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The Dr. Laura Podcast

by Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need!Download “The Dr. Laura Podcast” at DrLaura.com, the SiriusXM app, or your favorite podcast platform. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraJoin My Family!!Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE!Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots,

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Episodes

  1. Sibling Envy and Childhood Trauma

    Antoinette struggles with envy toward her twin sister, whose life appears to have turned out better than her own. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura...

  2. YOU Need a Break!

    "YOU Need a Break!" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  3. Struggling to Understand Herself

    Bethany reflects on why, despite years of counseling to address the impact of a difficult childhood and unhealthy marriages, she still feels like there is something she is simply not understanding or recognizing about herself. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an...

  4. The Desire for Companionship: Reality vs. Fantasy

    "The Desire for Companionship: Reality vs. Fantasy" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is…

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  5. Grief vs. Motivation Following the Loss of a Spouse

    SherKurt questions whether his difficulty completing tasks is selfish behavior, particularly in the context of grieving the recent loss of his wife, who died from a neurological disease three months ago. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

  6. Things You Should Never Feel as Part of a Relationship

    "Things You Should Never Feel as Part of a Relationship" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is...

  7. Falling for the Milkman

    Sheri’s 28-year-old daughter began dating the milkman who is 20 years older than her after meeting him while working at a grocery store. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  8. Showing Appreciation

    "Showing Appreciation" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  9. Struggling to Stay Hopeful

    Wes finds it increasingly difficult to keep fighting his cancer as repeated doctor visits continue to bring discouraging news. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram...

  10. Ridiculous Guilt

    "Ridiculous Guilt" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  11. Peace of Mind or Opening Old Wounds?

    Hannah’s mother’s birthday is approaching, and they have been estranged and out of contact since Hannah’s previous therapy. Despite the ongoing distance in their relationship, Hannah is considering sending her mother flowers as a personal gesture to support her own sense of peace and closure. Got…

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  12. 98% of You Will Differ From My Opinion With Respect to Parenting

    "98% of You Will Differ From My Opinion With Respect to Parenting" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll...

  13. Why Is My Daughter Obsessed With This Man?

    Gladys is frustrated that her smart, intelligent, and wonderful adopted daughter has fallen head over heels for a man with little ambition. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  14. Overlook or Put on My Boxing Gloves?

    "Overlook or Put on My Boxing Gloves?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you...

  15. My Teen is Watching Porn!

    Lydia is concerned that her 14-year-old son bypassed established safety settings to access pornography and wants guidance on how to respond, including how to evaluate and address therapists’ recommendations. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

  16. Should Children Be Allowed at Weddings?

    "Should Children Be Allowed at Weddings?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help...

  17. Marriage in Crisis

    Sherri feels numb and saddened as her 25-year marriage faces a crisis. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my...

  18. Being Direct When Delivering Bad News

    "Being Direct When Delivering Bad News" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help…

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  19. Rebuilding Self-Image After Weight Loss

    Vanessa has lost 100 pounds and is navigating the emotional and mindset changes that come with dating again. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join...

  20. Delegating in Life

    "Delegating in Life" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  21. Difficulty Making a Decision About Working vs. Retirement

    Lisa is experiencing difficulty making an independent decision about her future, particularly regarding whether to continue working as a teacher or consider retirement. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media:...

  22. Being a REAL MAN

    "Being a REAL MAN" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  23. Facing an Uncomfortable Situation

    Sue finds herself in a difficult family situation involving her husband’s sister and her husband, whose gestures toward Sue have made her uncomfortable. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  24. Staying in a Lousy Relationship

    "Staying in a Lousy Relationship" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you…

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  25. Is His Adderall Use Ruining Our Marriage?

    Beth's concerned that her husband’s prescribed Adderall use appears to be affecting his demeanor and reactions, which is creating challenges in their communication and negatively impacting their marriage. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

  26. Should She Really Start Over?

    "Should She Really Start Over?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become…

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  27. Am I Selfish for Struggling to Love Her?

    Lauren reflects on how to continue loving and supporting her mom when she is in difficult moods or emotional states, while also questioning whether setting boundaries or feeling overwhelmed makes her selfish. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at…

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  28. What to Do When You’re Dating

    "What to Do When You’re Dating" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become…

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  29. No Ring, No Commitment: What’s Next for Emily’s Daughter?

    Emily’s daughter is in an on-and-off relationship with her baby’s father and is concerned about their lack of commitment and what her next steps should be for her future. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media:...

  30. Giving It a Rest in Your Overreactions

    "Giving It a Rest in Your Overreactions" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help…

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  31. Be "Jane" Again!

    Lucia has been married to the same person for 55 years. She feels that she and her husband have begun to take each other for granted, and she finds that he has become increasingly difficult to live with. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

  32. When Kids Don’t Get Along at Family Gatherings

    "When Kids Don’t Get Along at Family Gatherings" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed…

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  33. Sisters Divided

    McKenna and Heather have distanced themselves from their mother following concerns about her treatment of children in her daycare business. Now, their sister has begun a new relationship with their mother, creating tension and raising questions about how the sisters should handle the situation.…

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  34. You’re Fired: 5 Steps That Can Help You Move Forward

    "You’re Fired: 5 Steps That Can Help You Move Forward" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is...

  35. Cheryl’s Marriage Crisis: Husband vs. Her 18-Year-Old Son

    Cheryl married her boyfriend of five years, but a major conflict between her new husband and her 18-year-old son has put the marriage under serious strain. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  36. What to Do When Somebody Dumps You

    "What to Do When Somebody Dumps You" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you...

  37. Why the Pain in Your Heart May Be Because Your Mother Is Evil

    Jae feels betrayed by her mom and is uncertain whether the decision she made afterward was the right one. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join…

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  38. What to Do Next in Your Life

    "What to Do Next in Your Life" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become…

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  39. Feeling Like a Low Priority in a Long-Term Marriage

    After 25 years of marriage, Renee feels increasingly overlooked and wants to understand what has changed in her relationship and get to the root of her concerns. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  40. Teaching Kids Concentration

    "Teaching Kids Concentration" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a...

  41. Can I Expect to Have a Private Conversation With My Son?

    Ann wants to have an open, one-on-one conversation with her adult son without his girlfriend interrupting or becoming involved. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram...

  42. Why People Ghost You

    Why People Ghost You" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  43. His Dream Move Is Putting Their Marriage to the Test

    Richard wants to relocate his family to another state to take advantage of remote work and reduce living expenses, but his wife is opposed to the move. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  44. Things Smart People Do Not Tolerate

    "Things Smart People Do Not Tolerate" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you...

  45. I’m Concerned About This Living Arrangement Before My Marriage

    Patrick is feeling concerned about entering marriage while his future sister-in-law is currently living with him in his small apartment. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  46. The Abortion Argument: "Bodily Autonomy / "My body, my choice."

    "The Abortion Argument: "Bodily Autonomy / "My body, my choice." - Read the "Abortion Argument Series" here -> https://www.facebook.com/tysonzahner - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by…

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  47. Why Is She Still So Angry? - Part 2

    In this follow-up call, Chip and Angie continue their discussion of the challenges impacting their 40-year marriage. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram...

  48. Family Down Time

    "Family Down Time" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better...

  49. Why Is She Still So Angry? - Part 1

    After 40 years of marriage and counseling, Chip feels his wife has only become angrier. Can they break the cycle before resentment takes over? Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura...

  50. Effective Discipline for Children

    "Effective Discipline for Children" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need!Download “The Dr. Laura Podcast” at DrLaura.com, the SiriusXM app, or your favorite podcast platform. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraJoin My Family!!Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE!Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots,

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

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