Dr. Laura Call of the Day

By Dr. Laura

Kids & Family

What's Dr. Laura Call of the Day about?

As one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability, and personal responsibility; she's been doing it successfully for more than 30 years, reaching millions of listeners weekly. This podcast offers a collection of highlights and most informed moments from the show. To get on-demand access to the full show every day, become a Family Premium member at DrLaura.com.

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I've Worked Hard to Get Her...

01.18.2021

I've Worked Hard to Get Here But... - Katie and her husband just moved cross-county for her PhD program, but she's starting to get the baby bug and knows she wants to stay home with any children she may have. ...

Dr. Laura Call of the Day episodes:

01.18.2021 I've Worked Hard to Get Here But... I've Worked Hard to Get Here But... - Katie and her husband just moved cross-county for her PhD program, but she's starting to get the baby bug and knows she wants to stay home with any children she may have. ...
01.15.2021 My Mom is Manipulative My Mom is Manipulative: Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura. - Dr. Laura: "Honoring does not mean tolerating abuse." \| Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy ...
01.15.2021 My Brother Puts Me Down My Brother Puts Me Down: Ellie and her brother are competitive and fight a lot, and she and her dad call in to ask Dr. Laura for help. - Dr. Laura: "Your children are mimicking your competitive marriage." \| Become ...
01.15.2021 Thank You for Being My Advocate Thank You for Being My Advocate: When she was laid off, Brittany was pregnant with a young son at home, and she knew it was a blessing in disguise because of Dr. Laura's advice. - Dr. Laura: "It was time ...
01.15.2021 My Brother Betrayed Me! My Brother Betrayed Me! - Bobby is irate that his brother gossiped to a neighbor about Bobby losing his business and his house during the shutdown. - Dr. Laura: "You're transforming your grief into anger." \| Become a Dr. Laura ...
01.14.2021 I'm 25 and Still Seeking my Parents' Approval I'm 25 and Still Seeking my Parents' Approval: Jackie feels child-like, stuck and depressed because she needs her parents' approval over everything from what clothes she should wear to what career she should pursue. - Dr. Laura: "Becoming your own ...
01.13.2021 How Do I Cope with My Mom's Death? How Do I Cope with My Mom's Death?: Joan took care of her 92-year-old mother, and since her mother's death, Joan's daily routine has turned upside down. - Dr. Laura: "In time you'll adjust to the new rhythm of your ...
01.12.2021 My Job is Taking a Toll on My Family My Job is Taking a Toll on My Family: Aaron has become disenchanted with his career as a police officer, and his work stress prevents him from being the husband his wife deserves and the father his three young children ...
01.12.2021 The Men in My Life Have Done Me Wrong The Men in My Life Have Done Me Wrong: Suza is “pissed off” at the main men in her life and can't stop going over the pain in her mind. - Dr. Laura: "You don't have to FORGIVE in order ...
01.11.2021 I've Outgrown My Friends I've Outgrown My Friends: Jeffrey's friends are snowflakes who have no responsibility or goals, and he's ready to move on from them. - Dr. Laura: "Don't confront, just disconnect." \| Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for ...
01.08.2021 My Baby Brother Makes Me Mad! My Baby Brother Makes Me Mad!: 4-year-old Riggins and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss his pushing and shoving of his 2-year-old brother. - Dr. Laura: "Use your words, not your hands, to get attention." \| Become a Dr. ...
01.08.2021 I Miss My Boyfriend I Miss My Boyfriend: 19-year-old Sophie is heartsick while her boyfriend is on his mission trip. - Dr. Laura: "You're so lucky to have somebody to miss!" \| Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.
01.08.2021 Is it the Right Time to Have a Baby? Is it the Right Time to Have a Baby?: Gabe is a step-mom to her husband's 11-year-old son, and she's wondering if she should have a baby of her own. - Dr. Laura: "Your step-son would not benefit having to ...
01.08.2021 My Daughter Chooses Her Dad Over Me My Daughter Chooses Her Dad Over Me: Single mom Renee raised her daughter alone and is angry that her now-grown child chooses to spend so much time with her birth father. - Dr. Laura: "Be happy that she finally has ...
01.07.2021 I Didn't Raise My Son This Way! I Didn't Raise My Son This Way!: Susan is paying for her son's college apartment, and she's angry about how messy and dirty he keeps it. - Dr. Laura: "Focus on the more important aspects of your relationship." \| Focus ...
01.06.2021 My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother My Daughter-in-Law is an Unfit Mother: Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper care of her grandchildren and wants to know what she can do about it. - Dr. Laura: "If you don’t like how something is being done, ...
01.05.2021 Is He the Guy for Me? Is He the Guy for Me?: Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a 6-year-old son, doesn't make the time to call and text her. - Dr. Laura: "His child, not you, will and should be the center of ...
01.05.2021 I Can't Forgive Myself I Can't Forgive Myself: Shannon's anxiety and anger problems have driven her husband away, and she's having a hard time forgiving herself and moving on. - Dr. Laura: "Let your feelings of embarrassment and regret motivate you to do better." ...
01.04.2021 Should My Grandson See His Great-Grandfather? Should My Grandson See His Great-Grandfather?: Jane's father's health is failing, and she wonders if she should shield her 6-year-old grandson from seeing his decline. - Dr. Laura: "Children need to learn about life and compassion." \| Become a Dr. ...
12.24.2020 1.) Top 40 of 2020 - Avoiding “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do” 1.) Top 40 of 2020 - Avoiding “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do”: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Jen’s 16-year-old daughter inquired about contraceptives only to receive Dr. Laura’s book, “The 10 ...
12.24.2020 2.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Fear Rejection 2.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Fear Rejection: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Katia's thoughts of her past divorce are overwhelming her ability to commit to her current relationship. - Dr. ...
12.24.2020 3.) Top 40 of 2020 - I'm Not Getting The Sympathy I Need 3.) Top 40 of 2020 - I'm Not Getting The Sympathy I Need: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Celia is upset that her in-laws have apparently stopped showing care and concern over ...
12.24.2020 4-2.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Cousin Wants To Speak To Me - Part 2 4.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Cousin Wants To Speak To Me - Part 2: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Melissa updates Dr. Laura on what her cousin’s true intentions were ...
12.24.2020 4-1.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Cousin Wants To Speak To Me - Part 1 4.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Cousin Wants To Speak To Me - Part 1: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Melissa’s bad cousin is reaching out to her after they parted ...
12.24.2020 5.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Teen Son Came Clean 5.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Teen Son Came Clean: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - After taking a marijuana-laced gummi bear, Sarah’s son came to her with the truth of what ...
12.24.2020 6.) Top 40 of 2020 - Should I Send My Son Back To Private School? 6.) Top 40 of 2020 - Should I Send My Son Back To Private School?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Should I Send My Son Back To Private School? - Dr. Laura: ...
12.24.2020 7.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Fear Cancer’s Return 7.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Fear Cancer’s Return: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Emily’s been in remission from breast cancer, but since her mom’s passing from lung cancer she’s scared ...
12.24.2020 8.) Top 40 of 2020 - Get Out Of My House!! 8.) Top 40 of 2020 - Get Out Of My House!!: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Mary’s brother continues to live in her basement despite being asked to leave. - Dr. Laura: ...
12.24.2020 9.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Child Is Having Troubling Thoughts 9.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Child Is Having Troubling Thoughts: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Brittany’s 4-year-old daughter has recently developed a habit of “bad thoughts” which she finds disturbing. ...
12.24.2020 10.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Can’t Get Over The Pain and Loss 10.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Can’t Get Over The Pain and Loss: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Mark came out to his parents 12 years ago and it instantly turned ...
12.24.2020 11-2.) Top 40 of 2020 - Disconnect In Our Marriage - Part 2 11.) Top 40 of 2020 - Disconnect In Our Marriage - Part 2: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Renee discovers what’s been preventing him from ...
12.24.2020 11-1.) Top 40 of 2020 - Disconnect In Our Marriage - Part 1 11.) Top 40 of 2020 - Disconnect In Our Marriage - Part 1: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Elissa feels rejected and saddened because her husband Rene can’t seem to open up ...
12.24.2020 12.) Top 40 of 2020 - Can I Get My Granddaughter To Listen? 12.) Top 40 of 2020 - Can I Get My Granddaughter To Listen?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Gaile’s 23-year-old granddaughter, who she has raised, refuses to listen to her “words of ...
12.24.2020 13.) Top 40 of 2020 - “Why Is This Happening Now?!” 13.) Top 40 of 2020 - “Why Is This Happening Now?!”: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Molested at age five, Nicole now faces long-term damage as an adult. - Dr. Laura: "In ...
12.24.2020 14.) Top 40 of 2020 - I'm Terrified Of Snakes! 14.) Top 40 of 2020 - I'm Terrified Of Snakes!: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Young Magdalena is so scared of being attacked by the elongated, legless reptiles that she fears playing ...
12.24.2020 15.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Husband Watches Pornography 15.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Husband Watches Pornography: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Letty doesn’t know what to do with her husband of 25 years who’s been watching porn for ...
12.24.2020 16.) Top 40 of 2020 - Am I A Bad Therapist? 16.) Top 40 of 2020 - Am I A Bad Therapist?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Victoria wonders if she’s doing more harm than good as a young psychotherapist. - Dr. Laura: ...
12.24.2020 17.) Top 40 of 2020 - You Kept Me Grounded Raising My Son 17.) Top 40 of 2020 - You Kept Me Grounded Raising My Son: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Andrea thanks Dr. Laura for guiding her while raising her son as a single ...
12.24.2020 18.) Top 40 of 2020 - The Inheritance Dilemma 18.) Top 40 of 2020 - The Inheritance Dilemma: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Rose is due to inherit a large sum of wealth but fears her husband will blow through it ...
12.24.2020 19.) Top 40 of 2020 - “Side-Seat Driver” 19.) Top 40 of 2020 - “Side-Seat Driver”: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Ken can’t understand why his wife declines to drive but when she’s in the passenger seat she’ll “do all ...
12.24.2020 20.) Top 40 of 2020 - Why Am I Uncomfortable? 20.) Top 40 of 2020 - Why Am I Uncomfortable?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Dolo can’t put her finger on why she’s troubled with discomfort over the man she’s dating and ...
12.24.2020 21.) Top 40 of 2020 - Is My Husband Insensitive? 21.) Top 40 of 2020 - Is My Husband Insensitive?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Megan unexpectedly lost her mother and she’s upset with her husband’s handling of the tragedy. \| Dr. ...
12.24.2020 22.) Top 40 of 2020 - Can I Ask Him To Stop Complaining? 22.) Top 40 of 2020 - Can I Ask Him To Stop Complaining?: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Laura’s husband is griping about visiting her family despite being given the option not ...
12.24.2020 23.) Top 40 of 2020 - "A Sad Mommy Day” 23.) Top 40 of 2020 - "A Sad Mommy Day”: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Mallory is having a rough day as a mommy of a 2-year-old child and is quite upset. ...
12.24.2020 24-2.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Worry Too Much - Part 2 24.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Worry Too Much - Part 2: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Emily reveals how she was more focused ...
12.24.2020 24-1.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Worry Too Much - Part 1 24.) Top 40 of 2020 - I Worry Too Much - Part 1: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - In the past year, Emily has been dealing with anxiety and assuming she’s offending ...
12.24.2020 25.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Husband’s Kids Won’t Accept Me 25.) Top 40 of 2020 - My Husband’s Kids Won’t Accept Me: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Nancy is in a second marriage and finding that her husband’s adult children are not ...
12.24.2020 26.) Top 40 of 2020 - The Jealous Boyfriend 26.) Top 40 of 2020 - The Jealous Boyfriend: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Molly’s older boyfriend of one year gets angry when he’s not the priority in her life. - Dr. ...
12.24.2020 27.) Top 40 of 2020 - Finding A Middle Ground With Mom 27.) Top 40 of 2020 - Finding A Middle Ground With Mom: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Melissa has a long history of poor communication and being unable to live up to ...
12.24.2020 28.) Top 40 of 2020 - Homeschooling Game Plan 28.) Top 40 of 2020 - Homeschooling Game Plan: The 3rd annual countdown of the most listened to episodes from 2020 - Lisa is a mom of 3 trying to balance working at home while overseeing their distance learning. - ...

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