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Affection Is the Fuel of Happy Marriages Feb 20, 2025

Some people aren’t raised with affection. They haven’t been taught to be loving and caring. It wasn’t modeled for them. But that’s not a reason to withhold loving affection from your spouse.

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How Our Childhoods Affect Adulthood Feb 13, 2025

Let me tell you what childhood is supposed to be about. It's supposed to be about experiencing love, security, warmth, connectedness, bonding and happiness.

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Why You’re Not Winning Your Weight Loss Battle Feb 06, 2025

You don’t get to the level of pride in yourself that Maria felt when she called me by giving up weeks into starting a new health routine. But that’s exactly what most people do.

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Just Do It – Later: The Problem With Procrastination Jan 30, 2025

I never procrastinate, but at least 1 out of 5 people admit they are chronic procrastinators. It’s primarily a problem with self management. It’s not a problem with time management or planning ...

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From Hugs to Happiness: The Importance of Physical Affection Jan 23, 2025

When you show affection, you’re showing love. It's another way to say I love you. But, far too often couples let it slip away. They stop sitting close to each other on the couch. They stop holding hands as they walk down the street. It’s sad really.

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Navigating Grief - Finding Your Way After the Death of Your Spouse Jan 16, 2025

When major catastrophes happen in your life, you suffer. And when you suffer, you tend to just want to curl up like one of those little roly poly bugs. You want to curl up and hide under things.

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When Coming Out Tests Family Ties Jan 09, 2025

Children yearn for their parents’ love. We’ve all sought our parents’ approval at some point. Our kids want to make us proud – not disappoint us. At the same time, parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Most of us have some vision of how their lives will turn out.

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Refresher: Marital Sex Matters Jan 02, 2025

It may not top your list of priorities, but there's almost zero chance sex isn't top of mind for your husband. If you need motivation moving sex off the back burner, don't miss today's classic Deep Dive podcast on why marital sex matters.

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Refresher: Dysfunctional Families Are Tearing Our Country Apart Dec 26, 2024

Don't be part of the problem, be the solution! Revisiting my very first "deep dive," I discussed the typical mistakes parents make, which foster a sense of entitlement and a lack of accountability in their children.

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Refresher: Saving One Starfish at a Time Dec 19, 2024

When people ask what I do for a living I say, “I try to save kids!” And marriages. And families. And I love when my listeners help. Let's save one kid, marriage and family at a time like the story of the starfish, which is the focus of today's classic Deep Dive Podcast.

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(Divorced) Home For the Holidays Dec 12, 2024

It never fails. In the months leading up to the holidays, I start getting calls from listeners looking for ways to deal with impending family dramas.

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How Helping Your Kids Can Hold Them Back Dec 05, 2024

Raising children to become independent adults is every parent’s task, but there’s an increasing phenomenon of kids who experience a “failure to launch” into their 20s and even 30s. Far too many adult children are not just living off their parents or with their parents, they actually expect it to be that way.

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Refresher: The Book I Never Wrote Nov 28, 2024

When I discuss my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands,” there's inevitably a chorus of women who say, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives.” Find out why my listener Charlotte knows better as we revisit this classic Deep Dive Podcast and you’ll see why your Thanksgiving can be the happiest of one between a husband and wife!

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Surviving Thanksgiving - Tips for Family Gatherings Nov 21, 2024

There’s a prominent conservative news host who announced that, since the election, his liberal mother has un-invited him from Thanksgiving dinner . How sad to destroy a family over something like politics ...

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Society Needs Strong Men Nov 14, 2024

An interesting phenomenon was observed in a game reserve in South Africa during the 1990s. Young male elephants began acting overly aggressive towards one another and mutilated and killed more than 50 rhinoceroses on the property.

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Welcome to Your Deathbed Nov 07, 2024

I think it's one of humanity's greatest fears -- dying with nobody giving a damn. But, judging by the careless way some of you treat your most important relationships, you could be facing your final days without your loved ones at your side.

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Do The Right Thing Oct 31, 2024

For decades I’ve ended each hour of the Dr . Laura program with a simple directive. After taking many-a-call from people who have made poor choices and messes of their lives, I close the hour out by saying, “Now, go do the RIGHT thing!”

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How to Find Your Purpose in Life Oct 24, 2024

I’m going to talk today about a topic I just love -- how to figure out what to do with your life. And it’s an area I know something about...

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Making Peace With Your Past Oct 17, 2024

We all have pain in our past. It may have originated in your childhood home, or maybe it’s something you inflicted on yourself with bad decision making.

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Raising Kids with Character Oct 10, 2024

Do you want your child to become a person of good character? To treat others with kindness and sensitivity? To live a life of integrity?

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Overcoming Life's Challenges Oct 03, 2024

Something happens to human beings on an emotional level when we experience a lot of miserable defeats. You can start to feel stuck in a situation that you’re not able to change...

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The Problem With Mama's Boys Sep 26, 2024

What do you do when the “other woman” in your marriage is your mother-in-law? Let me tell you, it’s very hard to compete with your husband’s mommy, which is why I say it’s not a good idea to marry a mama’s boy.

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Coping with a Loved One's Suicide Sep 19, 2024

One of the most horrifying things that happened to me as a psychotherapist was when I was helping a particular married couple ...

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The Problem with Perfectionism Sep 12, 2024

There’s a difference between being a perfectionist and being a high achiever. Wanting to be good and even great is healthy. That’s how I like to operate ...

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The Blessings of Feminine Wiles Sep 05, 2024

The Cambridge dictionary defines feminine wiles as: “ways of persuading someone that trick them into doing something.” That’s an awfully negative way of putting it, especially when the use of feminine wiles produces such positive results for BOTH men and women.

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The ABCs of Successful Students Aug 29, 2024

You know what kinds of parents get an A+ in my book? The ones who encourage their kids to do their best, to live up to their potential, follow their dreams and become adults who find their life’s purpose.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Divorce For Parents Aug 22, 2024

Divorce is devastating to children. There is always damage, even if it seems like they're taking it just fine. If you've made the decision to subdivide your child's world, make sure that their lives have as little drama and as much stability as possible.

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Overcoming Your Negative Self-Image Aug 15, 2024

No matter what social media tries to tell you, being beautful doesn’t make people like you, and being thin doesn’t make you happy.

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Dr. Laura's Sex Therapy - Comfortable Isn't Sexy Aug 08, 2024

Whereas women want to hear “you’re beautiful and I love you,” men want their women to come on to them. It’s a totally different language, and that’s how they feel wanted.

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Making Life Better By Reframing Your Thoughts Aug 01, 2024

Can you really talk yourself into, or out of, a mood or way of thinking? Most people don’t think so. But, short of a mental illness, the answer is "yes you can."

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What Your Child's Behavior is Telling You Jul 25, 2024

What do babies do when they're tired, hungry or need a diaper change? They cry. Every parent knows that you have to interpret their cries, sometimes through trial and error, to figure out which need they are trying to communicate.

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How Can We Be Happier? - Couples Therapy Jul 18, 2024

Married couples don't grow apart - they stop paying attention, showing affection and caring for each other. I get calls from listeners telling me that their marriages are rocky. But that’s not true. Marriages don’t just turn rocky. Couples throw rocks at their marriage.

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Do You Need Therapy? (Dealing With Your Anxiety & Depression) Jul 11, 2024

Many of you call me, wondering if you need professional help for your stress and anxiety, and my answer is frequently, “no.” Why would I say that it's usually not necessary to talk to a therapist?

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How to Teach Your Daughter to Avoid Stupid Mistakes Jun 27, 2024

In 1994, after more than a decade of trying to help my female callers and private clients unravel the mistakes they were making, I wrote my first bestseller, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.” ...

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The Importance of Discipline vs. Punishment Jun 20, 2024

In my very first Deep Dive episode, I talked about how our society is being torn apart, largely thanks to parents failing at their jobs. If you don't raise your children to be people of character who are respectful of others, accountable for their actions and able to function in a world full of rules and expectations, you're hurting them and contributing to the deterioration of our society.

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4 More Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Married Jun 13, 2024

People get engaged and it's just sooooo romantic. Then they get married and ask themselves – what the hell just happened? Because, too often, they didn't spend 2 years getting to know each other. Or they turned a blind eye to potential problems. Or they didn't even bother to discuss with each other what they really wanted out of life together.

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Married Jun 06, 2024

Divorce rates would probably plummet if people actually prepared for marriage. You've heard the saying, “Love is Blind.” Well, love can also make you do some stupid things like IGNORE the negative feedback you're getting about your relationship from friends and family ...

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Taking Care When You're the Caregiver (caregiver burnout) May 30, 2024

Many of you are sacrificing a large part of your lives to take care of an ill spouse, child, parent or other loved one. Often caregivers are women who are still raising their own children, and I just don't know how any human can manage all of that. If you are a caretaker, this Deep Dive is for you to help you prevent the stress involved from taking a serious toll on your emotional and physical health.

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Coping with Your Serious Illness (letting yourself be cared for) May 23, 2024

Dealing with a serious illness is one of life's most difficult challenges. It's understandable to react with panic, fear and anxiety and even to ask “why me?” Managing illness or injuries is stressful, and it most certainly will affect your mood and outlook.

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Fighting Fair in Marriage May 16, 2024

It's normal to have differences of opinions and even to have heated debates over some of your disagreements. What I think is ideal is being able to let go of the petty, irrelevant nonsense that could lead to a completely unnecessary argument.

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Stupid Things Mothers-In-Law Do May 09, 2024

Mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationships are just about the most major subject I've dealt with over my decades on the radio. When the in-laws and adult children don't get along, it affects everything – your marriages, your grandkids and the relationship with your own child.

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Stupid Things Daughters-In-Law Do May 02, 2024

Ok can we be real here? A mother-in-law who cleans while she's waiting for you to get ready is probably not trying to hurt you ...

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Tips for Parenting Toddlers Apr 25, 2024

I didn't personally experience the terrible twos because my kid didn't give me that particular challenge. I kept waiting! I'd wake up, open one eye and wonder, is today “THE DAY?” It never came for us, but I did see it all around me...

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The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Apr 18, 2024

A quick internet search reveals all kinds of research showing a link between being religious and being happy. And it makes sense when you think about it - - prayer is a kind of meditation.

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The Problem with Parent / Child Role Reversals Apr 11, 2024

I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get themselves and their relationships in a happy and functional place BEFORE the babies come. It's hard to flourish as an adult when you've been raised with a lot of disfunction.

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Deep Dive Classic: The Inheritance Wars Apr 04, 2024

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right.

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Having a Full Life with an Empty Nest Mar 28, 2024

Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On the contrary. You're now entering a new chapter. One that YOU get to write.

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From Sad Stepchild to Happy Adult Mar 21, 2024

Children in stepfamily situations experience real and significant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood.

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Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios - March 8, 2024 Mar 14, 2024

Download my Dr. Laura LIVE show. You'll hear me answer questions from Family members attending in person! Of course, fan-favorite Lily joins me too! We love doing our light check together on stage.

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Tackling Common Parenting Challenges Mar 07, 2024

Parenting is a BIG job. And doing it well requires effort and some basic knowledge of how kids' minds work and develop over time. It also takes confidence on the part of the parent, a little common sense and a compassionate approach.

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Grieving a Loss Feb 29, 2024

I can't relate to every type of situation I deal with on the Dr. Laura Program, but, when it comes to the topic of grief – I understand.

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When Is It Time To Walk Away? Feb 22, 2024

One of the more typical calls I get is that of cutting someone out of your life ... walking away.

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When Kids Lie Feb 15, 2024

Pamela was a new listener to the Dr. Laura program when she called me about getting a backbone and doing a better job at parenting.

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Be Sweet to Your Sweetie Feb 08, 2024

When it comes to marriage, love is not enough ... When it comes to marriage, love is NOT all you need. It’s the efort that makes the diference between being married and being in a LOVING marriage.

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The Downside of Shacking Up Feb 01, 2024

Today's women are doling out sex and the comforts of a wife without the commitment. It's called shacking up, and it's not good for either gender, but especially for women.

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Taking Personal Responsibility Jan 25, 2024

This week's Deep Dive is all about taking personal responsibility. Admitting your mistakes or wrongdoing is important to the development of your character.

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Talking to Your Teen About Sex Jan 18, 2024

Adolescents are going to be stupid - there's just no getting around it! One stupid thing they may be thinking of doing is having sex. It's your job to help them understand why they shouldn't!

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Building Better Habits Jan 11, 2024

Most people have things they'd like to change about themselves. Habits are behaviours that we do with little or no thought, and they're so ingrained that it can feel strange not to do them.

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How to be Happier Jan 04, 2024

If you've ever wondered about the secrets to being happier, this Deep Dive episode is for you! Believe it or not, a lot of how happy you are is in your control.

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Teaching Kids Character Through Competition Dec 14, 2023

Want to win at the game of parenting? Teach your child how to handle life. That's actually the point of parenting, so if you accomplish it, I'd say you've hit a home run! One of the best ways to help your child learn how to cope with life's ups and downs is through healthy competition.

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Coping With Your Drug-Addicted Child Dec 07, 2023

I want to open today's Deep Dive podcast on dealing with drug-addicted children with this incredible call I took years ago from a mom named Dee ...

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Aging Gracefully Nov 30, 2023

How old do you feel? Wait! Don't tell me. Let me guess. You feel 10 to 20 years younger than you actually are. How did I know that? It's a nearly universal phenomenon that people continue to feel young on the inside even as they get older and older. Then, they take a look in the mirror and -- Woe! Who is that person?!

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Deep Dive Classic: The Book I Never Wrote Nov 22, 2023

When I discuss my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands,” there's inevitably a chorus of women who say, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives.” Find out why my listener Charlotte knows better as we revisit this classic Deep Dive Podcast and you’ll see why your Thanksgiving can be the happiest of one between a husband and wife!

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Avoiding Shattered Holidays Nov 16, 2023

Family drama calls to the Dr. Laura Program are abundant this time of year. Issues tend to rear their ugly heads during the holiday season, and it can start just about as soon as two families come together through marriage.

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Dealing With Trust Issues Nov 09, 2023

In this week’s Deep Dive, I want to talk about the meaning of the word TRUST. I get so many calls from people talking about having “trust issues.”

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Dr. Laura LIVE III at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios Nov 02, 2023

We’re doing something different on this week’s Deep Dive podcast. Instead of focusing on one topic in depth, we’re replaying the audio from last week’s “Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios” event. So I’ll be diving deep into the questions I was asked by that in-person audience. You might hear an answer that could help you, too!

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Living with Panic Attacks Oct 26, 2023

I like the title of this Deep Dive episode – LIVING with panic attacks. Because once a person begins to experience panic attacks, they are likely to continue to have them at different points throughout their life.

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Snowflake Siblings Oct 19, 2023

You've probably heard me use the term snowflake once or twice. What's a snowflake? In a nutshell, it's an incompetent adult.

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Is Your Weight Weighing You Down? Oct 12, 2023

There are many opportunities to do the right thing in life. One has to do with your health.

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Surviving School Bullies Oct 05, 2023

I don't think there's a kid on earth who hasn't endured some type of bullying. If there is, they probably WERE the bully. And I'm going to address that in today's Deep Dive...

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Don't Ignore Relationship Red Flags! Sep 28, 2023

My very first caller on the first day the Dr. Laura program broadcast on SiriusXM back in January 2011 was a sweet young lady named Coli. Coli was feeling uneasy about a guy after just two dates ...

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Adoption Part II - Adoption Challenges Sep 21, 2023

One of the reasons I do what I do on the Dr. Laura Program is to ultimately protect children. I wish there didn't need to be foster care because so many parents are abusive or neglectful ...

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The Tumultuous Teen Years Sep 14, 2023

You thought surviving the terrible two's was tough? Well strap in, because the tumultuous teens can be at least as rough.

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Surviving A Miscarriage Sep 07, 2023

I believe losing a child is the most difficult tragedy any parent can go through. And that includes losing a child during pregnancy. Miscarriages are common...

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Choose Wisely Aug 31, 2023

When it comes to finding a love that will last, you need to be a little cold-blooded. I know that doesn't sound very nice. It may not even make sense to you at first, but hear me out.

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Stepparent Problems Aug 24, 2023

When Jenny called about her soon-to-be stepdaughter's bratty attitude, it wasn't too late for Jenny to avoid the mistake of becoming a stepmother...

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Should You Stay In Your Marriage For The Sake Of The Kids? Aug 17, 2023

Research shows that fifty percent or more of divorcees later say they regret their decision to split. In my opinion, most marriages careening towards divorce can be saved.

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Dr. Laura LIVE II at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios Aug 10, 2023

Hear my latest Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios event on this week's podcast.

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Are You Ready To Have A Baby? Aug 03, 2023

I love to get calls from women asking me how will they know when they're ready to have a baby? Well just thinking about what it takes to be a parent is an important step to few take.

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Stay-At-Home Moms Are Necessary Jul 27, 2023

Don't Buy The Feminist Lie! - Parents, you've been lied to. You've been told that it's not a problem putting your career above your babies ...

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Marital Sex Matters Jul 20, 2023

It may have stopped mattering to you, but, 99.9999 percent of the time, it doesn't stop mattering to your husband. Even when your lives are uber-busy with children and responsibilities.

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The Inheritance Wars Jul 13, 2023

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right.

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Preparing Your Child for a Sibling Jul 06, 2023

I thought being mommy to one child was terrific...amazing...wonderful...and EXTREEEEEEMELY challenging – especially in the early years! So, I admire all you parents who choose to do it more than once! When a new baby comes into the family, everyone has to adjust.

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Dr. Laura's Dating 101 Jun 29, 2023

Have you ever heard me say, “Choose Wisely, Treat Kindly”? It's one of the phrases I'm best known for. I say it frequently because it's the essence of what makes a relationship work.

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The Adoption Option Jun 22, 2023

Think of adoption this way– a father doesn't get a 9-month connection by carrying the baby in utero, but he still falls in love the first time he sees it. And that's what happens for both parents when you adopt. My latest Deep Dive episode is up, and it's all about the wonderful option of adoption.

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Getting Along With Your In-Laws Jun 15, 2023

In-law problems are no laughing matter. You've inherited these people as part of your family through marriage, and if you can't fnd ways to communicate and get along, at least superficially, the problems with your extended family will likely become problems right in your very own home.

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Dealing with the Death of a Pet Jun 07, 2023

Life with a pet is bittersweet because, when they die --- which they inevitably do --- they take a piece of our hearts with them.

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Preparing Your Kids to be "ME-Sponsible" May 31, 2023

For decades I've dealt with parents frustrated by kiddos who won't get out of bed on time for school, lie about brushing their teeth, argue about doing their chores and so on ...

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Are You Ready To Retire? May 24, 2023

Regular listeners of my program know that I spell retirement D-E-A-D. My plan is to never retire. Why would I?

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Dr. Laura LIVE at SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios May 17, 2023

This past Friday, I did a special live show at SiriusXM Los Angeles studios. Guess who joined me on stage to show off her tricks?!

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Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety May 10, 2023

Anxiety in kids is a serious problem, in part because they're not being taught how to cope with life's inevitable challenges. In today's podcast we'll look at what's hurting our kids and how parents can help.

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Can Your Marriage Survive Infidelity? May 03, 2023

The saying, "once a cheater, always a cheater," isn't necessarily true. Let's take a deep dive into cheating and talk about how you can save your marriage and maybe even turn things around to the point that it’s better than before.

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How To Deal With Defiant Children Apr 26, 2023

It's hard enough to parent even if your children aren't a little defiant. Let's dive into the topic of how to handle kids who resist being parented!

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The Book I Never Wrote Apr 19, 2023

Whenever I've discussed my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands” on social media, there's inevitably a chorus of women who comment with, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives!” Take a deep dive with me today into the topic of what women need from their men...

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Saving One Starfish at a Time Apr 12, 2023

When people ask what I do for a living I say, “I try to save kids!” And marriages. And families. And I love when my listeners help. Let's save one kid, marriage and family at a time like the story of the starfish, which is the focus of todays Deep Dive Podcast.

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Dysfunctional Families Are Tearing Our Country Apart Apr 05, 2023

Don't be part of the problem, be the solution! Today I'm launching my new weekly podcast with parenting front and center. In this first "deep dive," I'm discussing the typical mistakes parents make, which foster a sense of entitlement and a lack of accountability in their children.

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Dr. Laura's Deep Dive Podcast Promo #2 Mar 27, 2023

This is Dr. Laura, my brand new podcast Dr. Laura's Deep Dive is almost here! It's launching on Wednesday, April 5th ...

It’s called “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” and every week, I’ll take an in-depth look at one of the subjects that often comes up on my daily SiriusXM program. I’ll have an opportunity to explore the topics that you’ve told me you want to hear more about, offering new analysis and advice on some of life’s perplexing problems in the areas of marriage, parenting, relationships and more.

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Dr. Laura's Deep Dive Podcast Promo #1 Mar 17, 2023

This is Dr. Laura. I want to tell you about a brand-new podcast that I’ll be introducing on Wednesday, April 5.

It’s called “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” and every week, I’ll take an in-depth look at one of the subjects that often comes up on my daily SiriusXM program. I’ll have an opportunity to explore the topics that you’ve told me you want to hear more about, offering new analysis and advice on some of life’s perplexing problems in the areas of marriage, parenting, relationships and more.

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