The Dr. Laura Podcast

Christine's husband doesn't like to socialize and pressures her and their children to stay away from friends and family. - Dr. Laura: "Your children need the contact and connection with 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 so...

Vida's husband loses his temper when stressed, and she's tired of dealing with it. - Dr. Laura: "Use your wifely powers to soothe him and diminish his 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 . Find me on social media at: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

Susan is paying for her son's college apartment, and she's angry about how messy and dirty he keeps it. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on the more important aspects of 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 appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment . Find me on social media at: Fac...

Jeffrey's friends are snowflakes who have no responsibility or goals, and he's ready to move on from them. - Dr. Laura: "Don't confront, just disconnect." 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: Facebook.com/DrLaura Inst...

Matt's dad moved in “temporarily” six months ago, and Matt's wife, Stephanie, is ready for good 'ol dad to leave. - Dr. Laura: "Don't measure the worthiness of a situation by its difficulty." 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 socia...

Elizabeth is having a hard time with her recent breakup and worries that she'll never meet someone she likes as much. - Dr. Laura: "You can be better, and you can have better." 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: Fac...

Victoria is 22 and having sex with a guy without a commitment or the confidence that he really cares about her. - Dr. Laura: "Meaningless sex has a negative effect on your psyche, your feelings and your future." 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-appointmen...

Renee's husband gets mean when he's feeling depressed, and she doesn't know how to handle it. - Dr. Laura: "You don't have to tolerate abusive behavior." 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: Facebook.com/DrLaura Insta...

Jackie feels child-like, stuck and depressed because she needs her parents' approval over everything from what clothes she should wear to what career she should pursue. - Dr. Laura: "Becoming your own person instead of an extension of your parents is a scary but wonderful journey." Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2...

9-year-old Judah is wishing for a better relationship with his biological father who hasn't been around much since Judah was a baby. - Dr. Laura: "Your loving, involved grandparents can fill the role of Dad." - 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...

Aaron has become disenchanted with his career as a police officer, and his work stress prevents him from being the husband his wife deserves and the father his three young children need. - Dr. Laura: "Don't give so much at the office that you have nothing left for the family you created." Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-80...

30-year-old Mary is unmarried, feeling lonely because of the pandemic and is panicking that she will be single forever. - Dr. Laura: "Humans aren't meant to be alone so it's important for you to connect with 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-appoi...

8-year-old Parker is having a hard time focusing on his schoolwork now that everything is online. - Dr. Laura: "Kids cannot be expected to perform like robots." 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: Facebook.com/DrLaur...

Mark is different from his friends and believes it's a negative that his mother raised him to be a God-fearing, rule-following young man. - Dr. Laura: "People who are too hard on themselves don't rise to their full potential." 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/mak...

Samantha raised her 12-year-old son alone after his bio dad walked away, and she feels joyless and unsatisfied with life. - Dr. Laura: "Even when life doesn't go the way we want, we do what needs to be done." 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 ....

Joan took care of her 92-year-old mother, and since her mother's death, Joan's daily routine has turned upside down. - Dr. Laura: "In time you'll adjust to the new rhythm of 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 appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment . Find me on social medi...

Brooke told herself that she would leave her cheating husband once her kids were grown and out of the house, but now she's scared to make the change. Dr. Laura: "If you let scary stop you, you'll never see the beautiful possibilities." 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...

Jane's father's health is failing, and she wonders if she should shield her 6-year-old grandson from seeing his decline. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to learn about life and compassion." 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 medi...

Lindsey is dating an erratic guy who wants to “take things slow,” but is moving fast when it comes to affection. - Dr. Laura: "Every woman should hold out for a mature, self-confident man." 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...

Lisa's husband is annoyed by her constant need to correct him and always be right. - Dr. Laura: "No one was ever loved for being right." 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: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraP...

13-year-old Jonathan has a problem with lying and calls in with his mom to explain why. - Dr. Laura: "Make a decision to tell the truth even when it's scary and uncomfortable." 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: Fac...

Shannon, a mom of four, struggles to work 12-hour shifts as a part-time nurse, but fears being criticized for quitting in order to stay home with her children. - Dr. Laura: "What others think is not more important than what your kids think of you." Do you fear criticism more than the well-being of your kids? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com Order Dr. Laura’s book: “In Praise of Stay-...

19-year-old Sophie is heartsick while her boyfriend is on his mission trip. - Dr. Laura: "You're so lucky to have somebody to miss!" 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: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgr...

Katie and her husband just moved cross-county for her PhD program, but she's starting to get the baby bug and knows she wants to stay home with any children she may have. - Dr. Laura: "Priorities change as we grow and mature." 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/mak...

Ashley's husband cheated on her before they had their second child together, and she finds herself obsessing over whether he will do it again. - Dr. Laura: "Be pleasant and focused on creating a non-contentious home, and you'll reduce the chance of betrayal." 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 appointm...