Dr. Laura's Deep Dive Podcast

Mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationships are just about the most major subject I've dealt with over my decades on the radio. When the in-laws and adult children don't get along, it affects everything – your marriages, your grandkids and the relationship with your own child. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLau...

Ok can we be real here? A mother-in-law who cleans while she's waiting for you to get ready is probably not trying to hurt you ...  Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

I didn't personally experience the terrible twos because my kid didn't give me that particular challenge. I kept waiting! I'd wake up, open one eye and wonder, is today “THE DAY?” It never came for us, but I did see it all around me... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/...

A quick internet search reveals all kinds of research showing a link between being religious and being happy. And it makes sense when you think about it - - prayer is a kind of meditation. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get themselves and their relationships in a happy and functional place BEFORE the babies come. It's hard to flourish as an adult when you've been raised with a lot of disfunction. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura...

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On the contrary. You're now entering a new chapter. One that YOU get to write. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/...

Children in stepfamily situations experience real and significant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood.  Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Download my Dr. Laura LIVE show. You'll hear me answer questions from Family members attending in person! Of course, fan-favorite Lily joins me too! We love doing our light check together on stage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Parenting is a BIG job. And doing it well requires effort and some basic knowledge of how kids' minds work and develop over time. It also takes confidence on the part of the parent, a little common sense and a compassionate approach. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/Dr...

I can't relate to every type of situation I deal with on the Dr. Laura Program, but, when it comes to the topic of grief – I understand. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

One of the more typical calls I get is that of cutting someone out of your life ... walking away. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media:  Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Become a Dr. Laura Family Member:  https://www.drlaura.com/  See ...

Pamela was a new listener to the Dr. Laura program when she called me about getting a backbone and doing a better job at parenting. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media:  Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Become a Dr. Laura Family Membe...

When it comes to marriage, love is not enough ... When it comes to marriage, love is NOT all you need. It’s the efort that makes the diference between being married and being in a LOVING marriage. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media:  Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/D...

Today's women are doling out sex and the comforts of a wife without the commitment. It's called shacking up, and it's not good for either gender, but especially for women. Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media:  Facebook.co...

This week's Deep Dive is all about taking personal responsibility. Admitting your mistakes or wrongdoing is important to the development of your character. Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media:  Facebook.com/DrLaura Instag...

Adolescents are going to be stupid - there's just no getting around it! One stupid thing they may be thinking of doing is having sex. It's your job to help them understand why they shouldn't! Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social...

Most people have things they'd like to change about themselves. Habits are behaviours that we do with little or no thought, and they're so ingrained that it can feel strange not to do them. Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social m...

If you've ever wondered about the secrets to being happier, this Deep Dive episode is for you! Believe it or not, a lot of how happy you are is in your control. Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Bec...

Want to win at the game of parenting? Teach your child how to handle life. That's actually the point of parenting, so if you accomplish it, I'd say you've hit a home run! One of the best ways to help your child learn how to cope with life's ups and downs is through healthy competition.  Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-...

I want to open today's Deep Dive podcast on dealing with drug-addicted children with this incredible call I took years ago from a mom named Dee ... Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/D...

How old do you feel? Wait! Don't tell me. Let me guess. You feel 10 to 20 years younger than you actually are. How did I know that? It's a nearly universal phenomenon that people continue to feel young on the inside even as they get older and older. Then, they take a look in the mirror and -- Woe! Who is that person?! Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio progr...

When I discuss my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands,” there's inevitably a chorus of women who say, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives.” Find out why my listener Charlotte knows better as we revisit this classic Deep Dive Podcast and you’ll see why your Thanksgiving can be the happiest of one between a husband and wife!  Email...

Family drama calls to the Dr. Laura Program are abundant this time of year. Issues tend to rear their ugly heads during the holiday season, and it can start just about as soon as two families come together through marriage.  Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-a...

In this week’s Deep Dive, I want to talk about the meaning of the word TRUST.  I get so many calls from people talking about having “trust issues.”   Email questions or comments:  drlaura@drlaura.com Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment  https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment .  Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com...