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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2667
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
It FINALLY Registered!
36 years after his first drunken call to Dr. Laura, Marty calls back to apologize for the way he behaved. - Dr. Laura: "Taking responsibility for your actions is true growth."
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I'm Alienating My Daughter
Jane knows that she can no longer be in control when it comes to her adult daughter, but she tries to tell her what to do anyway. - Dr. Laura: "Give advice only when you're asked."
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Is Wimpiness in My DNA?
Julia doesn't know if she's capable of changing her wimpy behavior and growing into the more confident person she'd like to be. - Dr. Laura: "Be yourself even if it risks disappointing others."
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This is Not the Way I Want to Live
Traci doesn't understand why she's choosing to live an unhappy life with a jerk of a husband. - Dr. Laura: "The most “stupid” thing a person can do is continue to repeat their “stupid” mistake."
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How Do I Guide My Son?
After 10 years, Sue's son is toying with the idea of switching sports, and she wants to make sure advises him correctly. - Dr. Laura: "Some old comforts may be relinquished when you embrace new chall…
I'm Willing To Swim Through Shark Infested Waters ...
Ron calls in looking for advice on how to better connect with his girlfriend when Dr. Laura points out that he may be better off disconnecting from her altogether. - Dr. Laura: Do you just want someo…
Tween Girls Are So Annoying!
11-year-old Dean is looking for Dr. Laura's advice on how to respond to the girls who frequently text him photos of themselves. - Dr. Laura: "Turn off the text feature and get on with life."
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Should My Sister Be Dating?
Karen's sister is dating less than a year since her husband died, and Karen thinks it's too early. - Dr. Laura: "It's never too soon to start a better chapter in life."
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My Husband Won't Retire
Diana has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease and is upset that her husband won't retire to spend more time with her. - Dr. Laura: "Find time in each day to enjoy life with the ones you lo…
I Don't Want My Mother-in-Law's Help - Part 2
In part 2 of this call, Dr. Laura speaks with Sarah's husband on how to best care for his family. - Dr. Laura: "A husband's job is to protect, even if it's from his own mother."
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I Don't Want My Mother-in-Law's Help - Part 1
Sarah is pregnant with her second child, grieving her mother's recent death and dreading having her mother-in-law step in to help with the transition from one to two children. - Dr. Laura: "Keep dest…
My Friends Are Doing Better Than I Am
Tyler feels like he's behind in life compared with the friends he grew up with and wonders how he'll ever stop comparing himself to others. - Dr. Laura: "Every person has a unique path to follow."
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Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: Your Words Of Wisdom Corrected My Thinking
Moana, molested by her mother’s fourth husband, believes she's the "bad person" ... - Dr. Laura: "A Light Bulb Went Off!"
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Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: My Hope For A Mother Is Gone
Suzy’s mom passed away from COVID-19 but she finds herself confused by both relief and grief. - Dr. Laura: "You are mourning the loss of hope."
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Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: Should I Reach Out To My Father?
Charlie hasn’t spoken with her dad since he was found guilty of being a sex offender! - Dr. Laura: "Never embrace evil for a dream or fantasy."
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Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: Fallout With Mom
Iris is an only child and raised by her mom who never married. When she attempts to show her mom attention, things don’t go right between them. - Dr. Laura: "Pity lets you care without drowning in em…
Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: I’m Suffering From Mother’s Day Depression
The last five years of Laura’s relationship with her mother were not happy ones to remember. Her mom indulged in alcohol and was physically and verbally abusive. - Dr. Laura: "Live in today; don’t wh…
Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: My Daddy Doesn’t Want Me
Madeline is sad that her father is spending less time with her as he places his priorities towards his newly pregnant girlfriend. - Dr. Laura: "There are some things we can never have."
What things do…
Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: Should I Minimize The Relationship With My Mom?
Josie’s therapist has suggested the choice is hers to have a relationship with her mother or not. She’s considering a minimal one but is unsure how to “navigate the waters” doing so. - Dr. Laura: "Ac…
Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: I’m Dredging Up My Childhood Trauma
Betsy continues to go back to her childhood trauma from 30 years ago that she allows to manifest daily. - Dr. Laura: "Don't bother rehashing childhood misery unless it is really an impediment to your…