Inspiration

Although Sara was initially reluctant to take Dr. Laura's advice, she calls back to describe how it changed her life for the better.

Inspiration

More than thirty years ago, when I was 22, I was a smoker and really wanted to quit. I’d tried several times without success. An older and wiser friend told me that I needed to replace my...

Inspiration

I recently heard a call from a 65-year-old woman who suffered from panic attacks when traveling to Europe with her husband. You shared a story of how you supported a woman you were flying...

Inspiration

I’m a long-time listener and used the letters of the alphabet to represent your wisdom. Here goes: A is for architect, as in “you are the architect of your own life.” B is for Bad...

Inspiration

I started listening to your show two months ago. I’m 53 and my husband is 54. We’ve been married for 19 years and have no children. Your book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage, has...

Inspiration

For years, my parents and I have loved to take a two-hour drive to Portland to see the season of Broadway shows that tour there every year. Our tradition was to listen to your show up and...

Inspiration

I met my husband when we were 17, just one week before I was struck by a car, sustaining horrible injuries. He visited me in the hospital without fail every other day for three weeks,...

Inspiration

I’m a family therapist and a child advocate at heart. Your wisdom has not only impressed me personally but has guided and tremendously influenced my work. I’d like to share with you a...

Inspiration

I’m a long-time youth sports coach. Many of the kids I know are aging out of these programs. Some go out “on top,” but others have had a tough time. Almost all have had both experiences...