The Dr. Laura Podcast

Sue says her husband is tired of being taken for granted and is angry that she hasn't shown more disapproval over her disrespectful son. - Dr. Laura: "Right is right and wrong is wrong, no matter who's doing it." Are you treating your spouse properly? 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 - ht...

Andrew feels like he's walking through life with a mask, hiding the degree to which he's sad and lonely. - Dr. Laura: "Stop trying to make reasonable feelings go away." What painful realities are you trying to shove aside? 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...

Beth is annoyed that her mother gives her mentally ill brother money every month even though she's the good child who's taking care of mom. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let sibling rivalry damage your relationship with your mother." Are you the helpful or the problem child in the family? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872...

Desiree's mom is a recovering addict who threatens to kill herself if Desiree doesn't visit her. - Dr. Laura: "Addicts don't suddenly become better people when they stop using." Has your life been effected by an addict? 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...

Eva is annoyed that her boyfriend regularly visits strip joints. - Dr. Laura: "Dating isn't about changing a person; it's your chance to discern whether someone is a keeper." Do you watch for red flags in the people you date? 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...

Melissa is concerned that her husband is too extreme in his request to test their daughter's boyfriend for drugs before allowing him to visit. - Dr. Laura: "Standing by your husband shows your daughter that you're disappointed in her lack of accountability." Do you approve of your child's love interest? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wronged? In "S...

Andrea wonders how she can maintain a relationship with her parents who don't get along and constantly put Andrea in the middle of their drama. - Dr. Laura: "You allow yourself to be abused when you listen to their complaining." How do your parents get along? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wronged? In "Surviving a Shark Attack (On Land)," I wrote a...

Katie wishes her mom would spend more time with her instead of being overly involved in the life of one of Katie's sisters. - Dr. Laura: "This is a continuation of the life she had -- not a rejection of you." How's your relationship with your parents? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wronged? In "Surviving a Shark Attack (On Land)," I wrote about ove...

The kids in Elliott's neighborhood have started teasing him for being home-schooled, including some that he thought were true friends. - Dr. Laura: "The smartest way to deal with mean people is to leave them alone." Are you teaching your kids to handle bullies in the same or a different way than you did as a child? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wr...

Michael answers Dr. Laura's call to discuss a time when someone apologized for being a bully. - Dr. Laura: "There's not a wrong time do the right thing." Were you the childhood bully or the bullied? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wronged? In "Surviving a Shark Attack (On Land)," I wrote about overcomin...

After hearing Dr. Laura discuss her book, “Surviving a Shark Attack (on Land),” Richard calls to ask if he is correct in thinking his co-worker was a shark. - Dr. Laura: "He screwed you over, but it worked out in your favor." Has a co-worker done you wrong? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com What should we do when we've been wronged? In "Surviving a Shark Attack (On Land)," I wrote abo...

Michelle's 24-year-old daughter wants to move out of her shack-up situation and is asking her parents for the money to do it. - Dr. Laura: "Michelle's 24-year-old daughter wants to move out of her shack-up situation and is asking her parents for the money to do it." Are you able to let your child fail in order to learn how to succeed? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate o...

Renee is sad that she and her son have grown distant since he started dating an older woman with five kids. - Dr. Laura: "It's not unusual for people to create what they wish they had had growing up." How's your relationship with your adult children? 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 - htt...

Angela's physical and emotional health is deteriorating as she deals with the sexual abuse she experienced as a child. - Dr. Laura: "While help was something you never had when you needed it, now you need to be open to people taking care of you." What has helped you recover from a bad childhood? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura...

Tom is worried that his teenage son is trying to rescue the teen daughter of a friend who recently committed suicide. - Dr. Laura: "Talk to your son about what he's feeling and educate him on appropriate ways to respond." Are you more likely to discuss things with your teenager or restrict them as a way to protect? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program;...

Cecilia is worried that her husband is an alcoholic because he turns to drinking to unwind from stressful days. - Dr. Laura: "Ignite your feminine charms and give him alternative ways to relax." What's your favorite healthy way to reduce 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://...

How should Kristen respond to her 92-year-old mother-in-law who is critical of the meals Kristen and her sister-in-law cook for her. - Dr. Laura: "Don't take it personally; take pity and show compassion." Have you ever needed to help care for an elderly relative? 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 appo...

Anna is upset that her husband didn't jump in and help her manage their 15-month-old daughter at a recent pool party. - Dr. Laura: "Men are very direction-oriented so simply ask for what you want." How good is your husband at reading your mind? 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://w...

Kassie doesn't want to see or discuss her friend's husband after learning about the abusive ways he has treated his wife. - Dr. Laura: "You have the right to decide who and what you allow into your life." Have you ever been the unwilling sounding board for a friend? 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 a...

Kristin's husband recently died, and her children are rebelling over the decisions she's been making about their household rules. - Dr. Laura: "Discuss discipline options together for the sake of family cohesion." How do you handle discipline with your children? 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...

Teresa isn't sure what to say to her daughter about the secret wedding plans she stumbled upon while searching for information about her daughter's fiancé. - Dr. Laura: "You ask for trouble when you choose to snoop." Has your snooping ever backfired? 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 - htt...

Ashley wants to know what she can say to her daughter that will help her see the truth about the criminal she's dating. - Dr. Laura: "Negative self-perception often leads to unhealthy choices." What are some reasons you've chosen poorly? 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.drla...

Jacob's wife is worried about their finances, and he's not sure how to handle their latest run-in over running the A/C in their home. - Dr. Laura: "Uncomfortable conversations go down better with a hug." How do you and your spouse handle your stressful situations? 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 app...

Colleen and her brother haven't spoken since having a fight just before their mother died, but she'd like to find a way to honor her mom's final wish for the two of them to get along. - Dr. Laura: "Apologize for the part you played and ask to make it better." Has an illness or death put a strain on your sibling relationships? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the rad...

Lisa's parents and husband warned her to be cautious around new people, and now Lisa isn't sure how to tell the difference between a nice person and a potential shark. - Dr. Laura: "Feelings follow thoughts. Choose positivity and trust your judgement." Have you ever misjudged a person? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-3...