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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 Don't Want to Move!
11-year-old Brooke's family is moving, and she fears leaving her friends behind and going to a new school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Feel Like I'm Letting Everyone Down
Mary is struggling with infertility and believes she is disappointing her husband and family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Leave My Wife After Retirement?
Bill's 30-year marriage has been largely sexless and lacking in intimacy. Now that he's close to retirement he's wondering if it is time to leave. Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Family is Happier
Yvette recently started listening to Dr. Laura, and she says that she, her husband and their children are all thriving thanks to the advice she has started to…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom is Driving Me Nuts
Crystal wants to know how to handle her mother who calls multiple times a day whining and complaining. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs My Husband Too Old to Change?
Diane has been happily married for 41 years but has one teeny thing bothering her that she wants Dr. Laura's help with... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Parents Are Using Me
Colleen is the oldest of three children and feels that her parents use her as a mediator between themselves and her sisters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Brother Thinks I'm a Brat
Avery's 17-year-old brother hates the way she treats their parents and is mean to her as a result. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Told My Kids I Have Cancer
Anne was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, and she is worried that she did the wrong thing in telling her children about her diagnosis. Hosted by Simplecast…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Hurt My Parents
Brittany knows she should put her husband's needs above those of her parents, but she feels bad about disappointing her mom and dad. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Feel Guilty Over My Divorce
Epsi is having trouble moving forward in her romantic life because she still feels bad about her divorce and the damage it did to her family. Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Favor My Sick Child
Rachel's middle daughter is struggling with health issues, and Rachel admits that she is more lenient on her than the other kids because of her condition…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Dumped My Husband, But My Sister Won't
Kris's sister insists on continuing a relationship with Kris's ex-husband, even inviting him and his girlfriend to family functions. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Feel Sad for My Step Kids
Michelle's three stepchildren live full time with her and their father, and she feels sorry that their mom isn't in the picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Never Going to Date Again!
19-year-old Phillip feels burned by a long-distance relationship and is down on dating now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Tween Has a Girlfriend
Elizabeth wants to know if she should be concerned about her 11-year-old son holding hands with a girl he has a crush on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAre Little Kids Impacted by the Shutdown?
Melissa has a 2-year-old son who she fears is suffering due to the isolation of the COVID shutdown, but her husband thinks that he won't remember and therefore…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Friend's Son is a Brat
Jessica and her friend of many years are having trouble with their sons who have started fighting since moving on to junior high school. Hosted by Simplecast…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat Was it All For?
Gigi's husband of 43 years died recently, and in her grief, she finds herself questioning the meaning of life and death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Enjoy Playing the Piano
Thomas is ready to stop practicing piano in favor of playing the saxophone, but he and his mom, Kim, worry that his father will be angry and disallow it…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son is Ghosting Me
After continually nagging him, Cindy's adult son is ignoring her calls, and she's not sure if she should continue reaching out to him. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhy Did Our Mom Dis Us?
Twins Sarah and Stephanie just learned that their recently deceased mother excluded them from her will even though they thought they were close to her. Hosted…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Unlucky in the Parent Department
12-year-old Jayna is living with her grandmother because her mom is drug-addicted, and her father has been in and out of jail most of her life. Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAre My Fears Irrational?
James considers all of the bad things that could happen in any given situation and has a hard time enjoying life because of his fears. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Sick of "Short" Jokes
Mike is short and wants to know how to respond to people's rude comments about short men. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Nephew is Being Controlled
Miriam feels caught in the middle of her sister and nephew's disagreements over the girl he is dating and lets boss him around. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Family is Overbearing
Leann's family helps take care of her baby while she's at work, and she's not happy with their unsolicited parenting advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Dad Won't Let Me Have a Pet
Connor and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss how to approach Connor's dad who refuses to let the family have a pet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Kids Compete for Praise
Natalia's young sons are competitive with each other and for her attention and she needs advice on how to respond to them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Should Have Kept My Mouth Shut!
Judi was caught talking behind a co-worker's back and now her co-workers have turned against her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Mom's Sisters Skipped Her Funeral
Leeanne's mom died recently, and she is angry that her aunts didn't attend the service even though COVID safety precautions were taken. Hosted by Simplecast…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Parents Fight A Lot
11-year-old Amara is worried about her parents' frequent arguments and calls Dr. Laura with her mom for help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWe Have a Problem in the Bedroom
Dave snores and feels terrible about keeping his wife up all night, but she doesn't want to sleep in separate rooms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOur Mom Yells Too Much
Frankie and Lena's mom often loses her temper, and they want her to find better ways to cope with parenthood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Kids Don't Want My Advice
Suzy is frustrated by her twin 14-year-old daughters who roll their eyes and reject her input and advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Keep Dating an Ambivalent Man?
Corinne isn't happy that her boyfriend doesn't hold her hand, falls asleep when they watch movies together and basically shows little interest in being with…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Daughter Wants to Live with Her Dad
Marie's 16-year-old daughter has left home to live with her biological father, and Marie wants to go to court to force her to come back home. Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Son is Sexting
Amber's 13-year-old son has been sexting with a classmate, and Amber and her husband aren't sure how to handle him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Did the Right Thing!
Janette called Dr. Laura more than a year ago about a man who did her wrong. She took Dr. Laura's advice and now feels stronger than ever and ready to find…
The Dr. Laura PodcastAm I Emotionally Stunted?
Lauren grew up feeling distant from her mother and fears being emotionally unavailable and a poor role model to her four daughters. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastIs My Son Betraying Me?
Jenn is upset that her adult son spends so much time with her estranged mother. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Need Help with My Teen
Sophie's 13-year-old says she hates herself and was caught sneaking out of the house to fool around with a boy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Separate from My Husband?
Amy describes her husband as a long-time cheater who scares her, but she's not sure if leaving is the right thing to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Weight is Out of Control
Dominique is medically obese and can't find a weight loss strategy that works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Let My Parents Meet Their Grandchild?
Austin's parents were very manipulative during his childhood, and now that he is a father, he wonders if he should allow them to be involved with their…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Afraid for My Son
Lindsey's 19-year-old son was diagnosed as a sociopath, and she's wondering if there is anything that she can do for him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: My Ex Told Me She Is Still In Love With Me
In this episode, Chris's ex-fiancée is calling him saying that she still loves him even though she is now married to another man. What should he do? Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: My Date To The School Dance Just Professed His Love To Me
In this episode, Gigi's friend set her up with a guy to go to a school dance, and after just one encounter, he professed his love to her. Should she still go…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: I Love Her, But She Lies
In this episode, Matt has been with his girlfriend for almost a year and he's concerned about her consistent pattern of deceit. He loves her, but the constant…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: I'm Afraid To Give My Wife The Love She Deserves
In this episode, Denny knows he has been a jerk towards his wife, but he's afraid of what might happen if he makes himself vulnerable. How can he get over his…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: Were We In Love? Or Was It Just Lust?
In this episode, After 6 years of marriage, Ben and Erin aren't happy and not sure if they were ever in love to begin with. Dr. Laura guides them through…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: Why Do I Keep Dating Bad Guys?
In this episode, Macy keeps making poor choices in men. Why does she go after men who continue to hurt her? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: I Fell In Love With Someone New After Growing Apart From My Wife
In this episode, Jerry feels like he and his wife have grown apart and he has started seeing a younger woman. He's conflicted between this new love and his…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWeek Of Love Classic: I Feel Like My Fiancé Doesn't Really Love Me
In this episode, Jessica has accused her fiancé John of not showing her real love in their relationship. Where should this engaged couple go from here? Hosted…
The Dr. Laura PodcastHow Do I Get My Kids Back?
After losing her husband unexpectedly, Kathy started gambling, let her life spiral out of control and now her children have cut her out of their lives. Hosted…
The Dr. Laura PodcastShould I Marry My Son's Father?
Ansley has a 3-year-old with a man she met online, and even though he's a nice guy, she's just not sure if he's husband material. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastMy Wife Doesn't Know Me Anymore
John feels guilty if he doesn't visit his wife each day at her nursing home, but it's terribly painful since she doesn't recognize him anymore. Hosted by…
The Dr. Laura PodcastCaring for My Mom is Overwhelming
Cathy needs help for her mother who is in a semi-comatose state, but she fears both assisted living and in-home care due to COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI Don't Want to Relapse
Jay is in recovery from a meth habit, recently out of a shacked-up relationship and scared of what the future holds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
The Dr. Laura PodcastI'm Tired of Being So Competitive
Donna's family often joked that she was “the milkman's daughter” and other hurtful comments about being unplanned, and the hurt she felt continues to…