The Dr. Laura Podcast

Dr. Laura helps Jennifer come up with a way to be compassionate with herself without running away from her husband and kids. Dr. Laura: "Change today and all your tomorrows with sweet requests and guidance for what you need." When did you start becoming compassionate towards yourself? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-37...

Jennifer is a people-pleaser who has started to focus on her own needs and now feels out of step with being a wife and mother. Dr. Laura: "Being connected to others requires some amount of self-sacrifice." Have you identified yourself as a people-pleaser? 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...

Susan would like to know the best way to extract herself from disagreements between her daughter and her husband. - Dr. Laura: "When adult children don't respect authority, it's time for them to leave the home." Do you and your spouse unite or divide when it comes to parenting? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872...

Karen's stepchildren told lies about her years ago, and she's still having a hard time letting go of her anger towards them. - Dr. Laura: "Children are generally not happy about their parents remarrying." What challenges have you overcome as a step-parent? 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...

Sonya's son's hamster escaped after she accidentally left its cage door open, and she hasn't admitted to her son that she is the reason for the loss. Dr. Laura: Show the character you are trying to raise him with by taking responsibility for your mistake." Have you ever done something yourself that you'd discipline your child for doing? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate...

Jennifer inherited money after the death of her mother and brother, but she doesn't feel right spending it. - Dr. Laura: "Let the money honor their lives by bringing some joy and peace to yours." How have you used money that you've inherited? 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...

Blair's father was unfaithful and had a secret family and Blair is afraid of her own husband doing the same thing. - Dr. Laura: "Life is like monkey bars; to move forward, you must let go of the bar behind you." What helped you move forward from a traumatic event in your past? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 o...

Since moving into a more expensive neighborhood, Tyson says he is struggling financially and with his marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Work as a team to resolve problems you've both created." Are finances one of the things you and your spouse argue about? 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:/...

Shannon's teenage daughter has started using drugs and getting violent with her siblings and mother. - Dr. Laura: "Learn from your mistake with your first child, and don't repeat it with the others." Have have you successfully helped a loved one overcome addiction? How? 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...

Lauren spent most of her life in relationships with alcoholic men but finally, in her golden years, she has learned to treat herself with more respect. - Dr. Laura: "Be true to yourself." At what point did you treat yourself with the respect you deserve? 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 -...

Gretchen's 18-year-old daughter would like to lose her father's last name and use her mother's maiden name, but Gretchen's not sure that's a good idea. - Dr. Laura: "Trust the decisions of a person who shows good character and maturity." Have you considered changing your last name? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2...

After only three months of marriage, Michelle has discovered that her husband has a cocaine addiction. - Dr. Laura: "You will gain self-respect when you correct your mistake." Have you been brave enough to admit having made a poor decision? 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.d...

Cyndi regrets that, to cope with her cancer diagnosis, she became a workaholic and let her home life slip. - Dr. Laura: "Love - not work - is what keeps us alive." How do you cope when under great 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://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment . Bec...

Michelle's teenage daughter has started to disobey and talk back to her mother, and Michelle would like to know if she handled their recent fight correctly. - Dr. Laura: "Don't miss opportunities to reward kids who take responsibility for their mistakes." Has your child ever said "no" to you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura /...

Britney is engaged to a good man who is willing to help raise his ex's child, but she's not sure she can handle the responsibility of parenting someone else's son. - Dr. Laura: "It's important to be honest about what you're interested in and capable of doing." Have you put a child's relationship with their parents at risk? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio...

As he gets older, Preston finds himself confronting more and more friends over their political and social positions and losing them in the process. - Dr. Laura: "Avoid what's polarizing and seek what's fun." Have you disowned or been disowned by any family or friends over politics? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2...

Andrew called Dr. Laura last year, sad that his friends were getting married while he had no prospects. But, with this update, he reveals the amazing journey that original call took him on. - Dr. Laura: "You do not have to view yourself through the lens of others." Do you allow other people's opinions to influence your decisions? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the...

In the conclusion to this 2-part classic episode, Andrew discovers why he hasn't been able to find love and satisfaction in his life. Listen to Part 2 ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this classic episode, Andrew's friends are engaged to be married and he considers himself to be the "odd man out." Listen to Part 1 ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel would like to leave her insecure and controlling husband, but they have two young children. - Dr. Laura: "Find the courage to stand up for yourself and keep your family together." Do you believe it's important to keep your family together for the sake of the 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...

10-year-old Mark is grieving the death of his pastor and calls with his mom for advice on how best to cope. - Dr. Laura: "The beauty of grief is that it's a reflection of the positive relationship you had." At what age did you first experience 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 - htt...

12-year-old Chloe's “friend” group is proving to have some not-so-nice girls in it. - Dr. Laura: "Don't take the actions of mean girls personally." How did you handle the friend-drama of your childhood? 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 . Becom...

Even though her daughter rejects her, Annie keeps trying to help her bratty, snowflake daughter become a happy, successful adult. - Dr. Laura: "Once your child grows up, it's her life to live." Are you still trying to "parent" your grown 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 - https:...

Trina is sad about her bad childhood and her impending divorce, and she blames herself for the way her life has turned out. - Dr. Laura: "You can't change the past, but you can work on your future." What challenges have you bounced back from? 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...

Krystal's husband says their 4-year-old daughter should not be allowed to play with mommy's makeup, but Krystal remembers loving it too as a child and thinks there's nothing wrong. - Dr. Laura: "Teach your child about her inner beauty." At what age did you start wearing makeup? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872...