Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

The Dr. Laura Podcast

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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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Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

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What Should I Do For My Dad? 06.09.2023 4:40

Michael's mother died recently and he's trying to figure out how best to help his elderly father adjust to life without her. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter....

I'm Headed to College Without My Sweetheart 05.09.2023 6:11

Matthew and his high school girlfriend broke up in advance of his move on to college, but he's not sure it was the right decision. 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/DrLauraProgram Tw...

I Don't Want to Mother My Brother 05.09.2023 7:52

Rene doesn't want to deal with her drug-addicted brother, but she feels a certain amount of responsibility since their mother's death. 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/DrLauraProgra...

My Family Says Daycare is Good For My Son 04.09.2023 12:52

Tyesha is leaning toward becoming a stay-at-home mother, but her family is urging her to put her son in childcare. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLaur...

I Want to Be a Great Dad 01.09.2023 5:59

Jason would like to know what's more important as a father – focusing on his career to be a great financial provider or making more time to spend with his child? 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 I...

Did I Drive My Husband to Cheat? 01.09.2023 17:09

After calling the program, Laura begins to understand how her negativity and domineering ways helped drive her husband into the arms of another woman. 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.co...

I Want to Replace My Bad Memories 01.09.2023 4:42

Is there anything Robert can do today to help erase the bad memories of his childhood? 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/DrLaur...

How Can I Make Up For Lost Time? 01.09.2023 8:48

Katy worries about the effects of putting her baby in childcare for the first 8 months of his life instead of giving him the full-time love and care that Dr. Laura implores all mothers to provide. 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 s...

Choose Wisely 31.08.2023 47:14

When it comes to finding a love that will last, you need to be a little cold-blooded. I know that doesn't sound very nice. It may not even make sense to you at first, but hear me out. 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:...

I Wish I Hadn't Married My Husband 31.08.2023 10:07

Tammy is trying to find a way to make the most of the marriage she says she wishes she hadn't created. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pint...

Dating Stresses Me Out 30.08.2023 7:30

How can Jared become more comfortable with dating and less anxious about how each relationship will turn out? 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProg...

Should I Apologize to My Sister? 29.08.2023 6:17

Rana's sister is mad at her for blabbing their family's personal information to her friends. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com...

Can I See My Boyfriend More Often? 29.08.2023 8:20

17-year-old Riley is upset with her parents for limiting the amount of time she's able to see her boyfriend to just once a week. 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/DrLauraProgram Twit...

My Daughter Cut Me Off 28.08.2023 7:08

Cheri's daughter hung up on her one day, and the two haven't spoken since. Is there anything Cheri can do to get back into her child's life? 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/DrLaura...

My Parents Want My Money 25.08.2023 7:13

Elisa's retired parents believe she should help them financially now that they're out of money after years of supporting her snowflake brother. 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/DrLa...

My Mom Isn't Staying Safe 25.08.2023 4:46

Lorna is frustrated with her 96-year-old mother for going out for walks before fully healing from her recent fall. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLaur...

Mom and I Aren't Close Anymore 25.08.2023 9:32

Amy feels that becoming a wife and a mother has put a strain on her relationship with her own mom. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pintere...

My Dad's Cheating On My Disabled Mom 25.08.2023 6:17

Samantha is upset that her father, who is her invalid mother's primary caregiver, is having an affair. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pin...

Stepparent Problems 24.08.2023 42:00

When Jenny called about her soon-to-be stepdaughter's bratty attitude, it wasn't too late for Jenny to avoid the mistake of becoming a stepmother... 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/...

Surviving A Miscarriage 24.08.2023 42:18

I believe losing a child is the most difficult tragedy any parent can go through. And that includes losing a child during pregnancy. Miscarriages are common... 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 Ins...

Teaching Is Sucking the Life Out of Me 24.08.2023 10:25

Suzanne is ready to ready to throw in the towel after 24 years of teaching because of the way public schools seem to no longer care about kids. 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/DrLa...

Why Are My Kids Estranged From Me? 23.08.2023 6:08

How can Amy figure out why her adult children have chosen to remove her from their lives? 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/DrL...

My Sister Stole From Our Mom 22.08.2023 6:02

April's sister has a history of taking advantage of their mother, and April is frustrated that her mom does nothing about it. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter....

My Daughter is a Mess 22.08.2023 9:54

Wanda is distraught over her daughter's chaotic life choices and worries about the safety and security of her new grandchild. 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/DrLauraProgram Twitter....

Mental Illness Drove My Child Away 21.08.2023 6:33

Amy's previously untreated mental illness has driven her daughter away and she'd like to know how she can make things better between 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 media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraPro...