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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 PodcastThe 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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My Husband Gave Me an Ultimatum
Tiffany's stressful job is straining her marriage and causing her husband to threaten divorce if she doesn't make a change. Email questions or comments…
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I Can't Be Myself
For as long as she can remember, Jennifer has refrained from expressing her true feelings, especially to her mother. Email questions or comments…
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My 5-Year-Old Is a Terror
Is there anything Alicia can do to stop her son from terrorizing his nannies and babysitters, driving them to quit? Email questions or comments…
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My Husband's Sex Drive is Making Me Resentful
Amy loves her husband but feels pressured to have sex because her husband always wants to do the deed and it's making her upset. Email questions or comments…
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I Chose Poorly
Steve did not choose wisely and married his wife without getting to know her. Now he's stuck in a bad cycle that could be the end of him. Email questions or…
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I CAN Be Nice
Amy shares how following through with Dr. Laura's assignment helped keep her marriage alive, even when she was full of rage. Email questions or comments…
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My Mom is Losing Her Memory
Brian is at a loss as to what he can do to help his mother and her failing memory without making her mad. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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What is Best For My Daughter?
As Melissa's daughter gets closer to college, she is fighting more and more with her husband about how to handle their daughter's education. Email questions or…
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I am Terrified of Being Alone
As Jennifer gets older the realization that she could be alone for the rest of her life is beginning to set in. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastPreparing Your Child for a Sibling
I thought being mommy to one child was terrific...amazing...wonderful...and EXTREEEEEEMELY challenging – especially in the early years! So, I admire all you…
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My Son's a Bad Seed
How should Laura respond to her son who is so self-centered and mean that he actually resents the time she spent with his seriously ill sister? Email questions…
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Honesty's the Best Policy
11-year-old Vania says she doesn't have the time to call her dad every day, but is she being truthful about the real reason she resists doing what he expects…
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I'm Back in the Saddle!
In this follow-up call, Olivia shares the good news of how, with Dr. Laura's encouragement, she has returned to her love of painting. Email questions or…
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Should We Intervene?
Gwen and her husband wonder what, if anything, they can do about their adult son's drinking and marriage problems. Email questions or comments…
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I'm Going to Give My Daughter the Power
Ashely stumbled on the best way to get her obstinate 8-year-old to follow mom's instructions, and it has nothing to do with punishment or arguments. Email…
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Out of the Classroom, Into the Home
One of my favorite callers, high school teacher “Miss B.” shares how she's taking the Dr. Laura values she's taught for years and applying them to her personal…
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I Don't Know What To Do
84-year-old Rick lost the love of his life and isn't sure how he's going to get through his grief. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate…
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My Daughter-in-Law Insults My Son
Ellen thinks her daughter-in-law's need to constantly correct and speak for Ellen's son is wrong, but is it? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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I'm a Fixer
When Andy calls for advice on to how to help his gullible friend, Dr. Laura flips the script and helps Andy understand his need to fix people. Email questions…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDr. Laura's Dating 101
Have you ever heard me say, “Choose Wisely, Treat Kindly”? It's one of the phrases I'm best known for. I say it frequently because it's the essence of what…
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My Sister Is a Jerk
Dan's sister took offense at his wife's text, and the fallout is causing a problem in his marriage. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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Does God Accept Me As I Am?
Mark worries that his gay lifestyle will keep him from going to heaven. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call…
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My Husband Has Money Issues
Desiree is tired of fighting with her husband over their different views on saving and spending money. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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What's a Mom To Do?
Liz's daughter has been unhappy with her looks for years. What can Liz do to help her daughter feel better about herself? Email questions or comments…
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Who's Wrong -- Me or She?
Mike and his wife had an argument that Dr. Laura thinks could have been avoided altogether if Mike had just done this one simple thing... Email questions or…
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I'm Keeping My Daughter's Secret
Lee is suffering and isn't sure how to tell her husband about their daughter's bisexuality and affair with a married couple. Email questions or comments…
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I'm Stuck in the Middle
Sheri isn't sure what to do – attend her son's Navy retirement party or stay home with her husband who worries that the party will jeopardize his sobriety…
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My Dad's Not Coping Well
Jodi wonders if the way her father is acting since the death of his wife is normal. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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My Grandparents are Mean
12-year-old Bella doesn't understand why her grandparents are so critical of her, and Dr. Laura doesn't understand why Bella's mom allows it. Email questions…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe Adoption Option
Think of adoption this way– a father doesn't get a 9-month connection by carrying the baby in utero, but he still falls in love the first time he sees it. And…
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Is This As Good As It Gets?
Sara wonders why her parents can't be more helpful with her schizophrenic brother. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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Should I Stop Dating?
What should Kelly say to her adult stepdaughter who doesn't approve of her dating? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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My Husband's Surgery Scares Me
Penny is annoying her husband with how much she's fretting about possible vasectomy complications. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate…
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Should I Make Time For My Mom?
Jessica is scared to stand up to her mother who is pushing to visit at a time that's not convenient for Jessica's family. Email questions or comments…
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My Hubby's ADHD is a Problem
Davian's hyperactive and impatient personality is draining to his wife and causing problems in their marriage. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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My Grandson Wants His Dad
Things between Sue and the grandson she's been raising are going in the wrong direction, and now he wants to move in with his father. Email questions or…
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My Son Has PTSD
The trauma of being abused by his stepmother has made Mary's son distant and difficult to have a relationship with. Email questions or comments…
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My Wife Is Needy
Michael is a little annoyed that his newly retired wife is turning to him each day for things to do. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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I Don't Want to Disappoint My Parents
Karissa is anxious about her parents' upcoming visit since they don't approve of her boyfriend. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastGetting Along With Your In-Laws
In-law problems are no laughing matter. You've inherited these people as part of your family through marriage, and if you can't find ways to communicate and…
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Why Do I Overthink Everything?
Savannah's fears of being rejected make it hard to enjoy her romantic relationships. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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What Wisdom Should I Be Imparting?
Judith wants to know what she should say to her son who is second-guessing his decision to break up with his girlfriend. Email questions or comments…
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My Wife Is Stuck in the Past
Omar has turned his life around, but his wife seems unable to forgive his past mistakes. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
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I've Alienated My Daughter-in-Law
Is there anything Mary can do to repair the damage she caused by criticizing her son and daughter-in-law? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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My Husband Doesn't Listen
Desiree's husband tunes her out, and she'd like to find a way to get him to listen to what she wants to say. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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I Need My Daughter's Cooperation
Lisa's son has made some poor choices with friends, and she needs her daughter's help to steer him in another direction. Email questions or comments…
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My Mom Talks Over Everyone
Should Kelly say something to her mom about her annoying habit of trying to dominate every conversation? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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Who's My Daddy?
Anne is unhappy that her mom won't reveal the identity of Anne's biological father. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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My Kid Overreacts
Kim wonders why her 11-year-old daughter gets overly upset whenever she thinks her parents are disappointed in her. Email questions or comments…
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My Husband Is An Alcoholic
Jessica wants to know how she can encourage and support her husband who is a recovering alcoholic. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDealing with the Death of a Pet
Life with a pet is bittersweet because, when they die --- which they inevitably do --- they take a piece of our hearts with them. Email questions or comments…
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My Best Friend Killed Herself
How can 17-year-old Sierra cope with her best friend's suicide? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call…
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Should I Confront My Husband?
Lucy feels uneasy about confronting her husband with the evidence of his probable affair. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
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Poor Health is Hurting Our Marriage
Gina's husband's recent health problems have taken a toll on their once terrific sex life. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
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My Kid is a Brat
Sarah wants Dr. Laura's help with putting an end to her 7-year-old's bratty behavior. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
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How Can I Be a Good Co-Parent?
Kristyn is discovering how hard it is to be a stepmother and to get along with her husband's ex-wife. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
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I Have No Sex Drive
Since her horrific car accident, Mary-Bell feels ugly and uninterested in sex with her husband. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…
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My Daughter Is Having Nightmares
How can Maria help her daughter cope with the anxiety she feels about her drug-addicted father? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…
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I Want to Help My Husband
Lisette is at a loss for how to help her husband stop losing his cool when he's stressed out. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…