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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 Podcast#20 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Miss My Wife
Muzi is devastated over his wife's death and is having a difficult time coping with the loss. Dr. Laura: "Letting go is a very important part of grieving." Do…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#21 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Want to Meet My Dad's Girlfriend
Is it wrong for Christy's dad to be dating again just a year after her mom died? - Dr. Laura: "The living have to live." Is there a certain amount of time you…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#22 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Couples' Therapy Isn't Helping
Theo admits that he withholds affection from his girlfriend and treats her in un-loving ways even though he claims to have found something special in her. -…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#23 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Is This Normal?
Lindsey is worried that her 10-year-old daughter needs too much reassurance from her. - Dr. Laura: "It's a wonderful thing to have a mom to learn from." Do you…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#24 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Should I Donate My Kidney?
Eric is planning to donate a kidney to his cousin but is struggling with his weight and other health issues in preparation. - Dr. Laura: "No one is morally…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#25 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Worry About My Girls' Safety
Michelle feels anxious about the safety of her two college-aged daughters and doesn't know how to handle her fears about something bad happening to them. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#26 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Teacher is Mean to Me!
Reese wants Dr. Laura's help in dealing with his mean teacher who won't let him get drinks or use the restroom whenever he wants. - Dr. Laura: "Some of the…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#27 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Not Sure I Want to Get Married
Chris is a widower who says he feels himself resisting the overtures to get married by his girlfriend of two years. - Dr. Laura: "It's always a good idea to…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#28 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Sick of Not Getting My Way!
10-year-old Evelyn says she's tired of arguing with her mom over the things she wants that her mom won't give her. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of daughter you'd…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#29 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Middle-aged and Miserable
Kristen hates being single at age 50 and wants Dr. Laura's advice for how to be happier. - Dr. Laura: "It's hard to live a positive life with a negative…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#30 - Top 40 Countdown '22: We're Headed in the Right Direction
Ann calls to let Dr. Laura know how helpful her advice was to seek psychiatric care for her daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes moms need the support of…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#31 - Top 40 Countdown '22: What's a Daughter's Moral Obligation?
Ursula's mom suffers from memory loss and is angry about being put in a nursing home, leaving Ursula still feeling unsure of what she should be doing as a…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#32 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Friend Proudly Proclaimed Her Abortion
Carly is upset about being confronted by her pro-choice friend who says she's not sorry about having had an abortion. - Dr. Laura: "Stand firmly for your…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#33 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Your Advice Improved Our Family!
Erin calls with an update on how well her family is doing after taking Dr. Laura's advice to ditch their phones and monitor the children each time they use the…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#34 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Daughter is Too Negative
Matthew says his daughter is constantly putting herself down, and he's looking for ways to help improve her self-esteem. - Dr. Laura: "Kids like attention even…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#35 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Son is Failing School
What can Joy do about her teenage son who is failing despite being bright because he skips school and doesn't turn in his homework? - Dr. Laura: "The most…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#36 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Cancer Has Curbed My Sex Drive
Cathy has been fighting cancer and worries that she's not taking “proper care” of her husband because they haven't had sex for two years. - Dr. Laura: "Now is…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#37 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Religion is Tearing My Marriage Apart
After 51 years of marriage, Dennis says he cannot live with his wife if she continues to follow her new religion. - Dr. Laura: "Marriage is about compromising…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#38 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Need A New Attitude
Rachel has lost hundreds of pounds through bariatric surgery, but still feels like a failure since she hasn't reached her goal weight. - Dr. Laura: "Give…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#39 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Want a Bad Relationship with My Sister
Sarah had to cancel babysitting for her younger sister recently, and it has caused a rift in their relationship that she fears will be long-lasting. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura Podcast#40 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I've Never Stopped Seeking the Approval of Others
At age 70, Debbie says she's tired of worrying whether people like her and adapting her behavior to suit what she thinks others expect. - Dr. Laura: "Start…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat Does It Take to Have Romantic Love?
How can Kyle add a romantic relationship to his life while still prioritizing his hobbies and personal interests? Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastChanneling Dr. Laura Helped!
10-year-old Lola calls to say how she was able to deal with bullies in her school by applying the advice she has heard on the Dr. Laura Program. Email…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband is Sandbagging Me
Monica's husband waits weeks at a time before complaining to her about her behavior, and she's not sure if she should apologize or confront him. Email…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Boyfriend Isn't as Affectionate as I'd Like
Should Jennifer tell her boyfriend of 7 months that she craves more touch and affection? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Family Is Falling Apart
Courtney's husband's behavior since the death of their special needs daughter is negatively impacting the mental health of their surviving child. Email…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAre We Better off as Friends?
Krista and Jim are good friends whose attempt to date each other turned sour. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Get My Mom's Approval
Kay is in her 60s and is still trying to find a way to earn her mother's love. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Improve Things With My Parents?
Sue's relationship with her parents deteriorated after her husband's battle with alcoholism, and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to try to improve it…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Am I So Weak?
Suzana wants Dr. Laura's help to change so that her husband and father no longer dominate her. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastTransitions Are Hard for My Daughter
Is it time for Susan to let her daughter figure things out on her own, or should she try to help curb the anxiety her child is experiencing as a new college…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat Does It Take to Be a Good Kid?
5-year-old Evelyn is having a hard time adjusting to being a big sister and doing the things her parents expect. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Live This Way Anymore
Dr. Laura helps Hayley understand she will probably never have the relationship she desires with her mother and to consider other ways to fulfill her need to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat's Best for My Daughter?
What approach should Kyle use with his angry ex-girlfriend in order to get more time with the daughter they had out of wedlock? Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat Kind of Role Model Am I?
Steve made some big mistakes as a young adult, and he worries about his four children finding out about his checkered past. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Marriage is at an Impasse
Bonnie is not sure what direction she wants to go after finding out that her husband has had an affair. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Gave Me The Gift of Thankfulness
Erica calls Dr. Laura with thanks for helping her learn how to appreciate her husband and the joys of being a stay-at-home mom. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs My Grandmother Worthy of Forgiveness?
Michelle is being pressured by her aunt to forgive her grandmother for being physically abusive to Michelle's father. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Ask My Dad To Be Involved in My Wedding?
Chloe wants to turn a blind eye to the damage both of her parents caused during her childhood so they will be a part of her wedding. Email questions or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYour Guidance Helped My Marriage
Nicole calls to update Dr. Laura with how her advice helped Nicole and her husband have a productive conversation about past regrets and their hopes for the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom Is Interfering With My Marriage
Why does Lauren continue to allow her mother to undermine her marriage and parenting decisions? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Friend Skipped My Daughter's Baby Shower
Sara is bothered that her good friend went to a concert instead of to the baby shower for Sara's future grandchild. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Sister-in-Law's Post Infuriates Me
Should Claudia respond to her sister-in-law's Facebook post condemning political preferences she doesn't agree with? Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Forget My Wife's Affair?
John loves and needs his wife, but he's having a hard time forgetting her one-night stand. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Boyfriend Won't Take Me to the Dance
What should Sophie do about her college boyfriend who won't take time away from his fraternity weekend event to escort her to the annual dance? Email questions…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI've Been In Denial
Amy is beginning to realize what a bad idea it's been to let her children spend time with the stepfather who sexually abused her and the mother who allowed it…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Sisters Ripped Me Off
Is there any way Karen can salvage a relationship with her sisters who swindled a big chunk of her inheritance? Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son's Having Unprotected Sex
What should Trish say to her 17-year-old son who's engaging in unprotected sex? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Sister Changed The Plan
Jennifer is disappointed that her sister changed the details of a trip they had planned together. Should she tell her? Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm at a Crossroads With My Friend
Sarah wonders if she should confront her friend of 30 years who is not as kind and supportive as she used to be. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWe Don't Approve of Our Son's College Major
When it comes to selecting a college major, how much should the parents' opinion matter? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Parents Indirectly Killed My Kids
Bonnie's children were sexually abused by their grandparents, driving them to drug use and, ultimately, to their deaths. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Am I With This Guy?
Dr. Laura helps CJ understand how her relationship with her parents made her current relationship with a verbally abusive man oddly attractive. Email questions…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Help My Husband With His Regrets?
Nicole's husband is reflecting on life with some regret as he approaches 50, and she'd like to know how to best show her support. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Childhood Memories Are Depressing Me - Part 2
In part 2 of this call, Dr. Laura helps Matthew understand that, in spite of his bad childhood, he has – and deserves to have – a good life. Email questions or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Childhood Memories Are Depressing Me - Part 1
The pain of his broken childhood home continues to cause Matthew problems even though he's now happily married with young children. Email questions or…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Do My Parents Favor My Siblings Over Me?
Now that she's a new mom, Tammy is struggling to understand her own mother/daughter relationship and come to terms with her painful childhood. Email questions…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDo I Need To Get Into Mom-Mode?
Liz's adult son just revealed his childhood molestation to her, and although he says he has worked through it, she's wondering if there's something she should…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI've Been Lying to My Kids About Their Dad
Amanda has been keeping secrets from her children about their father and wants Dr. Laura's advice on how to explain why he is out of their lives. Email…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Honor My Parents?
Jennifer is having a hard time maintaining a relationship with her difficult father and her mother who defends his rotten behavior. Email questions or…