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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 Been Fired (Again) - Part 1
Darrell says that he tends to take jobs that he's not necessarily qualified for and, ultimately, gets fired when it's discovered that he's in over his head. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Scared to Go to Sleep
8-year-old Katie is afraid at nighttime and wishes her parents would wait for her to fall asleep before they turn in fo bed each night. - Dr. Laura: "Face your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It OK for My Kids to See Me Sad?
Wendy is mourning the loss of her brother and is having trouble of dealing with her sadness. - Dr. Laura: "Dealing with sadness doesn't always require…
The Dr. Laura PodcastRoad Rage is Rearing Its Ugly Head
Christie says she can hardly drive anymore without feeling exasperated with other drivers. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let your interactions with inconsiderate people…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom is Fading Away
Laura's mom is in a stage of memory decline, and Laura feels resentful and angry that her family hasn't done more to try to slow the progression of the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm a Pain-in-the-Butt Wife
Lindsay's 8-year marriage has hit the rocks after years of her being a tired, nagging, annoying, non-sexual wife. Email questions or comments…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can Give Help, But I Can't Accept Help
Mundi is a grief counselor who is used to supporting others but is finding it difficult to show her vulnerability and receive help for the grief she's…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThanks For Giving My Daughter The “Sex” Talk
Randy is grateful that he and his teenage daughter were listening together when Dr. Laura took a call about premarital sex, setting up a great conversation…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: How Long Should I Feel Bad About My Screwup?
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Shannon says she earned the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastDid I Do The Right Thing?
Josh's mom prefers to take pictures of her adult children without their spouses, but Josh has had enough and recently demanded his wife be by his side. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIt Hurts to Have Had a Bad Childhood
Amanda's parents both suffered from mental illness and she's sad about her lost childhood, which was spent raising herself and taking care of her siblings. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Helped Me Stop Being Angry at My Wife
Jeff has been angry for years with his wife over one issue and tells Dr. Laura how her advice to another caller to show compassion to people who are struggling…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy In-Laws Aren't COVID Cautious
Sharon wants to know the best way to tell her relatives that she's not going to see them at indoor gatherings because they don't follow the same COVID…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Spend the Holiday with My Sister?
Susan is frustrated by her difficult sister and is wondering if she and her husband should bother trying to spend Thanksgiving with her. - Dr. Laura: "Put your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: My Wife Is Thinking of Leaving Me
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Dan knows that he doesn't give…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Skipped a Funeral, and My Friend is Angry
Christine is a caregiver who chose to be by the side of her patient as she died instead of at her best friend's mom's funeral and now her friend is mad. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Saved My Marriage
Jennifer's mom raised her to believe she didn't really need a man, which led to her treating her husband poorly, which led to his emotional affair...until…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: My Parents Aren't Good to Me or My Child
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Angela and her parents don't…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Went from Abused to Victor
Melinda calls to thank Dr. Laura for giving her the courage to break from her abusive family and find real peace and joy. - Dr. Laura: "Those who fret over the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Always Seem to Say the Wrong Thing
Christine says she doesn't have the confidence to speak in social situations without putting her foot in her mouth. - Dr. Laura: "Allow people to see who you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband Isn't Supporting Our Family Anymore
Amanda's husband is holding on to his job in a failing company, and she is frustrated and losing respect over having to support them financially. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Disengage From My Family
Lucy is tired of the drama between her parents and younger sister, and she'd like to find the strength to remove herself from the situation. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Stay With an Alcoholic For The Kids?
Rachel knowingly married an alcoholic and had three children with him, and now she realizes that she's modeling the wrong values. - Dr. Laura: "Let your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: Should I Protect My Parents from My Sister?
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Megan's sister is an addict with…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Ready to Say I'm Sorry
Lucas thought he and his Godmother would be closer when he moved nearby, but their relationship is strained primarily by his disregard for her beliefs and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Am I Still Anxious About My Accident?
Regina is surprised that she hasn't been able to put her traumatic medical complication behind her already. - Dr. Laura: "Stuffing feelings down and denying…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: I Want My Father-in-Law Out
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Stephanie is ready for her…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Buy My Son a Car?
Brandon is wondering if he should reward his smart, kind, well-behaved 16-year-old with a car. - Dr. Laura: "Don't deprive your son of the pride that comes…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Know How to Break from My Alcoholic Boyfriend
Mark has been in a relationship with a drunk for the past 12 years, and he's looking for advice on how to move on. - Dr. Laura: "If you want a change for the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI've Never Thought About it That Way
Rosalinda is a divorced mom who's dating a man with four kids, and Dr. Laura helps her realize the huge mistake she's making by letting a guy take time and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Time To Leave My Husband?
Susan is wondering if leaving her husband is the right thing to do after many years of struggling with their family's history of alcoholism. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife is Stifling My Dreams
Amy and Adam have worked through many marital issues, but they are still in disagreement over how much time Adam can spend on the hobby that he's been…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMarathon Sneak Preview: Is She “The One?”
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: 18-year-old John's girlfriend…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son Ruined His Brother's Project
Sara asked one of her sons to turn in his brother's forgotten homework assignment and she's upset with him that he failed to do so. - Dr. Laura: "Set the right…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Throw in the Towel?
Francis has a bad track records when it comes to marriage, and he's wondering if he can fix his ability to choose the right woman, or if he should just focus…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Wish My Grandma Wouldn't Kiss Me
7-year-old Levi isn't sure what to do about his great-grandmother who insists on kissing him with her stinky breath. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes it's nice to just…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Deal with a Mean Girl?
10-year-old Nyana says a new girl at school is triggering her and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to best deal with her. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to be…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWe're in a Much Better Place!
John says he was at the end of his rope with an inattentive wife when Dr. Laura's advice helped them reconnect and start the process of reinvigorating their…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Helped Me Raise My Son
Kelly calls to recount the meaningful conversations she was able to have with her young son about the Dr. Laura Program before he died unexpectedly. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThe 18-year-old Me Thanks You!
Chris is a Mormon who credits Dr. Laura with helping him make the choice to go on a mission trip that set him on the path to having a wonderful life. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Disappointed with My Parents
Amy married a military man and wishes her parents would try harder to move near her since her kids are growing up without family or good friends nearby. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastFailure is Not an Option
Karen, a long-time Dr. Laura listener, calls to say how much she appreciates Dr. Laura's consistent message to live up to your marital commitments. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband is Giving Up on Me
Adriana is 5 months pregnant, but her husband says he's unhappy and not sure their relationship is going can last. - Dr. Laura: "You can't force your fantasies…
The Dr. Laura PodcastYou Get Straight To The Answers!
Madeline recently discovered Dr. Laura for the first time and has a BIG thank you after hearing her words of wisdom. - Dr. Laura: "Don't eat the poison just…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Stop Relationship Failures?
Alvin is going through another divorce after having rushed into marriage to avoid being single. - Dr. Laura: "Don't eat the poison just because you're hungry."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Teen Son Came Clean
After taking a marijuana-laced gummi bear, Sarah’s son came to her with the truth of what he’d done. - Dr. Laura: "Be happy...you have a GOOD RELATIONSHIP with…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCan I Avoid Hurting Feelings?
Suzy has been invited to go hiking but would prefer to decline without upsetting her friend. - Dr. Laura: "YOU are NOT responsible for someone else's…
The Dr. Laura Podcast"Honor Thy Mother"
14-year-old Charlotte is collecting old vaping equipment and now finds herself in a bitter argument with her mom about it. - Dr. Laura: "You will show your…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Disturbed With My Father's Choice
Megan lost her mother to Alzheimer’s eight months ago. Now her dad is dating a woman who’s only a year older than Megan! - Dr. Laura: "You'll never see me…
The Dr. Laura PodcastThank You For The Impact On My Life
Emily shares how her mom was terrible at choosing men until she found Dr. Laura and they started listening together ... - Dr. Laura: "I make decisions based on…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Still Angry With My Dad
Tabitha was placed into foster care after her father ruined her childhood by leaving her mother. Dr. Laura: "You are an amazing woman; you came from hell and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastBeing Sweet And Loving Works
Stephanie didn't want to hear it but ultimately took Dr. Laura's advice and now her marriage is much better! - Dr. Laura: "Just be NICE no matter how you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Has Anger Issues
19-year-old Kassidy has a bad dad and doesn't know what to do about their lack of a relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Find a good replacement for what isn't good in…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Has Changed for the Worse
Sarah and her father were close before he left Sarah's mother and got involved with a new woman. Now their father/daughter relationship is a real mess. Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son's Girlfriend Dresses Like a Slut
Lee doesn't like when her son's girlfriend visits their home because she wears skimpy clothes and sets a terrible example in front of Lee's daughter. Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy me?
Kim's health has recently started to deteriorate, and she's feeling sorry for herself, wondering why it's happening and what she can do to cope. - Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Help My Daughter Grieve Her Brother's Death
Lynn's son died of a drug overdose, and she's not sure how to help herself and her daughter get through the pain of the loss. - Dr. Laura: "We cope better…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Teen is Having Sex
Marie is unsettled by the lack of emotion she saw when confronting her 17-year-old daughter about having sex. - Dr. Laura: "If kids don't respect their…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur 21-year-old Isn't Being an Adult
David is frustrated with his stepson who isn't respecting the house rules and with his wife who isn't willing to push her adult son out of the nest. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Cry
Joe worries that his inability to cry over the tragedies he has endured signifies a problem with his personality. - Dr. Laura: "Some people sit on painful…