The Dr. Laura Podcast

Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

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Nov 22, 2021 • 4min

Thanks For Giving My Daughter The “Sex” Talk

Randy is grateful that he and his teenage daughter were listening together when Dr. Laura took a call about premarital sex, setting up a great conversation between Randy and his child. - Dr. Laura: "Refraining from premarital sex preserves your value and self-worth."At what age did you have the sex talk with your child? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.hqVFrP2iKEFXIKrVfaxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 3min

Marathon Sneak Preview: How Long Should I Feel Bad About My Screwup?

Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Shannon says she earned the guilt she feels but isn't sure how long she should be contrite after trying to make amends. - Dr. Laura: "Only good people feel true guilt."Are you quick to forgive or do you hold a grudge? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 4min

Did I Do The Right Thing?

Josh's mom prefers to take pictures of her adult children without their spouses, but Josh has had enough and recently demanded his wife be by his side. - Dr. Laura: "Good men protect their women."Do you feel protected and supported by your spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 9min

It Hurts to Have Had a Bad Childhood

Amanda's parents both suffered from mental illness and she's sad about her lost childhood, which was spent raising herself and taking care of her siblings. - Dr. Laura: "Look at yourself as a success story."Would you say you had a good or bad childhood? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 2min

You Helped Me Stop Being Angry at My Wife

Jeff has been angry for years with his wife over one issue and tells Dr. Laura how her advice to another caller to show compassion to people who are struggling made a positive difference in their relationship. - Dr. Laura: "Be kind and compassionate with others."Do you treat your spouse with the same compassion you'd show to a friend? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 18, 2021 • 9min

My In-Laws Aren't COVID Cautious

Sharon wants to know the best way to tell her relatives that she's not going to see them at indoor gatherings because they don't follow the same COVID protocols that Sharon believes are important. - Dr. Laura: "State your concern over the virus variants and stand firm in your decision."Has COVID come between you and your family members? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 6min

Should I Spend the Holiday with My Sister?

Susan is frustrated by her difficult sister and is wondering if she and her husband should bother trying to spend Thanksgiving with her. - Dr. Laura: "Put your husband first and give him the kind of holiday he'd actually enjoy."Have you ever put your family over your spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 5min

Marathon Sneak Preview: My Wife Is Thinking of Leaving Me

Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: Dan knows that he doesn't give his wife the attention she wants and needs, but he was surprised to learn that she's actually considering leaving him over it. - Dr. Laura: "A real man takes care of his woman's needs."What's something you could do today that would put a smile on your spouse's face? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 5min

I Skipped a Funeral, and My Friend is Angry

Christine is a caregiver who chose to be by the side of her patient as she died instead of at her best friend's mom's funeral and now her friend is mad. - Dr. Laura: "Friends support friends in their moral obligations."Has a friend ever disappointed you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 5min

You Saved My Marriage

Jennifer's mom raised her to believe she didn't really need a man, which led to her treating her husband poorly, which led to his emotional affair...until Jennifer took Dr. Laura's advice. - Dr. Laura: "Life is better when I'm being my husband's girlfriend."What beliefs about marriage were your raised with? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com To participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Find me on social media at:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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