Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

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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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Family vs. Relatives 13.07.2025 8:14

Ashley's unloving aunt and uncle are the poster kids for the difference between family and relatives. 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...

Follow the Example of Mother Birds 12.07.2025 7:55

Julia's daughter is a "mean girl" who failed the 12th grade and still lives at home. What should Julia do to help her child grow up? 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...

A Lesson for Young Moms on Keeping Control 11.07.2025 9:59

Kayla is struggling to maintain harmony in her home with three little girls ages 6 and younger. 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...

Refresher: I’m Upset That I Can’t Count On My Sister To Help 10.07.2025 4:34

From my Call of the Day archives; Joyce wants to confront her sister who has yet again backed out of a promise to help with their ailing mother. 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...

Deep Dive: Being There For a Dying Loved One 10.07.2025 28:53

It’s incredibly sad and emotionally challenging when someone you care about is terminally ill. They’re dying. You’re not. Yet their illness might cause you tremendous anguish, anxiety and fear. In an effort to avoid the pain associated with death, some people excuse themselves from visiting their dying loved one, saying things like they’d like to remember the person the way they were or that they...

Stop Beating a Dead Horse 10.07.2025 5:46

Why are Linette and John wasting their lives constantly fighting over their differences? 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...

I Can't Seem to Let Go 09.07.2025 15:28

Anna has seen her husband's scary side, but isn't sure that she's ready to dump him over it. 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'...

Refresher: My Feelings Are Overwhelming Me! 08.07.2025 7:37

From my Call of the Day archives; despite therapy, Ken is struggling to let go of his feelings so he can be less envious of one person in particular. 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...

How Can I Enjoy My Empty Nest? 08.07.2025 5:57

Jennifer's fear of being disconnected from her young adult children for an extended period of time is preventing her from following her dreams. 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...

My Boss Bad-Mouthed Me! 08.07.2025 8:00

Lisa's boss is going to have to pay for the demeaning way he spoke about her to her subordinate. 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...

Joseph Gets a Lesson In How to Be a Man 07.07.2025 13:10

Joseph isn't proud of the way he treats his wife but doesn't know how to change the toxic dynamic in their home. 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...

Complaining Has No Power 06.07.2025 7:39

Bitching and complaining about her husband's porn habit has gotten Lisa absolutely nowhere. 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'l...

Monkey See, Monkey Do 06.07.2025 11:57

Dr. Laura counsels Lolli's kids on the importance of treating each another with more kindness than they've seen their parents do in their young 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 cour...

Don't Waste Life on Stupid Mistakes 05.07.2025 7:33

Kate realizes that she married an alcoholic. Now what? 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, featured emails f...

Bitching Never Makes Anything Better 04.07.2025 9:09

Mel is miserable with her disappointment of a husband, but she loves him and doesn't know if she should leave. 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 FR...

Refresher: I've Gotten Myself Into a Mess 03.07.2025 9:54

From my Call of the Day archives; Wendy offered to take care of her boss at the end of her life, but after devoting her time and effort for several months, Wendy feels like a fool and wants her life back. 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!! Recei...

Deep Dive: Love In Action - Sex Through Decades of Marriage 03.07.2025 46:12

I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that flooded my inbox in the following days. I want you and your marriage to benefit from hearing the whole thin...

Is The Bride-to-Be Too Young to See Red Flags? 03.07.2025 12:41

Melissa worries that her daughter will regret marrying her momma's boy fiancé. 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 art...

Life Makes it Hard to Stay Sober 02.07.2025 8:11

If she falls off the wagon again, Lisa says it will be because of her traumatic childhood and problems with 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 no...

Refresher: I'm Annoyed That My Friend Copies Me 01.07.2025 5:44

From my Call of the Day archives; Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. 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...

My Daughter Rejects My Religion 01.07.2025 7:32

Luisa's daughter dumped the religion she was raised with and has now started to challenge Luisa's beliefs. 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!...

Should I Take a Stand or Take a Hike? 01.07.2025 10:20

Erin doesn't like the way her husband treats her, but are things bad enough to justify destroying their children's home? 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 no...

Bad Childhoods Make Mothering a Challenge 30.06.2025 9:40

Susan grew up in an abusive home and wonders if therapy can help her get more comfortable with showing affection to her own children. 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 Merc...

I Want to Do the Right Thing For My Daughter 29.06.2025 5:06

Jason thanks Dr. Laura for giving him the kick in the pants he needed to become more involved in his child's life. 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'...

My Child Lives in One State, and I Live in Another 29.06.2025 6:44

Jason is in an unhappy 2nd marriage, miles away from his daughter who he only sees in the summertime. 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...