Dr. Laura Call of the Day
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2667
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
COTD Classic: My Relationship Has Become Stagnant
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Gina fears that her boyfriend of six years is never going to marry her. - Dr. Laura: "Change the c…
COTD Classic: My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper care of her grandchildren and wants to know…
COTD Classic: Is He the Guy for Me?
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a 6-year-old son, doesn't make the time to call an…
COTD Classic: My Mom is Manipulative
We're "springing" forward, but you can fall back in time with this Call of the Day classic episode!! Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura. - D…
You Helped Me Become a Man
Steve says that listening to and following Dr. Laura's advice after becoming a teen husband and father has benefitted two generations of his family. - Dr. Laura: "Any male can help make a child, but …
I'm a Jealous Man
Michael suffers from retrograde jealousy and is demanding a picture of the man his wife used to date before they were married nearly 50 years ago. - Dr. Laura: "You're allowed to have feelings of jea…
My Man's a Cheating Liar
Kimberly discovered a sex tape on her husband's phone and wonders what she should do now. - Dr. Laura: "It's time to take responsibility for yourself and your children."
Would you leave or try to work…
My Daughter's Too Introverted for a Big College
Patty worries that her daughter is too young and introverted to go to a large college far from home. - Dr. Laura: "Let your daughter go so she can put the things you've taught her to use."
Are you rea…
My Employee Thinks I'm Condescending
Tim runs a construction company and has at least one employee who finds the way Tim manages to be somewhat demeaning. - Dr. Laura: "The best managers don't just lead, they encourage."
Has your employe…
Was I Right to Leave My Husband?
21-year-old Sophie is having second thoughts since leaving her abusive husband. - Dr. Laura: "Don't ignore the warnings of your inner voice."
Do you usually trust your gut or second-guess yourself? Em…
My Marriage Was Saved When I Finally Took Your Advice
Dr. Laura's advice to Mary on how to treat her husband helped turn her marriage around, and now they're celebrating 40 years of marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of spouse you'd like to come home t…
I'd Like to Kick My Stage Fright
Lacey is a singer who says the older she gets the more nervous she is about taking the stage. - Dr. Laura: "Make performing a beautiful experience for yourself instead of a chance to please others."
H…
Why Can't I Quit?
Dawn says she's ready to quit her 20-year career, but she's finding it hard to actually leave. Dr. Laura: "Beautiful beginnings can follow uncomfortable change."
What blessings have come after a major…
Should I Take My Daughter's Kids Away From Her?
Is it right for Amy to fight for custody of her three grandchildren who've been neglected by Amy's drug-addicted daughter? - Dr. Laura: "It's never wrong to rescue children from abusive situations."
C…
Am I Doing the Right Thing for My Family?
Brandon would like Dr. Laura's help keeping his “head on straight” when it comes to his career and supporting his wife and young son. - Dr. Laura: "A real man puts his family obligations first."
What'…
I Want To Be More Trusting
18-year-old Lucy says she's becoming more distrustful and a little paranoid since she has gone to college and started dating. - Dr. Laura: "Let the good values you were raised with guide and protect …
How Can I Avoid Ruining My Relationship?
Vanessa admits to shutting down when she's unhappy and knows that her passive-aggressive ways are not good for her relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Feed your relationship by being less self-involved and m…
Can I Help My Friend?
17-year-old Jenna has a friend who's dating an abusive boy and she's looking to Jenna for support. - Dr. Laura: "Minimize contact with self-destructive people."
Have you ever been able to help a frien…
Our Teen Thinks We're Too Hard on Her
April's teenage daughter has some disabilities and insists that her parents should be lenient on her because of them. - Dr. Laura: "Guide your daughter to make wise decisions despite life's challenge…
My Teens Don't Respect Me
Jen says her two teenage children constantly challenge her and reject her advice. - Dr. Laura: "Young adults earn power only as they become responsible for themselves."
How was your relationship with …