The Dr. Laura Podcast
Psychology & Relationships
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Episodes
- Grief After Losing an Adult Child
In this episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast, Mary discusses her grief following the loss of her adult daughter due to breast cancer complications. Dr. Laura addresses the difficulties of coping with this loss.
- How Close Is Your Marriage, Really? (And No, I Don’t Just Mean Sex)
In this episode, Dr. Laura explores the topic of marital closeness beyond physical intimacy. She provides her perspective on human behavior, addresses listener questions, and shares interactions with callers intended to help listeners impr…
- Long-Term Engagement Strain
A caller named Maria discusses the struggles in her 18-year engagement, including issues with partner control, intimacy, and emotional neglect following her previous divorce.
- When Is It Time for New Friends?
Dr. Laura shares insights on deciding when to seek new friendships, incorporating elements from her Morning Monologue, research on human behavior, listener emails, and caller interactions to help listeners become better in their relationsh…
- A Broken Family Agreement
In this episode, Kerry calls in to discuss a family conflict arising after an agreement between her husband and his family members was not honored.
- The Importance of Love
In this episode, Dr. Laura presents her Morning Monologue focusing on the importance of love. The program includes insights on human behavior, responses to listener emails, and discussions with callers intended to help listeners improve th…
- When Family Rewrites the Past
In this episode, Dr. Laura counsels a listener named Lisa who is feeling hurt and frustrated by her aunt’s insistence on portraying her mother in an overly positive light despite their history.
- The Significance of Not Dumping Your Kid in Preschool or Daycare
In this episode, Dr. Laura explores the significance of parents not placing their children in preschool or daycare. The program also features additional insights on human behavior and interactions with callers.
- Marriage Friction Over the Little Things
In this episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast, Dr. Laura addresses the communication struggles of a couple, Reyna and Robert, whose simple requests frequently lead to marital conflict.
- How to Get Out of a Rut
In this episode, Dr. Laura explores strategies for getting out of a rut and addresses listener questions alongside her morning monologue. Content focuses on human behavior and practical advice for improving personal relationships and daily…
- Should a Husband Step In?
Jude is frustrated by his wife's family constantly texting and showing up unexpectedly. This is exacerbated by his wife’s strained relationship with her mother, and he is seeking guidance on whether he should intervene.
- Start Today: 3 Keys to Building Confidence and Growth
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast focuses on three keys to building confidence and personal growth. Dr. Laura offers her perspective on current issues, behavioral research, and answers listener questions.
- Is Reconciliation Just Wishful Thinking?
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features Lauren, who explores the possibility of reconciliation after being estranged from her mother for 13 years due to a painful family conflict.
- Recovering From a Fight With Your Partner
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast focuses on recovering from disagreements with a partner. Dr. Laura provides insights into human behavior and addresses listener questions.
- What's Your Backstory?: GhostBed's Marc Werner
Marc Werner, founder and CEO of GhostBed, is a guest on Dr. Laura's podcast episode titled "What's Your Backstory?" This is the second episode in the series.
- Helping Kids Handle Hurt Feelings
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a discussion about helping children cope with hurt feelings. Dr. Laura addresses a specific situation where a child named Allie is upset after a social interaction with friends.
- 5 Signs of Micro-Cheating
Dr. Laura shares her take on "5 Signs of Micro-Cheating." She discusses this topic as part of her broader guidance on human behavior and relationships.
- Raising Strong Sons
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a listener, Danielle, who is seeking guidance on how to raise her two young sons to be confident, capable, and resilient.
- Warning Signs You May Be a Helicopter Parent
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast addresses warning signs of helicopter parenting. It aims to help listeners improve various aspects of their lives, from spousal and parental relationships to being a better friend and co-worker.
- Moving Forward After a Sudden Death of a Spouse
This episode features a listener, Kim, who is coping with the sudden death of her husband. The discussion focuses on the process of moving forward after such a loss.
- The Desperate Needs of an Adolescent Seeking Guidance
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast addresses the desperate needs of an adolescent seeking guidance. Dr. Laura shares her insights on human behavior and responds to listener inquiries.
- Why Am I Sabotaging My Chances at Love?
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a listener named Marina who is looking for a committed relationship. Dr. Laura explores how Marina's mindset might be sabotaging her chances at love.
- What Can Be Done When “Hope” Doesn’t Work
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast explores the concept of hope. Dr. Laura shares insights on human behavior, addresses listener emails, and interacts with callers.
- When Adult Children Cut Off Family
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast discusses a family conflict where an adult child has cut off contact with her father and stepmother. The mother is experiencing guilt regarding the situation.
- What If You’re Wasting Your Life and Don’t Know It?
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast explores the question, "What If You’re Wasting Your Life and Don’t Know It?" Dr. Laura shares insights on human behavior and interacts with callers, offering guidance on personal development.
- When a Friend Crosses the Line
Tamara shared her marital struggles with a friend who then made a hurtful comment about her appearance. This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast addresses the topic of a friend crossing a line.
- Why Couples Who Never Fight May Be in Trouble
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast explores the idea that couples who never fight might be facing underlying issues. Dr. Laura shares her insights on human behavior and relationships, aiming to help listeners improve their interactions…
- When Doubt Speaks Louder Than Love
Siena is hesitant to end her relationship due to doubt. This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast explores her dilemma.
- Children of Fallen Patriots
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a discussion on Children of Fallen Patriots. Dr. Laura shares her morning monologue, insights on human behavior, answers listener emails, and interacts with callers.
- Seeking Clarity on Second Marriage Failures
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a discussion on second marriage failures, specifically addressing a caller's concerns about issues arising when children are involved.
- Protecting Children at All Costs
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast focuses on protecting children, with discussions on pressing issues, human behavior research, and listener questions. It aims to help listeners improve various relationships and aspects of their lives.
- Navigating Faith Transitions
This episode features Lindsey, who is undergoing a personal faith transition. She discusses the challenges of this journey while raising four children in a family where other members remain Mormon.
- Don’t Bring Your Bad Mood Through the Front Door
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features discussions on human behavior, listener mail, and caller interactions. Dr. Laura aims to provide guidance for personal and relational improvement.
- Dealing With My Boyfriend's Hostile Adult Daughter
Kim describes feeling unwelcome in her boyfriend's home due to his adult daughter's hostility. This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast addresses her situation.
- Every Parent’s Hope: Raising a Warm, Well-Adjusted, Successful Child
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast discusses raising a well-adjusted child. Dr. Laura shares insights on human behavior and answers listener questions, aiming to help individuals in their relationships and personal growth.
- Finding Light Through Chronic Pain
On The Dr. Laura Podcast, Tami shares her struggles with the emotional impact of chronic pain. This episode explores the difficulties of overcoming chronic pain.
- Dangerous Lies People Tell Themselves to Stay In Relationships
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a morning monologue on the topic of dangerous lies people tell themselves to stay in relationships. Dr. Laura shares insights, research on human behavior, and answers listener questions to hel…
- Navigating Loss While Sending a Child Into the World
This episode features Jennifer, who is navigating the emotional experience of grieving her mother's death while her daughter simultaneously leaves for college.
- Relationship Habits That Are Subtly Manipulative
Dr. Laura discusses relationship habits that are subtly manipulative. She shares her take on pressing issues and answers listener questions to help improve relationships.
- 5 Years In… and Stuck?
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast discusses the impact of a young girl's death from leukemia on an 8-year-old boy. Dr. Laura addresses this topic at length.
- Why Shacking Up is Bad
In this episode, Dr. Laura discusses the topic of why cohabiting, or "shacking up," may be bad. She shares insights on human behavior and offers advice for improving relationships and personal well-being.
- A Childhood Friendship Cut Short
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features Dr. Laura addressing the heartbreaking loss of a young girl to leukemia and its impact on an 8-year-old boy. Dr. Laura discusses how to navigate the grief and emotional challenges associated w…
- When Doing the Right Thing Feels Wrong
Dr. Laura shares her perspective on various issues and discusses human behavior. She also answers listener questions and shares interactions with callers.
- My Marriage Has Hit a Rut
Rini discusses her marriage, which has entered a rut. She is uncertain about the path forward for the relationship.
- The Groundwork Behind True Self-Care
Dr. Laura discusses the groundwork behind true self-care, offering her perspective on various issues and research on human behavior. She also addresses listener questions and interactions with callers, providing guidance to help individual…
- I'm Always Late
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a discussion about chronic lateness. Dr. Laura addresses Charlotte's struggles with chronic lateness and its impact on her daily life.
- Feeling Drained
In this episode, Dr. Laura discusses current issues and human behavior, answers listener questions, and shares interactions with callers. The content aims to help individuals improve in various relationships and aspects of life.
- Facing Loss Again
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a listener named Jessica who is dealing with the declining health of her dog, shortly after the death of her mother.
- Adult Sibling Rivalry
Dr. Laura shares her insights on adult sibling rivalry, human behavior, and answers listener questions to help improve relationships. The episode aims to help individuals become better spouses, parents, family members, co-workers, friends,…
- Stuck Between Letting Go and Holding On
This episode of The Dr. Laura Podcast features a listener named Sylvia who is grappling with a difficult decision regarding a friendship. Dr. Laura provides guidance on the topic of letting go or holding onto relationships.