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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 PodcastTackling Common Parenting Challenges
Parenting is a BIG job. And doing it well requires effort and some basic knowledge of how kids' minds work and develop over time. It also takes confidence on…
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My Friend's Friend is Not Nice
Anna needs Dr. Laura's ideas for ways to respond when a friend of a friend makes snide remarks about Anna. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Feeling Called to Adopt
Ashley is pregnant and busy raising a toddler, yet she also feels compelled to adopt. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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Should I Leave My Baby Daddy?
Adeline and her boyfriend fight constantly, and she's thinking about moving out with their two kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Starting Over at 55
With her twins grown up and living on their own, Desi feels like she has no direction. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…
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My Mom Insulted Me!
Tami is hurt that her mother would ask if the reason Tami comments on her mom's spending is to ensure she'll inherit as much money as possible. Call…
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I Want to Be Closer
Tina is hurt that her adult daughter doesn't want to be as close as Tina does. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com…
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We're Not Set Up For Success
Renee's husband's job takes him away for weeks at a time, and it's starting to destroy their family. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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My Mom Is a Party Pooper
Grandma's nasty behavior is the reason Andee's father now RSVP's “no” to his grandchildren's birthday parties. Participate on the radio program: call…
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I Drove My Parents Away
Matthew moved his family to be closer to his parents, then treated them so poorly that they moved to get away from him! Participate on the radio program: call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastGrieving a Loss
I can't relate to every type of situation I deal with on the Dr. Laura Program, but, when it comes to the topic of grief – I understand. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…
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Am I Super Mom Or Not?
Being a farmer's wife and the mom of six is wearing Evan down, but she doesn't see any way to reduce her daily stress. Participate on the radio program: call…
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My Daughter Is Being Foolish
Betsey is worried for her grandchildren since her daughter's surprise announcement that she will be separating from their father. Participate on the radio…
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Should I Continue Planning Our Family Vacation?
Marina is planning a trip for everyone in her family to get together, but her mom doesn't want Marina to invite her brother to the event. Participate on the…
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What Do I Do Now That My Son Is Leaving for College?
As a single mom, Jessica put all her efforts into her son. Now that he's off to college, she's struggling to fill the void of his absence. Participate on the…
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The Guilt Is Killing Me
Ken has kept a deep, painful secret to himself his whole life, but the guilt of hiding it from his wife is hurting him, and he doesn't know how to handle it…
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Did I Do the Right Thing Letting My Daughter Go?
Barbara had to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her daughter off of life support. Now, she's questioning if she made the right decision. Participate…
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How Do I Respond to My Father's New Point of View?
Kristy loves her father, but she's having a rough time trying to understand his new radical opinions that have formed since his recent retirement. Participate…
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Where Do I Draw The Line With My Son?
Debra is exhausted by her sons drug addiction needs some help to get back on the right track. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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How Can I Help My Husband Break His Bad Habit?
Evelyn isn't happy with her husband's bad habit of picking his nose and is desperate to get him to stop. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhen Is It Time To Walk Away?
One of the more typical calls I get is that of cutting someone out of your life ... walking away. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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Should I Support My Friend and Her Bad Relationships?
After years of friendship Nicole wants to support her best friend in everything she does but her bestie's love life is chaotic and Nicole isn't sure if she can…
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My Sister Let Me Down When I Needed Her Most
Susan is confused why her sister wouldn't come to her side and help her after she was rear ended in a deadly car accident. Participate on the radio program…
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How Can I Stop Being a Victim?
Bonnie is trying to get back into her favorite sport but she's having trouble concentrating at her gym due to the constant reminders of her past assault…
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My Co-worker Won’t Stop Gossiping About Me
What's the most professional way for Claudia to handle her workplace drama? Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Having Second Thoughts
Should Shannon and her husband let their cold feet stop them from moving to a new country with their kids? Participate on the radio program: call…
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I Became the Mom My Mother Never Was
Amy wants to free herself from the anger she feels for having to be a surrogate mother to her brother throughout her whole life. Participate on the radio…
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How Do I Say “No” to a Friend?
What's the right way for Melissa to decline her friend's offer to go into business together? Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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What Do I Tell the Kids?
How much should Jessica share with her children about why they have no relationship with their biological grandfather? Participate on the radio program: call…
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Did I Just Get Dumped?
Anna's boyfriend of two months just pressed pause on their relationship. Should she try to talk to him or move on? Participate on the radio program: call…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhen Kids Lie
Pamela was a new listener to the Dr. Laura program when she called me about getting a backbone and doing a better job at parenting. Participate on the radio…
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My Husband and I Are Growing Apart
Lisa is becoming more religious and politically involved as she ages, and she is bothered that her husband doesn't share her interests. Participate on the…
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I'm Ready to Clear the Air
Anne would like to share something with her elderly mother that she thinks will make their relationship and her life healthier. Participate on the radio…
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I Feel Like a Fool
Jeannie is angry and embarrassed that the friend she trusted to help manage her finances stole her money. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura…
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How Can I Get Rid of These Horrible Thoughts?
Christopher wonders if therapy could help him shake the images of the terrible car accident he came across. Participate on the radio program: call…
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I'm Not Sure About This
In their follow-up call with Dr. Laura, Mike and Lindsey are still struggling to move forward with their decision to remain childless, and the idea of divorce…
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I'm Miserable, But...
Joe isn't happy in his marriage, but he doesn't want to leave, and he hasn't come up with a plan to improve things. Participate on the radio program: call…
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What's a Wife Do About a “Limp Dick” Husband?
Shelly is seriously disappointed in the way her husband parents his children, and Dr. Laura gives her three ways to approach the situation. Participate on the…
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I'm PO'ed About My Diagnosis!
Mary's health challenges are wearing her down mentally, but, with Dr. Laura's help, she sees a way to improve her mindset. Participate on the radio program…
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How Can I Protect My Sensitive Child?
Sarah is worried about how her sensitive daughter will handle news of their cat's impending death. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
The Dr. Laura PodcastBe Sweet to Your Sweetie
When it comes to marriage, love is NOT all you need. It’s the efort that makes the diference between being married and being in a LOVING marriage. Participate…
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Who's My Dad?
What should Lola tell her daughter about the child's biological father, and should she attempt to get him involved in their lives? Participate on the radio…
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What Do I Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?
Rita is used to the hustle and bustle of a full house but now that her kids are out of the house Rita having a hard time adjusting to the empty nest…
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How Do I Say No To My Grandkids?
Eric loves his grandchildren but he can't stand how they treat his home, now they want to visit for vacation and he doesn't know how to tell them "no"…
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My Husband Still Makes Me See Red
Amy calls Dr. Laura for her next lesson in controling her anger and repairing the communication with her husband. Participate on the radio program: call…
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Are We Being Too Strict With Our Teen?
Katie has concerns that she and her husband might be becoming too strict with their defiant teen daughter. Participate on the radio program: call…
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How do I Tell My Daughter I'm Divorcing Her Father?
Michelle is at a loss for words when it comes to breaking the news to her daughter of her impending divorce. Participate on the radio program: call…
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I Want Some Peace of Mind
Karyn is having some complicated feelings since the death of her alcoholic mother. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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Where Do I Draw the Line?
Jackie is not sure that she will continue to help her aunt who is going against medical advice and not taking proper care of her health. Participate on the…
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My Dad Let Me Down
Did Chloe make a mistake in reuniting with her alcoholic father? In their follow-up call with Dr. Laura, Mike and Lindsey are still struggling to move forward…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Downside of Shacking Up
Today's women are doling out sex and the comforts of a wife without the commitment. It's called shacking up, and it's not good for either gender, but…
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My Fear Is Taking Over
Dianna's own fear of suffering has led to her unsuccessfully try to fix those around her. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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This Baby Bod Is Bringing Me Down
Pregnancy has done a number on Abby's mind as much as her body, and she can't stop comparing her figure to others. Participate on the radio program: call…
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I'm Not Going to Settle
25-year-old Janelle says she's willing to suffer the short-term pain of being single for the long-term gain of finding a great man now that she has started…
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My Mom Needs More Care Than We Can Give
Romona would like to find professional help for her 94-year-old mother instead of taking turns with her siblings to care for her. Participate on the radio…
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How Can I Ever Forgive Myself?
Kristin can't stop beating herself up for the abortion she had decades ago. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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I'm Bored With Sex
Derek says he's losing interest in sex with his wife because they do “it” the same way over and over. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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How Do I Find My Passion?
Sadie is very confused about which path to follow; enroll in college or pursue a career as a nail tech? Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura /…
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All Bets Are off When You Marry a Bum
April wants to fix her marriage, but Dr. Laura says "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" doesn't work on men who act like hers. Participate on the radio…
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4 Steps to Help Change a Defiant Child's Behavior
Julie and her husband are raising their granddaughter and need Dr. Laura's tips for dealing with the child's defiance. Participate on the radio program: call…