The Dr. Laura Podcast

Reese wants Dr. Laura's help in dealing with his mean teacher who won't let him get drinks or use the restroom whenever he wants. - Dr. Laura: "Some of the best lessons come from the toughest teachers." Who was your favorite childhood teacher? 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...

Chris is a widower who says he feels himself resisting the overtures to get married by his girlfriend of two years. - Dr. Laura: "It's always a good idea to follow your gut." Have you ever not trusted your gut and regretted it? 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/ma...

10-year-old Evelyn says she's tired of arguing with her mom over the things she wants that her mom won't give her. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of daughter you'd like to have someday." What kind of child were 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.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment...

Kristen hates being single at age 50 and wants Dr. Laura's advice for how to be happier. - Dr. Laura: "It's hard to live a positive life with a negative mindset." Would you say you're happy with where you are 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 - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appo...

Ann calls to let Dr. Laura know how helpful her advice was to seek psychiatric care for her daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes moms need the support of professionals." What Dr. Laura advice has most helped you with raising your 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://www.drlau...

Ursula's mom suffers from memory loss and is angry about being put in a nursing home, leaving Ursula still feeling unsure of what she should be doing as a daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Weekly phone calls will show compassion while she gets the care she needs." What's the toughest decision you've had to make regarding an aging parent? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the r...

Carly is upset about being confronted by her pro-choice friend who says she's not sorry about having had an abortion. - Dr. Laura: "Stand firmly for your beliefs and values." Could you maintain a friendship with someone who holds opposite values from yours? 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 appointmen...

Erin calls with an update on how well her family is doing after taking Dr. Laura's advice to ditch their phones and monitor the children each time they use the internet. - Dr. Laura: "Parents have a moral obligation to protect their kids from the negative effects of technology." How much time do your kids spend on devices each day? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on t...

Matthew says his daughter is constantly putting herself down, and he's looking for ways to help improve her self-esteem. - Dr. Laura: "Kids like attention even when it's for negative reasons." What's the most frustrating parenting challenge you're coping with right now? 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...

What can Joy do about her teenage son who is failing despite being bright because he skips school and doesn't turn in his homework? - Dr. Laura: "The most important thing for him to learn now is how to move out and support himself at 18." Are you willing to let your child fail? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872...

Cathy has been fighting cancer and worries that she's not taking “proper care” of her husband because they haven't had sex for two years. - Dr. Laura: "Now is the time to move slowly and let your body respond to sensuality." How has your spouse been supportive of you in times of health or other crises? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-D...

After 51 years of marriage, Dennis says he cannot live with his wife if she continues to follow her new religion. - Dr. Laura: "Marriage is about compromising and sacrificing for the happiness of your spouse." What do you sacrifice or compromise for your 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 app...

Rachel has lost hundreds of pounds through bariatric surgery, but still feels like a failure since she hasn't reached her goal weight. - Dr. Laura: "Give yourself credit for having pulled yourself away from a nightmare." What are you hard on yourself 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 appointmen...

Sarah had to cancel babysitting for her younger sister recently, and it has caused a rift in their relationship that she fears will be long-lasting. - Dr. Laura: "Closeness is a two-way street." Who do you struggle to have a good relationship with? 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...

At age 70, Debbie says she's tired of worrying whether people like her and adapting her behavior to suit what she thinks others expect. - Dr. Laura: "Start being yourself and never forget that your husband loves you just as you are." Do you consider yourself 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...

How can Kyle add a romantic relationship to his life while still prioritizing his hobbies and personal interests? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProg...

10-year-old Lola calls to say how she was able to deal with bullies in her school by applying the advice she has heard on the Dr. Laura Program. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLaura...

Monica's husband waits weeks at a time before complaining to her about her behavior, and she's not sure if she should apologize or confront him. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLaura...

Should Jennifer tell her boyfriend of 7 months that she craves more touch and affection? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/DrLaura...

Courtney's husband's behavior since the death of their special needs daughter is negatively impacting the mental health of their surviving child. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLaur...

Krista and Jim are good friends whose attempt to date each other turned sour. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/DrLaura YouTube.co...

Kay is in her 60s and is still trying to find a way to earn her mother's love. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/DrLaura YouTube.c...

Sue's relationship with her parents deteriorated after her husband's battle with alcoholism, and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to try to improve it. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram....

Suzana wants Dr. Laura's help to change so that her husband and father no longer dominate her. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram Twitter.com/DrLauraProgram Pinterest.com/D...

Is it time for Susan to let her daughter figure things out on her own, or should she try to help curb the anxiety her child is experiencing as a new college student? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com 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 . Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...