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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 PodcastWhen Your Parents Won’t Let Go of Your Ex
Brianna ended a relationship after realizing the older guy she dated at 17 wasn’t right for her, but her parents keep inviting him over like nothing changed…
The Dr. Laura PodcastTruths About Marriage Most People Learn Too Late
"Truths About Marriage Most People Learn Too Late" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat's Your Backstory?: GoldenCrest Metals' Rich Jacoby
Rich Jacoby, founder and CEO of GoldenCrest Metals, joins Dr. Laura for her third episode of "What's Your Backstory?" Get their Free Wealth Defense Guide at…
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Deciding Whether to Stay or Leave
Shelly is struggling with the emotional impact of discovering her husband’s long-term unfaithfulness and pornography use, which deeply affected their marriage…
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Ways to Turn a Potential Argument Into Respectful and Productive Conversation
"Ways to Turn a Potential Argument Into Respectful and Productive Conversation" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues…
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Graduation Guest Conflict: A Teen’s Choice vs. Family Expectations - Part 2
Joann returns with her daughter, Erika, to provide her perspective on why she does not want her grandfather to attend her graduation ceremony. The discussion…
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Most People Hate Making Decisions
"Most People Hate Making Decisions" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior…
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Graduation Guest Conflict: A Teen’s Choice vs. Family Expectations - Part 1
Joann's 18-year-old is preparing for graduation and does not want her grandfather to attend the ceremony. She insists that it is her personal choice, which has…
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Why You Have to Have Serious Routines to Become Good at Anything
"Why You Have to Have Serious Routines to Become Good at Anything" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening…
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To Support or Not Support an Adult Child in Early Recovery
Trisha is struggling with whether to provide additional emotional, financial, and practical support to her adult son, who seeks to enter treatment for…
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When a Man Feels Safe vs Dissing One's Own Husband Unknowingly
"When a Man Feels Safe vs Dissing One's Own Husband Unknowingly" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening…
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Family Stress Affecting Marital and Household Well-being
Sara’s husband’s frequent bad moods and general unhappiness with their living situation are creating tension in the marriage and negatively impacting the…
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Should Women and Men Come Fully Clean About Their Pasts?
"Should Women and Men Come Fully Clean About Their Pasts?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on…
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The Emotional Roots of Grace’s Eating Habits and Family Conflict
Grace’s unresolved anger toward her father and family contributes to her patterns of careless overeating and rationalizing her behavior. Dr. Laura discusses…
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How You’re Easily Manipulated by Families in a Bad Way
"How You’re Easily Manipulated by Families in a Bad Way" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on…
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Reassessing Household Living Arrangements With Adult Daughter
Benita is seeking clarity and guidance on how to address ongoing challenges related to living with her 36-year-old daughter. The focus is on ending an…
The Dr. Laura PodcastOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
"Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior…
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When an Ex Says God Told Him to Return
Kathy's ex-husband says God is telling him to return to her, but is Kathy hearing that same message too? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Hurried Child Syndrome
"Hurried Child Syndrome" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions…
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Living on Broken Glass
Meg is exhausted from spending 15 years navigating an emotionally and verbally abusive marriage while raising three children ages 13, 10, and 8. How much more…
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Building Confidence
"Building Confidence" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I…
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Choosing Stability Over Risk in Family Decisions
Dee is seeking reassurance that she is making the right choice by not allowing her daughter, husband, and their children to move into her home. She is…
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Responding to Hurt Feelings
"Responding to Hurt Feelings" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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When Marriage Starts Feeling Like Caregiving
David never expected his marriage to shift from partnership to full-time caregiving. As his wife’s health problems grow, he’s feeling emotionally exhausted…
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Success is Just Past Splat
"Success is Just Past Splat" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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Navigating a Strained Friendship Without Losing the Friend Group
Alison is struggling with a long-term friendship that has become emotionally draining due to the friend’s difficult personality. While distancing herself feels…
The Dr. Laura PodcastWhat a Real Friend Is
"What a Real Friend Is" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions…
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Coping With Loss After Needed Estrangement
Marie receives unexpected news from her brother that her estranged mother has passed away. The message leaves her feeling uncertain and conflicted as she…
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Are the Most Refreshing Vacations "Skillcations"?
"Are the Most Refreshing Vacations 'Skillcations'?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human…
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Navigating Life with an Alcoholic Parent: The Next Steps
Amanda is facing emotional and practical challenges while trying to cope with her relationship with her mother, who struggles with alcohol addiction. Call…
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Are Therapists Causing a Rise in Parental Estrangement?
"Are Therapists Causing a Rise in Parental Estrangement?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on…
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Dealing With Difficult Parents Who Shut Down Communication
Bryan seeks the best way to handle constant arguments, emotional pushback, and being ghosted by parents when disagreements don’t go their way. Call…
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The Topic of Correcting People
"The Topic of Correcting People" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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Navigating Distance and Family Across Four States
Kathleen is feeling emotionally stretched trying to stay connected with her adult children and grandchildren who live across four different states. Call…
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The Elderly and Diamonds
"The Elderly and Diamonds" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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Feeling Blindsided by Parents Over Brother’s Hidden Struggles
Aria feels hurt, angry, and betrayed after discovering her parents concealed the severity of her brother’s personal struggles while staying in her home. Call…
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A Sincerely Concerned Mother on Real Success and Social Obligations
"A Sincerely Concerned Mother on Real Success and Social Obligations" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening…
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Marriage, Manipulation, Infidelity, and Feeling Unloved
Jamie has been married for six years and with her husband for eight. She feels trapped in a marriage with a manipulative man and admits she cheated before…
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Assessing the Chronic Diseases That Have Gripped Children
"Assessing the Chronic Diseases That Have Gripped Children" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on…
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Navigating Sensitive Conversations in a New Relationship
Should Joanna ask her new boyfriend about the circumstances surrounding his brother’s passing, given that he hasn’t shared those details yet? Call…
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The Biggest Mistake Parents Make With Highly Intelligent Kids
"The Biggest Mistake Parents Make With Highly Intelligent Kids" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research…
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Was His Comment Loving… or a Low Blow?
After a heated argument, Christine’s husband said something she can’t quite decode. Was it a tender attempt to reconnect—or a subtle jab meant to hurt? Call…
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Emotional Immaturity or Emotional Abusiveness: Are They the Same Thing or Different?
"Emotional Immaturity or Emotional Abusiveness: Are They the Same Thing or Different?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing…
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Should I Let My Son Quit?
Mindy’s son has spent most of his life in gymnastics, but now he wants out. He’s also asking to leave homeschooling and return to a traditional school setting…
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Holding On to Love and Hope Through a Lifetime of Suffering
"Holding On to Love and Hope Through a Lifetime of Suffering" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research…
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Holding It Together While He Chases His Dream
Kaylie is overwhelmed as her husband returns to school to pursue surgery, leaving her to manage the chaos of raising their four boys largely on her own…
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11 Rare Things Truly Good Men Do
"11 Rare Things Truly Good Men Do" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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When Love Turns Into Enabling: A Mother’s Fear of Letting Go
Katie knows she’s been enabling her troubled daughter, but the thought of stepping back feels unbearable. Having witnessed suicide, battled her own addictions…
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Let's Talk About Perfectionism
"Let's Talk About Perfectionism" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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Their Therapist Fired Them… Now She Wants Out
Ben and his wife were dismissed by their therapist, and now their marriage is in deeper trouble than ever. She says she’s no longer romantically attracted to…
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Reasons You Should Not Be Sending Your Kids Straight to College
"Reasons You Should Not Be Sending Your Kids Straight to College" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening…
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Stay Out of the Middle?
Molly stepped into the middle of a heated conflict involving her son, his fiancée, her daughter, and her younger son during a family car ride—and now the…
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Why the Lack of Human Instincts Becomes a Problem
"Why the Lack of Human Instincts Becomes a Problem" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human…
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Jealousy in the Family Business
Christina is ashamed to admit she feels jealous of an employee at the business she co-owns with her husband. Unsure whether her feelings are justified or…
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Your Brain, Romance, and Love
"Your Brain, Romance, and Love" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering…
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Caring for Parents Who Hurt You
Rico is struggling with conflicting emotions as his elderly parents now need care, despite a childhood marked by pain, neglect, and abuse. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA…
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How to Recognize Love Bombing Before It Escalates
"How to Recognize Love Bombing Before It Escalates" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human…
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Seeking Support for My 18-Year-Old Injured Daughter
Christina is seeking guidance and support for her 18-year-old daughter who is experiencing a worsening back condition. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or…
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The Hidden Cost of Winning Arguments
"The Hidden Cost of Winning Arguments" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior…
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Grief After Losing an Adult Child
Mary is experiencing an extremely difficult period following the loss of her daughter due to complications from a breast cancer battle. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /…