Dr. Laura Call of the Day

Amelia calls in with her mom to discuss all the things she should consider before going on her first date. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ashley's unloving aunt and uncle are the poster kids for the difference between family and relatives. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Julia's daughter is a "mean girl" who failed the 12th grade and still lives at home. What should Julia do to help her child grow up? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kayla is struggling to maintain harmony in her home with three little girls ages 6 and younger. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Joyce wants to confront her sister who has yet again backed out of a promise to help with their ailing mother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It’s incredibly sad and emotionally challenging when someone you care about is terminally ill. They’re dying. You’re not. Yet their illness might cause you tremendous anguish, anxiety and fear. In an effort to avoid the pain associated with death, some people excuse themselves from visiting their dying loved one, saying things like they’d like to remember the person the way they were or that they hate hospitals. If there was ever a moment in time to get out of your own head and put your feelings aside, this is it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Why are Linette and John wasting their lives constantly fighting over their differences?Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Anna has seen her husband's scary side, but isn't sure that she's ready to dump him over it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; despite therapy, Ken is struggling to let go of his feelings so he can be less envious of one person in particular. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jennifer's fear of being disconnected from her young adult children for an extended period of time is preventing her from following her dreams. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa's boss is going to have to pay for the demeaning way he spoke about her to her subordinate. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Joseph isn't proud of the way he treats his wife but doesn't know how to change the toxic dynamic in their home. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bitching and complaining about her husband's porn habit has gotten Lisa absolutely nowhere. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura counsels Lolli's kids on the importance of treating each another with more kindness than they've seen their parents do in their young lives. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kate realizes that she married an alcoholic. Now what? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mel is miserable with her disappointment of a husband, but she loves him and doesn't know if she should leave. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Wendy offered to take care of her boss at the end of her life, but after devoting her time and effort for several months, Wendy feels like a fool and wants her life back. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that flooded my inbox in the following days. I want you and your marriage to benefit from hearing the whole thing. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Melissa worries that her daughter will regret marrying her momma's boy fiancé. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

If she falls off the wagon again, Lisa says it will be because of her traumatic childhood and problems with her husband. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Luisa's daughter dumped the religion she was raised with and has now started to challenge Luisa's beliefs. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Erin doesn't like the way her husband treats her, but are things bad enough to justify destroying their children's home? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Susan grew up in an abusive home and wonders if therapy can help her get more comfortable with showing affection to her own children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jason thanks Dr. Laura for giving him the kick in the pants he needed to become more involved in his child's life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jason is in an unhappy 2nd marriage, miles away from his daughter who he only sees in the summertime. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

A failed family business deal has opened up a can of worms between Lynn, her husband and their son. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura helps Joanna see that she has the power to turn her marriage around and avoid the divorce she's been considering. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of my favorite t-shirts in the Merch Store at DrLaura.com reads, “You Picked Him. Stop Picking on Him!” It’s something I say to callers a lot. Mostly to women who tell me that they can just no longer live with their husband’s bad habits, insensitivities, lack of ambition and such. I always ask, “When did you first notice these negative behaviors?” Followed by, “Did your mother, sister, best friend – anyone point these red flags out to you?” More likely than not, the behaviors existed before the marriage and the children. More likely than not, someone pointed out the potential for a problem. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kaley is wondering if omitting a family member from her wedding invitation list is worth the drama it will cause. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth worries about her college-aged daughter staying behind while the rest of the family moves to a new state. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Even her granddad's impending death isn't enough to move Jim's daughter to forgive her grandparents for their reaction to her teen pregnancy years ago. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Will Lisa let her fear of change prevent her from leaving her lying, cheating husband? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

17-year-old Jett is unhappy that his mom won't let him attend a sleepover trip with his girlfriend and other young couples. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nicole feels silly for being so upset about her cat dying. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tina is tired of her husband treating her as poorly as she treats herself. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Since her mom's death, her husband's devastating illness and a big move, Collette is throwing off her Superwoman cape and calling for backup. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bryan's perimenopausal wife has lost her interest in sex. What can he do to help rekindle some passion? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

How would your baby rate your job performance if she could? Of all the things we can give our children, attention is what they most need and want. Children deserve to be put first. They are not supposed to be fit in around their mommy’s and daddy’s more important schedules. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Fighting over mommy's attention is the cause of a lot of unhappiness in Carson and Cameron's home. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Pamela wonders if her boyfriend's history as a cheater is an indication of a future problem. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was treated. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When Kristen's daughter has a problem, she confides in her best friend's parents instead of her own. What, if anything, should Kristen to do about this lack of connection with her child? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Richard is a divorced dad who's having a hard time getting his adult daughters to follow his house rules when visiting. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ellen has the chance to grow and become healthy now that she's free from her abusive family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Julie and her daughter have had a falling out and she's concerned about being able to see her grandchildren. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Georgia misses having a relationship with her grandson who has disowned his whole family over his chaotic childhood. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Scott is starting to understand that his son's lack of respect for their family rules stems from his failing to be a strong leader and role model in his home. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lori can't decide what to do with the belongings that her mother left behind after her death. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It takes a man to turn a boy into a man. And a dad to show his daughter what she should be looking for in a future husband. That’s why I’m constantly nagging you to choose wisely before getting married… to pick a man who will be a good husband and who’ll also be a good father. Dads aren’t there to just be another adult in the home. They bring something important and essential to their kids’ lives. So, choosing poorly can be very damaging... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Vivianna doesn't know what to say to her daughter whose father who dropped out of their lives after remarrying and having more kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Theresa's husband's new hobby is forcing her to consider divorce. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Susie says it's exhausting living with her husband who seems to constantly find things to complain about and asks Dr. Laura's advice on how to deal with him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michelle is concerned about the welfare of her granddaughter, but what, if anything, can she do to protect her? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura helps Kristen identify the reason why 15 years of psychotherapy has not resulted in success. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dee has fallen in love with her "friend with benefits" who doesn't want more than a superficial relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

14-year-old Jason is a frequent Dr. Laura listener and wonders what she thinks about his plans for his first job. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Theresa's chronic pain is worsening with age, and she'd like to learn some new coping strategies. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Janice is angry that her husband gives money away to his family members willy-nilly while she manages their home on a specific monthly budget. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ruth calls to share how a combination of Deep Dive podcast episodes, Calls of the Day and YouTube videos she found through Drlaura.com helped her make an important life decision. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Michael's wife is experiencing angry outbursts as a side-effect of her brain surgery, and it seems everything he does makes the situation worse. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When you see a cute old couple who looks like they’ve been married 120 years, wrinkled, hunched over, walking down the street holding hands, you may be tempted to think they had some kind of special luck to make it together for that long. But, no two people are completely compatible. NONE. If you were to ask them what the key to their marital success has been, they’d likely tell you that they learned to let a lot of stuff go. They endured and maybe even ignored the things that weren’t going to change. They may have had issues that would lead a lot of today’s couples to divorce, but they found a way to work through them. And in this Deep Dive, I want to teach you how to do the same so that you can save your marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The problems surrounding Linda's failed marriage are seeping into her current romance. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amy learns the reasons why sweetness and physical touch are better ways to connect with her man than therapy and talking things out. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; A business deal destroyed Steve's relationship with his best friend, and he can't get past losing such an important person in his life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Megan credits "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" with helping her quickly recognize how she could change to keep her marriage from crumbling. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amy is alarmed that, seemingly overnight, her 3-year-old went from being fiercely independent to wanting mommy and daddy's help. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sophie believes she and her husband picked the wrong name for their daughter when she was born three years ago, and now they want to change it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelly and Kyle are paying the price for getting married when they each have minor children to raise. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jenny's husband insisted on getting lots of animals for their ranch home, but does little to care for them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jill doesn't understand why her husband wants her to find her own job instead of going to work for him at his company. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Shelby is surprised that her life hasn't completely turned around since she stopped drinking 80 days ago. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Donald was recovering from COVID when his dad was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery, and he regrets not being there when his dad unexpectedly died. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Have you come to one of my live stage performances? I’ve done many over the years, but the ones at the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles have been among the most special. The theater is tiny, which means I’m up close and personal with those who attend. Lily meanders through the audience and picks certain laps to sit on. I take audience questions and ask questions of my own. We take pictures at the end, and I give out lots of hugs and Dr. Laura-themed goodies. Oh, and these events are FREE to attend. You just need to be a Dr. Laura Family member to get on the invitation list. Take a listen to this special re-broadcast of our May 9th Dr. Laura LIVE event, taped at SiriusXM in LA. And be sure to go to Dr. Laura dot com to join my FREE Family so you’ll be among those invited to the next event in October 2025! Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Karen is shocked that her daughter and son-in-law have decided to move their family to a different state. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura offers Julie a remedy for the panic that overcomes her when she feels criticized. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Sarah says that despite catching her ex-boyfriend cheating, she thinks of him constantly and feels like she can't move on. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Things have been great since Evan and his fiancé moved in together except that she insists on every room being decorated and arranged to her specifications. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ann is worried that the young lady who recently befriended her mother is taking financial advantage of her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marc's adult daughter will only see him if he agrees to have her mom, Marc's ex-wife, join them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Christina's crumbling home is a metaphor for the way life with her husband is going. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Protect yourself from a person who causes you heartache, pain and upset, even when they're family. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Corrie seems to be repeating the same mistakes in her friendship that she had in her marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

James has a lot of financial responsibilities with kids in college and an elderly mother to care for. Should he be looking for a different kind of job? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Linda's husband has asked her to refrain from sharing his cancer diagnosis with anyone, but she really wants to have someone to confide in. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Any given day on my SiriusXM radio program, you’re likely to hear me ask a caller, “Is this how you want your life to go ‘between now and dead?’” It’s probably my favorite “Dr. Laura-ism” because it really puts life into perspective, don’t you think? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sasha has struggled with anxiety for years and wants to do all she can to get a handle on it in preparation for becoming a mom. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tabitha spent many years pretending that her marriage was OK. Now that she wants to leave her abusive husband, her kids are surprised, confused and angry. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ever since Stacy's kids have grown up and moved out, she says she and her husband have felt disconnected and she's not sure how to get the romance back into their lives. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lydia's daughter moved an ex-convict into her home, exposing Lydia's 14-year-old granddaughter to who-knows-what kind of problems. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sally's company is trying to force her out. At age 61, Dr. Laura says she needs to fight back. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Hayley needs to work on staying calm when she wants to talk to her husband about his behavior. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Single mom Colette has learned she may be terminally ill. What steps can she take now to help make these uncertain times easier on her child? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tia lost her sense of smell and desperately hopes that hypnosis will help her regain it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Hannah feels lonely and isolated after dropping everything to move across the country for her boyfriend and his two kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com