The Dr. Laura Podcast

Zoi's relationship with her niece has been strained ever since Zoi married her niece's father-in-law. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashley and Thomas are looking for ways to get their preschooler to be more obedient. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marie was in a terrible accident and feels like her life is completely out of control. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode: Part 2 of this now Call of the Day classic episode ... Valerie and her mom, Alice, call in to discuss why Alice's new husband doesn't deserve the title of grandpa. Listen to Part 2 ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus Episode: In this now classic Call of the Day episode, Valerie's mom is remarried and wants her grandchildren to call her new guy grandpa. Listen to Part 1 ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Margaret moved in with a male friend after her divorce 12 years ago, and even though she's not thrilled with the relationship, she's not sure she can leave. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie is ticked off about her father's recent drug overdose and doesn't know what to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lily divorced her husband whose PTSD caused problems in the home, and she'd like to know how to help their two sons deal with daddy's anger when they're with him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandy believes that her sister and niece are treating Sandy's mother improperly, but she's not sure what to do about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this amazing follow-up call, Andrew shares how Dr. Laura made him see things in a very different light, changing his perspective forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shirley needs an operation, but she doesn't want to disappoint the people she works with by taking a leave of absence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sydney just discovered she has a half-sister thanks to an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, but she's not sure she wants a relationship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wayne's wife is ready to leave him after 17 years of marriage, and he's asking Dr. Laura if there's a way to fix what he broke. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah is second-guessing her decision to break up with her boyfriend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacey's husband will be moving into a skilled nursing facility because of his deteriorating health, and she doesn't know what to say when people ask her about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynn applied the advice she got from Dr. Laura's Marriage 101 course and says her husband's response has been amazing. | Signup for the Marriage 101 - The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands course at http://www.marriage101.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grace is frustrated that her 15-year-old daughter is a little lazy and doesn't get very good grades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary doesn't want to yell at her kids like her mother yelled at her when she was little. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maria's brother is a jerk, and she doesn't understand why her mother can't see it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sharon wants Dr. Laura's opinion on how she can handle her neighbor's negative comments on her looks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carmen and Cheryl are middle-aged sisters who grew up in an unaffectionate family, but Cheryl wants them to start expressing their love for one another. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad feels bad about disappointing his family by not attending all of his grandson's travel baseball games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May's 8-year-old son is getting in trouble at school and home for his poor sportsmanship and defiant behavior and punishing him isn't working. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Annika thinks she knows what she'd like to do with her life, but she gets overwhelmed when she considers of all of her options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adele thanks Dr. Laura for the 25 years of guidance that has helped her to become a better and happier mother and wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meagan would like to skip her friend's funeral, which is taking place the day before Meagan's wedding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monica is trying to get her life on the right path, but her negative relationship with her mom continues to bring her down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob says that he needs pornography to avoid feelings and problems even though it's destroying his marriage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel is thinking of leaving her husband who lost almost all of their retirement in risky investments that he made without telling her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Margaret's life has improved in important ways thanks to Dr. Laura's advice and support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

65-year-old Jennifer's boyfriend broke up with her because she focuses too much on her family members and not enough on him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill has been married six years to a man who is showing a pattern of being controlling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessica is worried about how her brother is going to react when he finds out that she has told the truth about something he did wrong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christine is starting to feel overwhelmed by raising four children while dealing with health issues and the death of her husband. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandi's 16-year-old daughter doesn't want to hear her mother's opinion on her lying, cheating boyfriend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve loves living in California, but he wonders if he should move back to Utah to help his parents as they age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16-year-old Jackie was caught talking about sex with a teenage boy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cody and his father are estranged because of his dad's opioid addiction, and he frequently breaks down over the damage done to their relationship and their family business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17-year-old Brooke is having a birthday party and wonders if she should invite a girl who is a good friend but a little needy and not well-liked by some others in their social circle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20-year-old Saylor wants to get out of her commitment to move in with an acquaintance after learning that the girl's parents plan to come over all of the time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie's husband is a workaholic who doesn't give her much of his time, and she wonders what type of therapy might help them better connect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren had a miscarriage and finds it difficult to spend time with her pregnant friend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Debbie gets distraught for several months every year around the anniversary of the car accident that killed her mom and nearly paralyzed Debbie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karen lives in an attached home and finds the second-hand smoke coming from her neighbor is upsetting her health conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17-year-old Hampton is upset that his girlfriend treats him carelessly even though they're having a sexual relationship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penny's husband is upset that she is still wearing plus-size clothing even though she has recently lost more than 100 lbs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wendy wants to invite her sister's stepdaughter to a graduation event, but it's causing a problem, because Wendy's mom and sister don't want her on the guest list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jill feels bitter toward her overweight mother who wants to skip Jill's son's birthday party to avoid eating in public. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elizabeth doesn't know how to let go of her anger toward her mother-in-law who ticked her off 10 years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to this follow up call with 6-year-old Teddy and 8-year-old Olivia who argue a lot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.