The Dr. Laura Podcast

Tim runs a construction company and has at least one employee who finds the way Tim manages to be somewhat demeaning. - Dr. Laura: "The best managers don't just lead, they encourage." Has your employee ever challenged your authority? 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....

21-year-old Sophie is having second thoughts since leaving her abusive husband. - Dr. Laura: "Don't ignore the warnings of your inner voice." Do you usually trust your gut or second-guess yourself? 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...

Dr. Laura's advice to Mary on how to treat her husband helped turn her marriage around, and now they're celebrating 40 years of marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of spouse you'd like to come home to." What could you change that would make your spouse happier to come home to you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-28...

Lacey is a singer who says the older she gets the more nervous she is about taking the stage. - Dr. Laura: "Make performing a beautiful experience for yourself instead of a chance to please others." How do you approach things that frighten 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 - https://w...

Dawn says she's ready to quit her 20-year career, but she's finding it hard to actually leave. Dr. Laura: "Beautiful beginnings can follow uncomfortable change." What blessings have come after a major change in 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-an-...

Is it right for Amy to fight for custody of her three grandchildren who've been neglected by Amy's drug-addicted daughter? - Dr. Laura: "It's never wrong to rescue children from abusive situations." Could you raise a relative's child? 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...

Brandon would like Dr. Laura's help keeping his “head on straight” when it comes to his career and supporting his wife and young son. - Dr. Laura: "A real man puts his family obligations first." What's the best career advice you've gotten? 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...

18-year-old Lucy says she's becoming more distrustful and a little paranoid since she has gone to college and started dating. - Dr. Laura: "Let the good values you were raised with guide and protect you." Did your upbringing guide you well through your young adult years? 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...

Vanessa admits to shutting down when she's unhappy and knows that her passive-aggressive ways are not good for her relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Feed your relationship by being less self-involved and more focused on the positive." How do you handle your negative 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...

17-year-old Jenna has a friend who's dating an abusive boy and she's looking to Jenna for support. - Dr. Laura: "Minimize contact with self-destructive people." Have you ever been able to help a friend out of self-destructive 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.drlaur...

April's teenage daughter has some disabilities and insists that her parents should be lenient on her because of them. - Dr. Laura: "Guide your daughter to make wise decisions despite life's challenges." Do you push your children to be their best? 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:/...

Jen says her two teenage children constantly challenge her and reject her advice. - Dr. Laura: "Young adults earn power only as they become responsible for themselves." How was your relationship with your parents during your teen years? 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.drlau...

Amy's husband is fighting stage 4 cancer and says she's overwhelmed but doesn't want to burden him with her chaotic thoughts. - Dr. Laura: "Lean on your friends when necessary and on your husband when possible so he knows he's still your man." Have you and your spouse struggled with illness? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1...

Elizabeth was molested as a child and says the damage she feels from that continues to haunt her 21 years into her marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Slowly but consciously reclaim control over your sexuality." Is there something from your past that continues to disrupt your life today? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or...

Garrett is frustrated that no matter what he tries, he can't get the connection and intimacy he wants with his wife. - Dr. Laura: "Rebuild your connection by giving tenderness without expecting it to lead to sex." Is your marriage in the place you'd like it to be? 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...

Susan says she's concerned that her daughters are bickering and arguing because that's what they see their parents doing. - Dr. Laura: "It's more satisfying to be loved than perceived to be right." Which of your bad habits do you hope your children don't pick up? 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...

Terry says her father constantly confronts her with political talk despite asking him repeatedly not to. - Dr. Laura: "Turn around and leave each time dad does what you specifically ask him not to." What topic do you try to avoid discussing with family? 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 this classic episode, Gerald is 27-years-old and thinking of moving in with his girlfriend, but is unsure if this is right to do. - Dr. Laura: "Don't rob yourself of a blessed memory by shacking up instead of marrying." Are you shacking up? 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://ww...

Lynn wishes her adult children would stop bringing up stories of the “dark days” when their parents' fought all the time. - Dr. Laura: "Listening and apologizing is the way to make amends for the pain you've caused." Have you been able to let the past go? 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...

Heather needs Dr. Laura's advice for how to guide her daughter out of the destructive behavior of posting provocative pictures on social media. - Dr. Laura: "Encourage your daughter to promote her talents and abilities instead of her looks." What are your teen's talents and strengths? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-37...

Sophia and Alejandro were never told the truth about their parents' divorce, and they don't understand why their dad doesn't spend more time with them. - Dr. Laura: "Understanding the truth about their parent's character helps kids avoid taking their bad behavior personally." Would you rather know the truth about a person's bad character or not? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To pa...

Kristin was sexually abused by her father when she was 8 years old, and she says that she's taken back to that night each time her husband wants to touch her. - Dr. Laura: "You were powerless as a child, but as a woman, you get to orchestrate your sensuality." Is something from your childhood impacting the way you live today? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the rad...

Tara is nervous about dating and worried that her breast cancer scars are going to be a turnoff to men. - Dr. Laura: "Reject any man who can't appreciate the triumph your scars represent." What fears are holding you back from living life fully? 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...

Shawn is overweight and feels out of place in his job as an executive because his colleagues are typically attractive. - Dr. Laura: "Be proud that your success is based fully on your talent and abilities." How important are looks in your workplace? 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...

Alissa is a nursing school student who can't figure out how to get back to the self-discipline she had before the pandemic. - Dr. Laura: "The height of responsibility is to accomplish what needs to be done despite how you feel." How has the pandemic affected your self-motivation? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-287...