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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2668
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
My Boyfriend Dumped Me Via Text!
Carmen says she needs closure since her boyfriend of 8 months broke up with her over text message. - Dr. Laura: "Thank your ex for saving you from yourself."
Did you ever have a breakup that was a ble…
My Mom Makes Mountains Out of Molehills
Ellie is frustrated with her mom who she says overreacts when disciplining Ellie even for small infractions. - Dr. Laura: "Children must be respectful of parents, and parents must be clear in their e…
I'm Struggling to Feel Compassion Towards My Mom
Katherine has had four stepfathers and says she's not interested in consoling her mother over her latest husband's death. - Dr. Laura: "It's reasonable to feel annoyed, but there's no benefit to acti…
How Can I Help My Daughter?
Debbie's grown daughter is brokenhearted since being dumped by her boyfriend, and Debbie would like to know how to ease her pain. - Dr. Laura: "The best parents can do is help their children learn fr…
Premarital Counseling Helped Make Our Marriage Strong
Joe calls Dr. Laura to explain how premarital counseling through his church helped his wife and him achieve 31 happy years of marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Counseling helps couples learn how to communicate…
Our Family Had a Falling Out Over COVID
COVID drove a wedge between Rachel and Bradley's families, but their children want to see their cousins, leaving the parents wondering what to do next. - Dr. Laura: "Be polite and choose peace over a…
I'm Struggling With Negative Thoughts
Adison calls in with her mother seeking help with how to change her way of thinking to overcome her negativity and have more of a “the glass is half full” perspective. - Dr. Laura: "The glass of wate…
My M-I-L is Messing Up My Vacation Plans
Laura is upset that her vacation plans are being interrupted by the need to care for her mother-in-law who is recovering from a recent fall. - Dr. Laura: "Make a plan and solve the problem instead of…
Is It Wrong to Dump My Friend?
Kim is wondering if it's time to ditch her friend of 35 years who's getting ruder with time. - Dr. Laura: "It's not wrong to minimize contact with inconsiderate people."
Are you able to overlook a fri…
I Chose Poorly
Is there any way Dana can make a happy home for her children with a husband who is a drug-addicted cheater? - Dr. Laura: "Your kids deserve a home free from chaos."
Were you raised in a stable or chao…
I'm Unstuck After 18 Years
Dr. Laura gave Alie some special “homework” that changed everything for the better after 18 distressing years of recurring nightmares. - Dr. Laura: "The mind is a powerful tool."
Is there a problem yo…
This is Not The Life I Want
Joshua's father expects him to work in the family business, but he'd like to take a different path. - Dr. Laura: "You're not obligated to follow in your father's footsteps."
Is there something you're …
Parenting Fears Are Haunting My Dreams
Janelle is a new mom with a recurring dream that disturbs her and prompts her to seek Dr. Laura's analysis. - Dr. Laura: "Parenthood can feel as overwhelming as a tsunami, but you are navigating it."
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You Helped Me Pick Up the Pieces
Gigi took Dr. Laura's advice on how to live after the death of her husband, and she has a beautiful update to share. - Dr. Laura: "You honor your husband by embracing life."
Have you had to start over…
My Dad Told Me to Delete His Number
13-year-old Sarah is the daughter of divorced parents and says a recent argument with her dad ended with them not speaking to one another. - Dr. Laura: "Admit to your father how much you regret the w…
Where Do We Go From Here?
Eric's son picked a fight at a family function while high on drugs, leaving Eric at a loss to how to handle future interactions. - Dr. Laura: "He should be clean and sober for 6 months before being i…
My Boyfriend Wants Me Back
Lizette broke up with her shack-up honey for several reasons, and now he's trying to convince her to come back. - Dr. Laura: "Once you've made a wise decision, be strong enough to stick with it."
Have…
My Mom is Mean to Me
Lindsey thinks her Asperger's syndrome is the reason her mom has been cruel to her, but Dr. Laura helps her understand that her mother is the true problem. - Dr. Laura: "Don't take her mental illness…
Why Do I Keep Doing Stupid Things?
Sara is ashamed to admit that, for most of her 56 years, she has done several of the 10 stupid things Dr. Laura warns women against. - Dr. Laura: "The easiest way to hide from being vulnerable is to …
Should I Support My Husband's Retirement?
Katie's husband is burned out and eager to retire, but she's not sure she can be supportive since they still have two children at home. - Dr. Laura: "Construct a downsizing plan together that can sta…