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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2670
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#15 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Traumatized by a Stranger's Death
Kate is a nurse who witnessed the death of a woman the same age and with the same name as her mother, and now she can't stop thinking about her. - Dr. Laura: "Survivor's guilt is one part grief and o…
#16 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Not Ready For Marriage
Lewis isn't sure that he wants to marry his girlfriend of 9 years. - Dr. Laura: "It's selfish to continue a relationship that you know isn't headed for marriage."
Are you behaving in a selfish manner?…
#17 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'd Like More Sex
Since becoming parents to twins nearly four years ago, sex has been lacking between Steven and his wife. What can he do to get more? - Dr. Laura: "Women need mental, emotional and physical foreplay s…
#18 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Hate Letting People Down
Diane has a hard time saying no to people, and it stresses her out to disappoint anyone. - Dr. Laura: "People who really care about you will respect your preferences."
Do you have a hard or easy time …
#19 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Foster Son Won't Forgive His Mom
Steven wants to encourage his foster son to have goodwill toward his bio-mom even though she's never been a positive force in his life. - Dr. Laura: "People need to come to terms with the reality of …
#20 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Miss My Wife
Muzi is devastated over his wife's death and is having a difficult time coping with the loss. Dr. Laura: "Letting go is a very important part of grieving."
Do you miss your loved one? Email me your th…
#21 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Want to Meet My Dad's Girlfriend
Is it wrong for Christy's dad to be dating again just a year after her mom died? - Dr. Laura: "The living have to live."
Is there a certain amount of time you feel is appropriate to wait to date after…
#22 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Couples' Therapy Isn't Helping
Theo admits that he withholds affection from his girlfriend and treats her in un-loving ways even though he claims to have found something special in her. - Dr. Laura: "Do the individual work to beco…
#23 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Is This Normal?
Lindsey is worried that her 10-year-old daughter needs too much reassurance from her. - Dr. Laura: "It's a wonderful thing to have a mom to learn from."
Do you enable your child's emotions? Email me y…
#24 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Should I Donate My Kidney?
Eric is planning to donate a kidney to his cousin but is struggling with his weight and other health issues in preparation. - Dr. Laura: "No one is morally obligated to donate an organ."
Have you ever…
#25 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Worry About My Girls' Safety
Michelle feels anxious about the safety of her two college-aged daughters and doesn't know how to handle her fears about something bad happening to them. - Dr. Laura: "Bring more joy into your life a…
#26 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Teacher is Mean to Me!
Reese wants Dr. Laura's help in dealing with his mean teacher who won't let him get drinks or use the restroom whenever he wants. - Dr. Laura: "Some of the best lessons come from the toughest teacher…
#27 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Not Sure I Want to Get Married
Chris is a widower who says he feels himself resisting the overtures to get married by his girlfriend of two years. - Dr. Laura: "It's always a good idea to follow your gut."
Have you ever not trusted…
#28 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Sick of Not Getting My Way!
10-year-old Evelyn says she's tired of arguing with her mom over the things she wants that her mom won't give her. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of daughter you'd like to have someday."
What kind of child…
#29 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Middle-aged and Miserable
Kristen hates being single at age 50 and wants Dr. Laura's advice for how to be happier. - Dr. Laura: "It's hard to live a positive life with a negative mindset."
Would you say you're happy with where…
#30 - Top 40 Countdown '22: We're Headed in the Right Direction
Ann calls to let Dr. Laura know how helpful her advice was to seek psychiatric care for her daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes moms need the support of professionals."
What Dr. Laura advice has most he…
#31 - Top 40 Countdown '22: What's a Daughter's Moral Obligation?
Ursula's mom suffers from memory loss and is angry about being put in a nursing home, leaving Ursula still feeling unsure of what she should be doing as a daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Weekly phone calls w…
#32 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Friend Proudly Proclaimed Her Abortion
Carly is upset about being confronted by her pro-choice friend who says she's not sorry about having had an abortion. - Dr. Laura: "Stand firmly for your beliefs and values."
Could you maintain a frie…
#33 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Your Advice Improved Our Family!
Erin calls with an update on how well her family is doing after taking Dr. Laura's advice to ditch their phones and monitor the children each time they use the internet. - Dr. Laura: "Parents have a …
#34 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Daughter is Too Negative
Matthew says his daughter is constantly putting herself down, and he's looking for ways to help improve her self-esteem. - Dr. Laura: "Kids like attention even when it's for negative reasons."
What's …