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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've Gotten Myself Into a Mess
Wendy offered to take care of her boss at the end of her life, but after devoting her time and effort for several months, Wendy feels like a fool and wants her…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Deal With My Alcoholic Husband? - Part 2
In Debbie's follow up call, she and her daughter are back living with her husband after he completed rehab, but she's concerned that it may be too soon. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Deal With My Alcoholic Husband? - Part 1
Debbie has asked her husband multiple times to go to AA, but since he hasn't, she's wondering what the next best step is for her daughter and herself? - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastGiving Up Is The Stupid Part
In response to Dr. Laura's question to men about whether they are idiots to get married, Jared says he is grateful for his 22-year marriage and believes he and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Annoyed That My Friend Copies Me
Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. - Dr. Laura: “Take control of the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Hurt My Wife When I Shunned Her Affection
Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. - Dr. Laura: “Let love in especially when you're feeling down on yourself.” Is…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould My Son Go to Military School?
Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. - Dr. Laura: “Boys need the influence…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Made the Wrong Decision
Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. - Dr. Laura: “Only good people…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Repair Things with My Sister
Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Haven't Let Go of My Father's Hate
At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband is Getting More Negative With Age
Susie says it's exhausting living with her husband who seems to constantly find things to complain about and asks Dr. Laura's advice on how to deal with him. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Help With My Wife's Moodiness?
Michael's wife is experiencing angry outbursts as a side-effect of her brain surgery, and it seems everything he does makes the situation worse. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastA Business Deal Ruined My Relationship
A business deal destroyed Steve's relationship with his best friend, and he can't get past losing such an important person in his life. - Dr. Laura: "It's OK…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Wasn't There For My Dad's Death
Donald was recovering from COVID when his dad was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery, and he regrets not being there when his dad unexpectedly died. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Get Over My Ex
Sarah says that despite catching her ex-boyfriend cheating, she thinks of him constantly and feels like she can't move on. - Dr. Laura: "Holding on to the past…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband and I Don't Agree
Linda's husband has asked her to refrain from sharing his cancer diagnosis with anyone, but she really wants to have someone to confide in. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Still Trying to Cope With My Childhood Molestation - Part 2
In part 2 of Heidi's call, she's not sure she's able to give her father another chance at a relationship and asks Dr. Laura what she should do the next time he…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Still Trying to Cope With My Childhood Molestation - Part 1
Heidi's not sure she's able to give her father another chance at a relationship with her since he chose to protect her molester-brother when the two were kids…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband and I Don't Know How to Be Together Anymore
Ever since Stacy's kids have grown up and moved out, she says she and her husband have felt disconnected and she's not sure how to get the romance back into…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Learned Humility The Hard Way
Cori shares one of her most embarrassing experiences and how it turned out to help her in ways she did not expect. - Dr. Laura: "Be willing and humble enough…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Is Too Dependent on Me
Michael's daughter calls and texts him several times a day to vent about her marriage trouble, but he knows it's not helping her. - Dr. Laura: "Encouraging her…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Fears Are Creeping Into My Dreams
Alie needs Dr. Laura's help to understand why she's been having anxious dreams about the health condition that forced her to stop working. - Dr. Laura: "Remind…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Trapped In a Negative Mindset
Andrew says he's paralyzed by his negative self-image and isn't enjoying his life. - Dr. Laura: "Let your inner beauty shine." What are you hard on yourself…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Fix This?
Cynthia and her husband do not agree on the proper way to parent their kids, and it's damaging their relationship. - Dr. Laura: "It's hard to be a good mother…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Friend Needs Help
Lori's good friend has a lot of problems in her life. Is there anything Lori can do to help? - Dr. Laura: "Good friends admit to their limitations." Do you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Wouldn't Have Changed a Thing
Lacey calls back with an update after Dr. Laura previously offered advice on how to overcome her stage fright. - Dr. Laura: "It's inspiring when a person is…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Tell My Mom My Cancer Has Returned?
Virginia's not sure she should worry her ill, 86-year-old mother with the news of her possible cancer diagnosis. - Dr. Laura: "A good mommy wants to hug away…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Lied to Get a Classmate in Trouble
Ron's daughter falsely accused a boy in her class of hitting her, and Ron would like Dr. Laura's advice on how to handle the situation. - Dr. Laura: "Teach her…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Doesn't Want Anything To Do With Me
Dora has had limited contact with her daughter since she ran away 17 years ago, and she calls Dr. Laura to offer some insights to others who might be facing…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThank You For Helping Me Raise My Daughter
As she drives to her daughter's wedding weekend, Kate calls to thank Dr. Laura for guiding her through motherhood and helping the family get to this happy…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat's a Comeback for Why I'm Unmarried?
Lindsey says she's frequently asked why she hasn't settled down and would like Dr. Laura's help with a reply. - Dr. Laura: "Be truthful about why you're not…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Has Bad Character
Pamela saw the warning signs that her husband had a lack of integrity, but she married him anyway and wonders why she did that to herself. - Dr. Laura: "The…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Help My Grandkids?
Martha's daughter has a drinking problem, and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice as to what to for the grandchildren. - Dr. Laura: "Protect kids even if it's from…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Handle My Wayward Husband?
Mary is a new mom who found texts between her husband and his co-worker that makes her suspect an affair. - Dr. Laura: "It's time for you to take back the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can Some Women Be So Cold Toward Their Babies?
Dr. Laura is prompted by a call to question how it is that so many women can leave their babies in day care in spite of missing important milestones and the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm a Worrywart
Beth's sister died in a car accident, and now she annoys her daughters with how much she frets each time they are on the road. - Dr. Laura: "There is no power…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Do I Hate Myself?
Brittany says she has always disliked the way she looks and wishes she could feel better about herself. - Dr. Laura: "You'll always be better than some and not…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCOTD Classic: My Baby Brother Makes Me Mad!
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! 4-year-old Riggins and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCOTD Classic: My Relationship Has Become Stagnant
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Gina fears that her boyfriend of six years is never going…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCOTD Classic: My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCOTD Classic: Is He the Guy for Me?
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCOTD Classic: My Mom is Manipulative
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Helped Me Become a Man
Steve says that listening to and following Dr. Laura's advice after becoming a teen husband and father has benefitted two generations of his family. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm a Jealous Man
Michael suffers from retrograde jealousy and is demanding a picture of the man his wife used to date before they were married nearly 50 years ago. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Man's a Cheating Liar
Kimberly discovered a sex tape on her husband's phone and wonders what she should do now. - Dr. Laura: "It's time to take responsibility for yourself and your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter's Too Introverted for a Big College
Patty worries that her daughter is too young and introverted to go to a large college far from home. - Dr. Laura: "Let your daughter go so she can put the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Employee Thinks I'm Condescending
Tim runs a construction company and has at least one employee who finds the way Tim manages to be somewhat demeaning. - Dr. Laura: "The best managers don't…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWas I Right to Leave My Husband?
21-year-old Sophie is having second thoughts since leaving her abusive husband. - Dr. Laura: "Don't ignore the warnings of your inner voice." Do you usually…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Marriage Was Saved When I Finally Took Your Advice
Dr. Laura's advice to Mary on how to treat her husband helped turn her marriage around, and now they're celebrating 40 years of marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Be the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'd Like to Kick My Stage Fright
Lacey is a singer who says the older she gets the more nervous she is about taking the stage. - Dr. Laura: "Make performing a beautiful experience for yourself…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Can't I Quit?
Dawn says she's ready to quit her 20-year career, but she's finding it hard to actually leave. Dr. Laura: "Beautiful beginnings can follow uncomfortable…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Take My Daughter's Kids Away From Her?
Is it right for Amy to fight for custody of her three grandchildren who've been neglected by Amy's drug-addicted daughter? - Dr. Laura: "It's never wrong to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAm I Doing the Right Thing for My Family?
Brandon would like Dr. Laura's help keeping his “head on straight” when it comes to his career and supporting his wife and young son. - Dr. Laura: "A real man…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want To Be More Trusting
18-year-old Lucy says she's becoming more distrustful and a little paranoid since she has gone to college and started dating. - Dr. Laura: "Let the good values…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Avoid Ruining My Relationship?
Vanessa admits to shutting down when she's unhappy and knows that her passive-aggressive ways are not good for her relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Feed your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCan I Help My Friend?
17-year-old Jenna has a friend who's dating an abusive boy and she's looking to Jenna for support. - Dr. Laura: "Minimize contact with self-destructive…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Teen Thinks We're Too Hard on Her
April's teenage daughter has some disabilities and insists that her parents should be lenient on her because of them. - Dr. Laura: "Guide your daughter to make…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Teens Don't Respect Me
Jen says her two teenage children constantly challenge her and reject her advice. - Dr. Laura: "Young adults earn power only as they become responsible for…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Burden My Husband
Amy's husband is fighting stage 4 cancer and says she's overwhelmed but doesn't want to burden him with her chaotic thoughts. - Dr. Laura: "Lean on your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Childhood Molestation is Hurting My Marriage
Elizabeth was molested as a child and says the damage she feels from that continues to haunt her 21 years into her marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Slowly but…