The Dr. Laura Podcast

Donna is distraught over her dad who is suffering the end stages of Parkinson's disease. - Dr. Laura: "Unresolved feelings can live long beyond relationships." Has grief left you distraught? 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 . Become a Dr. Laur...

Jack's mother has done a number of terrible things to him, but he's still hoping there is some way to have a relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Acknowledge what you don't have and put effort into what you do have." Has your mother or father thrown away their parenting card? 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...

11-year-old Hunter's father killed himself, leaving him confused and angry. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on and find joy in the blessings you do have." Have you found yourself angry over a death? 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 . Become a Dr. Laura Fa...

Jeph disrespected his mother 14 years ago, and he doesn't know how to repair the damage that caused his relationship with her. - Dr. Laura: "The first step to being forgiven is taking responsibility for your mistakes." Have you found yourself disrespected or being disrespectful to others? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-80...

Billie's sister has abused drugs and alcohol for 18 years and isn't responding to the help that Billie is trying to give her. - Dr. Laura: "There are limits to the impact one person can have on another." Do you know a loved one undergoing substance abuse? 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...

Lucia doesn't want to sell her tablet to help pay for the softball gear that was stolen when she accidentally left it outside. - Dr. Laura: "Negative consequences help ensure we don't repeat our mistakes." Have you ever been careless about your personal property? 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...

Jackie knows her mom and Dr. Laura's opinion on shacking up, but she wants to do it anyway. - Dr. Laura: "Understand the ripple effects of your decisions." Have you ignored good advice? 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 . Become a Dr. Laura Fam...

Jack and Laura are trying to reconcile and need Dr. Laura's advice on how to overcome the communication problems that originally led to their divorce. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes love requires taking a leap of faith." Are you feeling insecure about your 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 appo...

Not only did Dr. Laura's advice help Judy solve the friend problem she originally called in about, it led to a realization about her relationship with her mother. Dr. Laura: "Good girlfriends mother each other at times." Have you had an "a-ha moment" when it comes to a family relationship? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdicati...

Dr. Laura asks listeners to call in and talk about a time they chickened out and why they wish they hadn't. Dr. Laura: "What have you missed out on?" When's the last time you chickened out? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience" go to > https://www.drlaura.com/compare-books-and-courses-b...

22-year-old Tirin was a teen father who ran away from his responsibility, but now he's taking on the task of protecting and raising three children. Dr. Laura: "Make decisions in life with courage and character." What courage have you demonstrated? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience" g...

Christina was 38 with three children when she married for all the wrong reasons. After calling Dr. Laura earlier this year, she has transformed her life. - Dr. Laura: "I won't have to be one of your callers 20 years from now!" Have you been honest with yourself? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, an...

Timothy finds himself struck with grief and facing the task of fathering six after the unexpected passing of his wife. - Dr. Laura: "Being “strong” is B.S.; you’re supposed to feel weakness." What moments of strength and weakness have you had? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience" go to...

Kate worries if she should inform the parents of her teen daughter’s friends who were caught vaping and hiding alcohol. - Dr. Laura: "Be less concerned about YOU and MORE concerned about these children." Do you worry about how you'll be perceived? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience" g...

Tara is visiting her dying grandfather but doesn’t know what to say to him. - Dr. Laura: "What would you like to hear on your deathbed?" What did you do when you had to say goodbye? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience" go to > https://www.drlaura.com/compare-books-and-courses-by-dr-lau...

Terry is questioning ending his retirement and returning to the medical field to aid in the battle against the pandemic. - Dr. Laura: "True heroes knowingly put themselves in harm's way for the sake of others." Would you prefer to stay in retirement or do the right thing? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, C...

Jason is a first responder who witnessed a terrible car accident while off-duty. He finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings, but isn’t sure if this is normal considering his occupation. - Dr. Laura: "A man's man does cry. It hurts to not be able to control disasters in advance." Do your feelings have no IQ? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura's book: "How Could You Do...

In part 2 of this call, Miriam continues to feel anger over the poor relationship she has with her mother. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let anger about your childhood take attention away from your child." What are you holding onto from childhood that would be better let 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 ap...

Bill's wife just confessed that she cheated on him 12 years ago, but she's asking him to stay with her. - Dr. Laura: "Between now and dead, is this the life you want to live?" Could you forgive an infidelity from many years ago? 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/m...

Janice is exhausted and tired of helping care for her mentally ill sister, but also worries about leaving her 85-year-old mom with that responsibility. - Dr. Laura: "A mom needs to focus on the family she has created." What do you let interfere with your responsibilities to your spouse and children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-L...

Elizabeth's husband has recently stopped drinking after being an alcoholic for 11 years, but she feels like it's still time to leave him. - Dr. Laura: "The personality of an alcoholic doesn't necessarily improve when the drinking stops." When is enough, "enough" for your tolerance of bad behaviors? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-La...

Asha's family facilitated an arranged marriage, but the newlyweds fight a lot and don't have a connection. - Dr. Laura: "Arranged marriages can be both culturally appropriate and an emotional mismatch." Do you know anyone who has had an arranged 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...

Vivian is being teased by kids at her summer camp because of her hairy arms and legs, and she'd like to know how best to stand up to them. Dr. Laura: "Refusing to get upset takes the wind out of a bully's sails." What were you teased about as a kid? 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...

Meegan and her husband are struggling to cope with the death of their daughter in utero just two days before a scheduled c-section. Dr. Laura: "Helping someone through their pain can help you through your own." How has someone helped you through a painful situation? 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...

Steven's tumultuous childhood and bad parents are still impacting his life in a negative way. Dr. Laura: "Holding on to hope can hurt more than rejection." What have you been holding out hope for? 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 . Become a Dr...