Dr. Laura's Deep Dive Podcast
by Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM
After five decades of preaching, teaching, and nagging, Dr. Laura has added a new approach to her mission to get people to Do the Right Thing. Taking an even deeper plunge, each weekly episode focuses on just one topic, giving her time to share an analysis of a problem and give advice on how to get out of messy situations. Listen weekly, and you too can avoid common friendship, dating, marriage, and parenting pitfalls altogether! Looking for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA >>> Dr. Laura Schlessinger's daily radio program is heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111. Visit DrLaura.com to become a Family member!
Episodes
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From Stay-at-Home Mom to What?
Parents who make raising their kids a priority are my heroes. I wrote a best-selling book called “In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms” to celebrate and to buoy the under-appreciated, little respected and even controversial parents - mostly moms - who make the important decision to be home full-time....
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Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios
What’s a piece of advice I’ve given on-air that I’ve applied to my own life? Is it OK to remain friends when you know your “friend” wants something more? What’s a good way to respond when someone asks why you’ve never married or had kids? The questions were good at last week’s Dr. Laura LIVE…
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Listener Stories About Abortion
When it comes to the topic of abortion, I prefer to pontificate than debate. I also like to hear your thoughts. Which is why, after I read the following email on-air, I asked listeners to call in and share stories about being in a similar situation as this husband, who was forty when he wrote in...
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What if It’s FTD?
What’s Frontotemporal Degeneration? Also known as FTD, it is the most common form of dementia for adults under age 60. Unfortunately, my peep, Sue, knows all about FTD because she lost her husband to it. Sue and I along with the Director of Support and Education with the Association for...
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One Big Mistake Men Should Stop Making
Men, close your eyes and picture yourself leaving Rapunzel up in her tower to cut off her own hair and use it as a rope to climb down to freedom. Could you do it? I know you’re born with a biological desire to rescue a damsel in distress. That’s natural and normal and even good in many cases.…
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Improving Life Through Visualization
It doesn’t matter if you’re a glass half-full or a glass half-empty person. You immediately get an image in your mind and understand what I’m trying to convey when I reference a glass and its state of fullness. Visualization is my favorite way to make a point. Especially when people are upset and...
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For Parents of Kids with Health and Developmental Problems
Of all life’s many challenges, having a child with serious health or developmental issues is among the worst. Parents can be consumed with worry, fear and a sense of dread. On top of that, social beings naturally compare themselves to others… mothers are always gauging their own children’s...
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How To Be A Good Parent After A Bad Childhood
Can you go on to be a good parent if you had a really terrible childhood? The answer is, yes. People who've had horrible childhood experiences can become good parents, although the stats aren't great. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social...
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Putting Your Family First
One of the biggest problems I've run across in recent years of taking calls on the Dr. Laura Program is of adult, married, (mostly) women who allow themselves to be emotionally drained by their demanding, needy, mentally unstable mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Those calls infuriate me....
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How Infidelity Damages Kids
Today’s Deep Dive is inspired by a special hour of the Dr. Laura program when I invited adult children to call in and talk about how their parents’ infidelity affected their family and their lives. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
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Why Do Men Cheat?
Why would a man risk losing his wife and his kids by having an affair? I devoted a whole hour of the Dr. Laura program talking to women who stayed with their husbands after discovering they had been unfaithful. And that prompted this special segment with men calling in to talk about why they had...
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Staying Married After Infidelity
When a couple with young kids comes to me for help after an infidelity, I’m going to ask if it was a one-time thing or a pattern of behavior. It's also important to know HOW the affair ended. Did they stop just because they got caught? Did the other person do the dumping? Or did your spouse come…
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Stress Less
I read an article recently that said the global wellness business has become a six trillion-dollar industry. From weighted blankets to mindful menopause retreats, there are endless products, services, supplements and medications to help relieve the stress of everyday life. Before you convince...
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Are Your Kids Calling the Shots?
Do you believe you’re failing as a parent? Does it feel like you’ve lost control and your kids are using tantrums, tears and other strategies to run the show? The first thing you need to understand is that you cannot rationalize with a child. They’re selfish little creatures who want their...
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Is It Time to Excommunicate Your Mother-In-Law?
When I would travel the country for book signings, one of the most special combinations of people to arrive at my table would be mothers and daughters-in-law. It’s always so touching when two of the most important women in a man’s life actually like one another, and maybe even love each other....
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Being There For a Dying Loved One
I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that...
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Love In Action - Sex Through Decades of Marriage
I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that...
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Accept Your Spouse’s Limitations
One of my favorite t-shirts in the Merch Store at DrLaura.com reads, “You Picked Him. Stop Picking on Him!” It’s something I say to callers a lot. Mostly to women who tell me that they can just no longer live with their husband’s bad habits, insensitivities, lack of ambition and such. I always…
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Why Have Them If You Won’t Raise Them?
How would your baby rate your job performance if she could? Of all the things we can give our children, attention is what they most need and want. Children deserve to be put first. They are not supposed to be fit in around their mommy’s and daddy’s more important schedules. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /...
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The Father Factor - The Importance of Dads in Children’s Lives
It takes a man to turn a boy into a man. And a dad to show his daughter what she should be looking for in a future husband. That’s why I’m constantly nagging you to choose wisely before getting married… to pick a man who will be a good husband and who’ll also be a good father. Dads aren’t there…
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Most Divorce is Unnecessary
When you see a cute old couple who looks like they’ve been married 120 years, wrinkled, hunched over, walking down the street holding hands, you may be tempted to think they had some kind of special luck to make it together for that long. But, no two people are completely compatible. NONE. If you...
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Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios
Have you come to one of my live stage performances? I’ve done many over the years, but the ones at the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles have been among the most special. The theater is tiny, which means I’m up close and personal with those who attend. Lily meanders through the audience and picks...
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The Benefits of a “Between Now and Dead” Mindset
Any given day on my SiriusXM radio program, you’re likely to hear me ask a caller, “Is this how you want your life to go ‘between now and dead?’” It’s probably my favorite “Dr. Laura-ism” because it really puts life into perspective, don’t you think? Follow me on social media…
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Sexual Healing
I want to talk to you about sex therapy, and the first thing I want to say is, don't wait until you have an actual sexual problem in your relationship before you seek sex therapy. Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!!...
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Understanding Sibling Rivalry
Ahhh, human beings – we are hardwired to compete. Throughout all of history we’ve competed for love, power, territory. So sibling rivalry makes sense, when you think about it. Remember Cain and Abel? Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura...
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Overcoming Workplace Woes
Most of us have experienced annoying work situations at some point in our careers, be it body odor, busy-bodies, bitchy behavior or catty, complaining, critical co-workers. There’s no limit to the types of problems to be found in any given workplace. Follow me on social media…
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In Good Times and In Bad
What do the vows, “in good times and in bad” mean to you? Would you adhere to them in any situation? I brought this up on my SiriusXM radio program and invited callers to share their thoughts... Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join…
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My Teen is Smoking Pot!
The teenage years are just about the craziest time of life for both teens AND their parents. It’s normal for adolescents to give you grief. Their brains are changing fast, hormones are out of whack, they’re dealing with friends and social pressures. Teens are impulsive. Follow me on social media:...
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I Love You, But I’m Not In Love With You
Falling in love really takes no effort. You feel all those horny and happy butterflies because it's new. It feeds your ego, feeds your fantasies and distracts you from everything. It's just wonderful. Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura...
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Forgiving Yourself
I find that most people have an easier time forgiving others than forgiving themselves for the mistakes or naughty things they’ve done. People can carry around shame, disappointment and self-hate for a very long time. Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram...
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Are You Wasting Your Childbearing Years?
Sex is very bonding to a female. That’s our biology. Once a woman has sex, hormones flood her body, flood her mind, leading her to perceive that the relationship is meaningful. This phenomenon is one of the reasons a woman might stick with a relationship that’s not going in the direction she…
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What Are You Adding to Your Child’s Soup? (Part 1 of Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess up Their Kids)
Life is like a pot of soup – a mixture of people, places and experiences - some good, some not-so-good. Sometimes bad. Family is the broth of that soup. It’s the foundation. Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive…
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Help! My Life is Out of Balance!
Let me bust a myth for you. There’s no such thing as balance. There are only choices. That means, when life gets too chaotic, when you feel frazzled and unhappy and like you’re not doing anything particularly well, it’s time to take something off your plate. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872…
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Talking to Kids About Death
Most kids are aware of death. They probably don't understand it, but it's in their cartoons, video games, on their TV. They may have a friend who has lost a loved one and talked about it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media:...
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The Problem With Passive-Aggressive Behavior
Do you have someone in your life who’s actions don’t match their words? You sense they’re upset, but also that they’re trying to conceal it from you. Maybe they give you the silent treatment, withhold intimacy, withhold praise. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at...
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Affection Is the Fuel of Happy Marriages
Some people aren’t raised with affection. They haven’t been taught to be loving and caring. It wasn’t modeled for them. But that’s not a reason to withhold loving affection from your spouse. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media:...
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How Our Childhoods Affect Adulthood
Let me tell you what childhood is supposed to be about. It's supposed to be about experiencing love, security, warmth, connectedness, bonding and happiness. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...
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Why You’re Not Winning Your Weight Loss Battle
You don’t get to the level of pride in yourself that Maria felt when she called me by giving up weeks into starting a new health routine. But that’s exactly what most people do. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media:...
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Just Do It – Later: The Problem With Procrastination
I never procrastinate, but at least 1 out of 5 people admit they are chronic procrastinators. It’s primarily a problem with self management. It’s not a problem with time management or planning ... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social…
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From Hugs to Happiness: The Importance of Physical Affection
When you show affection, you’re showing love. It's another way to say I love you. But, far too often couples let it slip away. They stop sitting close to each other on the couch. They stop holding hands as they walk down the street. It’s sad really. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an...
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Navigating Grief - Finding Your Way After the Death of Your Spouse
When major catastrophes happen in your life, you suffer. And when you suffer, you tend to just want to curl up like one of those little roly poly bugs. You want to curl up and hide under things. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media:...
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When Coming Out Tests Family Ties
Children yearn for their parents’ love. We’ve all sought our parents’ approval at some point. Our kids want to make us proud – not disappoint us. At the same time, parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Most of us have some vision of how their lives will turn out. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /...
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Refresher: Marital Sex Matters
It may not top your list of priorities, but there's almost zero chance sex isn't top of mind for your husband. If you need motivation moving sex off the back burner, don't miss today's classic Deep Dive podcast on why marital sex matters. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an…
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Refresher: Dysfunctional Families Are Tearing Our Country Apart
Don't be part of the problem, be the solution! Revisiting my very first "deep dive," I discussed the typical mistakes parents make, which foster a sense of entitlement and a lack of accountability in their children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow...
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Refresher: Saving One Starfish at a Time
When people ask what I do for a living I say, “I try to save kids!” And marriages. And families. And I love when my listeners help. Let's save one kid, marriage and family at a time like the story of the starfish, which is the focus of today's classic Deep Dive Podcast. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA /...
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(Divorced) Home For the Holidays
It never fails. In the months leading up to the holidays, I start getting calls from listeners looking for ways to deal with impending family dramas. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...
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How Helping Your Kids Can Hold Them Back
Raising children to become independent adults is every parent’s task, but there’s an increasing phenomenon of kids who experience a “failure to launch” into their 20s and even 30s. Far too many adult children are not just living off their parents or with their parents, they actually expect it to…
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Refresher: The Book I Never Wrote
When I discuss my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands,” there's inevitably a chorus of women who say, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives.” Find out why my listener Charlotte knows better as we revisit this classic Deep Dive...
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Surviving Thanksgiving - Tips for Family Gatherings
There’s a prominent conservative news host who announced that, since the election, his liberal mother has un-invited him from Thanksgiving dinner . How sad to destroy a family over something like politics ... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on...
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Society Needs Strong Men
An interesting phenomenon was observed in a game reserve in South Africa during the 1990s. Young male elephants began acting overly aggressive towards one another and mutilated and killed more than 50 rhinoceroses on the property. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at...
About this show
After five decades of preaching, teaching, and nagging, Dr. Laura has added a new approach to her mission to get people to Do the Right Thing. Taking an even deeper plunge, each weekly episode focuses on just one topic, giving her time to share an analysis of a problem and give advice on how to get out of messy situations. Listen weekly, and you too can avoid common friendship, dating, marriage, and parenting pitfalls altogether! Looking for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA >>> Dr. Laura Schlessinger's daily radio program is heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111. Visit DrLaura.com to become a Family member!
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