The Dr. Laura Podcast

It's Nicole's turn to host her family for Thanksgiving, and her cousin has asked that Nicole not invite her aunt to the dinner. - Dr. Laura: "Holidays can force people to make uncomfortable choices." Have you ever been a part of a drama-filled holiday gathering? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appoi...

Lynn's husband says she's a complainer who's hard to live with and now he has started chatting online with other women. - Dr. Laura: "Whet his appetite each day to come home to you." Are you your husband's girlfriend? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appo...

Renee is estranged from her mother and wants to know how to explain to her young daughters why they don't know their grandmother. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to know the truth." What truth are you hiding from your kids? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-ap...

Melissa wants her daughters to avoid relationships with abusive men, but she knows that she set the opposite example with her marriage to their father. - Dr. Laura: "You can't change the past, but you can remedy the situation with honesty, compassion and validation." Is your marriage one your children can admire? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; c...

18-year-old McCaulay says he's lost and not sure what the future holds since an accident that left him seriously injured. - Dr. Laura: "Give yourself time to recover and to explore new dreams." Did you end up living the life you thought you would when you were young? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an...

Robin is unhappy with her new friend who revealed that she cheated on her husband with her brother-in-law. - Dr. Laura: "Keep away from destructive people." Would you be able to overlook a friend's immoral behavior? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appoin...

James is beating himself up for not taking advantage of a real estate opportunity that he believes would have been great. - Dr. Laura: "You deserve a pat on the back instead of a kick in the pants." Are you happy with the path you've taken in life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https...

Greg is questioning whether he's doing the right thing by closing his family's 3rd generation jewelry business. - Dr. Laura: "Missing something doesn't mean you regret letting it go." What major life decisions are you struggling with? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura...

Pam's mother is helping her sister raise her daughter and Pam feels envious of the amount of time they get to spend together. - Dr. Laura: "Be thankful that your personalities and situations are so different." Which of your siblings gets the most attention? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointmen...

Brandi wants Dr. Laura's advice on how to stop making poor relationship choices. - Dr. Laura: "You are worth more than your bad choices." What bad choices are you making in life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find me on social media at: F...

Abby and Rob would like to work on improving the quality of their sex life. - Dr. Laura: "Sensuality and sex are important parts of caring for yourself." What would make you happier with your sex life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find m...

Chris is concerned by the lack of emotion he feels over his mom's death. - Dr. Laura: "Feelings add to the texture of life. Free yourself to feel yours." How are you with expressing feelings? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find me on socia...

How should Kordae proceed since discovering that her ex-husband asked their boys not to tell her that he knocked up his new girlfriend? - Dr. Laura: "Encourage your sons to come to you with anything that impacts their family relationships." What co-parenting challenges are you facing? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-37...

Frank is haunted by the pain he witnessed as his wife died. - Dr. Laura: "Your presence was a great comfort and blessing to your wife." Have you ever been present when someone you loved passed? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find me on soc...

Kevin doesn't like his wife's suggestion that they delay retirement and paying off their home in order to put all five of their sons through medical school. - Dr. Laura: "Support your kids' dreams, and they'll feel recognized, known and understood by you." Do you support your children's interests or push what you think is best for them? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate...

Rachel's daughter is refusing to give her parents access to her online college accounts even though she expects them to pay her tuition and housing. - Dr. Laura: "Let her make the choice to fully share her school information with you or pay her own way." Is your children's school turning them against you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-80...

Was Dan wrong to chastise his son for being more concerned about the health of his wife and unborn baby than the health of his own parents? - Dr. Laura: "Adult children need to prioritize the family they created over the family they're from." Do you prioritize your spouse over your parents? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-...

Mason is stressed and starting to worry about his job, engagement and home purchase. - Dr. Laura: "Planning and an ability to adapt is the antidote to worry." How do you tackle stress? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find me on social media...

Valerie feels bullied by her husband into sex on demand and fears the turmoil in their home is damaging the kids. - Dr. Laura: "Exposing your kids to your abuse is a form of child abuse." Are you strong enough to leave a bad relationship? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drl...

Chase's wife's interest in sex has begun to dwindle during menopause, and he's starting to fantasize about other women. - Dr. Laura: "Share your insecurities with your wife." Do you share your insecurities with your spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-a...

Lizbell knows that she has to stop helping her adult son financially, but it breaks her heart to think of him suffering. - Dr. Laura: "Good parenting can be painful." Are your adult children doing well on their own? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appoin...

Adam doesn't like how he is moved to tears whenever he sees examples of the loving relationships he has always longed for. - Dr. Laura: "It's OK to be moved by your emotions." What makes you emotional? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To 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 . Find m...

Should Cindy confront her parents for feeding their great-grandchildren sugary snacks and telling them to hide it from their parents? - Dr. Laura: "No one is allowed to undermine the wishes of a parent." Did your grandparents give you things your parents would not? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an ap...

Karen's continued anger over her mother's infidelity is preventing them from having a decent relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Being resentful adds no value to your life." What are you angry about that you'd be better off letting go of? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com...

Oneda wonders if it's wrong for her to feel so ambivalent about the impending death of her abusive, mentally ill mother. - Dr. Laura: "It's difficult to be a good daughter to a bad mother." How is your relationship with your mother? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.c...