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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2667
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Bad Childhood, Good Life Week: Do My Parents Belong In My Life?
Charlie was physically abused by his mother until his mid-teens. This abuse has taken its toll on his ability to be a good dad and has made it difficult to maintain a relationship with his parents. -…
I've Been Fired (Again) - Part 2
Life's more enjoyable when you view limitations as challenges to be overcome. - Dr. Laura: "Life's more enjoyable when you view limitations as challenges to be overcome.
What are your weaknesses? Emai…
I've Been Fired (Again) - Part 1
Darrell says that he tends to take jobs that he's not necessarily qualified for and, ultimately, gets fired when it's discovered that he's in over his head. - Dr. Laura: "You can make something beaut…
I'm Scared to Go to Sleep
8-year-old Katie is afraid at nighttime and wishes her parents would wait for her to fall asleep before they turn in fo bed each night. - Dr. Laura: "Face your fears with planning and preparation."
Wh…
Is It OK for My Kids to See Me Sad?
Wendy is mourning the loss of her brother and is having trouble of dealing with her sadness. - Dr. Laura: "Dealing with sadness doesn't always require expressing it."
What tips do you have for lifting…
Road Rage is Rearing Its Ugly Head
Christie says she can hardly drive anymore without feeling exasperated with other drivers. - Dr. Laura: "Don't let your interactions with inconsiderate people steal moments from your life."
How do you…
My Mom is Fading Away
Laura's mom is in a stage of memory decline, and Laura feels resentful and angry that her family hasn't done more to try to slow the progression of the disease. - Dr. Laura: "It's normal to miss the …
I'm a Pain-in-the-Butt Wife
Lindsay's 8-year marriage has hit the rocks after years of her being a tired, nagging, annoying, non-sexual wife. Email questions or comments: [email protected]
Participate on the radio program: cal…
I Can Give Help, But I Can't Accept Help
Mundi is a grief counselor who is used to supporting others but is finding it difficult to show her vulnerability and receive help for the grief she's experiencing. - Dr. Laura: "No one is above feel…
Thanks For Giving My Daughter The “Sex” Talk
Randy is grateful that he and his teenage daughter were listening together when Dr. Laura took a call about premarital sex, setting up a great conversation between Randy and his child. - Dr. Laura: "…
Marathon Sneak Preview: How Long Should I Feel Bad About My Screwup?
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Shannon says she earned the guilt she feels but isn't sure how long she …
Did I Do The Right Thing?
Josh's mom prefers to take pictures of her adult children without their spouses, but Josh has had enough and recently demanded his wife be by his side. - Dr. Laura: "Good men protect their women."
Do …
It Hurts to Have Had a Bad Childhood
Amanda's parents both suffered from mental illness and she's sad about her lost childhood, which was spent raising herself and taking care of her siblings. - Dr. Laura: "Look at yourself as a success…
You Helped Me Stop Being Angry at My Wife
Jeff has been angry for years with his wife over one issue and tells Dr. Laura how her advice to another caller to show compassion to people who are struggling made a positive difference in their rel…
My In-Laws Aren't COVID Cautious
Sharon wants to know the best way to tell her relatives that she's not going to see them at indoor gatherings because they don't follow the same COVID protocols that Sharon believes are important. - …
Should I Spend the Holiday with My Sister?
Susan is frustrated by her difficult sister and is wondering if she and her husband should bother trying to spend Thanksgiving with her. - Dr. Laura: "Put your husband first and give him the kind of …
Marathon Sneak Preview: My Wife Is Thinking of Leaving Me
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Dan knows that he doesn't give his wife the attention she wants and need…
I Skipped a Funeral, and My Friend is Angry
Christine is a caregiver who chose to be by the side of her patient as she died instead of at her best friend's mom's funeral and now her friend is mad. - Dr. Laura: "Friends support friends in their…
You Saved My Marriage
Jennifer's mom raised her to believe she didn't really need a man, which led to her treating her husband poorly, which led to his emotional affair...until Jennifer took Dr. Laura's advice. - Dr. Laur…
Marathon Sneak Preview: My Parents Aren't Good to Me or My Child
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Angela and her parents don't have a good relationship, and she feels bad…