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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 Get So Angry!
10-year-old Jessica would like tools to help prevent the rage she says she feels when she's frustrated or angry. - Dr. Laura: "Family members, even children…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Husband is Falling Out of Love
Gina says she'd like harmony in her home, but her husband has a temper and she's a nag. - Dr. Laura: " Marriages improve when you find ways to compliment…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Have Hopes or Dreams
Michael has lost direction and enthusiasm for life since his marriage ended 10 years ago. Dr. Laura: "When life doesn't go according to plan, get a new plan."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Like How My Ex Parents
Cathy is frustrated that her ex-husband rescues their children instead of letting them face the consequences of their actions. - Dr. Laura: "Kids will…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Parents Act Like Kids!
15-year-old Audrey is in therapy to help her cope with the family drama that she says is killing her. - Dr. Laura: "It might be time for the kids to rise and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Has Changed for the Worse
Since her mother's death, Katrina's dad has started living in a completely different way than he had with her mother. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let the pain you feel…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad is Dying
Donna is distraught over her dad who is suffering the end stages of Parkinson's disease. - Dr. Laura: "Unresolved feelings can live long beyond relationships."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Salvage My Relationship with My Mom?
Jack's mother has done a number of terrible things to him, but he's still hoping there is some way to have a relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Acknowledge what you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Angry at My Dad
11-year-old Hunter's father killed himself, leaving him confused and angry. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on and find joy in the blessings you do have." Have you found…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom Won't Talk to Me
Jeph disrespected his mother 14 years ago, and he doesn't know how to repair the damage that caused his relationship with her. - Dr. Laura: "The first step to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Can't Get Through to My Sister
Billie's sister has abused drugs and alcohol for 18 years and isn't responding to the help that Billie is trying to give her. - Dr. Laura: "There are limits to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad's Not Being Fair!
Lucia doesn't want to sell her tablet to help pay for the softball gear that was stolen when she accidentally left it outside. - Dr. Laura: "Negative…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Shack-up
Jackie knows her mom and Dr. Laura's opinion on shacking up, but she wants to do it anyway. - Dr. Laura: "Understand the ripple effects of your decisions."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastInsecurity is Destroying Our Relationship
Jack and Laura are trying to reconcile and need Dr. Laura's advice on how to overcome the communication problems that originally led to their divorce. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: I'm Another Satisfied Customer!
Not only did Dr. Laura's advice help Judy solve the friend problem she originally called in about, it led to a realization about her relationship with her…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: What Do You Regret?
Dr. Laura asks listeners to call in and talk about a time they chickened out and why they wish they hadn't. Dr. Laura: "What have you missed out on?" When's…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: I Want to Be a Man
22-year-old Tirin was a teen father who ran away from his responsibility, but now he's taking on the task of protecting and raising three children. Dr. Laura…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: Life's Better When I'm Being Honest With Myself
Christina was 38 with three children when she married for all the wrong reasons. After calling Dr. Laura earlier this year, she has transformed her life. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: Being Strong vs. Showing Weakness
Timothy finds himself struck with grief and facing the task of fathering six after the unexpected passing of his wife. - Dr. Laura: "Being “strong” is B.S…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: Should I Call Their Parents?
Kate worries if she should inform the parents of her teen daughter’s friends who were caught vaping and hiding alcohol. - Dr. Laura: "Be less concerned about…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: How Do I Say Goodbye?
Tara is visiting her dying grandfather but doesn’t know what to say to him. - Dr. Laura: "What would you like to hear on your deathbed?" What did you do when…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: Should I Come Out Of Retirement To Save Lives?
Terry is questioning ending his retirement and returning to the medical field to aid in the battle against the pandemic. - Dr. Laura: "True heroes knowingly…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek of Character, Courage & Conscience: Is It Okay To Have Feelings As A First Responder?
Jason is a first responder who witnessed a terrible car accident while off-duty. He finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings, but isn’t sure if this is normal…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Handle My Lying Mom? - Part 2
In part 2 of this call, Miriam continues to feel anger over the poor relationship she has with her mother. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let anger about your childhood…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife Lied to Me
Bill's wife just confessed that she cheated on him 12 years ago, but she's asking him to stay with her. - Dr. Laura: "Between now and dead, is this the life…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Leaving My Mom in the Lurch
Janice is exhausted and tired of helping care for her mentally ill sister, but also worries about leaving her 85-year-old mom with that responsibility. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Leave My Husband?
Elizabeth's husband has recently stopped drinking after being an alcoholic for 11 years, but she feels like it's still time to leave him. - Dr. Laura: "The…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Marriage Isn't Working
Asha's family facilitated an arranged marriage, but the newlyweds fight a lot and don't have a connection. - Dr. Laura: "Arranged marriages can be both…
The Dr. Laura PodcastPeople Make Fun of Me
Vivian is being teased by kids at her summer camp because of her hairy arms and legs, and she'd like to know how best to stand up to them. Dr. Laura: "Refusing…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Lost My Baby
Meegan and her husband are struggling to cope with the death of their daughter in utero just two days before a scheduled c-section. Dr. Laura: "Helping someone…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs it Time to Cut My Parents Loose?
Steven's tumultuous childhood and bad parents are still impacting his life in a negative way. Dr. Laura: "Holding on to hope can hurt more than rejection."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Take Care of Everyone But Myself - Part 2
Dr. Laura helps Jennifer come up with a way to be compassionate with herself without running away from her husband and kids. Dr. Laura: "Change today and all…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Take Care of Everyone But Myself - Part 1
Jennifer is a people-pleaser who has started to focus on her own needs and now feels out of step with being a wife and mother. Dr. Laura: "Being connected to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Stuck in the Middle
Susan would like to know the best way to extract herself from disagreements between her daughter and her husband. - Dr. Laura: "When adult children don't…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'd Like to Let Go of My Anger
Karen's stepchildren told lies about her years ago, and she's still having a hard time letting go of her anger towards them. - Dr. Laura: "Children are…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Lost My Son's Hamster!
Sonya's son's hamster escaped after she accidentally left its cage door open, and she hasn't admitted to her son that she is the reason for the loss. Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Uncomfortable Spending My Inheritance
Jennifer inherited money after the death of her mother and brother, but she doesn't feel right spending it. - Dr. Laura: "Let the money honor their lives by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Had a Secret Family
Blair's father was unfaithful and had a secret family and Blair is afraid of her own husband doing the same thing. - Dr. Laura: "Life is like monkey bars; to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMoney Trouble is Hurting Our Marriage
Since moving into a more expensive neighborhood, Tyson says he is struggling financially and with his marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Work as a team to resolve…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter is a Drug Addict
Shannon's teenage daughter has started using drugs and getting violent with her siblings and mother. - Dr. Laura: "Learn from your mistake with your first…
The Dr. Laura PodcastBetter Late Than Never!
Lauren spent most of her life in relationships with alcoholic men but finally, in her golden years, she has learned to treat herself with more respect. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Wants to Change Her Name
Gretchen's 18-year-old daughter would like to lose her father's last name and use her mother's maiden name, but Gretchen's not sure that's a good idea. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy New Husband is an Addict
After only three months of marriage, Michelle has discovered that her husband has a cocaine addiction. - Dr. Laura: "You will gain self-respect when you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Chose Work Over Family
Cyndi regrets that, to cope with her cancer diagnosis, she became a workaholic and let her home life slip. - Dr. Laura: "Love - not work - is what keeps us…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Told Me “No!”
Michelle's teenage daughter has started to disobey and talk back to her mother, and Michelle would like to know if she handled their recent fight correctly. -…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Raise Another Woman's Kid
Britney is engaged to a good man who is willing to help raise his ex's child, but she's not sure she can handle the responsibility of parenting someone else's…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Like People Much Anymore
As he gets older, Preston finds himself confronting more and more friends over their political and social positions and losing them in the process. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm No Longer Living Under a Cloud
Andrew called Dr. Laura last year, sad that his friends were getting married while he had no prospects. But, with this update, he reveals the amazing journey…
The Dr. Laura PodcastBonus Episode: I'm Not Finding My Own Happiness – Part 2
In the conclusion to this 2-part classic episode, Andrew discovers why he hasn't been able to find love and satisfaction in his life. Listen to Part 2 …
The Dr. Laura PodcastBonus Episode: I'm Not Finding My Own Happiness – Part 1
In this classic episode, Andrew's friends are engaged to be married and he considers himself to be the "odd man out." Listen to Part 1 ... Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs It Time For Divorce?
Rachel would like to leave her insecure and controlling husband, but they have two young children. - Dr. Laura: "Find the courage to stand up for yourself and…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Can I Stop Being Sad?
10-year-old Mark is grieving the death of his pastor and calls with his mom for advice on how best to cope. - Dr. Laura: "The beauty of grief is that it's a…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Girlfriends Are Leaving Me Out
12-year-old Chloe's “friend” group is proving to have some not-so-nice girls in it. - Dr. Laura: "Don't take the actions of mean girls personally." How did you…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm a Weak Mom
Even though her daughter rejects her, Annie keeps trying to help her bratty, snowflake daughter become a happy, successful adult. - Dr. Laura: "Once your child…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm the Poster Child for What Not to Do
Trina is sad about her bad childhood and her impending divorce, and she blames herself for the way her life has turned out. - Dr. Laura: "You can't change the…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAt What Age is Wearing Makeup OK?
Krystal's husband says their 4-year-old daughter should not be allowed to play with mommy's makeup, but Krystal remembers loving it too as a child and thinks…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Sister Won't Talk to Us
Hayley misses her nephew who she no longer sees since his mom isn't speaking to Hayley's family. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes there's no reasoning with an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son Has High Anxiety
Megan would like advice on how to help her 10-year-old son whose anxiety about playing competitive hockey is causing him to vomit before each game. - Dr…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Miss My Friend
Sadie would like to support her childhood friend who is going through a hard time, but she's being rejected. - Dr. Laura: "Friendship is about mutual respect."…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Want to Get Married, But How?
Kendall is 36 and finally ready to “find a nice guy,” but her past is interfering with her ability to be open and vulnerable in relationships. - Dr. Laura: "It…