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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2670
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
I Can't Handle Vacation
Jean panics, cries and can't eat when she travels the world with her husband, and she'd like Dr. Laura's help to overcome this phobia. - Dr. Laura: "Hypnotherapy is a powerful way to gain a sense of …
I Blame My Mom For My Dad's Death
Megan's father died last week, and she's angry that her mother couldn't give him CPR, which might have saved him. - Dr. Laura: "Let your sadness motivate you to be more prepared for emergencies than…
Parenting is Tough!
Miriam is struggling as the mom of a 5-year-old and attributes her parenting challenges to her ADHD. - Dr. Laura: "You'll be a better mother when you stop viewing yourself as broken."
Do you believe y…
I'm Sad About My Dad
Melissa wonders how she can find peace with her decision to place her father in a retirement home. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes the best we can do is accept the sadness of a situation."
Have you ever had t…
Our Child Is a Yeller
7-year-old Merril screams when she doesn't get her way, and she and her mom would like Dr. Laura's help with taming her temper. - Dr. Laura: "There are more effective ways to get what you want than y…
My Son's Not Talking To Me
Laurie and her son are estranged since she told him she doesn't like how his fiancé and her mother to boss him around. - Dr. Laura: "You trained your son to rely on others to tell him what to do."
Are…
I'm Stuck In the Past
Steve thinks the way he dwells on his childhood memories of deceased relatives is unhealthy and is preventing him from living in the present. - Dr. Laura: "It's your turn to create beautiful memories…
My Father Is a Problem
Shae's wife has finally had enough of his father's bad behavior, and the couple needs Dr. Laura's help with how to proceed. - Dr. Laura: "Protect your family from the behaviors you were never protect…
My Son Has Turned Into an Intolerant Jerk
Jim says his family is being torn apart by his son who berates and antagonizes anyone who doesn't agree with him politically. - Dr. Laura: "Do not tolerate thoughtless, direct aggression."
Have politi…
My Parents Are Disappointing
Melinda would like to move on from the angry feelings she has toward her parents for the ways they have disappointed her. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes the biggest growth comes when we give up on what we c…
I'm Not the Wife I Want to Be
Katie has been married for only 6 months and worries that she's not giving her husband the respect and attention that he gives to her. - Dr. Laura: "Let your actions illustrate your love for your hus…
My Mom Won't Let Me Be Alone With Girls!
15-year-old Tanner wants to hang out with girls unsupervised, but his mother refuses to give him that freedom. - Dr. Laura: "Your mom's job is to help you learn to respect females and avoid risky beh…
My Mom Won't Break Up With My Ex
Amy is annoyed that her mother continues a close relationship with her ex-husband even though Amy has moved on and gotten remarried. - Dr. Laura: ""Fugget about it" and them!"
Where does your ex fit i…
My Husband and I Haven't Had Sex for 3 Years
Jennifer loves her husband and their life together but is unhappy that they never have sex due to his weight issues. - Dr. Laura: "It's harder to live without love and companionship than it is to liv…
My Husband Doesn't Support My Dream
Renee's husband encouraged her to pursue her dream job, but now he's pressuring her to reject the job offer. - Dr. Laura: "You have to decide if his pattern of controlling behavior is something you w…
I Defeated My Demons With Your Help
Julie thanks Dr. Laura for the weight loss advice that has helped her whole family get healthier. - Dr. Laura: "Positive change is within your control."
What changes would you like to make in your lif…
Why Am I Beating a Dead Horse?
Carrie's relationship with her alcoholic girlfriend is over, but the worry she feels and thoughts of saving her continues. - Dr. Laura: "Holding on to unhealthy relationships helps you avoid the risk…
I'm Lost Without My Mom and Husband
Trish has spent her life relying on the input of her mother and husband and, now that they have died, she's not sure how to trust her own judgement. - Dr. Laura: "No person has all the answers, only …
I've Failed at Helping My Husband
Karen's husband is a hoarder and a hypochondriac who can't hold a job and she's frustrated that hasn't been able to help him get better. - Dr. Laura: "Unravel this unhealthy dependency with psychiatr…
What Have I Done?
Amanda is upset with herself for standing by her grandmother who did nothing to prevent her husband from molesting several family members. - Dr. Laura: "Some people will sacrifice their own values an…