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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2670
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
My Daughter is on Drugs
Teresa discovered drug paraphernalia in her daughter's room, and she'd like Dr. Laura's help with how to confront her before she leaves for college. - Dr. Laura: "Regular drug testing is the price sh…
My Friend Threw Me Under The Bus
Violet and her friend were caught sneaking around with boys and her friend blamed the whole thing on Violet. - Dr. Laura: "Work on becoming the kind of girl who attracts higher caliber friends and th…
I'm Tired of My Pity Parties
Liz is dealing pretty well with a multitude of health issues, but she'd like to get an even better handle on her emotions and stop feeling sorry for herself. - Dr. Laura: "Give yourself grace when yo…
I Violated My Stepdaughter
Andrew is a recovering addict who is sorry about touching his stepdaughter inappropriately and wants to know how to proceed from here. - Dr. Laura: "Any action that doesn't put the welfare of the chi…
I Don't Like Acting Like My Mom
Vanessa dislikes a certain personality trait that she inherited from her mother and wants to make a change for the better. - Dr. Laura: "You're an adult who doesn't have to live in fear of upsetting …
My Husband is Addicted to Porn, But I Have the Problem
Why is Valerie driven to obsessively snoop on her husband's devices looking for porn when finding it makes her so unhappy? - Dr. Laura: "You've designed a way to protect yourself and gain leverage in…
My Daughter Wants an Open Marriage
May is distraught that her daughter is interested in bringing another woman into her marriage, and is worrying about the effects on her grandchildren. - Dr. Laura: "She needs to be reminded that her …
Our Son's MIL Is Encroaching On Our Time
Tim and Lynn don't see their son very often and wish that their daughter-in-law's mother wouldn't join them at their family functions. - Dr. Laura: "Be gracious and recognize that the in-laws from bo…
When Is It Time To Cut The Cord?
JT and his girlfriend are tired of dealing with his mentally ill, 18-year-old daughter and are wondering if it's time for her to move out on her own. - Dr. Laura: "Help her to focus on her goals and …
How Should I Handle This Baby Shower Drama?
Jessica wants to be a part of her first grandchild's life, but she's anxious about seeing her abusive ex-husband for the first time in years at the baby shower. Dr. Laura: "The best way to ensure you…
We Need Space From Our Friends
Leslie and her husband are ready to move on from traveling with their long-time friends, but what's the right way to let them know? - Dr. Laura: "You cannot constrain your life in order to avoid hurt…
My Brother-in-Law is Making a Mistake
It's only been a year since Jill's sister died, and she's upset that her brother-in-law is now marrying a woman he just recently met online. - Dr. Laura: "Email me your thoughts at: [email protected]…
I'm Being Bullied At Work
Samantha's co-worker is upset that she was passed over for a promotion and is taking her anger out on Samantha who is up for the job. Dr. Laura: "Publicly encourage her to file a complaint with Human…
I Want to Avoid My Mom
Denise is thinking of quitting her job as a nurse now that her estranged mother took a job at the same hospital. - Dr. Laura: "Leaving a position you enjoy gives her power she doesn't deserve."
To wha…
Where's My Life Going?
22-year-old Connor is at a loss for direction now that his girlfriend of the past 5 years has moved away. - Dr. Laura: "You're just at the beginning of figuring out who you are and where your life is…
My Mom Wants Me To Forgive Her Affair
How should Michelle respond to her mother who just confessed that she cheated on Michelle's father? - Dr. Laura: "You are her child, not her friend. Don't let her burden you with her drama."
What do …
I'm Sad That My Threesome Is Over - Part 2
In part 2 of this call, Allison continues to explore with Dr. Laura how her childhood could have led to her interest in being “the other woman” in a threesome. - Dr. Laura: "Negative childhood experi…
I'm Sad That My Threesome Is Over - Part 1
Allison says she is sad and having a hard time moving on after breaking off a three-way love affair. - Dr. Laura: "You've successfully avoided the risk of a one-on-one relationship."
Have you ever bee…
I Have Two Dads
8-year-old Hinley is being pressured by her biological father's side of the family to stop calling her stepfather "dad." - Dr. Laura: "The man who is fathering you has earned the honor of being calle…
Our Son Won't Make Time For His Brother
Nancy and Henry disappointed that their older son isn't making the effort to fly across country to attend the marriage celebration of their younger son. - Dr. Laura: "Don't confuse your longing for t…