Dr. Laura Call of the Day

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Episodes

Is This a Healthy Relationship?

Michael wonders if it's acceptable that he and his girlfriend only see and talk to each other a few times every couple of weeks. 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...

Oct 28, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Husband Ignored My Advice

Cheryl's husband ignored her advice to get medical care after a motorcycle accident. Now, his pain and injury complications are impacting their marriage. 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...

Oct 25, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Our Son is Gay

Suzanne's son just came out, and her husband wonders if they should go to therapy to better understand him. 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...

Oct 25, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Diane's Not Happy With Her Husband's New Habit

Since Diane's husband retired, he spends his days getting 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...

Oct 25, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Just Say "No" to Mid-life Shack-ups!

Dr. Laura asks Annie to think about what message shacking up communicates to the kids in her life. 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...

Oct 25, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Refresher: I've Gotten Myself Into a Mess

From my Call of the Day archives; 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. 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...

Oct 24, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Deep Dive: How to Find Your Purpose in Life

I’m going to talk today about a topic I just love -- how to figure out what to do with your life. And it’s an area I know something about... 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...

Oct 24, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How Can I Move On?

All four of Jeff's kids are estranged from him and he's having a hard time accepting it. 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...

Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

When Can My Mom Watch My Child?

McClaren's mother says she is doing better with her addiction to methamphetamine and would like her 3-year-old grandchild to spend the night. 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...

Oct 23, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Refresher: I'm Annoyed That My Friend Copies Me

From my Call of the Day archives; Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. 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...

Oct 22, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jealousy is Eating Me Up!

Dana can't understand why she feels so jealous about the inheritance her cousins have received. 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...

Oct 22, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

I Want to Protect My Inheritance

Kim is afraid that someone in her family will steal the ring that she expects to inherit from her grandmother. 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...

Oct 22, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Husband's Temper is Terrible

Maria says her mentally ill husband is taking his frustrations out on her. 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...

Oct 21, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Sister Misunderstood

Lucy invited her sister on a trip and was surprised when she asked to bring a plus-one. 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...

Oct 20, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Alcoholic Husband is a Cheater

Lisa is facing an important decision; leave her cheating, alcoholic husband or stay until the kids are grown. 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...

Oct 20, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

I Wasn't a Great Mom

Although she's trying to make up for it today, Nanette can't forgive herself for the way she raised her daughter. 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...

Oct 19, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Granddaughter is a Spoilsport

Nancy has the opportunity to teach her granddaughter something profound about winning and losing. 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...

Oct 18, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Refresher: I Hurt My Wife When I Shunned Her Affection

From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. 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...

Oct 17, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Deep Dive: Making Peace With Your Past

We all have pain in our past. It may have originated in your childhood home, or maybe it’s something you inflicted on yourself with bad decision making. 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...

Oct 17, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Should I "un-ghost" My Friend?

The woman Ann thought she had ditched as a friend years ago is back and eager to rekindle their relationship. 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...

Oct 17, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

A Tip For Handling Disappointment

What's the best way for Aaron to handle the disappointment he feels when his wife isn't up for as sex as often as he is? 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...

Oct 16, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

COTD Refresher: Should My Son Go to Military School?

From my Call of the Day archives; Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. 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...

Oct 15, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Husband and I Don't Agree

Norma's husband is determined to rescue their adult daughter from her failed marriage and buy her a home despite Norma's objections. 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...

Oct 15, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast

A Good Lesson for Next Time

Marcie is upset about being asked to pay for half of a trip her son took with his friend. Dr. Laura points out that paying for a grown man's trip is the real problem. 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...

Oct 15, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

You've Got to Give Love to Get Love

Frank's wife is fed up with the lack of effort he puts into being sweet, fun and romantic with her. 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...

Oct 14, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Time Has Come to Protect the Kids

After years of trying to help her husband through his addiction issues, Heather wants to know if there's anything else she should do. 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...

Oct 11, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

My Son Plans to Take His Wife's Name

Bob wants Dr. Laura's take on his son taking his fiance's last name after they get married. 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...

Oct 11, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How to Move on From a Dead-end Friendship

Zach's friend refuses to take control of his life, leaving Zach drained and wanting to walk away. 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...

Oct 11, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

I'm Ready to Change Direction

6 kids and a lot of drama later, Faviola is ready to stop making the same mistakes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com 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...

Oct 11, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

COTD Refresher: I Made the Wrong Decision

From my Call of the Day archives; 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. 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...

Oct 10, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast