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The Dr. Laura Podcast

Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXMwww.siriusxm.com
My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Download “The Dr. Laura Podcast” at DrLaura.com, the SiriusXM app, or your favorite podcast platform. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!!Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE!Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com bumper-verify-4dc17187
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Episodes

Navigating a Strained Friendship Without Losing the Friend Group

Alison is struggling with a long-term friendship that has become emotionally draining due to the friend’s difficult personality. While distancing herself feels necessary for her well-being, ending the friendship could create tension within their shared social circle and affect mutual friendships. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my We...

May 28, 202616 min

What a Real Friend Is

"What a Real Friend Is" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: ...

May 28, 202610 min

Coping With Loss After Needed Estrangement

Marie receives unexpected news from her brother that her estranged mother has passed away. The message leaves her feeling uncertain and conflicted as she struggles to process both the loss and the complicated emotions tied to a relationship she had long since stepped away from. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 2...

May 27, 20269 min

Are the Most Refreshing Vacations "Skillcations"?

"Are the Most Refreshing Vacations 'Skillcations'?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

May 27, 20267 min

Navigating Life with an Alcoholic Parent: The Next Steps

Amanda is facing emotional and practical challenges while trying to cope with her relationship with her mother, who struggles with alcohol addiction. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails fro...

May 26, 20268 min

Are Therapists Causing a Rise in Parental Estrangement?

"Are Therapists Causing a Rise in Parental Estrangement?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLau...

May 26, 202618 min

Dealing With Difficult Parents Who Shut Down Communication

Bryan seeks the best way to handle constant arguments, emotional pushback, and being ghosted by parents when disagreements don’t go their way. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from liste...

May 25, 20266 min

The Topic of Correcting People

"The Topic of Correcting People" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on socia...

May 25, 202614 min

Navigating Distance and Family Across Four States

Kathleen is feeling emotionally stretched trying to stay connected with her adult children and grandchildren who live across four different states. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from ...

May 24, 202610 min

The Elderly and Diamonds

"The Elderly and Diamonds" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social medi...

May 24, 20266 min

Feeling Blindsided by Parents Over Brother’s Hidden Struggles

Aria feels hurt, angry, and betrayed after discovering her parents concealed the severity of her brother’s personal struggles while staying in her home. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails ...

May 23, 202612 min

A Sincerely Concerned Mother on Real Success and Social Obligations

"A Sincerely Concerned Mother on Real Success and Social Obligations" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointm...

May 23, 20266 min

Marriage, Manipulation, Infidelity, and Feeling Unloved

Jamie has been married for six years and with her husband for eight. She feels trapped in a marriage with a manipulative man and admits she cheated before their baby was born because she felt emotionally neglected and unloved. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! S...

May 22, 20265 min

Assessing the Chronic Diseases That Have Gripped Children

"Assessing the Chronic Diseases That Have Gripped Children" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrL...

May 22, 202612 min

Navigating Sensitive Conversations in a New Relationship

Should Joanna ask her new boyfriend about the circumstances surrounding his brother’s passing, given that he hasn’t shared those details yet? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listen...

May 21, 202613 min

The Biggest Mistake Parents Make With Highly Intelligent Kids

Dr. Laura highlights the biggest mistake parents make with highly intelligent children: praising innate smarts instead of effort, which leads to a fear of failure and an inability to handle challenges. She discusses several common pitfalls, including assuming emotional maturity, neglecting resilience, and overlooking social-emotional development. The episode emphasizes that valuing hard work over talent is crucial for fostering well-adjusted and capable adults.

May 21, 20265 min

Was His Comment Loving… or a Low Blow?

After a heated argument, Christine’s husband said something she can’t quite decode. Was it a tender attempt to reconnect—or a subtle jab meant to hurt? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails f...

May 20, 20265 min

Emotional Immaturity or Emotional Abusiveness: Are They the Same Thing or Different?

"Emotional Immaturity or Emotional Abusiveness: Are They the Same Thing or Different?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or...

May 20, 20269 min

Should I Let My Son Quit?

Mindy’s son has spent most of his life in gymnastics, but now he wants out. He’s also asking to leave homeschooling and return to a traditional school setting. Should Mindy honor his wishes—or push him to stick with the commitments that shaped his childhood? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 1...

May 19, 202610 min

Holding On to Love and Hope Through a Lifetime of Suffering

"Holding On to Love and Hope Through a Lifetime of Suffering" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at D...

May 19, 202616 min

Holding It Together While He Chases His Dream

Kaylie is overwhelmed as her husband returns to school to pursue surgery, leaving her to manage the chaos of raising their four boys largely on her own. Exhausted and emotionally drained, she feels like she’s barely hanging on. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! ...

May 18, 20269 min

11 Rare Things Truly Good Men Do

"11 Rare Things Truly Good Men Do" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on soc...

May 18, 202611 min

When Love Turns Into Enabling: A Mother’s Fear of Letting Go

Katie knows she’s been enabling her troubled daughter, but the thought of stepping back feels unbearable. Having witnessed suicide, battled her own addictions, and lived through deep pain, she fears what could happen if she finally lets go. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25...

May 17, 202618 min

Let's Talk About Perfectionism

"Let's Talk About Perfectionism" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on socia...

May 17, 202611 min

Their Therapist Fired Them… Now She Wants Out

Ben and his wife were dismissed by their therapist, and now their marriage is in deeper trouble than ever. She says she’s no longer romantically attracted to him and is talking divorce. With two children caught in the middle, Ben asks what steps he should take next. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Ma...

May 16, 20269 min

Reasons You Should Not Be Sending Your Kids Straight to College

"Reasons You Should Not Be Sending Your Kids Straight to College" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment ...

May 16, 20266 min

Stay Out of the Middle?

Molly stepped into the middle of a heated conflict involving her son, his fiancée, her daughter, and her younger son during a family car ride—and now the fallout has left relationships strained and emotions running high. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up...

May 15, 20268 min

Why the Lack of Human Instincts Becomes a Problem

"Why the Lack of Human Instincts Becomes a Problem" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com...

May 15, 20268 min

Jealousy in the Family Business

Christina is ashamed to admit she feels jealous of an employee at the business she co-owns with her husband. Unsure whether her feelings are justified or rooted in insecurity, she wants to know how to handle the situation without damaging her marriage or their company. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my...

May 14, 20268 min

Your Brain, Romance, and Love

"Your Brain, Romance, and Love" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social...

May 14, 202612 min
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