Dating

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Jessica is dating an actor nearly a decade older than her who’s had many past relationships.   Dr. Laura: ...

Marriage 101

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Lydia shares what else her husband would bring her if swimming through “shark-infested waters” …    Dr. Laura:

Confrontation

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Reid and his wife (who are Mormons) have decided to leave the church because they no longer believe.   Dr....

Bad Childhood

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Janice has acted as the adult in her relationship with her parents. She calls Dr. Laura for help.   Dr. Laura:

10 STUPID THINGS

31-year-old Jerod has been criticized for allowing his mommy to clean his home!!   Dr. Laura: "It’s your mom’s responsibility to understand 'the bird has left the nest.'"

childhood

5-year-old Stephanie calls in with her mom to find the underlying cause of why she’s whining.   Dr. Laura: "You’re sad you’re not getting your way."

Bad Childhood

Marissa is frustrated and stuck in a hopeless dream, because she believes that if she cares for her father’s well-being, things will change.   Dr. Laura: "You’re desperate for your Daddy...

Marriage

Despite loving his wife Steve finds himself unhappy, criticized and deprived of sex for the past 3 years.   Dr. Laura: "This is a choice of staying miserable or going into the unknown."

Inspiration

I got thinking about when was the best age in my life.  Looking back on the last 50 years, some days I wish I were ten years old, playing and swimming all summer... Then I thought, no,...

Inspiration

In this emotionally touching call, Kim shares how Dr. Laura gave her the words of wisdom she needed in her husband’s final days.   Dr. Laura: "Enjoy the time you have."

Inspiration

My cousin's parents divorced when she was very young, and her father drowned one Thanksgiving weekend in a boating accident. She had an outpouring of sympathy from both sides of the...

10 STUPID THINGS

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay -  Soraya ponders sharing her affection for a man at church who has recently become involved with another woman.   Dr. Laura: "You don’t interfere with...

10 STUPID THINGS

Eric saw many signs that the woman he was dating was bad for him but stayed out of desperation for love instead.   Dr. Laura: "You bought into it because you wanted to."

Marriage

I’ve known my wife since the second grade and we’ve raised three children and have fifteen grandchildren.  She is the best partner I could have had, and it’s been over forty years.  She...

Divorce

Susan neglected her husband in favor of being a savior for her elderly parents.   Dr. Laura: "What’s with women not caring about their husbands?!"

Parenting

My 21-year-old daughter and I listened recently when a family was having trouble with their son using his cell phone at night.  My daughter was shocked that the parents didn’t know how...

Parenting

Chris has been given the silent treatment since expressing unhappiness with her 27-year-old daughter dating a deadbeat dad.   Dr. Laura: "Your daughter is weak; you’ve lost this kid…for...

Parenting

Joe’s 18 and 21-year-old sons are both living at home and he's concerned they'll never become responsible adults.   Dr. Laura: "Present two choices; contribute or 'you’re out!'"

Marriage

Elise wonders why she’s upset instead of happy that her alcoholic husband is gone.   Dr. Laura: "Tell the truth; 'I’m at peace but he was my partner and I miss him.'"

courage

Timothy finds himself struck with grief and facing the task of fathering six after the unexpected passing of his wife.   Dr. Laura: "Being “strong” is B.S.; you’re supposed to feel...

Marriage

Pretty early in our 43-year-marriage, we had two rules for keeping our marriage together.  The first rule was “If you don’t like the way I am doing it, then do it yourself.”  That came...

Family

Jon’s high school senior has been knocked up by her “worthless” boyfriend …   Dr. Laura: "If you rescue her, she won’t do what's best for the child."

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

I heard you recently tell a caller that being obese was a form of suicide.  It was a shock to the listener, but it really hit home for me.  Several months ago, I heard you tell a caller...

Family

Dawn is uncertain what to do with her deceased father’s love letters that he wrote while serving in the military.   Dr. Laura: "It’s your history. Read every one and keep them forever!"

10 STUPID THINGS

I stumbled upon “Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives” at a used bookstore a few months ago.  I thought, “hey, this is a book about me!”  Out of curiosity, desperation and...

Inspiration

Kristen made the choice to remain flat after a double mastectomy. Since doing so, she frequently contends with insensitive inquiries as to why she didn’t replace her breasts.   Dr....

Confrontation

April’s daughter has been told she’s mentally ill. Now, she’s ceased speaking to her mom and dad after her grandparents have become involved.   Dr. Laura: "When grandparents step in to...

grandparents

I often hear callers say that doing the right thing is hard.  Let me tell you about my grandmother.  In 1940, she had a child with Down syndrome.  She was told strongly by the...

courage

Tara is visiting her dying grandfather but doesn’t know what to say to him.   Dr. Laura: "What would you like to hear on your deathbed?" 

Marriage 101

I am 55 years old and married for 31 years, with three sons.  It wasn’t always so wonderful.  Seven years in, my husband had an affair for six months that I discovered.  We tried...

GRIEF

Since the passing of her husband, Maureen has been struggling with the fact that her mom was a terrible person.   Dr. Laura: "It may have been crappy but you’ve demonstrated resilience."

Marriage

It’s #WifeAppreciationDay the third Sunday of September. In honor of this day, we’ve pulled a Dr. Laura Call of the Day Classic: James describes how his life has changed since marrying...

Marriage

It’s #WifeAppreciationDay the third Sunday of September. In honor of this day, we’ve pulled a Dr. Laura Call of the Day Classic: Robert shares what carrying his wife over the threshold...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Don is battling melanoma and suffering cognitive issues. This has left him jobless, defensive and argumentative with his family.   Dr. Laura: "You’re trying to fight back against death...

Parenting

My 22-year-old son just left our house in tears.  We finally cut the cord on him.  After a few years of second chances, which turned into thirty “second chances,” we had reached the end...

childhood

15-year-old Skyler would like to be more of a part of her younger sister’s life, but 13-year-old Paige is not being gracious about it.   Dr. Laura: "First responsibility in life ought to...

YouTube

It was SO hot this Labor Day weekend I grabbed my kayak and paddle and headed off to catch a little breeze. The smell of the ocean and the cool water was so refreshing! And it’s easy to...

Parenting

When I was growing up in Mexico, I always heard that a man with “Mama-itis” (what you call a Mama’s boy) was not a good thing.  My husband and I have two sons, ages 10 and 16.  Even...

Marriage

Despite counseling after her husband’s affair, Julie finds herself miserable and anxious living as “roommates” in her marriage.   Dr. Laura: "You didn’t change; you just went...

Marriage

I met my wife in elementary school, and we ended up being boyfriend and girlfriend in the seventh grade.  I wasn’t ready to settle down at age 12 (a fact I still hear about 30 years...

Dating

Mo’s boyfriend lost a colleague to suicide and now converses with his dead friend’s girlfriend about his suffering.   Dr. Laura: "You’ll have to endure that they may become an item." 

stay-at-home mom

Lisa is a mom of 3 trying to balance working at home while overseeing their distance learning.   Dr. Laura: "Too many responsibilities? Something has got to give. Don’t let it be your...

Marriage 101

My father passed away when I was an infant, and my mom was left with eight children to raise, all under the age of nine!  Somehow, she managed, and growing up, I always felt safe and...

grandparents

14-year-old Jamie is caught between two grandmothers who despise each other!!   Dr. Laura: "Just because you’re related, doesn’t mean they’re nice." 

stay-at-home mom

I’m a stay-at-home mom, and almost seven years ago, I was raising my two young children when I got a jury duty notice for service.  Prior to staying home, I had been an engineer.

Bad Childhood

Despite showing kindness towards her, Kim’s mother has been physically and mentally abusive throughout her life.   Dr. Laura: "Stop thinking she’ll turn into a nice mommy." 

10 STUPID THINGS

Jen’s 16-year-old daughter inquired about contraceptives only to receive Dr. Laura’s book, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do” instead.   Dr. Laura: "What’s important is that you tell your...

stress

Young McKayla is having panic attacks related to frequent thoughts and fears of “THE END!!”   Dr. Laura: "We have always survived what seem like “apocalyptic” events." 

Divorce

Bob’s infidelity has led up to a divorce and his daughter’s anger towards him.   Dr. Laura: "There are consequences; you betrayed your wife and daughter." 

YouTube

Happy #FlashbackFriday ! I wanted to share this clip from my 2001 Dr. Laura tv show. I’m reading an email from a mom who took her 3-year-old daughter to the Houston Zoo to watch the...

10 STUPID THINGS

When I found you three years ago, I was 27, single, and starting to sway from my morals and values.  I was raised in a home where you didn’t shack up and you didn’t have sex before...