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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 Podcast23.) Top 40 Countdown - I Want to Be Closer to My Absent Dad
9-year-old Judah is wishing for a better relationship with his biological father who hasn't been around much since Judah was a baby. - Dr. Laura: "Your loving…
The Dr. Laura Podcast24.) Top 40 Countdown - My Job is Taking a Toll on My Family
Aaron has become disenchanted with his career as a police officer, and his work stress prevents him from being the husband his wife deserves and the father his…
The Dr. Laura Podcast25.) Top 40 Countdown - Am I Depressed?
30-year-old Mary is unmarried, feeling lonely because of the pandemic and is panicking that she will be single forever. - Dr. Laura: "Humans aren't meant to be…
The Dr. Laura Podcast26.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Struggling with Online Learning
8-year-old Parker is having a hard time focusing on his schoolwork now that everything is online. - Dr. Laura: "Kids cannot be expected to perform like…
The Dr. Laura Podcast27.) Top 40 Countdown - My Mom Sheltered Me Too Much
Mark is different from his friends and believes it's a negative that his mother raised him to be a God-fearing, rule-following young man. - Dr. Laura: "People…
The Dr. Laura Podcast28.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Not Really Happy
Samantha raised her 12-year-old son alone after his bio dad walked away, and she feels joyless and unsatisfied with life. - Dr. Laura: "Even when life doesn't…
The Dr. Laura Podcast29.) Top 40 Countdown - How Do I Cope with My Mom's Death?
Joan took care of her 92-year-old mother, and since her mother's death, Joan's daily routine has turned upside down. - Dr. Laura: "In time you'll adjust to the…
The Dr. Laura Podcast30.) Top 40 Countdown - Why Can't I Leave My Cheatin' Man?
Brooke told herself that she would leave her cheating husband once her kids were grown and out of the house, but now she's scared to make the change. Dr…
The Dr. Laura Podcast31.) Top 40 Countdown - Should My Grandson See His Great-Grandfather?
Jane's father's health is failing, and she wonders if she should shield her 6-year-old grandson from seeing his decline. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to learn…
The Dr. Laura Podcast32.) Top 40 Countdown - This Guy Confuses Me
Lindsey is dating an erratic guy who wants to “take things slow,” but is moving fast when it comes to affection. - Dr. Laura: "Every woman should hold out for…
The Dr. Laura Podcast33.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm an Obnoxious Know-It-All
Lisa's husband is annoyed by her constant need to correct him and always be right. - Dr. Laura: "No one was ever loved for being right." Email me your thoughts…
The Dr. Laura Podcast34.) Top 40 Countdown - I Lie to My Parents
13-year-old Jonathan has a problem with lying and calls in with his mom to explain why. - Dr. Laura: "Make a decision to tell the truth even when it's scary…
The Dr. Laura Podcast35.) Top 40 Countdown - I Feel Like a Crappy Mom AND Employee!
Shannon, a mom of four, struggles to work 12-hour shifts as a part-time nurse, but fears being criticized for quitting in order to stay home with her children…
The Dr. Laura Podcast36.) Top 40 Countdown - I Miss My Boyfriend
19-year-old Sophie is heartsick while her boyfriend is on his mission trip. - Dr. Laura: "You're so lucky to have somebody to miss!" Email me your thoughts at…
The Dr. Laura Podcast37.) Top 40 Countdown - I've Worked Hard to Get Here But...
Katie and her husband just moved cross-county for her PhD program, but she's starting to get the baby bug and knows she wants to stay home with any children…
The Dr. Laura Podcast38.) Top 40 Countdown - I Think About My Husband's Affair Every Day
Ashley's husband cheated on her before they had their second child together, and she finds herself obsessing over whether he will do it again. - Dr. Laura: "Be…
The Dr. Laura Podcast39.) Top 40 Countdown - My Brother Puts Me Down
Ellie and her brother are competitive and fight a lot, and she and her dad call in to ask Dr. Laura for help. - Dr. Laura: "Your children are mimicking your…
The Dr. Laura Podcast40.) Top 40 Countdown - I Don't Want to Sleep Around!
Maryann is in her late 50s and would like to find a partner, but feels the men she is meeting expect her to jump into bed. Dr. Laura: "No matter their age, men…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Frustrated With People My Age
Faith describes her college friends as mostly lazy, pot-smoking slackers and says she is lonely and discouraged. - Dr. Laura: "Most kids are not being raised…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Not Enjoying Motherhood
Motherhood makes Renee feel uptight and anxiety-ridden, and she thinks she's failing her two little girls. - Dr. Laura: "Allow yourself to be engaged and silly…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Wrong to Move Away From My Ailing Grandfather?
Becky is having a hard time juggling the responsibilities of caring for her grandfather and parenting two young children while her commercial fisherman husband…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Offended My Friend
Michelle angered her friend when she skipped a special event, and now she's wondering how to respond to her friend's angry text and subsequent apology. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI've Had It With Work
Susan is tired of her stressful job and wonders how she should go about telling her boss that she's ready to retire. - Dr. Laura: "Your only obligation to your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastPeople Call Me a Complainer
Gayle's family and friends have told her that she comes across as negative, and she'd like Dr. Laura's help to change. - Dr. Laura: "Make connections with…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want My Kids To Meet My Bio Dad
Chris would like to know if it's appropriate to keep his children from meeting their biological grandfather since he has chosen to be uninvolved for most of…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs it Time to Send My Daughter Back to School?
Michelle is wondering if public school would be more beneficial than home schooling for her 7-year-old who loves to be the center of attention. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife is Abusing Me
Mark feels hopeless in his abusive marriage but wants to do what's right for his 8-year-old son. - Dr. Laura: "Separation is an appropriate first step in…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Kids Are Punishing Me
Marsha has reconciled with her cheating husband, and now she can only see her grandchildren if she goes to their home without her man. - Dr. Laura: "Your kids…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Sister Won't Share Her Inheritance
Kelly's sister has been taking care of their elderly mother, and Kelly feels resentful because the sister, instead of Kelly, will inherit their mother's home…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy 2-Year-Old Is Being Terrible - Part 2
In part two of this call, Kelsey and her mother talk about how quickly the dynamics between Kelsey and her child changed for the better once grandma stopped…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy 2-Year-Old Is Being Terrible - Part 1
Kelsey feels like she's constantly battling her toddler, and it doesn't help that her own mother is often in the middle of her attempts to parent her child. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Teens Need Help Problem-Solving
A class of home-schooled teenagers calls Dr. Laura to discuss the best way to solve problems among their peer group. - Dr. Laura: "Make decisions based on how…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Works Too Much
Charlene wishes her husband wasn't such a workaholic, although she enjoys the financial benefits. - Dr. Laura: "Use your feminine charms to entice him to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAm I Obligated to Have a Relationship With My Dad?
Ashley's estranged father is sick, old and alone, and she's wondering if she should try to rekindle a relationship with him. - Dr. Laura: "Circumstances may…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It OK to Use My Sister As Our Realtor?
Tyler and Marci are relocating and wonder whether it's a good idea to use Marci's sister as their real estate agent. - Dr. Laura: "It's generally a bad idea to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Being Discharged From My Program
Max performed poorly in his special Navy program because he had a change of heart and is worried about how to tell his parents that he was released. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Be Jealous?
Samantha says she was surprised and concerned to see how complimentary and attentive her husband acts toward his female coworker. - Dr. Laura: "Don't ever…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Boyfriend Dumped Me Via Text!
Carmen says she needs closure since her boyfriend of 8 months broke up with her over text message. - Dr. Laura: "Thank your ex for saving you from yourself."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom Makes Mountains Out of Molehills
Ellie is frustrated with her mom who she says overreacts when disciplining Ellie even for small infractions. - Dr. Laura: "Children must be respectful of…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Struggling to Feel Compassion Towards My Mom
Katherine has had four stepfathers and says she's not interested in consoling her mother over her latest husband's death. - Dr. Laura: "It's reasonable to feel…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Help My Daughter?
Debbie's grown daughter is brokenhearted since being dumped by her boyfriend, and Debbie would like to know how to ease her pain. - Dr. Laura: "The best…
The Dr. Laura PodcastPremarital Counseling Helped Make Our Marriage Strong
Joe calls Dr. Laura to explain how premarital counseling through his church helped his wife and him achieve 31 happy years of marriage. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Family Had a Falling Out Over COVID
COVID drove a wedge between Rachel and Bradley's families, but their children want to see their cousins, leaving the parents wondering what to do next. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Struggling With Negative Thoughts
Adison calls in with her mother seeking help with how to change her way of thinking to overcome her negativity and have more of a “the glass is half full”…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy M-I-L is Messing Up My Vacation Plans
Laura is upset that her vacation plans are being interrupted by the need to care for her mother-in-law who is recovering from a recent fall. - Dr. Laura: "Make…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Wrong to Dump My Friend?
Kim is wondering if it's time to ditch her friend of 35 years who's getting ruder with time. - Dr. Laura: "It's not wrong to minimize contact with…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Chose Poorly
Is there any way Dana can make a happy home for her children with a husband who is a drug-addicted cheater? - Dr. Laura: "Your kids deserve a home free from…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Unstuck After 18 Years
Dr. Laura gave Alie some special “homework” that changed everything for the better after 18 distressing years of recurring nightmares. - Dr. Laura: "The mind…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThis is Not The Life I Want
Joshua's father expects him to work in the family business, but he'd like to take a different path. - Dr. Laura: "You're not obligated to follow in your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastParenting Fears Are Haunting My Dreams
Janelle is a new mom with a recurring dream that disturbs her and prompts her to seek Dr. Laura's analysis. - Dr. Laura: "Parenthood can feel as overwhelming…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Helped Me Pick Up the Pieces
Gigi took Dr. Laura's advice on how to live after the death of her husband, and she has a beautiful update to share. - Dr. Laura: "You honor your husband by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Told Me to Delete His Number
13-year-old Sarah is the daughter of divorced parents and says a recent argument with her dad ended with them not speaking to one another. - Dr. Laura: "Admit…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhere Do We Go From Here?
Eric's son picked a fight at a family function while high on drugs, leaving Eric at a loss to how to handle future interactions. - Dr. Laura: "He should be…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Boyfriend Wants Me Back
Lizette broke up with her shack-up honey for several reasons, and now he's trying to convince her to come back. - Dr. Laura: "Once you've made a wise decision…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom is Mean to Me
Lindsey thinks her Asperger's syndrome is the reason her mom has been cruel to her, but Dr. Laura helps her understand that her mother is the true problem. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Do I Keep Doing Stupid Things?
Sara is ashamed to admit that, for most of her 56 years, she has done several of the 10 stupid things Dr. Laura warns women against. - Dr. Laura: "The easiest…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Support My Husband's Retirement?
Katie's husband is burned out and eager to retire, but she's not sure she can be supportive since they still have two children at home. - Dr. Laura: "Construct…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Screw Up My Kids!
How can Laura avoid making her children feel like her love is contingent upon them living up to her expectations? - Dr. Laura: "Love is continuous; approval is…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs it Time to Dump My Boyfriend?
Morgan and her boyfriend are at a crossroads since realizing neither is willing to live in the town that the other would like to settle in. - Dr. Laura: "Love…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat Gaps Does Your Wife Fill in Life?
Eric answers Dr. Laura's request to husbands to explain how their wives have improved their lives. - Dr. Laura: "A good marriage involves selfless effort and a…