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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, or your favorite podcast platform. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLa...

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Compassion Doesn't Depend on Circumstance 23.10.2025 5:54

Nancy blames her bad childhood for the lack of connection and compassion she feels for her siblings. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each w...

I Don't Want to Live Near My Brother! 22.10.2025 7:38

How can Phyllis nicely tell her brother that she wishes he would not move to her town? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get...

Refresher: Does Andrea Have an Obligation to Her Husband’s Aunt? 21.10.2025 7:13

From my Call of the Day archives; Andrea and her husband are looking for a new house but don't want to use Andrea's husband's aunt as their realtor. Are they being bad family members? 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. S...

My Brother Won't Leave His Cheating Wife 21.10.2025 7:06

Ericka wonders why her brother isn't as angry as she is that his wife is cheating on him. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll...

My Inheritance Was Stolen From Me 21.10.2025 5:41

Should Dee and Jay confront the family members who cleaned out the estate before Jay could get his inheritance? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's F...

Jan Broke Her Pinky Promise to Her Kids 20.10.2025 6:37

Jan is going back on her promise to her kids to never divorce their dad. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles,...

I Need a Career Change 19.10.2025 8:31

Cynthia's job is taking a toll on her health, but the thought of change is overwhelming. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll g...

My Husband Caught Me Flirting 19.10.2025 12:52

What can Kelly do to repair the hurt she caused by openly flirting with another man in front of her husband? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE...

Karen Needs to Walk Away 18.10.2025 8:50

Karen's future mother-in-law undermines her at every turn. Does she really want to marry into this misery? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE!...

My Mom is Divorcing My Gay Dad 17.10.2025 10:06

Emma was hit with a double-whammy. Not only are her parents getting divorced, but the reason is that her father is gay. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now...

Refresher: James’s Jealousy Is Ruining His Marriage 16.10.2025 18:22

From my Call of the Day archives; James has deep-seated feelings of inadequacy that he takes out on his wife. How can he stop his bruised ego from destroying his marriage? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off...

Deep Dive: Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios 16.10.2025 50:21

What’s a piece of advice I’ve given on-air that I’ve applied to my own life? Is it OK to remain friends when you know your “friend” wants something more? What’s a good way to respond when someone asks why you’ve never married or had kids? The questions were good at last week’s Dr. Laura LIVE event, and, in my never-to-be-humble opinion, so were the answers! Enjoy this special Deep Dive podcast of...

Hello and Good-bye 16.10.2025 9:41

From her deathbed, Linda-Marie calls to share words of comfort and peace. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles...

Is It Time To Let Go? 15.10.2025 9:28

What started as casual fun is no longer fulfilling to Robert. Should he press his girlfriend for a commitment or just move on? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign...

Refresher: Jo Just Found Out That She’s the Other Woman 14.10.2025 2:39

From my Call of the Day archives; Jo discovered that the guy she has been hooking up with is married. Should she tell his wife? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign...

I Don't Want My Daughter's Boyfriend Around 14.10.2025 9:23

Paula is suffering from mommy-blindness, unable to see the truth about why her daughter keeps dating guys that the family can't stand. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Mer...

Don't Let Drama Drive Your Relatives Away 14.10.2025 4:47

Leslie is upset that her daughter-in-law's side of the family always gets dibs on Thanksgiving with the grandchildren. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now,...

How to Get the Best Out of Kids 13.10.2025 9:41

Trying to control your kids' behavior doesn't work. Dr. Laura shares a better option! 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get...

You Cannot Do it All 12.10.2025 8:00

Freddy's willingness to help his extended family is draining him of the time and energy his wife and kids deserve. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it'...

How to Know When a Relationship is Right 12.10.2025 8:14

Amanda is evaluating her new relationship and wondering if she should move forward with it or not. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each wee...

Why Am I Always the Bad Guy? 11.10.2025 8:22

Jo believes that the friends in her social circle like her husband but dislike her. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get ne...

How Can I Motivate My Teen? 10.10.2025 11:01

Donna admits that constantly nagging her daughter has not made her better at following rules or honoring her commitments, but what else is a mom to do? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 cou...

Refresher: How Can Jamie Stop Losing Her Cool With Her Kids? 09.10.2025 9:54

From my Call of the Day archives; Jamie feels bad when she screams at her kids, and lately, it has been happening more and more. What can Jamie do to stop making a bad situation worse? 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newslett...

Deep Dive: Listener Stories About Abortion 09.10.2025 28:02

When it comes to the topic of abortion, I prefer to pontificate than debate. I also like to hear your thoughts. Which is why, after I read the following email on-air, I asked listeners to call in and share stories about being in a similar situation as this husband, who was forty when he wrote in for advice... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on...

When a Man Loves a Woman 09.10.2025 12:09

Evan's wife is stressed out by the needs of her elderly parents and wonders if there's anything he can do to bring some joy back to their lives. 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 Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 2...