the Same Way After This
After a recent phone call with her friend, Joann just can't look at her the same way and needs to know from Dr. Laura if she's wrong in doubting their…
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What Can I Do to Help My Son Get Back on The Right Path?
Rami had high hopes for her adopted disabled son when she sent him to a college near his biological family, but now the she's worried that his future may be in…
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How Can I Get My Family To Be Better With Gift Giving?
Nathan has a difference in opinion from his family when it comes to giving his 3-year-old son gifts and needs some help from Dr. Laura to make his point. Call…
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Is It Wrong to Break My Promise?
Amanda wants to back out of a promise to take care of her grandparents, but is she willing to confront the consequences of breaking her word? Call…
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Why Doesn't My Stepson Want to Be Closer?
Despite raising her stepson, Barbara feels like he still doesn’t see her as the mother she’s been to him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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My Friends Want Me to Pick Sides
Angie’s friends have told her conflicting versions of their separation, leaving Angie confused about what to do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make…
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Do I Honor My Teen’s Request?
Jill worries she’d be giving up parental control by listening to her son’s plea to not be a substitute at his high school. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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My Estranged Mom Needs My Help
Melissa’s struggling to find compassion for her sick mother before taking on the role of her caretaker. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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How Are We Doing?
AJ & Rachel call back to report on how taking Dr. Laura's advice is helping them keep their marriage together and heal from the fallout of his affair. Call…