The Dr. Laura Podcast

Ramon is upset that, instead of giving unconditional love, his 22-year-old son will only have a relationship with him if he agrees to go to therapy and AA. - Dr. Laura: "The quality of your relationship and your life will improve when you meet his conditions." Do you believe kids should show their parents unconditional love? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radi...

Although Cindy says her husband lies about money and was caught cheating, she wonders if it's morally correct for her to stay and try to work it out. - Dr. Laura: "It's one thing to make a mistake and another to not admit it and repair it." What are you willing to tolerate to avoid admitting a mistake? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-D...

Angel says he believes that the sense of abandonment he felt as a child caused him to try to control the women in his life until they eventually left him. - Dr. Laura: "With hard work, you can end your negative patterns." Would you describe yourself as controlling? 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...

Vanessa answers Dr. Laura request for callers to tell her how they've used controlling behaviors to get their way. - Dr. Laura: "Continuous complaining feeds an unhappy nature." How has being controlling affected your 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-a...

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. - Dr. Laura: "You can't avoid your own problems by immersing yourself in someone else's." Is there something you're trying to avoid dealing with? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program;...

In Debbie's follow up call, she and her daughter are back living with her husband after he completed rehab, but she's concerned that it may be too soon. - Dr. Laura: “Proceed with caution. It takes time to ensure that a person has truly changed.” Has someone you loved successfully changed for the better? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800...

Debbie has asked her husband multiple times to go to AA, but since he hasn't, she's wondering what the next best step is for her daughter and herself? - Dr. Laura: “Nothing will improve until you show you are serious with a legal separation.” Would you have the strength to follow a tough-love approach with your spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio prog...

In response to Dr. Laura's question to men about whether they are idiots to get married, Jared says he is grateful for his 22-year marriage and believes he and his wife have both sacrificed to create the good life they share. - Dr. Laura: “A perfect marriage is two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.” What has marriage taught you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To...

Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. - Dr. Laura: “Take control of the situation by limiting your interactions with her.” Are you a leader or a follower? 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....

Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. - Dr. Laura: “Let love in especially when you're feeling down on yourself.” Is your spouse a good hugger? 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 med...

Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. - Dr. Laura: “Boys need the influence of alpha males.” Have you ever threatened your child with military school? 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....

Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. - Dr. Laura: “Only good people feel guilt.” Are you living with regret over a decision you made? 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...

Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was treated. - Dr. Laura: “Protect good people from being treated poorly even when it's by your own family.” Were you your parents' favorite child? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura...

At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. - Dr. Laura: “You will know you're successful when you can go an entire day not thinking of him.” Did you have critical or supportive parents? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura /...

Susie says it's exhausting living with her husband who seems to constantly find things to complain about and asks Dr. Laura's advice on how to deal with him. - Dr. Laura: “Add a positive observation while acknowledging his negative one.” How do you handle the negative people in your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-80...

Michael's wife is experiencing angry outbursts as a side-effect of her brain surgery, and it seems everything he does makes the situation worse. - Dr. Laura: “Plan together ways she can meditate, relax and gain control of her mood.” What's your go-to relaxation technique? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or mak...

A business deal destroyed Steve's relationship with his best friend, and he can't get past losing such an important person in his life. - Dr. Laura: "It's OK to miss what's missing from your life." Would you go into business with 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 appointment - https://www.dr...

Donald was recovering from COVID when his dad was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery, and he regrets not being there when his dad unexpectedly died. - Dr. Laura: "Take comfort knowing that you followed your dad's final bit of fatherly advice." What regret are you living with? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375...

Sarah says that despite catching her ex-boyfriend cheating, she thinks of him constantly and feels like she can't move on. - Dr. Laura: "Holding on to the past is a way to protect against future disappointment." Have you ever had a relationship that you struggled to get over? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or...

Linda's husband has asked her to refrain from sharing his cancer diagnosis with anyone, but she really wants to have someone to confide in. - Dr. Laura: "Caretakers need to also care for themselves." Would you honor your spouse's request no matter what? 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 -...

In part 2 of Heidi's call, she's not sure she's able to give her father another chance at a relationship and asks Dr. Laura what she should do the next time he asks to see her. - Dr. Laura: "Meet and gather more information so your decision is made from a position of strength." Could you forgive a parent who betrayed you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio p...

Heidi's not sure she's able to give her father another chance at a relationship with her since he chose to protect her molester-brother when the two were kids. - Dr. Laura: "No matter the circumstances of your childhood, you can have a good adulthood." Could you forgive a parent who betrayed you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laur...

Ever since Stacy's kids have grown up and moved out, she says she and her husband have felt disconnected and she's not sure how to get the romance back into their lives. - Dr. Laura: "Women have the power to build relationships up or tear them down." How did the "empty nest" effect your marriage? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laur...

Cori shares one of her most embarrassing experiences and how it turned out to help her in ways she did not expect. - Dr. Laura: "Be willing and humble enough to learn from those around you." What lessons have you had to learn the hard way? 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.dr...

Michael's daughter calls and texts him several times a day to vent about her marriage trouble, but he knows it's not helping her. - Dr. Laura: "Encouraging her to seek professional help is the way to help." What do your adult children need from you? 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 - http...