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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2668
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
I Still Let My Mother Control Me
Charlie struggles to let go of her mother, despite the price of abuse. - Dr. Laura: "When you finally understand the truth, it’s so simple."
What hard truth did you have to accept that ended up being …
My Dad Is Abusing My Kids
Lindsey says her father is now treating her three children in the same emotionally abusive way he treated her as a child, and she wants to put an end to it. - Dr. Laura: "Now is your chance to show t…
How Do We Raise a Strong Daughter?
Amy and Jason ask Dr. Laura how best to guide their young daughter away from making some of the mistakes that her female relatives have made. - Dr. Laura: "Teach your daughter acceptable behavior whi…
What's My Responsibility to My Ex During Holidays?
Kevin's wondering how he should handle Mother's Day and other holidays when it comes to his ex-wife and their children. - Dr. Laura: "Your obligation to raise considerate kids who stay connected to t…
Will I Ever Get Over This Breakup?
Twenty-two-year-old Jen struggles to move on from her heartbreak and disappointment over a potential engagement. - Dr. Laura: "You need to go through this so that you know you can survive this in the…
I'm Feeling Resentful of My Husband
Megan says she's angry that her husband is so busy with work and outside interests while she's the one primarily at home with the kids. - Dr. Laura: "Couples must make time to be husband, wife and fa…
My Art Isn't Doing the Trick - Part 2
After taking Dr. Laura's advice to enjoy the process of being creative, Ashley says she has been less critical and happier while taking time for herself. Dr. Laura: "Squeeze as much joy from life as …
My Art Isn't Doing the Trick - Part 1
Ashley's therapist suggested she return to art as a way to help relieve her depression, but she's not satisfied with the results of the artwork or her mental state. - Dr. Laura: "The goal of art is j…
Am I Crazy To Stay With My Husband?
Audra didn't divorce her husband after discovering his affair, but she fears her negative feeling aren't going to end. - Dr. Laura: "Every decision comes with a price."
Could you continue to stay marr…
Thank You For Expressing The Wisdom of Solomon
Mike calls to thank Dr. Laura for helping people see that everything worth having in life is worth the work it takes to achieve it. - Dr. Laura: "Practical advice is the best advice."
Are you willing …
My Daughter Has a Difficult Mother-in-Law
After a nasty falling out between Ann's family and her daughter's mother-in-law, she wonders how she can best help her daughter and son-in-law. - Dr. Laura: "Be the place they can turn to escape comp…
My New Doctor Thinks I Need Meds
Jackie is frustrated with her primary care doctor who's pushing her to take anti-depressants while she grieves her deceased husband. - Dr. Laura: "Informing your doctor that you're sad, not depressed…
Am I Controlling My Kids?
Coliese questions her choice to keep tracking her adult children’s locations to calm her worries. - Dr. Laura: "You don’t need surveillance for your adult children to know you love them."
What do you …
My Husband Is Reliving Painful Memories
Lisa’s concerned by her husband’s anger after being contacted by a reporter about his sister’s murder. - Dr. Laura: "This is about bringing up his own pain of growing up with violence."
How do you sup…
I Thought I Was Dying of Cancer
Erin contends with drastic life changes after receiving a new diagnosis. - Dr. Laura: "Laughter could be your way forward." - Dr. Laura: "Laughter could be your way forward."
How did you adjust to un…
I Forgot How Much My Son Needs Me After My Divorce
Rob thanks Dr. Laura for emphasizing the importance of being there for his children after breaking up their family life. - Dr. Laura: "Never let your children feel you divorced them!"
What was the har…
My Dad Chooses His Phone Over Me
Zidane says his father prefers texting others when the two of them spend limited time together. Dr. Laura: "The only way we can be disappointed is if we have an expectation that doesn't match reality…
Is It Time To Stop Calling My Friend?
Despite drifting apart years ago, Kristy questions if she should cease contact with a childhood friend who suffers from a brain injury. - Dr. Laura: "You’re still holding onto a memory of safety, but…
SAHM Week: Should Moms or Dads Stay Home with Kids?
In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Audrey was planning to be a stay-at-home-mom with her first baby, but her husband is unemployed and asking her to go back to work. - Dr. Laura: "One loving parent…
SAHM Week: How Do I Quit Work to Become a SAHM?
In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Eliza is toying with the idea of quitting her full-time job to become a stay-at-home mom, but she fears letting down her company. - Dr. Laura: "You can be replace…