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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 PodcastI Can't Get Along With My Mom
Nikoly isn't sure how to improve his relationship with his adoptive mother who has a lot of problems and causes chaos in Nikoly's life. - Dr. Laura: "Let go of…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Is Sick of Eating Dirt
Sue says her husband is tired of being taken for granted and is angry that she hasn't shown more disapproval over her disrespectful son. - Dr. Laura: "Right is…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Shake My Unhappiness
Andrew feels like he's walking through life with a mask, hiding the degree to which he's sad and lonely. - Dr. Laura: "Stop trying to make reasonable feelings…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Does My Mom Baby My Brother?
Beth is annoyed that her mother gives her mentally ill brother money every month even though she's the good child who's taking care of mom. - Dr. Laura: "Don't…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Give My Mom Another Chance?
Desiree's mom is a recovering addict who threatens to kill herself if Desiree doesn't visit her. - Dr. Laura: "Addicts don't suddenly become better people when…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Tell My Boyfriend to Stop Visiting Strip Clubs?
Eva is annoyed that her boyfriend regularly visits strip joints. - Dr. Laura: "Dating isn't about changing a person; it's your chance to discern whether…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould We Drug Test Our Daughter's Boyfriend?
Melissa is concerned that her husband is too extreme in his request to test their daughter's boyfriend for drugs before allowing him to visit. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Parents Are Driving Me Crazy
Andrea wonders how she can maintain a relationship with her parents who don't get along and constantly put Andrea in the middle of their drama. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want My Mommy
Katie wishes her mom would spend more time with her instead of being overly involved in the life of one of Katie's sisters. - Dr. Laura: "This is a…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Bullied Because I'm Home-Schooled
The kids in Elliott's neighborhood have started teasing him for being home-schooled, including some that he thought were true friends. - Dr. Laura: "The…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Was a Middle School Bully
Michael answers Dr. Laura's call to discuss a time when someone apologized for being a bully. - Dr. Laura: "There's not a wrong time do the right thing." Were…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDid My Co-worker Stab Me in the Back?
After hearing Dr. Laura discuss her book, “Surviving a Shark Attack (on Land),” Richard calls to ask if he is correct in thinking his co-worker was a shark. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Wants Me To Save Her
Michelle's 24-year-old daughter wants to move out of her shack-up situation and is asking her parents for the money to do it. - Dr. Laura: "Michelle's…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son and I Are Estranged
Renee is sad that she and her son have grown distant since he started dating an older woman with five kids. - Dr. Laura: "It's not unusual for people to create…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Childhood Is Ruining My Life
Angela's physical and emotional health is deteriorating as she deals with the sexual abuse she experienced as a child. - Dr. Laura: "While help was something…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want My Son To Be a Rescuer
Tom is worried that his teenage son is trying to rescue the teen daughter of a friend who recently committed suicide. - Dr. Laura: "Talk to your son about what…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Think I Made a Mistake
Cecilia is worried that her husband is an alcoholic because he turns to drinking to unwind from stressful days. - Dr. Laura: "Ignite your feminine charms and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy MIL Criticizes My Cooking
How should Kristen respond to her 92-year-old mother-in-law who is critical of the meals Kristen and her sister-in-law cook for her. - Dr. Laura: "Don't take…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Wasn't Helpful
Anna is upset that her husband didn't jump in and help her manage their 15-month-old daughter at a recent pool party. - Dr. Laura: "Men are very…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Like My Friend's Husband
Kassie doesn't want to see or discuss her friend's husband after learning about the abusive ways he has treated his wife. - Dr. Laura: "You have the right to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat's the Best Way to Parent As a Widow?
Kristin's husband recently died, and her children are rebelling over the decisions she's been making about their household rules. - Dr. Laura: "Discuss…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Daughter Didn't Tell Us She's Getting Married!
Teresa isn't sure what to say to her daughter about the secret wedding plans she stumbled upon while searching for information about her daughter's fiancé. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Is Dating a Bad Man
Ashley wants to know what she can say to her daughter that will help her see the truth about the criminal she's dating. - Dr. Laura: "Negative self-perception…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife and I Are Fighting Over Air Conditioning
Jacob's wife is worried about their finances, and he's not sure how to handle their latest run-in over running the A/C in their home. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Honor My Mom's Final Wish
Colleen and her brother haven't spoken since having a fight just before their mother died, but she'd like to find a way to honor her mom's final wish for the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWho Can I Trust?
Lisa's parents and husband warned her to be cautious around new people, and now Lisa isn't sure how to tell the difference between a nice person and a…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son is a Drug Addict
Laurie is tired of worrying about her drug-addicted son, especially right now when her husband and daughter are both battling cancer. - Dr. Laura: "Addicts are…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Isn't Giving Me What I Need
Maria says that, since giving birth to her daughter three years ago, her husband has grown distant and isn't showing her the love and affection she needs. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Worry About What Others Think
Samantha feels unable to make decisions without weighing all her options and consulting the opinions of others. - Dr. Laura: "An opinion is not a command no…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife and I Don't Like Each Other
After 30 years of marriage, Frank feels he and his wife no longer enjoy each other's company and that they need help before the marriage fails. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Father-in-Law Plays Favorites - Part 2
In part 2 of this call, Christian joins his wife to discuss the ways they can avoid conflicts with Christian's father and brothers during future family…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Father-in-Law Plays Favorites - Part 1
How can Elizabeth support her husband who is being undermined and pitted against his brother by their father. - Dr. Laura: "Don't betray your values by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Move To Help My Family?
Melissa is concerned about her upcoming move from her big town to her family's small town to help them during a time of need. - Dr. Laura: "Solutions don't…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Trust My Decisions
Karen is a 56-year-old woman who is still listening to her mother's advice and questions her own ability to make decisions. - Dr. Laura: "Doubting yourself…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Time To Move On?
21-year-old Cameron and his girlfriend have agreed to take some time apart, but Cameron is having a hard time with the separation. - Dr. Laura: "Romantic…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Caught My Husband Flirting
Sarah's husband has admitted to enjoying a flirtatious relationship with an extended family member, and now Sarah is uncomfortable attending their upcoming…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Teen Isn't Living Up to His Potential
Leslie punished her 16-year-old for covering up his poor school work even though he's distracted and suffering because of his father's cancer diagnosis. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son Won't Get a Job
Lisa and her husband want their 15-year-old son to get a part-time job for the summer and are dismayed that he is refusing. - Dr. Laura: "It's time to turn the…
The Dr. Laura Podcast1.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Having Friend Trouble
12-year-old Nina has a friend who teases her about being flat-chested. - Dr. Laura: "Don't go to war with a mean girl. Just slowly back away." Email me your…
The Dr. Laura Podcast2.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Ready to Take on More Responsibility
34-year-old Peter works on his family's farm and is frustrated that his uncle wants to keep control instead of passing the torch on to the younger family…
The Dr. Laura Podcast3.) Top 40 Countdown - How Do I Handle My Lying Mom?
Miriam is not happy with her mother who has a pattern of fudging the truth when she wants something from Miriam. - Dr. Laura: "She will show more respect you…
The Dr. Laura Podcast4.) Top 40 Countdown - My Teen Asked When She Could Have Sex
Ray's 16-year-old daughter is wondering at what age she can start having sex. - Dr. Laura: "Being ready for sex is about being able to handle the realities and…
The Dr. Laura Podcast5.) Top 40 Countdown - My Mom is Manipulative
Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura. - Dr. Laura: "Honoring does not mean tolerating abuse." Email me…
The Dr. Laura Podcast6.) Top 40 Countdown - My Relationship Has Become Stagnant
Gina fears that her boyfriend of six years is never going to marry her. - Dr. Laura: "Change the course of your life by changing your feelings of unworthiness…
The Dr. Laura Podcast7.) Top 40 Countdown - My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother
Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper care of her grandchildren and wants to know what she can do about it. - Dr. Laura: "If you don’t like…
The Dr. Laura Podcast8.) Top 40 Countdown - Is He the Guy for Me?
Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a 6-year-old son, doesn't make the time to call and text her. - Dr. Laura: "His child, not you, will and should…
The Dr. Laura Podcast9.) Top 40 Countdown - I Want Less Conflict in My Marriage
Jennifer argues with her husband about his mother and sister who recently moved too close for Jennifer's comfort. - Dr. Laura: "Show your husband respect by…
The Dr. Laura Podcast10.) Top 40 Countdown - I Can't Forgive Myself
Shannon's anxiety and anger problems have driven her husband away, and she's having a hard time forgiving herself and moving on. - Dr. Laura: "Let your…
The Dr. Laura Podcast11.) Top 40 Countdown - My Baby Brother Makes Me Mad!
4-year-old Riggins and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss his pushing and shoving of his 2-year-old brother. - Dr. Laura: "Use your words, not your hands, to…
The Dr. Laura Podcast12.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Afraid of People Getting Mad at Me
8-year-old Austin and his mom call Dr. Laura about his anxiety and fears of saying “no” to anyone. - Dr. Laura: "A child's behavioral issues typically start…
The Dr. Laura Podcast13.) Top 40 Countdown - My Dad Drives High
13-year-old Bella's father drove her and her sister while high on pain killers, and now she is afraid to ride in the car with him. - Dr. Laura: "Stay strong…
The Dr. Laura Podcast14.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband is Anti-Social
Christine's husband doesn't like to socialize and pressures her and their children to stay away from friends and family. - Dr. Laura: "Your children need the…
The Dr. Laura Podcast15.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband is Too Moody
Vida's husband loses his temper when stressed, and she's tired of dealing with it. - Dr. Laura: "Use your wifely powers to soothe him and diminish his stress."…
The Dr. Laura Podcast16.) Top 40 Countdown - I Didn't Raise My Son This Way!
Susan is paying for her son's college apartment, and she's angry about how messy and dirty he keeps it. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on the more important aspects of…
The Dr. Laura Podcast17.) Top 40 Countdown - I've Outgrown My Friends
Jeffrey's friends are snowflakes who have no responsibility or goals, and he's ready to move on from them. - Dr. Laura: "Don't confront, just disconnect."…
The Dr. Laura Podcast18.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband's Dad Won't Move Out
Matt's dad moved in “temporarily” six months ago, and Matt's wife, Stephanie, is ready for good 'ol dad to leave. - Dr. Laura: "Don't measure the worthiness of…
The Dr. Laura Podcast19.) Top 40 Countdown - How Can I Get Over My Ex?
Elizabeth is having a hard time with her recent breakup and worries that she'll never meet someone she likes as much. - Dr. Laura: "You can be better, and you…
The Dr. Laura Podcast20.) Top 40 Countdown - Am I Overthinking Things?
Victoria is 22 and having sex with a guy without a commitment or the confidence that he really cares about her. - Dr. Laura: "Meaningless sex has a negative…
The Dr. Laura Podcast21.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband Takes His Depression Out on Me
Renee's husband gets mean when he's feeling depressed, and she doesn't know how to handle it. - Dr. Laura: "You don't have to tolerate abusive behavior." Email…
The Dr. Laura Podcast22.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm 25 and Still Seeking my Parents' Approval
Jackie feels child-like, stuck and depressed because she needs her parents' approval over everything from what clothes she should wear to what career she…