The Dr. Laura Podcast

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Published 2022-05-12

Will I Ever Get Over This Breakup?

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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 future."

What would you like to tell your younger self while going through adolescent heartbreak? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-11

I'm Feeling Resentful of My Husband

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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 family."

Do you and your spouse make time to enjoy life together? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-10

My Art Isn't Doing the Trick - Part 2

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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 possible."

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Published 2022-05-10

My Art Isn't Doing the Trick - Part 1

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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 joy, not perfection."

What tools do you use to help improve your mood? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-09

Am I Crazy To Stay With My Husband?

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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 married to a cheating spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-06

Thank You For Expressing The Wisdom of Solomon

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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 to put in the hard work necessary for achieving your dreams? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-06

My Daughter Has a Difficult Mother-in-Law

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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 complexity and negativity."

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Published 2022-05-06

My New Doctor Thinks I Need Meds

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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, will help her avoid future misdiagnoses."

Do you know the difference between profound sadness and depression? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-06

Am I Controlling My Kids?

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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 think separates a protective versus controlling parent? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-05

My Husband Is Reliving Painful Memories

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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 support your spouse when you see them hurting? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-04

I Thought I Was Dying of Cancer

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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 unforeseeable health circumstances? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-03

I Forgot How Much My Son Needs Me After My Divorce

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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 hardest personal change you've had to make for your children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-05-03

My Dad Chooses His Phone Over Me

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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."

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Published 2022-05-02

Is It Time To Stop Calling My Friend?

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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 you don’t need it anymore."

Have you struggled to leave behind a friendship that was already over? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-29

SAHM Week: Should Moms or Dads Stay Home with Kids?

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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 at home with a child is better than none."

Who's home with your young children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-29

SAHM Week: How Do I Quit Work to Become a SAHM?

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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 replaced at work, but you'll never be replaced in the heart of your child."

Who do you want to raise your kids? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-29

SAHM Week: “I Stayed Home” Shocks Others!

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Ann shares how people react to hearing her “trick” for successfully raising her daughters. Dr. Laura: "There’s no luck here. You chose wisely!"

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Published 2022-04-29

SAHM Week: I Feel Irreplaceable

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Katie calls Dr. Laura to thank her for the advice and support that has helped her to become a stay-at-home mom. - Dr. Laura: "Mothers nurture, love and teach while hired help just 'watches' kids."

Tell me your story of being an irreplaceable mommy!! Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-28

SAHM Week: I've Lost My Sense of Self-Worth

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Charlotte is struggling since leaving her successful career to become a stay-at-home-mom. - Dr. Laura: "You are ferociously valuable and irreplaceable in the eyes of the family you've created."

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Published 2022-04-26

SAHM Week: I Just Gave My Two-Week Notice

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Lia calls Dr. Laura with tears of joy and an update on her previous call. - Dr. Laura: "You ARE your kids' mom!"

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Published 2022-04-26

SAHM Week: Motherhood In The 2020's

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Elizabeth feels pressured by the feminist lifestyles that contradict her belief system as a stay-at-home mom. - Dr. Laura: "You get to design your life."

Do you feel pressured to dump your kid in daycare? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-25

SAHM Week: I Feel Inadequate

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In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms Week: Since the pandemic's spread…Suzy's “active mom” lifestyle has changed dramatically. - Dr. Laura: "Family loves you in spite of NOT being perfect."

Have you felt imperfect as a mom? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-04-22

We Can't Relate to Our Son

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Should Jim and Bonnie pay for part of their son's wedding even though he is disappointing them by living with his fiancé and planning to change his last name to initials after marriage? - Dr. Laura: "It's unreasonable to expect you to do something traditional when they are snubbing tradition."

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Published 2022-04-22

My Granddaughter Loves to Disagree

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Lynn wants to find a positive way to handle her granddaughter who's argumentative and pushes back on just about anything Lynn says to her. - Dr. Laura: "Take a position of authority and guide her to learn from her mistakes."

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Published 2022-04-22

Why Have I Wasted My Life?

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Stella wonders how she got herself into the position of spending more than 9 years of her life with a married man with no plans to divorce. - Dr. Laura: "Settling for a married man is your way of avoiding commitment."

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Published 2022-04-22

Should You Prioritize Your Spouse or Child?

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Mark wonders where the spouse in a 2nd or 3rd marriage falls in relationship to children. - Dr. Laura: "Put the needs of your children above any new spouse."

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Published 2022-04-21

Driving Drives Me Crazy

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Lori feels tremendous anxiety each time she gets in her car, but Dr. Laura believes there's more to Lori's story than the stress of traffic. - Dr. Laura: "Seek out kind, like-minded people to help bring more light to your life."

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Published 2022-04-20

My Parents Are Hurting Me

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Ashley struggles with mental health issues and believes that her parents are actually making her condition worse. - Dr. Laura: "Limit your contact with poisonous people."

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Published 2022-04-19

I'm Floundering in Retirement

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Pamela says she's at a loss for what her next step in life should be now that she's retired and is no longer caring for her family members. - Dr. Laura: "Embrace the opportunity to explore and experiment during this phase of life."

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Published 2022-04-19

My Son is Afraid of Me Dying

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Jerome is an older dad with a 9-year-old son who worries about death and living without his father. - Dr. Laura: "Remind your son that you're teaching him how to handle life on his own and that he will do the same for his child someday."

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Published 2022-04-18

What's the Best Way to Prepare for Children?

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Cara and her husband would like to start a family, and she calls Dr. Laura for tips on how to help ensure they're ready. - Dr. Laura: "Approach parenthood as a team with a plan for the greatest possible success."

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Published 2022-04-15

Coming Out Healed My Relationship with My Dad

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Paul answers Dr. Laura's request for listeners to share the story of how they came out as gay to friends and family and shares how his life improved after sharing the truth with his parents. - Dr. Laura: "Acknowledging the elephant in the room gives it a chance to take its exit."

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Published 2022-04-15

I'm a Sucker For Scammers

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Kenitra says she has always been too trusting and has been taken advantage of by scammers several times. - Dr. Laura: "People who long to be accepted can be easy prey."

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Published 2022-04-15

I'm a Clutter-Lover

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Rose asks Dr. Laura if hypnosis is a good way to overcome her habit of creating piles of clutter. - Dr. Laura: "Understanding the connection between a habit and its origin can help with breaking that habit."

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Published 2022-04-15

Should I Mind My Own Business?

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Should Susan give her opinion or keep her mouth shut about her son who wants to live with his girlfriend for a year before he proposes? - Dr. Laura: "Shacking up is self-centered. Commitment is other-centered."

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Published 2022-04-14

My Son is Putting Conditions on Our Relationship

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Ramon is upset that, instead of giving unconditional love, his 22-year-old son will only have a relationship with him if he agrees to go to therapy and AA. - Dr. Laura: "The quality of your relationship and your life will improve when you meet his conditions."

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Published 2022-04-13

Should I Leave My Cheating Liar of a Husband?

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Although Cindy says her husband lies about money and was caught cheating, she wonders if it's morally correct for her to stay and try to work it out. - Dr. Laura: "It's one thing to make a mistake and another to not admit it and repair it."

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Published 2022-04-12

My Controlling Ways Caused 2 Failed Marriages

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Angel says he believes that the sense of abandonment he felt as a child caused him to try to control the women in his life until they eventually left him. - Dr. Laura: "With hard work, you can end your negative patterns."

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Published 2022-04-12

Controlling My Boyfriend Didn't Lead to Happiness

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Vanessa answers Dr. Laura request for callers to tell her how they've used controlling behaviors to get their way. - Dr. Laura: "Continuous complaining feeds an unhappy nature."

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Published 2022-04-11

I've Gotten Myself Into a Mess

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Wendy offered to take care of her boss at the end of her life, but after devoting her time and effort for several months, Wendy feels like a fool and wants her life back. - Dr. Laura: "You can't avoid your own problems by immersing yourself in someone else's."

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Published 2022-04-08

How Do I Deal With My Alcoholic Husband? - Part 2

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In Debbie's follow up call, she and her daughter are back living with her husband after he completed rehab, but she's concerned that it may be too soon. - Dr. Laura: “Proceed with caution. It takes time to ensure that a person has truly changed.”

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Published 2022-04-08

How Do I Deal With My Alcoholic Husband? - Part 1

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Debbie has asked her husband multiple times to go to AA, but since he hasn't, she's wondering what the next best step is for her daughter and herself? - Dr. Laura: “Nothing will improve until you show you are serious with a legal separation.”

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Published 2022-04-08

Giving Up Is The Stupid Part

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In response to Dr. Laura's question to men about whether they are idiots to get married, Jared says he is grateful for his 22-year marriage and believes he and his wife have both sacrificed to create the good life they share. - Dr. Laura: “A perfect marriage is two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.”

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Published 2022-04-08

I'm Annoyed That My Friend Copies Me

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Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. - Dr. Laura: “Take control of the situation by limiting your interactions with her.”

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Published 2022-04-07

I Hurt My Wife When I Shunned Her Affection

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Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. - Dr. Laura: “Let love in especially when you're feeling down on yourself.”

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Published 2022-04-06

Should My Son Go to Military School?

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Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. - Dr. Laura: “Boys need the influence of alpha males.”

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Published 2022-04-05

I Made the Wrong Decision

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Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. - Dr. Laura: “Only good people feel guilt.”

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Published 2022-04-05

I Want to Repair Things with My Sister

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Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was treated. - Dr. Laura: “Protect good people from being treated poorly even when it's by your own family.”

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Published 2022-04-04

I Haven't Let Go of My Father's Hate

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At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. - Dr. Laura: “You will know you're successful when you can go an entire day not thinking of him.”

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