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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2667
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
I Went from Abused to Victor
Melinda calls to thank Dr. Laura for giving her the courage to break from her abusive family and find real peace and joy. - Dr. Laura: "Those who fret over the difficulty of change stay in the same p…
I Always Seem to Say the Wrong Thing
Christine says she doesn't have the confidence to speak in social situations without putting her foot in her mouth. - Dr. Laura: "Allow people to see who you really are by speaking the truth."
Are you…
My Husband Isn't Supporting Our Family Anymore
Amanda's husband is holding on to his job in a failing company, and she is frustrated and losing respect over having to support them financially. - Dr. Laura: "A marital partnership is about give and…
I Want to Disengage From My Family
Lucy is tired of the drama between her parents and younger sister, and she'd like to find the strength to remove herself from the situation. - Dr. Laura: "Today is a good day to make changes you can …
Should I Stay With an Alcoholic For The Kids?
Rachel knowingly married an alcoholic and had three children with him, and now she realizes that she's modeling the wrong values. - Dr. Laura: "Let your children know that their dad has the opportuni…
Marathon Sneak Preview: Should I Protect My Parents from My Sister?
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111:
Megan's sister is an addict with financial problems and has recently move…
I'm Ready to Say I'm Sorry
Lucas thought he and his Godmother would be closer when he moved nearby, but their relationship is strained primarily by his disregard for her beliefs and values. - Dr. Laura: "You don't have to like…
Why Am I Still Anxious About My Accident?
Regina is surprised that she hasn't been able to put her traumatic medical complication behind her already. - Dr. Laura: "Stuffing feelings down and denying them doesn't make them disappear."
What too…
Marathon Sneak Preview: I Want My Father-in-Law Out
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111:
Stephanie is ready for her father-in-law to move out, but Matt believes i…
Should I Buy My Son a Car?
Brandon is wondering if he should reward his smart, kind, well-behaved 16-year-old with a car. - Dr. Laura: "Don't deprive your son of the pride that comes with working hard for his first car."
Did yo…
I Don't Know How to Break from My Alcoholic Boyfriend
Mark has been in a relationship with a drunk for the past 12 years, and he's looking for advice on how to move on. - Dr. Laura: "If you want a change for the better, you must be willing to endure the…
I've Never Thought About it That Way
Rosalinda is a divorced mom who's dating a man with four kids, and Dr. Laura helps her realize the huge mistake she's making by letting a guy take time and energy away from Rosalinda's own child. - D…
Is It Time To Leave My Husband?
Susan is wondering if leaving her husband is the right thing to do after many years of struggling with their family's history of alcoholism. - Dr. Laura: "Approach decisions that scare you one step a…
My Wife is Stifling My Dreams
Amy and Adam have worked through many marital issues, but they are still in disagreement over how much time Adam can spend on the hobby that he's been passionate about since their dating days. - Dr. …
Marathon Sneak Preview: Is She “The One?”
Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111:
18-year-old John's girlfriend says that he's her “one and only," but he i…
My Son Ruined His Brother's Project
Sara asked one of her sons to turn in his brother's forgotten homework assignment and she's upset with him that he failed to do so. - Dr. Laura: "Set the right example for your boys by showing them w…
Should I Throw in the Towel?
Francis has a bad track records when it comes to marriage, and he's wondering if he can fix his ability to choose the right woman, or if he should just focus on his children. - Dr. Laura: "Your kids …
I Wish My Grandma Wouldn't Kiss Me
7-year-old Levi isn't sure what to do about his great-grandmother who insists on kissing him with her stinky breath. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes it's nice to just smile and indulge the wishes of older pe…
How Do I Deal with a Mean Girl?
10-year-old Nyana says a new girl at school is triggering her and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to best deal with her. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to be given the tools to handle life's challe…
We're in a Much Better Place!
John says he was at the end of his rope with an inattentive wife when Dr. Laura's advice helped them reconnect and start the process of reinvigorating their marriage. - Dr. Laura: "Husbands are miser…