Dr. Laura Call of the Day

By Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Health Self-Help Kids & Family

SHOW DESCRIPTION

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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	EPISODES LIST
		Thank You For Helping Me Focus On What's Important! Ranay called 6 weeks ago about her lack of intimacy with her husband while she has been going through breast cancer treatment. Dr. Laura advised her to stop being hard on herself and to communicate with her husband. Something flipped in her once she started talking to her husband about her concerns. She started working out on her own and with her family and it has helped her focus her mind. She calls to thank Dr. Laura for helping her be mindful of what is truly important in life. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.14.2018
		I Resent My Biological Parents Anthony was adopted by his aunt and uncle when his biological parents gave him up at 2 weeks old. His parents are now trying to be in contact with him, but he's still angry and resentful that they gave him up but kept his two older brothers. Should he hold on to his anger? Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.14.2018
		My Boyfriend Hired His Ex Cathey and her boyfriend have been together for a few years. But Cathey has just recently found out that he hired one of his ex-girlfriends to work for him. Dr. Laura helps her realize why he might have hidden it in the first place. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.14.2018
		My Niece Started Calling Me Mom Stephanie's sister is upset because her daughter has started calling Stephanie mom. She calls Dr. Laura to find out how to handle this sticky situation. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.14.2018
		My Husband and I Don't Agree On Our Children's Schedule Alison and her husband have disagreed about how to raise their children for years. She likes to keep a schedule with them, especially when it comes to bedtime, but he doesn't agree with her and won't back her up. She has considered counseling and calls Dr. Laura to find out what to do. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.13.2018
		I Don't Want To Raise a Snowflake Nicole has a 25-year-old son who she has promised to support through college. He ended up taking the "long path" and ultimately quit college to get his yoga teacher certification. She has been paying all of his bills, including rent, but he is about to get his certificate and she isn't sure how to cut off his financial support. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.12.2018
		I Thought My Parents Didn't Want Me When They Put Me In Daycare Joey had a horrible experience when he was briefly put in daycare as a child. He didn't understand why and thought that his parents didn't want him anymore. He calls to tell Dr. Laura his emotional story and support that no child should ever be put in daycare. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.11.2018
		My Wife Found Out That I've Been Unfaithful Mark and his wife have been married for over 20 years and he has cheated on her with more than one woman. His wife recently found out and he is willing to do whatever it takes to save his marriage. Dr. Laura asks if he is only willing to change because he was caught and places him on hold to think about how he will replace the excitement he felt from sneaking around. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.11.2018
		What Can I Do About My Sadness? Laura is having a tough time and thinks she might be mildly depressed. Her oldest daughter recently left home to go to college and though she misses her daughter, she is mostly sad that the job of raising her is over and calls Dr. Laura for advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.10.2018
		I Realized I Was Wrong About YOU Dr. Laura! When Rachel and her husband bought a new car with SiriusXM, she noticed that her husband was listening to Dr. Laura. She thought that Dr. Laura was rude and told her husband she didn't want to listen. She eventually gave the show a chance and changed her opinion when she realized the depth of the conversations that Dr. Laura has with her callers. She has now been listening for 8 years, is a stay-at-home mom and no longer sends her kids to daycare. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.07.2018
		I Realized I Was Wrong About Abortion 25 Years ago, Lisa was 27-years-old, unmarried with no kids, and working full time. Her co-workers would casually discuss their children having abortions and she didn't think much about it at the time. Her view completely changed when she went with her sister to her 16 week ultrasound and heard those two little heartbeats. She realizes that she was being fed the wrong information and has been pro-life ever since. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.07.2018
		Did I Overstep With My Son and His Future Wife? Nancy's 32-year-old son is getting married for the first time to a 32-year-old woman who was married before, and their family is worried about the turbulent relationship. When her son and his future wife asked what Nancy would be able to contribute to the wedding, she said she would only help them out if they agreed to go to premarital counseling. Her son is willing, but his fiancee is furious and Nancy is now worried that she might have overstepped her boundaries. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.07.2018
		I'm Having Issues With My Bipolar Disorder Sylvia was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few years ago and began taking medication that made her miserable, so she stopped. She recently had an episode and her psychiatrist put her back on medication. It's making her feel terrible again and she isn't sure what to do. Dr. Laura encourages her to keep trying and explains how she can explain her illness to her two sons. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.07.2018
		Should I Break Up With My Boyfriend When I Leave For College? Brianna is 17, comes from a broken family and currently lives with her grandmother who doesn't provide her with any guidance. She is going away to college in 5 months and is having mixed emotions about staying in a relationship with her boyfriend of 4 years when she leaves. She is worried about being alone, so Dr. Laura advises her on how she can morph her relationship with the boy and learn to be on her own. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.06.2018
		How Do I Say No To My Family Members? Christy has issues with her family, her mother and brother in particular. She thinks that she needs to set boundaries with them, but Dr. Laura advises her on what she actually needs to learn to do. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.05.2018
		My Promotion Is Giving Me Anxiety Kelly was promoted to a top position at work this past July. She has been handling the normal stress that comes with a promotion, but recently has become worried that she is a fraud and anxious that she shouldn't have gotten the job in the first place. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.04.2018
		I'm Worried I Will Regret Not Helping My Alcoholic Father Nikki recently found out that her alcoholic father has health issues and that her cousin is taking care of him. She never had a good relationship with her father, but she is worried that she will regret it if she doesn't try to help him and calls Dr. Laura for advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.04.2018
		My Sisters Don't Get Along--What Should I Do About Christmas? Lesha gets along with her 3 sisters, but they don't get along with each other. They're all a little extreme while Lesha tends to be more amicable and easy going. She is married with two kids and is starting to plan for the holidays, but she isn't sure how to deal with her sisters constant drama. Dr. Laura advises Lesha on how to handle the holidays like an adult. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	12.03.2018
		Should I Try To Get My Family Back? Debra was married to her now ex-husband for 10 years and they had 3 kids together. They went to marriage counseling for 2 years before she decided to give up and file for divorce 10 years ago. Now, after listening to Dr. Laura's program, she realizes that she was the problem in her marriage and that the divorce was a huge mistake. She would like to reunite with her ex-husband and calls for Dr. Laura's advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		My Husband Has Changed, But I Still Have A Wall Up Tracey and her husband bought an investment property 3 years ago that ended up being more work than they expected. The stress and financial pressure caused her and her husband to argue and their relationship suffered. Now that they have sold the property, her husband has become a different man and is now more playful and relaxed. She is still feeling hurt from the mean things he said to her and hasn't been able to let down the wall she built up. She calls to ask Dr. Laura if she is handling the situation properly. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		My Daughter Doesn't Want To Invite Her Sister To Her Wedding Linda has two adult daughters that don't get along. One has always been petty and controlling while the other has tried her best to placate her sister. The animosity between the sisters has escalated and the bratty daughter doesn't want to invite her sister to her upcoming wedding. Linda is paying for the wedding and isn't sure what to do to make the situation work. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		Do I Hire My Other Son? Cindy and her husband have twin sons and run their own HVAC company. They employ one of the twins, but the other son would like to leave his current job and work for the family business as well. They're concerned because they have enough issues getting one son to work and know that bringing in his twin would cause more chaos. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		My Husband Doesn't Want To Spend Family Time Together Sonya ia a stay-at-home mom of two children, aged 2 and 5. She has tried getting her husband to spend a day with her and their kids as a family, but he doesn't want to participate and would rather do his own thing instead. She feels like this problem isn't fixable and calls for Dr. Laura's advice on how to get her husband to spend more time with her and their children. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		Should I Become a Foster Parent? Donna is 39 and has been divorced for 7 years. She had always wanted to have kids, but was unable to do so. She is considering becoming a foster parent and asks for Dr. Laura's advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.30.2018
		I Feel Like I Have No Purpose In Life. Sara was a nurse before she had her two children. They are both older now and she has been trying to find a part-time job while they attend school. She has become depressed because she can't find anything and feels like she has no purpose in life. Dr. Laura advises her on what she can do to feel more valuable. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.29.2018
		Am I Overreacting About My In-Laws? K.D.'s sister-in-law and family have some serious issues, including DUIs and infidelity. One of her nephews threatened to kill her daughter, but her sister and mother-in-law are being dismissive about the seriousness of the threat and she is angry. K.D. would like to limit her children's exposure to these family members and her husband agrees with her, but she isn't sure what she should do with the holidays approaching and calls to ask if she is overreacting. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.29.2018
		Should I Get a Full Time Job? Yvonne's youngest child is about to start high school this year and will be busy with after-school sports and activities. Yvonne's husband is pushing for her to get a full-time job and she wants to know if it's a good idea. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.29.2018
		I Can't Stop Thinking About What If... Rachel has been divorced for 4 years and has 3 small children. She strives to be the best possible mom and keep her kids safe, but she can't stop thinking about how things could go wrong. She feels like she isn't enjoying her time with her kids and call to ask how she can stop thinking negatively. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.28.2018
		How Do I Get My Son to Spend More Time With Me? Jody's 22-year-old son commutes to college and lives 20 minutes away from her. She misses him and would like to see him more often, but she feels like she's the only one reaching out and that he doesn't make an effort to spend time with her. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.28.2018
		My Wife Wants To Be Buried Next To Her Previous Husband Jeff and his wife are in their 50's have been married for 12 years. He recently discovered that she plans to be buried next to her deceased husband, with whom she had 4 children. She says that her children would be upset if they couldn't visit both of their parents graves together, but he is upset that she won't be next to him when they pass and calls to ask Dr. Laura if he's being selfish. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.27.2018
		My Son Doesn't Want To Visit a Classmate With Cancer Kelly's son became fast friends with a group of boys his age when they moved to a new neighborhood. One of the friends joined the football team and started treating Kelly's son badly, so he stopped being friends with the boy. That boy now has cancer and the family is encouraging friends to visit to cheer him up, but Kelly's son is still holding a grudge and refuses to visit. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.27.2018
		Can I Take a Break? Joanna has been trying to do everything she can for her veteran husband and has become very overwhelmed. Her doctor has told her to take some time away from work, but she doesn't feel like she can give herself permission to do so. Dr. Laura digs deep and helps Joanna realize why she doesn't feel worthy of a break. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.26.2018
		Will My Husband Change or Should I Go Through With My Divorce? Lynn has recently filed for divorce from her manipulative and controlling husband. He has always had to get his way but he says he can change and that he will go to therapy. She is also going to therapy and trying to be stronger, but she isn't sure if he will actually change so they can be happy together. Dr. Laura helps her to see the reality of her situation and what needs to happen. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		My Parents Want Me To Attend a University, But I Can't Afford It Sarah is 18 and lives with her father while she attends community college. Her parents want her to attend a university, but she is already struggling to pay for school as it is and calls Dr. Laura for advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		Will My Husband Change or Should I Go Through With My Divorce? Lynn has recently filed for divorce from her manipulative and controlling husband. He has always had to get his way but he says he can change and that he will go to therapy. She is also going to therapy and trying to be stronger, but she isn't sure if he will actually change so they can be happy together. Dr. Laura helps her to see the reality of her situation and what needs to happen. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		My Parents Want Me To Attend a University, But I Can't Afford It Sarah is 18 and lives with her father while she attends community college. Her parents want her to attend a university, but she is already struggling to pay for school as it is and calls Dr. Laura for advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		I'm Hesitant To Marry My Boyfriend Whitney is 25 and has been dating a man for two years. They have been discussing getting married but she is questioning if they should. She wants to have kids of her own someday, but he already has a 4-year-old son and feels that it wouldn't be the right thing to do. Dr. Laura advises her on what the outcome might be if she were to start a family with him. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		My Marriage Hasn't Improved After 22 Years Vanessa's husband of 22 years has anger issues that stem from a condition that causes him chronic pain. She has been in therapy for a while to try to make her marriage work and he has been going with her for the past year, but things have not improved and she isn't sure what to do. Dr. Laura asks Vanessa to think about why she made the mistake of marrying him in the first place and what she can do to make her life better. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.23.2018
		Should I Donate My Kidney? Eric and his wife have been friends with a woman for a year who has kidney failure and needs a transplant. They decided that Eric would donate a kidney to her and started the process, but his kidney wasn't an exact match. He could still donate his kidney to a stranger, which would match their friend with a kidney from someone else, but his wife is now hesitating about the process since it wouldn't be going directly to their friend. He wants to help, but is now questioning if he should go through with it. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.22.2018
		I Cut Off My Manipulative Parents and Now I Feel Guilty Lynn had called previously about her manipulative parents and Dr. Laura encouraged her to stick up for herself. She recently decided to block their numbers and remove them from Facebook. She calls to follow-up and asks Dr. Laura how she can let go of the fear that she won't have an opportunity to talk to them before they pass away. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.21.2018
		My Father Let Me Down Again Kali's father told her that as a gift he would give her money to help pay for her wedding. But now, months later she still hasn't received the money. Should she confront him? Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.21.2018
		My Son Wants To Know Who His Biological Father Is Amanda's son is 14-years-old and she has been with her husband for 12 years. A few years ago, her son started asking who his biological dad is but Amanda hesitated to tell him because the father wanted her to terminate the pregnancy. She fears that her son would try to contact him, so she told her son she would tell him when he's older. She calls Dr. Laura to ask when and how she should explain the situation to her son. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.20.2018
		My Family Has Too Many Relatives To Visit During the Holidays Will and his wife of 18 years have 3 kids of their own and have adopted his wife's late sisters 2 kids. His wife's parents have been divorced for years and don't get along. He is fed up with the chaos and has started dreading the holidays because he's tired of having to drag their 5 kids around in order to accommodate everyone. Dr. Laura gets straight to the point and advises him on how he should handle the holidays from here on out. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.20.2018
		I Started Treating My Husband the Way I Wanted To Be Treated and It Worked! Tami's husband would come home from work stressed and she was never sure what mood he would be in when he arrived. She started greeting him at the door and telling him that she missed him. Everything changed and he started sitting down with her to talk about her day and even started helping her in the kitchen. Tami was amazed at how easy it was to treat her husband the way she wanted to be treated and calls to thank Dr. Laura for the relationship changing advice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.19.2018
		Am I Being a Grouch or Is My Wife Being Annoying? Rob recently heard Dr. Laura telling women to stop being annoying and he decided to call in. He gets annoyed when his wife asks him "Should I...?" or "Should we...?" questions because he feels that they open up discussions about things he doesn't care about. Dr. Laura guides him through examples of these moments to help him learn how to better talk with his wife when she asks these questions. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.16.2018
		Am I Being Too Overprotective? Michael legally adopted his stepdaughter last year when her bio dad gave up his parental rights. Now with some estranged family coming into play, Michael can't help but feel nervous. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.16.2018
		I Can't Stop Thinking About My Ex Amy was dating a man about 20 years ago, but broke it off to be with her now-husband. She knows she made the right choice, but she is ashamed because she still constantly thinks about her ex and feels like she is betraying her husband. Dr. Laura helps Amy realize why she keeps thinking about this other man and what she needs to do. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.16.2018
		My Girlfriend Won't Help Plan For Our Future Together Alan has been dating a woman for 3 years and they have a 1-year-old child together. He has tried to discuss what their plans for the future are, but he's concerned about her hesitancy and he thinks she might still be hung up on her past. He calls to see how he should handle it. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.16.2018
		What Do I Do About My Overbearing Mother? Hayley has always lived close to her family, but has decided to finally move 6 hours away to live close to the beach. Her mother has always been overbearing with her and the rest of their family but has now been sending hurtful messages non-stop to her. Hayley is ready to either cut contact or set boundaries, but she has always wanted her mother's approval and she's not sure if she's making the right choice. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.16.2018
		Why Do My Husband and I Fight So Much? Courtney and her husband have been married for 5 years and argue a lot. They both have attitudes and aren't very nice to each other when they're having discussions or trying to get things done. Dr. Laura helps guide Courtney on how to adjust their conversations based on their vows and not their attitudes. Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android	11.15.2018

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Thank You For Helping Me Fo...

12.14.2018

Ranay called 6 weeks ago about her lack of intimacy with her husband while she has been going through breast cancer treatment. Dr. Laura advised her to stop being hard on herself and to communicate with her husband. Something flipped ...