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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2667
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Does My Husband Deserve Another Chance?
Donna's alcoholic husband keeps asking for forgiveness but continues to disappoint her with his drinking. - Dr. Laura: "Accept that he won't change and make decisions accordingly."
How many times shou…
Should I Go Gray?
Tamara colors her hair to cover her prematurely gray hair and worries that her husband may not like it if she allows her gray to grow out. - Dr. Laura: "Hair color is less important to men than atten…
I Get So Angry!
10-year-old Jessica would like tools to help prevent the rage she says she feels when she's frustrated or angry. - Dr. Laura: "Family members, even children, need to be heard."
How does your child exp…
My Husband is Falling Out of Love
Gina says she'd like harmony in her home, but her husband has a temper and she's a nag. - Dr. Laura: " Marriages improve when you find ways to compliment instead of complain."
What compliment could yo…
I Don't Have Hopes or Dreams
Michael has lost direction and enthusiasm for life since his marriage ended 10 years ago. Dr. Laura: "When life doesn't go according to plan, get a new plan."
What curve balls has life thrown you? Ema…
I Don't Like How My Ex Parents
Cathy is frustrated that her ex-husband rescues their children instead of letting them face the consequences of their actions. - Dr. Laura: "Kids will gravitate toward the path of least resistance."
D…
My Parents Act Like Kids!
15-year-old Audrey is in therapy to help her cope with the family drama that she says is killing her. - Dr. Laura: "It might be time for the kids to rise and refuse to take it any longer!"
Are you ti…
My Dad Has Changed for the Worse
Since her mother's death, Katrina's dad has started living in a completely different way than he had with her mother. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let the pain you feel as a daughter interfere with being a wi…
My Dad is Dying
Donna is distraught over her dad who is suffering the end stages of Parkinson's disease. - Dr. Laura: "Unresolved feelings can live long beyond relationships."
Has grief left you distraught? Email me …
Should I Salvage My Relationship with My Mom?
Jack's mother has done a number of terrible things to him, but he's still hoping there is some way to have a relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Acknowledge what you don't have and put effort into what you d…
I'm Angry at My Dad
11-year-old Hunter's father killed himself, leaving him confused and angry. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on and find joy in the blessings you do have."
Have you found yourself angry over a death? Email me your…
My Mom Won't Talk to Me
Jeph disrespected his mother 14 years ago, and he doesn't know how to repair the damage that caused his relationship with her. - Dr. Laura: "The first step to being forgiven is taking responsibility …
I Can't Get Through to My Sister
Billie's sister has abused drugs and alcohol for 18 years and isn't responding to the help that Billie is trying to give her. - Dr. Laura: "There are limits to the impact one person can have on anoth…
My Dad's Not Being Fair!
Lucia doesn't want to sell her tablet to help pay for the softball gear that was stolen when she accidentally left it outside. - Dr. Laura: "Negative consequences help ensure we don't repeat our mist…
I Want to Shack-up
Jackie knows her mom and Dr. Laura's opinion on shacking up, but she wants to do it anyway. - Dr. Laura: "Understand the ripple effects of your decisions."
Have you ignored good advice? Email me your …
Insecurity is Destroying Our Relationship
Jack and Laura are trying to reconcile and need Dr. Laura's advice on how to overcome the communication problems that originally led to their divorce. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes love requires taking a l…
Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: I'm Another Satisfied Customer!
Not only did Dr. Laura's advice help Judy solve the friend problem she originally called in about, it led to a realization about her relationship with her mother. Dr. Laura: "Good girlfriends mother …
Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: What Do You Regret?
Dr. Laura asks listeners to call in and talk about a time they chickened out and why they wish they hadn't. Dr. Laura: "What have you missed out on?"
When's the last time you chickened out? Email me y…
Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: I Want to Be a Man
22-year-old Tirin was a teen father who ran away from his responsibility, but now he's taking on the task of protecting and raising three children. Dr. Laura: "Make decisions in life with courage and…
Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Life's Better When I'm Being Honest With Myself
Christina was 38 with three children when she married for all the wrong reasons. After calling Dr. Laura earlier this year, she has transformed her life. - Dr. Laura: "I won't have to be one of your …