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My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. I... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Rowe
Founder of MicroWorks Foundation; former host of Dirty Jobs
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Episode: What's Your Backstory?: Mike Rowe
Stephen Dubner
Host of Freakonomics Radio
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Episode: Overcoming Death
Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Co-founder and CEO of Chapter
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Episode: What's Your Backstory?: Chapter's Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Morgan Stewart
TV personality and podcaster
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Episode: No Sex for the Win?!
Stavros Halakis
Host of Stavi's World podcast, guest appearance promoting his show
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Episode: Taking Criticism
Rich Jacoby
Founder of GoldenCrest Metals
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Episode: What's Your Backstory?: GoldenCrest Metals' Rich Jacoby
Marc Werner
CEO of GhostBed
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Episode: What's Your Backstory?: GhostBed's Marc Werner
Melissa Denfrand
Scholarship administrator with Children of Fallen Patriots, whose husband was killed in action.
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Episode: Children of Fallen Patriots
Dr. Chad Walding
Co-founder of Native Path, health expert
Native Path
Episode: What's Your Backstory?: Native Path's Dr. Chad Walding

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Host with a long-running relationship and family-advice format, delivering no-nonsense counseling and parental guidance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Sound advice, but rude

    I listened to only 1 of her podcasts on step-parenting, but immediately felt disturbed about how frequently she interrupted the caller and raised her voice/yelled at the caller.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pitfallguy
    United States23 days ago
  • At least it’s free

    Her advice is sound for the most part. However, there are way, WAY too many commercials. The high pitched squeaky noises she makes and voices she puts on are tough to take, and her dog incessantly barking in the background seems pretty unprofessional.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    zipzop69
    United States25 days ago
  • Dr. Laura is the GOAT.

    Skip all the TikTok gurus flooding your algorithm and LISTEN TO DR. Laura. My parents used to have me listen back in the day. I grew up with her books helping me through so much. She’s on point and maybe even better all these years later.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meg ok
    United States2 months ago
  • So rude!

    I have listed to Dr Laura for a long time and most of the time, I ask myself why do I even bother listening. She is very rude to her callers and it’s inappropriate and unprofessional. She lacks empathy and true understanding. I feel bad for her callers!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dianerray
    United States2 months ago
  • Ew

    I cannot stand the way she speaks to people who are already in a vulnerable and fragile state. The tone, speaking over people, and correcting everyone’s wording is so off putting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cvnkkohfd
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners value straightforward, practical advice and principled boundaries.
Mixed feedback on tone, with some finding it empowering and others viewing it as overly confrontational.
Positive reviews highlight clarity, personal accountability, and relatable caller stories.
Some critics feel the format relies on harsh delivery and frequent ads.

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Peace of Mind or Opening Old Wounds?
Q: What should I do about my mother's birthday—send flowers or cut ties?
Dr. Laura argues strongly for cutting ties when safety and emotional health are at risk, and cautions against trying to rehabilitate a relationship that continues to be harmful, emphasizing personal boundaries and rational decision-making.
Marriage in Crisis
Q: What should she do about the retirement plans and moving away?
Assert her own retirement and relocation preferences, set boundaries, and pursue a joint decision with legal guidance to ensure both partners' dreams are respected, rather than one person capitulating.
Marriage in Crisis
Q: Can you afford your home, should he leave?
She should consider staying with her home if possible and focus on establishing a clear, personal plan for her own needs and finances, including potential housing arrangements if a separation occurs, rather than simply following his lead.
Should Children Be Allowed at Weddings?
Q: How can I talk to my fiancé about an adult-only wedding without causing a rift with his family?
She advises framing the discussion as a collaborative decision between partners, not a rejection of the relatives, and recommends setting expectations about the ceremony versus the party, with practical steps for inviting or excluding children while maintaining respect for family dynamics.
Should Children Be Allowed at Weddings?
Q: What do you think about kids at the ceremony?
Dr. Laura explains that she personally prefers no kids at the ceremony to preserve the sacred, quiet environment, but emphasizes that the larger conversation should focus on clear communication and mutual agreement with the partner, and suggests discussing boundaries early to prevent hurt feelings.

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The program centers on practical, no-nonsense relationship and family guidance delivered through caller-driven conversations, monologues, and sponsor integrations. Topics routinely cover boundaries, parenting, caregiving, recovery, therapy, and personal accountability, with a strong emphasis on taking responsibility, making tough choices, and applying real-world strategies to improve marriages, parenting, and everyday interactions. A hallmark is blunt, direct coaching balanced with warm, motherly guidance, often delivered amid frequent ad spots and sponsor reads that support an established, long-running format. A standout trait is the consistent focus on personal boundaries and actionable steps, making it a steady resource for listeners nav... more

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