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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2668
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
My Son Won't Get a Job
Lisa and her husband want their 15-year-old son to get a part-time job for the summer and are dismayed that he is refusing. - Dr. Laura: "It's time to turn the parenting ship around so he can become …
1.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Having Friend Trouble
12-year-old Nina has a friend who teases her about being flat-chested. - Dr. Laura: "Don't go to war with a mean girl. Just slowly back away."
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2.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Ready to Take on More Responsibility
34-year-old Peter works on his family's farm and is frustrated that his uncle wants to keep control instead of passing the torch on to the younger family members. - Dr. Laura: "The person who signs t…
3.) Top 40 Countdown - How Do I Handle My Lying Mom?
Miriam is not happy with her mother who has a pattern of fudging the truth when she wants something from Miriam. - Dr. Laura: "She will show more respect you when you demand more respect."
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4.) Top 40 Countdown - My Teen Asked When She Could Have Sex
Ray's 16-year-old daughter is wondering at what age she can start having sex. - Dr. Laura: "Being ready for sex is about being able to handle the realities and consequences."
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5.) Top 40 Countdown - My Mom is Manipulative
Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura. - Dr. Laura: "Honoring does not mean tolerating abuse."
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6.) Top 40 Countdown - My Relationship Has Become Stagnant
Gina fears that her boyfriend of six years is never going to marry her. - Dr. Laura: "Change the course of your life by changing your feelings of unworthiness into self-compassion."
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7.) Top 40 Countdown - My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother
Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper care of her grandchildren and wants to know what she can do about it. - Dr. Laura: "If you don’t like how something is being done, volunteer to …
8.) Top 40 Countdown - Is He the Guy for Me?
Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a 6-year-old son, doesn't make the time to call and text her. - Dr. Laura: "His child, not you, will and should be the center of his life."
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9.) Top 40 Countdown - I Want Less Conflict in My Marriage
Jennifer argues with her husband about his mother and sister who recently moved too close for Jennifer's comfort. - Dr. Laura: "Show your husband respect by letting him have his own opinion."
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10.) Top 40 Countdown - I Can't Forgive Myself
Shannon's anxiety and anger problems have driven her husband away, and she's having a hard time forgiving herself and moving on. - Dr. Laura: "Let your feelings of embarrassment and regret motivate y…
11.) Top 40 Countdown - My Baby Brother Makes Me Mad!
4-year-old Riggins and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss his pushing and shoving of his 2-year-old brother. - Dr. Laura: "Use your words, not your hands, to get attention."
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12.) Top 40 Countdown - I'm Afraid of People Getting Mad at Me
8-year-old Austin and his mom call Dr. Laura about his anxiety and fears of saying “no” to anyone. - Dr. Laura: "A child's behavioral issues typically start with the parents."
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13.) Top 40 Countdown - My Dad Drives High
13-year-old Bella's father drove her and her sister while high on pain killers, and now she is afraid to ride in the car with him. - Dr. Laura: "Stay strong when it comes to protecting yourself."
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14.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband is Anti-Social
Christine's husband doesn't like to socialize and pressures her and their children to stay away from friends and family. - Dr. Laura: "Your children need the contact and connection with others."
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15.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband is Too Moody
Vida's husband loses his temper when stressed, and she's tired of dealing with it. - Dr. Laura: "Use your wifely powers to soothe him and diminish his stress."
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16.) Top 40 Countdown - I Didn't Raise My Son This Way!
Susan is paying for her son's college apartment, and she's angry about how messy and dirty he keeps it. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on the more important aspects of your relationship."
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17.) Top 40 Countdown - I've Outgrown My Friends
Jeffrey's friends are snowflakes who have no responsibility or goals, and he's ready to move on from them. - Dr. Laura: "Don't confront, just disconnect."
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18.) Top 40 Countdown - My Husband's Dad Won't Move Out
Matt's dad moved in “temporarily” six months ago, and Matt's wife, Stephanie, is ready for good 'ol dad to leave. - Dr. Laura: "Don't measure the worthiness of a situation by its difficulty."
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19.) Top 40 Countdown - How Can I Get Over My Ex?
Elizabeth is having a hard time with her recent breakup and worries that she'll never meet someone she likes as much. - Dr. Laura: "You can be better, and you can have better."
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