The Dr. Laura Podcast

Sean has been in and out of therapy for twenty years trying to work on his insecurities, and it's causing trouble in his marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Treat your wife like she's the most wonderful woman in the world, and she will adore 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://www.drlaur...

Rachelle's husband feels neglected and unhappy with their marriage ever since she went back to work. - Dr. Laura: "Women hold the match when it comes to lighting a fire in their marriage." 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 m...

36 years after his first drunken call to Dr. Laura, Marty calls back to apologize for the way he behaved. - Dr. Laura: "Taking responsibility for your actions is true growth." 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: Face...

Jane knows that she can no longer be in control when it comes to her adult daughter, but she tries to tell her what to do anyway. - Dr. Laura: "Give advice only when you're asked." 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:...

Julia doesn't know if she's capable of changing her wimpy behavior and growing into the more confident person she'd like to be. - Dr. Laura: "Be yourself even if it risks disappointing others." 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...

Traci doesn't understand why she's choosing to live an unhappy life with a jerk of a husband. - Dr. Laura: "The most “stupid” thing a person can do is continue to repeat their “stupid” mistake." 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 so...

After 10 years, Sue's son is toying with the idea of switching sports, and she wants to make sure advises him correctly. - Dr. Laura: "Some old comforts may be relinquished when you embrace new challenges." 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 . F...

Ron calls in looking for advice on how to better connect with his girlfriend when Dr. Laura points out that he may be better off disconnecting from her altogether. - Dr. Laura: Do you just want someone in your life, or do you want someone special? 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:...

11-year-old Dean is looking for Dr. Laura's advice on how to respond to the girls who frequently text him photos of themselves. - Dr. Laura: "Turn off the text feature and get on with life." Does your tween have a phone? 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-a...

Karen's sister is dating less than a year since her husband died, and Karen thinks it's too early. - Dr. Laura: "It's never too soon to start a better chapter in life." What do you think is the appropriate amount of time to wait after the death of your spouse before dating again? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-287...

Diana has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease and is upset that her husband won't retire to spend more time with her. - Dr. Laura: "Find time in each day to enjoy life with the ones you love." What would you change in your life if you discovered you had a life-threatening illness? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1...

In part 2 of this call, Dr. Laura speaks with Sarah's husband on how to best care for his family. - Dr. Laura: "A husband's job is to protect, even if it's from his own mother." Does your spouse take your side in issues involving 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 - https://www.drla...

Sarah is pregnant with her second child, grieving her mother's recent death and dreading having her mother-in-law step in to help with the transition from one to two children. - Dr. Laura: "Keep destructive influences at arm's length." Are your in-laws a supportive or a destructive force in your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr...

Tyler feels like he's behind in life compared with the friends he grew up with and wonders how he'll ever stop comparing himself to others. - Dr. Laura: "Every person has a unique path to follow." How do you feel about the path you've chosen 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 - htt...

Moana, molested by her mother’s fourth husband, believes she's the "bad person" ... - Dr. Laura: "A Light Bulb Went Off!" What moments of clarity have you had? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-bad-childhood-good-life To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-287...

Suzy’s mom passed away from COVID-19 but she finds herself confused by both relief and grief. - Dr. Laura: "You are mourning the loss of hope." Have you struggled with relief and grief? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-bad-childhood-good-life To participate on the radio program; call 1-80...

Charlie hasn’t spoken with her dad since he was found guilty of being a sex offender! - Dr. Laura: "Never embrace evil for a dream or fantasy." Have you looked the other way when evil is in your path? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-bad-childhood-good-life To participate on the radio pro...

Iris is an only child and raised by her mom who never married. When she attempts to show her mom attention, things don’t go right between them. - Dr. Laura: "Pity lets you care without drowning in emotion." Have you gone out of your way with no results? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-ba...

The last five years of Laura’s relationship with her mother were not happy ones to remember. Her mom indulged in alcohol and was physically and verbally abusive. - Dr. Laura: "Live in today; don’t whine about decades ago." Has your mommy or daddy lost their parenting card? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura....

Madeline is sad that her father is spending less time with her as he places his priorities towards his newly pregnant girlfriend. - Dr. Laura: "There are some things we can never have." What things do you wish you could of had? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-bad-childhood-good-life To p...

Josie’s therapist has suggested the choice is hers to have a relationship with her mother or not. She’s considering a minimal one but is unsure how to “navigate the waters” doing so. - Dr. Laura: "Acceptance means you stop fighting the reality." Are you unable to accept the realities in your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go...

Betsy continues to go back to her childhood trauma from 30 years ago that she allows to manifest daily. - Dr. Laura: "Don't bother rehashing childhood misery unless it is really an impediment to your life today!" Are you stuck on rehashing the past? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad Childhood, Good Life” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-bad-ch...

Charlie was physically abused by his mother until his mid-teens. This abuse has taken its toll on his ability to be a good dad and has made it difficult to maintain a relationship with his parents. - Dr. Laura: "You don’t have the right to hold on to your fantasies when it hurts others." What tolls are you holding on to? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: “Bad C...

Life's more enjoyable when you view limitations as challenges to be overcome. - Dr. Laura: "Life's more enjoyable when you view limitations as challenges to be overcome. What are your weaknesses? 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 s...

Darrell says that he tends to take jobs that he's not necessarily qualified for and, ultimately, gets fired when it's discovered that he's in over his head. - Dr. Laura: "You can make something beautiful with the talents you have." What are your strengths? 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...