Katia is having trouble coming to terms with the risks of her upcoming surgery.

Christina was 38 with three children when she married for all the wrong reasons. After calling Dr. Laura earlier this year, she has transformed her life.

Lynette’s husband died in a car accident, and she finds herself questioning if she showed him the love and appreciation he deserved.

Evan feels disconnected from his family and would like to stop exchanging gifts with them.

Denise's son is planning a small wedding and does not intend to invite his uncle. Now she's worried about telling her drama-prone brother that he won't be on the guest list.

Karen's son persistently speeds when driving the family car, and she has failed to make him face the consequences of disobeying the law and her family's rules.

Rhonda's nephew’s girlfriend has been a valued employee to their family business. However, now that they've broken up, Rhonda's sister wants the ex-girlfriend to be fired.

After 18 years of marriage Shelly discovered her husband has been messaging another woman because he was unhappy.

Sophia-Rose is concerned for her friend who has been associating himself with bad influences despite her warnings.

Karen wrote a letter sharing her unhappy feelings after her mother-in-law declined to attend both her sons' weddings.

18-year-old Katelyn’s boyfriend is considering switching colleges to attend school with her.

Jill pays the bills and wants to cease paying her husband's cellphone as retaliation to his being constantly on the phone.

During pregnancy Desiree lost her daughter’s twin brother and now worries about the day her child comes to learn of this tragic event.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! 15-year-old Hannah threatened suicide on social media because she is very upset about how she is treated and bullied at school.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Rene heard Dr. Laura’s advice to another caller of the program and realized why she's been picking bad men over the good ones.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Marsha conveyed to her stepson and his wife that she didn’t want to be a babysitter to their kids and that’s caused a family rift.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Kay’s daughter is seeking financial assistance for her upcoming wedding but there's one BIG problem ...

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Casey tells Dr. Laura that he’s using what she preaches to raise his child right.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Jessica is dating an actor nearly a decade older than her who’s had many past relationships.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Lydia shares what else her husband would bring her if swimming through “shark-infested waters” …

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Reid and his wife (who are Mormons) have decided to leave the church because they no longer believe.

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Janice has acted as the adult in her relationship with her parents. She calls Dr. Laura for help.

31-year-old Jerod has been criticized for allowing his mommy to clean his home!!

5-year-old Stephanie calls in with her mom to find the underlying cause of why she’s whining.

Marissa is frustrated and stuck in a hopeless dream, because she believes that if she cares for her father’s well-being, things will change.

Despite loving his wife Steve finds himself unhappy, criticized and deprived of sex for the past 3 years.

In this emotionally touching call, Kim shares how Dr. Laura gave her the words of wisdom she needed in her husband’s final days.

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay: Soraya ponders sharing her affection for a man at church who has recently become involved with another woman.

Eric saw many signs that the woman he was dating was bad for him but stayed out of desperation for love instead.

Susan neglected her husband in favor of being a savior for her elderly parents.

Chris has been given the silent treatment since expressing unhappiness with her 27-year-old daughter dating a deadbeat dad.

Joe’s 18 and 21-year-old sons are both living at home and he's concerned they'll never become responsible adults.

Elise wonders why she’s upset instead of happy that her alcoholic husband is gone.

Timothy finds himself struck with grief and facing the task of fathering six after the unexpected passing of his wife.

Jon’s high school senior has been knocked up by her “worthless” boyfriend …

Dawn is uncertain what to do with her deceased father’s love letters that he wrote while serving in the military.

Kristen made the choice to remain flat after a double mastectomy. Since doing so, she frequently contends with insensitive inquiries as to why she didn’t replace her breasts.

April’s daughter has been told she’s mentally ill. Now, she’s ceased speaking to her mom and dad after her grandparents have become involved.

Tara is visiting her dying grandfather but doesn’t know what to say to him.

Since the passing of her husband, Maureen has been struggling with the fact that her mom was a terrible person.

It’s #WifeAppreciationDay the third Sunday of September. In honor of this day, we’ve pulled a Dr. Laura Call of the Day Classic: James describes how his life has changed since marrying his woman.

It’s #WifeAppreciationDay the third Sunday of September. In honor of this day, we’ve pulled a Dr. Laura Call of the Day Classic: Robert shares what carrying his wife over the threshold meant to him!!

Don is battling melanoma and suffering cognitive issues. This has left him jobless, defensive and argumentative with his family.

15-year-old Skyler would like to be more of a part of her younger sister’s life, but 13-year-old Paige is not being gracious about it.

Despite counseling after her husband’s affair, Julie finds herself miserable and anxious living as “roommates” in her marriage.

Mo’s boyfriend lost a colleague to suicide and now converses with his dead friend’s girlfriend about his suffering.

Lisa is a mom of 3 trying to balance working at home while overseeing their distance learning.

14-year-old Jamie is caught between two grandmothers who despise each other!!

Despite showing kindness towards her, Kim’s mother has been physically and mentally abusive throughout her life.

Jen’s 16-year-old daughter inquired about contraceptives only to receive Dr. Laura’s book, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do” instead.

Young McKayla is having panic attacks related to frequent thoughts and fears of “THE END!!”

Bob’s infidelity has led up to a divorce and his daughter’s anger towards him.

Chase lost control of his diabetes while dwelling on the trauma of a serious vehicle accident.

After marrying and divorcing a bad guy, Sonia is struggling to raise her child alone.

Because they had bad parents, Julie’s mom raised a younger sister, and Julie is still hurt and angry.

Young Melanie shares how her mom’s teachings and Dr. Laura’s words of wisdom have her “doing the right thing!”

Elizabeth feels pressured by the feminist lifestyles that contradict her belief system as a stay-at-home mom.

Molly’s older boyfriend of one year gets angry when he’s not the priority in her life.

Andrea thanks Dr. Laura for guiding her while raising her son as a single mom and avoiding wrongdoing.

In this amazing follow-up call, Andrew shares how Dr. Laura made him see things in a very different light, changing his perspective forever.

Young Kaylin is blind in one eye and is constantly teased about it by her fellow students.

Susan’s boyfriend took her son’s girlfriend aside and called her “rude” after she complained about dinner.

Melissa has a long history of poor communication and being unable to live up to her mom’s expectations.

Megan unexpectedly lost her mother and she’s upset with her husband’s handling of the tragedy.

Dolo can’t put her finger on why she’s troubled with discomfort over the man she’s dating and sleeping with.

Nicholas is concerned for his mother’s relationship with her mom who has a terrible drinking problem.

Rose is due to inherit a large sum of wealth but fears her husband will blow through it as he did once before.

Marissa doesn’t want her husband’s alcoholic friend attending their vow renewal but worries she’s asking too much.

Linda has been in a rotten marriage for over 3 decades but can’t find the strength to end it.

Connie is angry that her friend told others the details of her son’s death due to a heroin overdose.

Brianne is dating a man whose prior marriage ended. However, his mother continues to display pictures of his ex-wife around her home.

Laura’s husband is griping about visiting her family despite being given the option not to go.

Victoria wonders if she’s doing more harm than good as a young psychotherapist.

Ken can’t understand why his wife declines to drive but when she’s in the passenger seat she’ll “do all the driving!”

Amanda reconnected with an old friend who is engaged to be married. However, Amanda’s husband is bothered by this because he’s a man.

Mallory is having a rough day as a mommy of a 2-year-old child and is quite upset.

Irene is being welcomed back by her old employer but she’s second-guessing taking the opportunity due to sadness and anger from being let go.

Susanne finds herself facing the demon of anxiety driving across country with her husband behind the wheel.

Donna’s mother-in-law is running her over at the front door with shrimp cocktails and more!

Rebecca wants to know if she should pursue removing her adopted children’s name from their bio-dad’s obituary.

Gaile’s 23-year-old granddaughter, who she has raised, refuses to listen to her “words of wisdom.”

Disney World entertainer, Billy Flanigan, loves to share Dolly Parton's quote, “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” Since the shutdown, he has cycled more than 4,200 miles through 16 states to put smiles on the faces of hundreds of friends and family with his special singing “Flanigrams.” What's one of Billy's favorite things to do while logging in all those miles? Listen to Dr. Laura on demand!!

Molested at age five, Nicole now faces long-term damage as an adult.

Brittany’s 4-year-old daughter has recently developed a habit of “bad thoughts” which she finds disturbing.

Barbara finds herself in tears when heading home after visiting her adult children.

Mark came out to his parents 12 years ago and it instantly turned into them feeling bad for themselves ending their relationship.

Lisa’s 20-year-old daughter stayed with Grandma while attending school, but now she doesn’t want her to return. This is upsetting Lisa because of their past ...

Donna is spiraling into emotional turmoil after speaking daily with her sister who suffers from alcohol-related dementia.

Chris thinks she’s having a hard time letting go of those who have done her wrong in life. Is that truly the case?

Anna previously miscarried and is frightened to lose yet another pregnancy.

Mary’s brother continues to live in her basement despite being asked to leave.

Carla’s son has been failing his online studies finding himself 10 lessons behind due to an unmonitored distraction.

Melissa updates Dr. Laura on what her cousin’s true intentions were after reaching out several years later.

Melissa’s bad cousin is reaching out to her after they parted ways seven years ago.

Emily’s been in remission from breast cancer, but since her mom’s passing from lung cancer she’s scared it will recur.

In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Emily reveals how she was more focused on the symptoms vs. the core issue for her anxiety.

In the past year, Emily has been dealing with anxiety and assuming she’s offending others.

Letty doesn’t know what to do with her husband of 25 years who’s been watching porn for 23 years of it!

Butch donated a kidney to save his sister’s life but in turn she continues to be as mean as ever to him.

Ann’s divorced, her daughter has moved out, and she’s feeling really lonely now.

Rob seeks clarity on why shacking up is not better than marriage when it comes to ensuring long-term success in a relationship.

Andrew and his mom are getting extremely frustrated when it comes to homeschooling and math.

Jo would like to move back to her hometown but her husband says he won’t be happy there.

Racheal is finding it difficult to be a good listener and loving wife to her husband without reacting negatively.

In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Renee discovers what’s been preventing him from being closer to his wife.

Elissa feels rejected and saddened because her husband Renee can’t seem to open up to her.

Nancy is in a second marriage and finding that her husband’s adult children are not fond of their Dad’s new union.

Kate worries if she should inform the parents of her teen daughter’s friends who were caught vaping and hiding alcohol.

Ann shares how people react to hearing her “trick” for successfully raising her daughters.

Trinity is being treated poorly by her “friend,” but has yet to look for the “good” in someone else instead.

Katie thanks Dr. Laura for changing her attitude toward responsible decision-making as a single mom.

Tas believes she’s messing up as a parent, BUT is she really doing so?

Wendy is worn down after spending the last three years attempting to keep her child from flunking out of school.

Madeline recently discovered Dr. Laura for the first time and has a BIG thank you after hearing her words of wisdom.

Alvin is going through another divorce after having rushed into marriage to avoid being single.

After taking a marijuana-laced gummi bear, Sarah’s son came to her with the truth of what he’d done.

Suzy has been invited to go hiking but would prefer to decline without upsetting her friend.

14-year-old Charlotte is collecting old vaping equipment and now finds herself in a bitter argument with her mom about it.

Megan lost her mother to Alzheimer’s eight months ago. Now her dad is dating a woman who’s only a year older than Megan!

Emily shares how her mom was terrible at choosing men until she found Dr. Laura and they started listening together ...

Tabitha was placed into foster care after her father ruined her childhood by leaving her mother.

Stephanie didn't want to hear it but ultimately took Dr. Laura's advice and now her marriage is much better!

Kyleen updates Dr. Laura on how her words of wisdom resolved an issue with a troublesome member of her online theatre group.

Proud mom Maria shares a memorable moment between her daughter and a fellow classmate who suggested her child was "lucky" in her everyday success.

After suffering a stroke and not getting better...Lauren's mom ended it all deciding she no longer wished to be a burden.

Celia is upset that her in-laws have apparently stopped showing care and concern over the loss of her mom to COVID-19 … or have they?

Roy despised eating fruits and veggies as a child attending boarding school. Now, he eats nothing but carbs despite his doctor's stern warning.

Chandy isn’t able to forgive her man after he sneaked away with friends instead of celebrating with his new bride.

In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Rachel reveals why her thinking was wrong thanks to Dr. Laura's words of wisdom.

Rachel had a stressful childhood and thinks her anxiety is affecting her ability to be a good mom.

Gianna suffers from genital herpes and doesn't know when it's best to share this sensitive information.

In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Andrew discovers why he hasn't been able to find love and satisfaction in his life.

Andrew's friends are engaged to be married and he considers himself to be the "odd man out."

Young Magdalena is so scared of being attacked by the elongated, legless reptiles that she fears playing outside her own home.

Katia's thoughts of her past divorce are overwhelming her ability to commit to her current relationship.

Dawn purchased her grandchildren two-piece swimsuits and can't understand why her daughter won't allow them to be worn.

Since the pandemic's spread…Suzy's “active mom” lifestyle has changed dramatically.

Brittney thinks her sister is dating a man who is unfit for marriage.

Torri's uncertain she can continue to have a relationship with her mom after discovering her dad is not her biological father.

Kate's friend is seeking help as her relationship is unraveling in turmoil because she’s living outside of wedlock.

Jeff thanks Dr. Laura for helping him to "step up" during his wife's cancer battle.

Kim finds herself very emotional as her son and his wife prepare to relocate.

Dana has struggled to be happy since the deaths of her parents and sibling.

With her stepmom by her side, Alexandria calls into the program to discuss her bio-mom’s wish to be her “best friend” and not a “real mother” to her.

Rosemary's 23-year-old son has resorted to name-calling and demeaning behaviors after the passing of his father.

Darcey thought her husband was mean, that he didn’t love her, and that her needs were not being met...so she started texting another man!

It took time for her to carry out Dr. Laura’s advice…but in the end Samantha did the right thing, leaving a relationship with a man she was shacking-up with for years!!

Young Lauren finds herself fighting with her parents more and more ...

Sandy is concerned about returning to her job working at a hospital while the pandemic continues.

Casey tells Dr. Laura that he’s using what she preaches to raise his child right.

Tanya had weight loss surgery 4 years ago but has gone from one extreme to another keeping off the pounds.

Amy’s sister has taken over the role of matriarch since the passing of their mother.

Mike thanks Dr. Laura for helping him raise his son into being a "man" and not a “snowflake” ...

In response to a question Dr. Laura proposed, Crystal shares the many reasons why she doesn’t deserve her husband.

Suzy’s mom passed away from COVID-19 but she finds herself confused by both relief and grief.

Kay’s daughter is seeking financial assistance for her upcoming wedding but there's one BIG problem ...

Jacob’s mom made poor choices leaving him angry that he’s never had the father he’d hoped for in life.

Jesse was shacking up with her boyfriend until the words of Dr. Laura helped her to stop playing games and start growing into a confident, secure woman.

Six months ago Patty was frustrated by her husband’s frequent visits to the bar…that was until the pandemic unfolded and she made a change!

17-year-old Aislynn asks for guidance after discovering her mother may be a drug addict.

Jon was unaware that the reason he couldn’t lose weight was much more profound than just self discipline.

Michelle updates Dr. Laura on the advice she was given to either find a “hobby” or “divorce” ... hear her decision!!

Over a recent holiday weekend, Crystal’s son discreetly connected with his girlfriend and eloped!

Gabrielle’s parents are divorcing...now she wonders how she can have a relationship with them both?

Rene heard Dr. Laura’s advice to another caller of the program and realized why she's been picking bad men over the good ones.

Coming off a failed marriage, Tiffany is a wreck and doesn’t know how to get things back on the right track.

Brooke divorced Jenna’s father, and because of the pandemic’s impact, Jenna is even more distanced from her daddy.

Moana, molested by her mother’s fourth husband, believes she's the "bad person" ...

Kristy’s husband is upset that she refuses to attend a family function as her in-laws believe the pandemic is “overblown” …

Patsey is growing increasingly frustrated by her husband being unwilling to carry out the simplest of chores.

Corry’s husband has been working far from home but has an opportunity to fix that if they move elsewhere.

Tony and Louise’s teen daughter is dating a guy that they don’t like. Tony has banned him from their home but Louise fears her daughter will be angry.

Susan was embarrassed after her husband revealed to friends and family her poor choice to meet with an ex-boyfriend.

Teresa calls into the program to share how she’s kept her marriage happy while under quarantine.

John is upset that his brother’s wife suggests they are “not brothers” because they have separate fathers.

Marie can’t muster the courage to kick her shack-up honey out of her own home!

Lydia shares what else her husband would bring her if swimming through “shark-infested waters” …

Young Addie is finding herself “alone and afraid” to the point of crying when it's time for bed.

Carol’s husband has become withdrawn and is communicating with an ex-girlfriend. Carol knows he’s doing this because of the arguments between them.

Heather believes she’s supposed to “love everybody” but has found this quite difficult to accomplish with her mother-in-law’s behavior.

Charlie hasn’t spoken with her dad since he was found guilty of being a sex offender!

Audra’s husband took Dr. Laura’s advice and told his mom the TRUTH! Now he and his mother are working out their differences in a much better direction.

In a follow-up call to Dr. Laura, Catherine seeks help “retreading the tire” to keep the hurt and anger she has with her father’s new wife from impacting her own marriage.

Brittanie has become unhappy in her career because of her inability to say “no” when warranted.

Iris is an only child and raised by her mom who never married. When she attempts to show her mom attention, things don’t go right between them.

Martin never thought he would stop his procrastination. He even believed Dr. Laura had said the "lamest thing ever” until …

Gerald is 27-years-old and thinking of moving in with his girlfriend, but is unsure if this is right to do.

Afton’s husband is extremely unhealthy and refuses to stop smoking. With his prostate now at risk, is there anything she can do to get him to quit?

Monica is upset that her semi-retired husband has been spending time and money at the local bar while she’s at work.

Michelle shares how Dr. Laura saved her marriage by putting her own problems in the past and becoming accountable for her actions.

Jessica is dating an actor nearly a decade older than her who’s had many past relationships.

In the conclusion of this 2-part episode, 14-year-old Leilani learns from Dr. Laura how to better conduct her life to avoid long-term ramifications.

In this 2-part episode, 14-year-old Leilani finds herself in trouble for her “combative and disrespectful” behaviors towards her parents. Listen to Part 1 …

Liz’s daughter is begging her mother to be allowed to chat with friends on the social platform “Snapchat,”, but is this a good idea?

April lives by her favorite mantra as told by Dr. Laura: “Feelings are not facts!”

Juli ponders if it’s important enough to have a relationship with her mother-in-law for the sake of her kids having a grandmother in their lives.

Angela is feeling the overwhelming stress of working the front lines battling the pandemic at her hospital.

While hunkered down under quarantine states away from each other, Johnny’s girlfriend is expressing her lack of trust and insecurities. With tough times underway, what should he say to her?

James’ adult son wants to join the Marines instead of being a father to his child. What words of wisdom can James share with his son to change his mind?

Katherine is upset that her father has remarried and started a new family. Now she’s being alienated by his new wife!

Brandon lies a lot, doesn’t like himself much and neglects others around him.

Brooke’s dream wedding has been put on hold due to the pandemic, but she’s considering a small ceremony and live streaming it to friends and family.

Jill is a small business owner under the stress of the pandemic and has not found an opportunity to grieve for her recently departed mother.

Wesley was on the verge of taking his own life until one day he heard Dr. Laura reveal “the secret of life” …

Rebecca is facing divorce as her husband has expressed that he’s sick of her consistent bad attitude.

Isabelle discovers why her marriage ended in divorce, because she shouldn't have married to begin with!

Lettice can’t figure out how to handle the grief she’s been suffering over the loss of her 3 sisters.

Amber is angry at her boss for being a “limp dick,” but is there anything she can truly do about it?

Marsha conveyed to her stepson and his wife that she didn’t want to be a babysitter to their kids and that’s caused a family rift.

Jori calls back with her mother one week later to discuss what she’s learned from her prior discussion with Dr. Laura.

Trish's adult daughter Jori works for her. Trish says she can't make a suggestion or offer an opportunity without Jori getting angry at her.

Audra is ready to cut ties with her mother-in-law, but her husband Jesse is not ready to end it despite the chaos in their marriage.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Margaret’s 15-year-old daughter speaks to Dr. Laura to give clarity as to why she and her siblings did nothing for their mother on Mother’s Day.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Yvonne calls in to thank Dr. Laura for being more of a mom to her than her own birth mother was. With Dr. Laura's guidance, she has raised two successful daughters and has a full and happy life.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, the last five years of Laura’s relationship with her mother were not happy ones to remember. Her mom indulged in alcohol and was physically and verbally abusive.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Cris's wife passed away a few years ago on Mother's Day. He finds it difficult to not cry seeing pictures of his wife around the house. But he wants to have the pictures up for his kids to see. How can he stay strong?

Tracy was going to leave her husband, who has suffered from depression, until she heard the words of Dr. Laura!!

Joanie is feeling drained having to display “positivity and motivation” as part of her fitness training classes while under the COVID-19 quarantine.

Jennifer feels she’s falling short in life but is she truly procrastinating or exaggerating?

Denise lost both her 82-year-old mother and 53-year-old sister one day apart from each other!

Rebecca’s friend says he has feelings for her, but she doesn’t feel the same way about him. Is their friendship of many years over?

Noelle shared Dr. Laura’s classic advice “show your boobs to end an argument” with her church group! THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!

After years of avoiding the warning signs, Sandy is concerned for her daughter’s lack of friends and feeling of rejection. Is Sandy at fault for her poor choices as a mother?

Madeline is sad that her father is spending less time with her as he places his priorities towards his newly pregnant girlfriend.

Shannon is in a second marriage where she’s encountering conflict between her husband and son.

Heath is in dispute over a piece of land his brother wants and ponders if he should fight back or let him have it?

Stephanie’s mom is overweight and suffering from diabetes. She gambles and smokes and she’s perfectly happy not changing her bad ways.

Kim shares how Dr. Laura’s advice helped her stop freezing up during moments of confrontation.

After much time spent taking care of others, Diane feels lazy and unwilling to do anything.

Lisa and Tony’s therapist has suggested their marriage is more of an arrangement than anything else. Their effort to express more care for each other, however, hasn’t worked.

Young Jackson found himself being disciplined after copying the bad behavior of his cousin.

Augusta’s husband has voiced his unhappiness with his wife’s frequent on-again, off-again visits to her addict child.

Allison feels as if she’s an impostor in her own place of work as she seeks happiness and success.

Michelle constantly compares her life to that of her sister-in-law’s, leaving her in constant frustration.

Longtime listener Kristy shares how Dr. Laura’s message to women has helped in her own marriage.

Jason’s wife is texting with a man at work because their communication has broken down.

Lindy feels hurt that her sister didn’t race to assist her after losing a home during the brush fires that ravaged her town.

Jessica’s husband comes home late from work and then collapses in the chair for TV. time. When he’s ready to make love to his wife, Jessica is ready for bed. How can Jessica and her husband get on the same schedule for intimacy?

Lauren unexpectedly had to put her cat down and she’s not dealing well with the loss. She’s tempted to get a new kitten to reduce the pain.

Sandra is a performer who is always putting her own organizing chores on the back-burner, and she’s frustrated by her behavior.

Michelle had several expectations of her recently departed brother until she heard the words of Dr. Laura. Listen as she shares how she learned to appreciate what he was able to give her.

Josie’s therapist has suggested the choice is hers to have a relationship with her mother or not. She’s considering a minimal one but is unsure how to “navigate the waters” doing so.

Patrick’s son is fussing about his car which his father purchased for him, and now wants a new one!!

Michelle is uncertain that her financially-challenged daughter can handle the responsibility of the money tied to her last will and testament.

Kim believes she is a very weak woman. Dr. Laura helps Kim discover what truly scares her when she has to decide between what’s right and what’s wrong.

Anne is trying to cope mentally with the physical pain she’s suffered after a eye surgery didn’t go as planned.

Rebecca's future in-laws are dictating her wedding plans and she’s not happy about it. What should Rebecca's fiancé be doing to handle his parents’ behavior?

Jeremy has been raising his 3 children essentially alone since his wife decided to no longer be a mom and moved out. Should Jeremy give her an opportunity to see the children or fully remove that right?

Marie’s father was a deadbeat dad who bailed on his marriage and fathering duties. Now Marie wants him to participate in her wedding, which has upset her mother.

Mary recently lost her husband and questions if she “loved him enough.”

Betsy continues to go back to her childhood trauma from 30 years ago that she allows to manifest daily.

Heather’s sister was incarcerated for drunk driving, causing a fatality. She wrote a letter of resentment to Heather saying she feels abandoned by her family for not showing her support.

Carol’s grandson wants to use her beach home as a wedding venue, but she’s not particularly happy with what she sees as an abusive marriage in the making.

Charlie was physically abused by his mother until his mid-teens. This abuse has taken its toll on his ability to be a good dad and has made it difficult to maintain a relationship with his parents.

Amy’s baby was stillborn at 32 weeks into her pregnancy and she is suffering from grief. How can she learn to embrace what she has in order to be happy again?

Marissa says she’s aware of the damage she’s causing her marriage by procrastinating. How can she learn to take 100 percent responsibility for her actions and end her poor behavior?

Nathaniel’s mother would like for him to attend college and set a course for his future. However, Nathaniel finds himself confused and depressed from the pressure of his mom’s request.

Bruce thanks Dr. Laura for her strong family values instilled upon him…which in turn is helping his own family through the COVID-19 crisis.

Stephanie has been a horrible partner to her husband when it comes to showing affection towards him. Dr. Laura helps her explore how she managed to fake her affection for so many years and get to this point in her marriage.

Joanna’s mother-in-law is battling liver cancer and her husband is not handling the rapid progress of her demise all that well. How can Joanna ensure she’s doing the right thing when it comes to helping her husband through his sorrow?

Jim is dating two women simultaneously and is at a crossroads as to whom to pursue for a long-term relationship.

As the team baseball coach, Mark shares how he’s handled the impact the pandemic has had upon his players, their parents and overall expectations.

Mary Ellen is finding herself stressed out from her recent breast cancer battle and facing the COVID-19 outbreak.

Young Jacob shares his “silver lining” with newfound family time and the overall importance of being together.

Dauren has personally seen a silver lining with families coming together again as the global pandemic spreads.

Terry is questioning ending his retirement and returning to the medical field to aid in the battle against the pandemic.

Terry has been renting a condominium to her daughter and son-in-law with the explicit rule of no pets. They decided to adopt a dog, however, and Terry is unsure if there should be consequences for their action.

Lindsay has been in tears since her boss recently called her out during a meeting at work.

Helene finds herself getting angry as her frustrations grow with her mom’s lack of concern about her own health.

Natalie’s husband is a counselor and recently told her that she’s behaving like a brat when it comes to his parents visiting them.

Stephanie’s ex-husband insists it would be better to celebrate family events under one roof, but she’s not sold on the idea.

Rachel’s therapist has suggested she legally separate from her husband as he seeks to clean himself up from drug and alcohol abuse. If he accomplishes this goal, should Rachel take him back for the sake of their children?

Dr. Laura shares her thoughts on continuing her daily routine communicating with friends and family, working out virtually with her trainer and what she's lost as a result of the viral pandemic that has changed our lives.

Lynn finds herself unable to stick with the plan when it comes to losing weight and frequently finds herself off course. How can she finally accomplish her goal of being a healthier and thinner person?

Chelsea had been struggling to accept reality when it comes to a healthy relationship with her alcoholic sister. Listening to a Call of the Day episode re-framed her thinking.

Rebecca’s therapist has concluded she’s the “odd man out” when it comes to the relationship with her siblings. However, she’s having a hard time accepting this and staying focused while under constant attack as her mother’s estate is divided among them.

Joyce wants to confront her sister who has yet again backed out of a promise to help with their ailing mother.

Sara has been divorced for 2 years and has a 9-year-old child. She’s attempting to set up regular visitations with her son’s father, but it’s been a chaotic mess impacting her child.

Greg was molested by his cousin who has since passed, and wonders if he should reveal his terrible childhood to his own wife?

Carrie’s sister-in-law wants to visit this summer but never expressed condolences after a tragic stillbirth. How can Carrie host an in-law who ignored her during a time of need?

Jason is a first responder who witnessed a terrible car accident while off-duty. He finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings, but isn’t sure if this is normal considering his occupation.

Despite therapy, Ken is struggling to let go of his feelings so he can be less envious of one person in particular.

Virginia’s classmates have been ignoring her and are not being nice. How can Virginia better decide who she should consider a “friend?”

McKenzie is a hairstylist facing many troubles in life since being sexually abused at the age of 5 by her adopted brother.

Martha is pregnant and has been in a sexual drought for the past 2 months. She’s asked her husband to make love to her, but he responded that he’s “turned off” by her request.

Angela found herself under attack by another mom who accused her son of bullying and worries if she handled herself correctly.

Nicole made mistakes in a relationship, and she wants to know if she should ‘make things better’ or accept that it's over, learn from the mistakes, and move on.

Clara’s husband had an emotional affair, and Clara is determined to change how she treated her husband and make him her man again.

Audra’s oldest daughter has special needs, and Audra has been a stay-at-home mom for 21 years. Now that her kids are in their early 20’s and late teens, Audra is wondering if she should go back to work while her heart would rather raise her family.

Meko is having trouble paying attention in class and instead, finds himself laughing and wasting time with his friends.

Chris is tired of being there for a sister who never reciprocates the same level of caring or concern.

Pam was very close to her father who recently passed away. Although her parents had a wonderful marriage for over 60 years, Pam did not like how her mom treated her father in his last remaining months. Should Pam be angry at her mother or more empathetic to the woman who just lost the love of her life?

Dr. Laura solves a case of an oversleeping kid!

Serra’s husband has been diagnosed with psychological and emotional conditions that could have been treated and managed at a younger age…and Serra is furious that her in-laws did nothing and allowed these serious issues to grow.

Apologies, like saying I love you, are sacred and, therefore, MUST be sincere. So, why does Kim keep on placating her parents by apologizing for things she hasn’t even done?

Cindy has had a rough few years, including the death of family members, coworkers, and even an ex-fiancé. All this time, Cindy has also fought breast cancer. With so much grief and tragedy, Cindy is now in a bad situation, having an affair with a married man. She wants out of the affair, but every time she’s about to call it quits, he reels her back in with talk about leaving his wife. How does Cindy break free from the comfort he provides her?

Lisa has been in therapy because her mom, who is now on her third marriage is overall not a very nice person. Question is…Why is Lisa in therapy about her Mom?

Amber’s husband has expressed to her that he does not feel “valued,” which is the cause of growing animosity between them. What steps should Amber take to show her husband that she still loves and values him as her man?

Dave bought his in-laws a house so that they could be close by, but with their health now deteriorating, Dave and his wife seem to be over their house every day putting out ‘fires.’

10-year-old Lily thanks Dr. Laura for being an inspiration and a good role model.

Jan recently retired and is enjoying herself by doing not much at all and being a homebody. Jan’s very active friend is urging Jan to do “more” and insinuating that Jan is not living life to the fullest. Do we have to live with other people’s definitions of ‘living’?

Barb and her husband have been drinking much more frequently now that they are retired. Barb wants it to stop, but is concerned her husband will get defensive and not deal with her concerns.

Katie is 26-years-old and has been dating her boyfriend for three months. His sister does not approve of the couple because there is some “history” between her and Katie. Should Katie address the bad blood that exists?

Meagan has a 12-year-old daughter and is anticipating having to soon answer some tough questions about growing up.

8-year-old Wyatt lives with his grandma and Wyatt’s mom is now dating someone who he says is mean. How should Wyatt come to terms with his parents being selfish and thoughtless people?

One of 9-year-old Ally’s group of friends is very bossy and demanding. How can Ally stand up to this aggressive girl while still maintaining individual friendships within the whole group?

Andrea is devastated because her beloved dog is in declining health. She wants to know if there is a ‘fix’ for her grief.

Jennifer’s father is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease but he is doing well under his wife’s care. Now that things have “normalized” in Jennifer’s life,she feels guilty that she doesn’t still feel awful and full of grief. When are we allowed to feel happy again after a difficult time?

Sarah’s husband has been chewing tobacco for more than 20 years, but Sarah says she has only known about it for the last 11 years. Now she’s decided that she wants him to quit.

In part 2, Jenn tells Dr. Laura all the nice things her husband surprised her with on her birthday.

Did Jenn’s husband really forget her 40th Birthday?

26-year-old Jonathan is a self-described “man child” who still lives at home. He thinks he’s immature because his mom has spoiled him and given him money.

Steve is 50-years old and has been dating a woman for a short while. He says he’s in “Love”. Thankfully for Steve, Dr. Laura sets his head back on straight.

16-year-old Joseph is dating a girl whose family disagrees with his parents’ “strict” way of raising him, which emphasizes hard work and responsibility. Should Joseph go out of his way to keep a relationship with this girl if she and her family are so critical of his?

Samantha’s 2-year-old nephew has been living with a foster family for 10 months and they would like to adopt him. Samantha has two grown-up kids and two teenage stepchildren who live part-time with their mom…should Samantha take her nephew from a stable home?

16-year-old Tori is vegan and has been butting heads with her meat-loving father to the point where he does not want to supply her with vegan foods. What are the rules, requirements, and responsibilities of both daughter and father?

Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and has had MANY life-threatening complications since then. Even though she has fought and won all her health battles, Michelle is having a tough time feeling positive and moving forward.

10-year-old Gracie is being verbally bullied by a new girl in her school who has the favor of other girls in Gracie’s class. How and SHOULD Gracie respond?

Maria was molested by her three brothers from the age of 3 to 15. Although Maria told her mother, her mother ignored the abuse because she feared losing her family. Years later Maria still struggles with the abuse and wonders whether she has “healed enough”.

At 50-years-old, Elizabeth is in college to change her occupation and is in stage 3 cancer remission. During this time her mother has been supporting her by paying her rent as Elizabeth finishes her degree and treatments. Now that Elizabeth is nearing graduation, her mom wants Elizabeth to move across the country and live with her. What factors should influence Elizabeth's decision and what should not?

10-year-old Reese does not have a social media account and his classmates make fun of him and tell him that he has an awful life! What negatives come with such an obsessive use of social media at a young age?

Elizabeth has been dating her boyfriend for 3 years and he has shown ZERO signs of planning to propose. In fact, he has expressed disdain for marriage. Knowing there is no future, why is Elizabeth sticking around?

Kay and her husband have sex 2-3 times a week and have kept this number consistent throughout more than 20 years of marriage. Recently Kay has become annoyed by this frequency which only leads to HIS needs being met and she wants to install limits.

11-year-old London hates doing chores and conflicts with his mom are arising as a result. How can London find the motivation to do chores when the will is just not there?

Hannah says that she is her “kids’ mom” but NOT her “husband’s girlfriend” and that she hasn’t felt romantically invested since her first child was born. If Hannah doesn’t change her attitude and perspective could she lose her husband?

Jennifer has been married for 5 years and they have a 3 year-old daughter. During her pregnancy, Jennifer’s husband did not seem interested in having sex and it made Jennifer quite upset, to the point that she fears to get pregnant again and relive the lack of intimacy.

Ashley thanks Dr. Laura for her book “How Could You Do That” which helped Ashley stop seeing herself as a victim and gave her the courage to take control of her own future!

Lynn moved across the country away from her grown children at the behest of her second husband with whom she’s been having problems, and now she is having serious regrets.

Karen’s 29 year-old stepson is an alcoholic drug addict on probation due to a DUI and he is living with Karen and her husband. Even though her stepson is on probation, he still drinks in the house. Should Karen alert the authorities and get him out?

Leann has been dumped again by her alcoholic and porn-addicted boyfriend of 11 years. How can Leann fight the urge to contact her ex and try to reconcile?

Gram and Mom call back to talk about the strategies Gram must employ to get all his schoolwork done and done well.

Beth is married to a wonderful man, and underwent a double mastectomy last year. Beth’s cancer battle has brought her own mortality center stage and not wanting to have any ”unfinished” business, she wonders if she should tell her two young children that she was previously married.

Gram is 8-years-old and is constantly lying in school to avoid punishment for not doing his assignments. How should Gram work with his teacher to get his school work done on time and stop feeling the need to lie about it?

Sue’s mother passed away a year and a half ago and after 72 years of marriage Sue’s father was devastated. They rescued a cat to be his companion and they both fell absolutely in love. Sue’s father is now in assisted living and sadly after living with her for a few months, the beloved cat had to be put down for health reasons. The grief of losing her mom, placing her dad in a assisted living, and the loss of her cat is weighing heavily on Sue's heart.

Lisa’s 3 young children have all gotten excellent grades this semester and Lisa’s husband wants to give them money for their accomplishments. Should good grades be monetarily incentivized?

Jackson is 18-years-old and is reporting for Marine Corps boot camp in 7 days. Jackson and his family are very emotional about his decision and he wants to leave on a happy note and make his parents proud.

Steve agrees with Dr. Laura that perseverance is at the core of accomplishment, but perseverance that turns obsessive can lead one down a rabbit hole of bad situations and missed opportunities.

Annie called Dr. Laura 5 years ago and after the call decided to cut out her family from her life. Annie’s mom got her grandson’s number and tried to make contact. After so many years, Annie is feeling hesitant that she made the wrong decision. Should she allow her extended family back into her immediate family’s life?

Chiya is 10-years-old and has an obsessive ex-friend who copies Chiya’s actions to get her attention. How should Chiya deal with this awkward behavior?

Sherri is turning 50-years-old and is 14 years sober, but she does not want to celebrate either milestone because at this time two years ago her son was murdered in a drive-by shooting. Should Sheri’s ongoing grief affect her marking these other milestones?

Sunday called one month ago about being a people pleaser. She calls BACK to tell Dr. Laura how her advice has affected her life and relationships.

Elizabeth has been a listener for 25 years and as a teen disagreed with Dr. Laura about the importance of stay-at-home moms. When she got married and had her daughter, Elizabeth chose to stay-at-home and raise her. Tragically her daughter passed away from cancer and Elizabeth wants to share how thankful she is that she got to be with her daughter for all the years she had.

Melby was out to dinner with her husband when she started to choke. Luckily she remembered a Dr. Laura call from weeks prior that may have saved her life!!!

Dwayne was molested by his father when he was a young boy. His father died in prison two years ago after being convicted of molesting Dwayne’s nephews. Dwayne has lived a full, and generally happy life but he still has so many emotions regarding all that has transpired in his family.

Denice is in recovery for pain meds and has a best friend who is in the depths of a battle with prescribed pain meds. How does Denice maintain a friendship with a person who is slowly killing herself and refuses help?

In Part II, Laura and Dr.Laura strategize how Laura can declutter and simplify her life for her future health and happiness.

Laura feels stretched “too thin,” and her drive to be “perfect” is causing her mental and emotional anguish.

Today is Elizabeth's birthday and she called to share the beautiful words that her husband wrote to her in a card portraying just what a wonderful wife he has!

Elizabeth has recently started dating a man she has known as a friend for 5 years. They’ve talked about the future and he has expressed his displeasure and disagreement that Elizabeth expects to be a stay-at-home mom when she has children. Should she continue to date a man who doesn’t feel that a child deserves to be raised by their mother?

Ken’s 15-year-old son got his 15-year-old girlfriend pregnant and they want to keep and raise the baby, under the impression that their parents will financially support them. Should these teens consider adoption and is that the best option for their child?

Carine wants to ask her husband to stop drinking and stop hanging out with his “work wife”. Does Carine have the right to dictate her husband’s choices and what does she do if he refuses to act appropriately?

Cara spoke to Dr. Laura a few months ago, after her father had a fatal heart attack while driving, which caused an accident that killed another driver. It was a horrible tragedy and Cara was afraid to reach out to the other driver’s family, even though she wanted to. After the call, Cara reached out and the response that she got was warm and gracious!

Bollo thanks Dr. Laura for telling it like it is.

Allie is 18-years-old, in college and, much to the dismay of her parents, dating a 26-year-old man. Allie and Dr. Laura break down why such an age gap at this time of life is so important.

Julie is 16-years-old and had a boyfriend for 2 years. During that time, both of their mothers became good friends. Julie’s boyfriend behaved poorly and things ended on bad terms. Should the mothers have to end their friendship?

Logan is 13-years-old and his parents are divorced. Logan’s dad is a part-time coach on his basketball team and can be very cruel and negative when Logan doesn’t play perfectly. Should Logan’s mom have another male relative intervene?

Logan is 13 years-old and his parents are divorced. Logan’s dad is a part-time coach on his basketball team and can be very cruel and negative when Logan doesn’t play perfectly. Logan’s mom wants to know how to make her ex-husband see the hurt he is causing his son.

Tara’s mom used to “force” her to listen to Dr. Laura when she was younger, and Tara hated it…but now at 28 years-old, Tara thanks Dr Laura for all her wisdom and advice.

Theresa's 24-year-old daughter still lives at home and Theresa feels guilty about finally wanting her to move out.

Theresa has an amazing and powerful breakthrough into why she has let her daughter live at home for so long.

29-year-old Kristen has been married for five years and has a 2-year-old daughter. Although her husband provides for his family and makes it possible for Kristen to raise their child, he is not a very hands-on dad and gets easily frustrated with their daughter. How can Kristen help build a better father-daughter relationship???

Amy has always had a strained relationship with her mother, and they recently had an awkward encounter during a visit to see Amy's sister and new baby. Now her mother only wants to see Amy's four-year-old daughter on the next family visit and not her! Should Amy just say no or try to repair the relationship with her mom?

Kathleen’s 94-year-old mom has just moved into a nursing home near Kathleen and her family. Although they only see her mom once a week, Kathleen feels this is too much because of her rocky childhood and her mom’s parenting. Should the past be left in the past?

Kathy’s daughter got married this past summer and is due to have a “honeymoon baby.” Kathy is frustrated, because her church friends are giving their unsolicited advice about her daughter's pregnancy and she wants a strategy to maintain her friendships while asserting her role as the mom and chief giver of advice.

Aliya is 15-years-old and her parents have been divorced since 2011. Recently , she has butted heads with her new step mom who is attempting to impose restrictions on her even while Aliya is living with her biological mother. Her father disregards her feelings by saying that his new wife IS her NEW mom and that as an adult he doesn't have to take this from a child. How can Aliya keep a relationship with her father when he seems to care so little?!

Megan had a very difficult childhood moving back and forth between family members’ homes while her mom and dad remarried and divorced numerous times. She fears that this early example of dysfunction is sabotaging her present relationships.

Kathryn manages twelve department stores and now that her mother’s large department store has lost its lease, Kathryn feels it’s her duty to step in and help her, despite the huge burden it will be on her career and family. Does she have to come to the rescue of family?

Danielle does not want her longtime addict mother and brother in her life but she continues to reach out and allow them to negatively influence her present. How should Danielle break this dysfunctional cycle?

Carla has a dysfunctional family and she no longer wants to exhibit behaviors and habits as they do.

15-year-old Hannah threatened suicide on social media because she is very upset about how she is treated and bullied at school. She has been placed on a mandatory watch and she and her parents want to know how to move past this traumatic situation.

74-year-old Maria has lost two husbands and two of her three children. Her surviving child lives out of town. After so much loss and tragedy, how does she find some semblance of happiness?

Patty has been married for 42 years and for the past ten years her husband has been going to the bar with his friends after work for up to 2 hours. When he comes home intoxicated he expects dinner to be made even though Patty runs their family business. Now, Patty has found herself having enough of this routine!

Henry’s close girlfriend has recently pulled away from their friendship and he's taken measures to block her on social media in retaliation. Henry now wants to reconnect with this friend, but does he have the right to force himself into her life?

Holly is 58-years-old and caught her husband of 13 years sending nude photos of himself to other women on Facebook. Should Holly forgive her husband’s awful and disgusting behavior?

17-year-old Holly was sexually assaulted at a party, and she cannot relieve the pain of blaming herself for the assault.

Marie's husband of 31 years passed away six months ago. She calls into the program to emphasize how important it is to cherish your spouse, because you don’t know how long you will have them.

Debbie recently accompanied her 19-year-old son Robert to Los Angeles to explore job opportunities in the music industry. Robert promised he wouldn’t smoke marijuana while there but ultimately did. Debbie has since pulled the plug on supporting this plan. Since he doesn’t keep his promises, is it time for Robert to become financially responsible for his own life?

Laura’s mother-in-law is a hoarder and her living situation is “disgusting”. Laura wants to confront her mother-in-law about her seeming disinterest in her health and well-being, but at this point,it may be too little too late!

Amy’s mother suddenly passed away a year ago, and lingering grief has begun to impact her marriage. How should Amy deal with her sadness over losing her mom while keeping her marriage alive?

Anita is currently divorced and her ex-husband only sees the kids on Sundays. The children are showing disinterest in seeing their father and he's angry and dismayed by their lack of caring. How should Anita support her ex-husband in spending more time with their children?

Marie’s is still close to her former in-laws. Her ex-husband’s new girlfriend, however, has been sharing with them gossip and rumors about Marie. How should Marie handle this situation without looking defensive and starting a war with this sneaky woman?

Tammie is stuck in a routine of keeping herself busy to bury her feelings. Dr. Laura helps her make a life changing breakthrough.

Harper has been contemplating her importance in life. Ready to face the truth, she calls Dr. Laura for advice.

Ashley is planning to go back to her hometown to meet her 6-month-old nephew. But recalling her rough upbringing has her conflicted.

After sharing the success story of her previous call with Dr. Laura, Brittany enlists her help once again. Her husband has recently lost his father and she wonders how she can best support him.

Terri’s friend consistently makes bad decisions regarding men and most recently started “dating” a man in prison convicted of murder. Why does Terri befriend such a person and try to be her savior?

Laura and her husband have been making the relationship with their adult son happen by giving him everything he needs. Dr. Laura helps her to realize what she needs to do.

Timothy and his wife got married when they were very young. He has grown "unhappy" with their marriage over the past 13 years and is contemplating leaving.

Linda is 56, and is having a tough time accepting she is getting older. She misses the overt male attention she used to receive and hopes Dr. Laura can help her come to terms with aging.

Kara is in business with her brother and she's tired of his verbal abuse at work. She is reluctant to walk away knowing it will drive a rift in her family and cause a financial hit, but her husband is tired of her being abused.

After finding Dr. Laura, Mary realized that she did not choose wisely. Now her 16-year-old son is noticing the way her husband treats her as well and is asking her why she hasn’t ended the marriage.

Bryden is 21-years-old and is still searching for his purpose in life. He calls Dr. Laura to ask for help as he feels that time is fleeting.

Lee met her husband online and has been married for four and a half years. At first, her husband was sweet and attentive but soon after the wedding, he became work-obsessed and would rather travel for work and golf with coworkers than spend time with her. Lee is hoping there is a magic "cure" for him to change, but wonders if it’s time to face the issue and possibly leave.

Jerry feels like he and his wife have grown apart and he has started seeing a younger woman. He's conflicted between this new love and his commitment to being a father and husband to his family and calls for advice.

Reid and his wife (who are Mormons) have decided to leave the church because they no longer believe. Reid calls Dr. Laura to ask how he should break the news to his parents.

Janice has acted as the adult in her relationship with her parents. She calls Dr. Laura for help.

Jeff’s wife has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. Since this tragic news, they have been “snapping” at each other frequently. How should Jeff react when his wife expresses her completely reasonable anger, hurt, confusion and dismay?

Jerome has twin 18-year-old daughters attending college. One daughter is thriving while the other is struggling both academically and socially. Is the struggling daughter really doing what she wants to or is she in college to please her parents while trying to keep up with her sister?

Lauren’s 7-year-old daughter has high marks with in-class reading. However, when Lauren assists her with at-home reading assignments, her daughter struggles to the point of tears! Lauren is concerned that her daughter is just playing “dumb,” but worries that she should get to the bottom of her daughter’s reaction.

Ava is 13-years-old and in the 8th grade. She has two “best friends” and they sometimes all razz each other, but today went beyond simple teasing and her friends reported her to the teacher. How should Ava make sure that the "playful banter" doesn’t turn "bitter and mean"?

Chelsea is actively online dating and the results have been less than ideal. Dr. Laura helps Chelsea see why she hasn't been getting anywhere with these dates.

69-year-old Lea’s husband is much older than she and for the last several years has been doing things that annoy her, even though she loves him just as much as the first day that they met. Should Lea start accepting that his irritating behaviors are his efforts to still have some semblance of power and control at this time in his life?

In front of her young son and husband, Laura’s daughter asked if Laura had sex when she was in high school. The daughter took Laura’s shock and hesitation as all the answer she needed. How should Laura turn this awkward situation into a learning moment?

Carrie had a full-term stillborn a few weeks ago and is finding it hard to go back to being a happy, always on-the-go attentive mother to her other children while she is deep in mourning.

Alexis has cut all ties with her selfish mother who has gone overboard complaining about the estate left to her by her late ex-husband (and father to Alexis).

Sara is a happily married stay-at-home mom to a 7-year-old who is not biologically her husband’s, but her husband did legally adopt him at 14-months. Tara has tried to explain to her 7-year-old that his father is not his bio-dad but her son shows little understanding or interest. Should Tara postpone this discussion until he is older?

Tara’s 15-year-old daughter sent her a hurtful text about their relationship, while singing the praises of her friend’s mother who allows HER daughter to spend more time with a boyfriend. Is Tara’s daughter using very hurtful coercion through text?

Laura has a one-year-old daughter with her husband, but she is frustrated with her husband's lack of sexual prowess and giving in the bedroom. While Laura admits this has been the case since the beginning of their relationship, she is ready to go on a sex strike until her husband gives in to her wishes.

63-year-old Debra spent 35 years in a bad marriage with a man who rejected her affection. Now years later, she’s dating a man who is everything she could have ever hoped for, but she can’t fully open up and embrace his love.

Alice has decided to heed Dr. Laura’s advice and is finally ready to cut ties after enduring five years of her sister’s bad behavior.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Michelle's 18-year-old sister is asking to move in with Michelle and her husband. She calls Dr. Laura for no-nonsense advice.

Lisa has a successful online career, but she's finding that the stress of being "the best" is bringing her down and ultimately driving a wedge in her marriage.

Nina's daughter in law complains and blames Nina for her husband's bad behavior. How should Nina respond to these attacks?

13-year-old Gabrielle suffers from a medical condition that sadly has her missing a lot of school. As an academic achiever, her absences cause her a significant amount of stress. How should Gabrielle and her family approach the school and come to an arrangement to help Gabrielle succeed?

Julia recently graduated from college and felt very lost until she called Dr. Laura. After speaking to Dr. Laura, Julia is now working full time, prioritizing her health, and even following her passion for writing!

Sarah has three daughters, and her eldest daughter, who is four, receives the lion’s share of praise about her looks. How should Sarah protect the self-esteem of her three-year-old middle daughter?

Sally’s not happy with the way her brother-in-law has been treating her own mother at holiday family functions. However, she has avoided addressing the matter directly with her sister. How can Sally find the guts to stand up to these bad people?

8-year-old Xavier has been on the “naughty list” having been disrespectful to his mom. Now his mother wants to take away Christmas as punishment. Is his mom being fair or should she take another approach to his poor behavior?

The communication between 14-year-old Amelia and her best friend has been dwindling throughout the school year. Most recently, her friend chose not to invite her to a Christmas party. Now, in response, Amelia wonders if she should exclude her friend from her own party?

Stevie has chosen not to spend the holidays with her husband and his family as doing so has been unpleasant in past years. Her husband has been supportive of this decision, but she wonders if this move is truly generous on her part?

Jim says his wife has been unpleasant since the birth of their second child nearly 19 years ago. Does he have an obligation to wait it out till his son graduates high school or should the marriage end today?

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Sarah has been estranged from her mother for years; but has recently found out that she passed away. Now she can't help but feel that the sadness she feels is misplaced.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode…ever since his wife died from cancer, Steven has been struggling to pick up the pieces and move forward with his life. What is he doing wrong?

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Erica and David have been married for 10 years and have 2 children. Erica thinks that it's her fault that David isn't happy and has become exhausted trying to please him. She says that David is happy one moment, then questions why they're together and threatens to divorce her in the next. David says that he doesn't want to leave and won't divorce her, but he doesn't feel appreciated and thinks that she ignores him. They call in together to ask Dr. Laura for advice.

Tara’s mother refuses to stop belittling the Mormon church she attends and shares that view directly with Tara’s teenage daughter. Tara has asked her mom to stop, but she refuses to back down. Tara doesn’t like confrontation, so she’s wondering what she should do next.

Leanne resents her husband’s request that she transition from “stay-at-home mom” to “career mom” to assist with the finances. How can they find a common ground as her husband pursues a new dream occupation?

Tracy is having a hard time coming to terms with her decision to call the authorities on her son for abusing his girlfriend. How can she get past the feeling of sadness, even though she knows she did the right thing?

Lilian’s family was involved in a traffic car crash that killed both her husband and daughter. She is finding it very hard to pack her bags and move her surviving children to be closer with family. She calls Dr. Laura to seek a “backbone” to push ahead with the move for the sake of her kids’ well-being.

Elizabeth thanks Dr. Laura for helping her end a terrible relationship with her mother, even though it was really difficult to do so.

A close friend is flirting with Jack’s girlfriend and sending inappropriate pictures to her. What steps should Jack take to hold his friend accountable for his actions?

Erica was married to her abusive ex-husband for three years and finds it hard to interact with him. With her anger and resentment building, what can Erica do to co-parent in a peaceful fashion?

Debra has felt "rejected" her entire life and believe it stems in part from her father having an affair and being disinterested in his family when Debra was young. Moving forward, Debra is very social but her fear of rejection has made her emotionally and romantically distant.

Michelle and Adam are both 33-years-old and have been married for 15 years. Adam owns and operates a medium-sized business that consumes a majority of his life and Michelle is raising their four children aged 14, 6, 3, and 3 months. What can Michelle and Adam do to find a healthy and viable work-life balance while building a business and raising four kids?

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Terri and Rick have been married for 27 years and Rick has expressed that he doesn’t feel that Terri shows him enough affection. Terri agrees that she hasn’t been affectionate but in turn doesn’t foresee herself changing.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, James heard Dr. Laura speak on the statistics of divorce in the U.S. and began to see many red flags in his own relationship.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Jessica and her husband have been married for 22 years. Jessica admits that the first 15 years of her marriage were challenging and she has yet to acknowledge the possibility that she made a mistake staying in the marriage or getting married in the first place.

Chris's best friend died leaving behind a wife and two small children who have not come to terms with their father's passing. Chris has explained that their daddy is up in heaven and not coming back but they can't accept this answer. What should Chris do from this point?

Lauren has been seeing a premarital counselor with her fiancé and the counselor suggests she read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands".

Taylor has had no relationship with her sister for the past year because of her sister's alcoholism and seeming jealousy over Taylor's new baby. Should Taylor attempt to reconnect with her sister?

Mary has been divorced for two years after her husband of twenty-six years had an affair. He is now shacking up with “the other woman.”Mary's adult daughter is having a birthday party for Mary's grandchild and Mary's ex will be attending with his shack-up honey. Should Mary attend the birthday for her granddaughter's sake?

Brenda was in a bad marriage and thinks she has set a bad example for her daughter regarding how a woman should be treated by a man, especially by a husband. How can Brenda redeem herself with her daughter who is now 21?

What is the best way, if there is one, to explain abortion to a child?

Claire has a 19-year-old niece who seemingly takes advantage of her mom and rarely reciprocates any niceties. Does Claire have an obligation to maintain a relationship with her niece or end it?

Caroline met her now-husband in college, but most of their relationship has been long-distance due to work. Caroline quit her job and moved in with him a year ago. Having now been married for a month, she's been concerned about his drinking and feels awful she's made the mistake of moving in and marrying him.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Janice has acted as the adult in her relationship with her parents. She calls Dr. Laura for help.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Reid and his wife (who are Mormons) have decided to leave the church because they no longer believe. Reid calls Dr. Laura to ask how he should break the news to his parents.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode…on Mother’s Day morning, Margaret awoke to NO gifts or acknowledgment from her husband or her three children, and she is understandably offended and hurt.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode…Margaret Part 2: Margaret’s 15-year-old daughter speaks to Dr. Laura to give clarity as to why she and her siblings did nothing for their mother on Mother’s Day.

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Jerry feels like he and his wife have grown apart and he has started seeing a younger woman. He's conflicted between this new love and his commitment to being a father and husband to his family and calls for advice.

28-year-old Megan has been married for two years and has a toddler. Despite her in-laws living in the same town, they rarely come to visit. Instead, they visit her sister-in-law and children who live two hours away. How should Megan approach her in-laws regarding their blatant favoritism?

Karina and her husband own a small business and she’s decided to step back from her role to spend more time with their kids. A woman who has been working for them will assume Karina's position and duties even though she may not be up to the task. How does Karina approach her husband about this leadership change without sounding jealous or petty?

63-year-old Steve lives 3,000 miles from his three children. Recently, he was asked by one of his daughters to move in and help her raise her son while her “baby daddy” is in jail. Steve feels that he has enabled and saved his daughter too many times and is hesitant to accept her offer. If Steve moves in…would he really be helping his daughter or more so his grandson?

25-year-old Cody has been dating his girlfriend for a little over a year. After a few recent fights, Cody feels she gets annoyed with him too easily and does not respect him as a partner or a man. Should Cody stay in this relationship or should he heed the red flags?

Samantha and her husband are constantly fighting and she wants to know if her NEED to be right is sabotaging her marriage.

Shelly THOUGHT she was telling Dr. Laura a great story about how his great conversational ability helped her son get out of a speeding ticket. But Dr. Laura turns the tables and teaches HER a lesson!

Lauren's younger brother is soon to be married but his lifelong anger issues have deeply troubled both his fiancé and Lauren. Should Lauren participate in the upcoming wedding knowing that her brother hasn't changed?

Megan's boyfriend of ten months is hanging out with female co-workers and only tells her afterward. Is Megan being jealous or is this a HUGE red flag?

Erica has been divorced for two years and is now co-parenting with her ex. She finds the parenting arrangement difficult, because she still harbors resentment because her ex-husband cheated on her throughout their marriage. How does Erica move past her anger to find the best course of action for her child.

Mikhalia is 23-years-old and has always had a strained relationship with her mom, who took more interest in work and her boss’s children than in her. How can Mikhalia reign in her resentment?

Janet has been listening to Dr. Laura since 1978! Janet's daughter has taken issue with Dr. Laura's advice and methods over the years but recently she has been asking, "what would Dr. Laura say?”.

Rebecca's daughter is in college and has recently moved in with her boyfriend who she says she is going to marry. Rebecca and her husband stopped paying for her school and her bills and then got a text from the daughter’s soon to be in-laws that they should resume paying for the daughter! How should Rebecca respond to her future "family"?

Kristina was married for 20 years, has been divorced for 15, and just recently kicked out her live-in boyfriend.

Sandy's 41-year-old son has gained over 100 pounds within the last year. How should she approach her son about his significant weight gain and possible contributing factors?

Marie is a high school freshman. and she likes a boy who is a junior, but her parents are against her dating, because she is only 14. Are her parents being reasonable and what age should kids start dating?

Both Clay and Michelle are 39 years old and have been married for three years. Recently Michelle's mom passed away and Clay has been at home taking care of their two-year-old, while Michelle has been away. They have begun to fight, because, while she’s been with her family, Clay thinks she hasn't checked in enough and has not given him enough attention.

Leslie's husband of 60 years has just completed his fifth round of chemo for an aggressive form of cancer. Leslie friends and family are asking her how she is coping with being her husband's caretaker and she feels bad answering truthfully.

Six months ago Lillian's husband and eldest daughter were killed in a car accident leaving Lillian with two small boys. Lillian's parents have invited her and her children to live with them and be surrounded by a supportive family. Lillian is ready to move but she fears she is losing her "backbone" in the midst of all the tragedy and upheaval.

Paulette is no longer attracted to her husband, to the point where she does not want to be touched by him. She blames it on her "past," but Dr. Laura knows that Paulette's recent aversion to her husband is much more nuanced.

At what age are we mature enough to start seriously dating? Sara is 23-years-old and doesn’t feel ready or emotionally mature enough to start do so.

Olivia is eight years old, and she gets scared during sleepovers and starts to miss her mom. Could these fears and longing be connected to her parent's recent divorce?

Rachel's 23-year-old daughter is in ailing health and may not have long to live. Rachel is worried that if she expresses her extreme sadness it will hurt her daughter's feelings but Dr. Laura urges Rachel to be open and communicate with truly and openly.

Sabrina is about to be a first-time grandma but her daughter and her mother-in-law are at odds over petty issues...whose side should Sabrina take when both sides are being petty?

Both Stephanie's parents made her a secondary priority when it came to having relationships rather than raising their daughter, and Stephanie has A LOT of resentment.

Riley is 8-years-old and she wants to know how she can make her mom less sad while her parents are going through a divorce.

Theresa's son recently harmed himself after finding out that his wife was having an affair. How she can help her son through this tumultuous time?

Charlene has three children, and she wants to know if and how she can change parts of her eight-year old's mannerisms and personality.

Susan wants to tell her young children that she was previously married before being marrying their father... and Dr. Laura asks why.

Yolanda has never had a relationship with her father or his family, but recently, her half-siblings (who she’s never met), want to develop a relationship. Is it okay for Yolanda not to meet her half-siblings?

Two years ago, Melody's mother paid a visit to Melody's abusive ex-husband, stating that she never believed that he was actually abusive. Now, Melody’s mother wants to visit her and her siblings and Melody worries she wont be able to emotionally handle herself after the "betrayal.”

Jeanne recently lost her husband, but before his passing, he planned his celebration of life ceremony with his daughter. Days before he passed, the daughter’s husband said that the celebration of life planning was putting "stress" on his wife.

Jennifer's husband of 14 years has told her he loves her, but he's not "IN LOVE" with her. Has Jennifer's lack of affection pushed her husband away?

Elyse is undergoing a double mastectomy within the week, but she is worried about comforting and taking care of her husband, who is stressing out about his adult daughter shacking up.

Don discusses the trials and tribulations that come with 40 years of marriage, and how he would not have traded a single second for anything else in the world!

When she was only 30, Veronica lost her first husband during their honeymoon. Now that she has remarried, people like to comment about how “lucky” she is to find love again. How should Veronica respond to people who she thinks may be snarky?

Nicole's mother and brother passed away within seven months of each other. Soon after, Nicole's extended family got aggressive about claiming possible inheritance money. How do you cope with grief when greedy "hyenas" are hounding you?

Charles is 60 years old and has made significant changes in his lifestyle to maintain his health. He calls to thank Dr. Laura for being a motivating force behind this healthy change.

Kim thanks Dr. Laura for being her role model.

Sue tries to control situations that are uncomfortable for her…she even tries to control Dr. Laura! How can Sue learn to let go of her ‘death grip’ on social interactions?

Emily and her husband are always worried about finances. Recently, Emily’s husband has expressed that he will not be taking a job that comes with a significant pay increase, and that has caused things to heat up in their marriage.

17-year-old Lily lives with her father and recently her father’s girlfriend of a few weeks has moved in with them. Lily and the girlfriend do not get along and this animosity came to a head in an all-out screaming match. What should Lily do to help her dad see his “piggish” ways?

Michelle’s husband of 23 years has a hair-pin temper and he lashes out at the slightest provocation. It’s starting to get even worse. After 23 years of this verbal and emotional tension, what is Michelle to do?

Mary-Elizabeth sees Dr. Laura as an ‘angel’ to many women who are in need of truly inspirational advice.

12-year-old Ava is in 6th grade and kids in her class have started “dating” which seems to entail holding hands and saying they are boyfriend/girlfriend. Ava has a friend (a boys he’s known since she was 5) and she wants to know how to address classmates who constantly ask if they are “dating”.

Chris is 28 years old and has a very strained relationship with his mother who never made him feel wanted. Even though he has limited contact with her, his mom reached out to “mend” their relationship and invited Chris to her destination wedding. He thinks this gesture is insincere and that his mom only wants him there for the photo-op.

Jeff is annoyed with his in-laws’ seemingly uncaring nature and he wants to know if he should confront his in-laws on his wife’s behalf.

Jessica and her husband have been married for 13 years and have 2 young kids. Recently Jessica discovered that her husband has been seeing prostitutes and attempting to have casual sex with strangers for 10 years. What does Jessica do NOW?!

Fernando has FINALLY gotten a promotion that has ended his stagnant career, but he is afraid of failing in this new position. Is this a normal response to such great news?

Jennifer has recently discovered that one of her brothers stole another brother’s identity and ran up a large debt to fund his gambling addiction, an addiction his family has hidden from her for years. Should Jennifer get more involved in this mess?

Lexus is a 24-year-old born-again virgin who wants to be celibate until marriage. She has been dating a guy for 3 months and she wants to know if it’s appropriate to ask him about the size and girth of his penis.

10-year-old Maya has a busy morning routine of reading and instrument practice, but she is tired of being distracted by her brother watching television. What can Mom do to solve this issue?

Paula is a marriage and family therapist who thanks Dr. Laura for her lifestyle advice.

Alicia had an affair. Her husband went through a phase of doing everything he could to appease her, but now he is becoming distant. How does a family recover after infidelity and what can the cheater do to help the healing?

Michelle’s 24-year-old daughter is dating a 26 year who has no job and lives at home, yet they want to get married! Michelle’s daughter refuses to understand why her parents are opposed to giving their blessing for this union.

Isabella is in high school and does not want to deal with teen drama, but she finds herself at odds with a particularly difficult girl at school.

Susan is 58-years-old and is trying to come to terms with the years of her adoptive mom’s emotional abuse.

Sarah and her husband have been battling infertility and all the while Sarah’s mom has been making cruel, insensitive, and disparaging remarks about their struggle. How does one deal with a cruel family member?

Izzy lost his wife of 38 years to cancer and doesn’t know how he’s going to ever get past his grief and pain.

Andrew is going on his yearly trip to visit his brother and his brother’s family. He gets upset that when he is with the family they have a great time, but when he leaves there isn’t much communication.

Julie lives in a condominium complex with a large retiree population that likes to gossip. Julie wants to avoid all the drama, but she finds herself being approached every time she leaves her condo.

Do people label you as a “pessimist” when you just look at things realistically?

Mattie is 23-years-old and has been dating a really nice guy for about a year. The only problem is she’s NOT attracted to him.

Debbie is a successful businesswoman, but she’s tired of women in her social circle giving her advice and “mothering” her. Why do the women in her life feel a need to counsel Debbie?

Carrie’s husband Chris is frequently away for work and Carrie has relied on the generosity of her female neighbor to help fix and maintain the house. Recently the female neighbor gave Chris some unsolicited advice that very quickly turned into an argument where mean things were said.

Ellisa’s 19-year-old son has graduated high school and will be living at home while he attends community college. Ellisa has expectations while her son still lives under her roof, but are those expectations reasonable?

Rachel has been in an on-again/off-again relationship for two years with a guy who cannot fully get over his ex who he dumped for Rachel. Recently Rachel found out that he’s still in touch with his ex-girlfriend because she called Rachel to tell her so!

Jennifer has very limited contact with her mother because of her mother’s addiction to alcohol. Jennifer’s sibling maintains a relationship with mom, but should Jennifer overlook the alcoholism just to be part of the status quo?

Bethany is a stay-at-home mom and proud of it, but in her social circles she is the odd one out and gets criticized for her choice.