The Dr. Laura Podcast

Erin contends with drastic life changes after receiving a new diagnosis. - Dr. Laura: "Laughter could be your way forward." - Dr. Laura: "Laughter could be your way forward." How did you adjust to unforeseeable health circumstances? 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.c...

Rob thanks Dr. Laura for emphasizing the importance of being there for his children after breaking up their family life. - Dr. Laura: "Never let your children feel you divorced them!" What was the hardest personal change you've had to make for 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 appointme...

Zidane says his father prefers texting others when the two of them spend limited time together. Dr. Laura: "The only way we can be disappointed is if we have an expectation that doesn't match reality." Have you prepared your child to have realistic expectations? 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 appoi...

Despite drifting apart years ago, Kristy questions if she should cease contact with a childhood friend who suffers from a brain injury. - Dr. Laura: "You’re still holding onto a memory of safety, but you don’t need it anymore." Have you struggled to leave behind a friendship that was already over? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Lau...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Audrey was planning to be a stay-at-home-mom with her first baby, but her husband is unemployed and asking her to go back to work. - Dr. Laura: "One loving parent at home with a child is better than none." Who's home with your young children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > https://...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Eliza is toying with the idea of quitting her full-time job to become a stay-at-home mom, but she fears letting down her company. - Dr. Laura: "You can be replaced at work, but you'll never be replaced in the heart of your child." Who do you want to raise your kids? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Hom...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Ann shares how people react to hearing her “trick” for successfully raising her daughters. Dr. Laura: "There’s no luck here. You chose wisely!" Are you willing to stay home for your child's fundamental development? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-boo...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Katie calls Dr. Laura to thank her for the advice and support that has helped her to become a stay-at-home mom. - Dr. Laura: "Mothers nurture, love and teach while hired help just 'watches' kids." Tell me your story of being an irreplaceable mommy!! Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > h...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Charlotte is struggling since leaving her successful career to become a stay-at-home-mom. - Dr. Laura: "You are ferociously valuable and irreplaceable in the eyes of the family you've created." Are you struggling in your role as a stay-at-home mom? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > ht...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Lia calls Dr. Laura with tears of joy and an update on her previous call. - Dr. Laura: "You ARE your kids' mom!" Are you willing to quit your career for your kids sake? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-in-praise-of-stay-at-home-moms To participat...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Elizabeth feels pressured by the feminist lifestyles that contradict her belief system as a stay-at-home mom. - Dr. Laura: "You get to design your life." Do you feel pressured to dump your kid in daycare? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-in-prais...

In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Since the pandemic's spread…Suzy's “active mom” lifestyle has changed dramatically. - Dr. Laura: "Family loves you in spite of NOT being perfect." Have you felt imperfect as a mom? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms” go to > https://www.drlaura.com/dr-laura-book-in-praise-of-stay-at-home-moms T...

Should Jim and Bonnie pay for part of their son's wedding even though he is disappointing them by living with his fiancé and planning to change his last name to initials after marriage? - Dr. Laura: "It's unreasonable to expect you to do something traditional when they are snubbing tradition." What untraditional things has your child done? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To particip...

Lynn wants to find a positive way to handle her granddaughter who's argumentative and pushes back on just about anything Lynn says to her. - Dr. Laura: "Take a position of authority and guide her to learn from her mistakes." How did you handle your child's teenage argumentative stage? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-37...

Stella wonders how she got herself into the position of spending more than 9 years of her life with a married man with no plans to divorce. - Dr. Laura: "Settling for a married man is your way of avoiding commitment." How has fear of commitment effected 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 app...

Mark wonders where the spouse in a 2nd or 3rd marriage falls in relationship to children. - Dr. Laura: "Put the needs of your children above any new spouse." Is a 2nd marriage straining your relationship with 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.drlaura.com/make-a...

Lori feels tremendous anxiety each time she gets in her car, but Dr. Laura believes there's more to Lori's story than the stress of traffic. - Dr. Laura: "Seek out kind, like-minded people to help bring more light to your life." What kinds of things could you do to help brighten your life right now? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-L...

Ashley struggles with mental health issues and believes that her parents are actually making her condition worse. - Dr. Laura: "Limit your contact with poisonous people." Are your parents a source of support or 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-app...

Pamela says she's at a loss for what her next step in life should be now that she's retired and is no longer caring for her family members. - Dr. Laura: "Embrace the opportunity to explore and experiment during this phase of life." What are you planning to do in retirement? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or m...

Jerome is an older dad with a 9-year-old son who worries about death and living without his father. - Dr. Laura: "Remind your son that you're teaching him how to handle life on his own and that he will do the same for his child someday." Did your children ever express a fear of death? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-37...

Cara and her husband would like to start a family, and she calls Dr. Laura for tips on how to help ensure they're ready. - Dr. Laura: "Approach parenthood as a team with a plan for the greatest possible success." What kind of thought and planning did you do before becoming a parent? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-...

Paul answers Dr. Laura's request for listeners to share the story of how they came out as gay to friends and family and shares how his life improved after sharing the truth with his parents. - Dr. Laura: "Acknowledging the elephant in the room gives it a chance to take its exit." How did your family react when you told them you were gay? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participat...

Kenitra says she has always been too trusting and has been taken advantage of by scammers several times. - Dr. Laura: "People who long to be accepted can be easy prey." Are you an easy target to people who want to take advantage? 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/...

Rose asks Dr. Laura if hypnosis is a good way to overcome her habit of creating piles of clutter. - Dr. Laura: "Understanding the connection between a habit and its origin can help with breaking that habit." Have you ever been hypnotized? 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.drl...

Should Susan give her opinion or keep her mouth shut about her son who wants to live with his girlfriend for a year before he proposes? - Dr. Laura: "Shacking up is self-centered. Commitment is other-centered." Do you speak your mind or keep your mouth shut when it comes to your adult children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura...