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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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Josh is attempting to cope with the troubling behaviors and actions of his siblings following the death of their parents.

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"Being a Husband's Nurse & Full-Time Caretaker" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: 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... more

Kelly is concerned about her 18-year-old daughter’s plans to quit college and move in with her boyfriend.

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Recent Guests

Morgan Stewart
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Episode: How to Repair a Family Rift?
Mike Rowe
Founder of MicroWorks Foundation; former host of Dirty Jobs
MicroWorks Foundation
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
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.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
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
  • Dr. Laura is the Judge Judy of Talk Radio!

    People forget that Dr. Laura is on a limited timeframe, she takes radio calls. She is direct and to the point. She is the Judge Judy of talk radio.

    You don’t have to agree with everything she says, but you can learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nemo57
    United States17 days ago
  • The Cheapest Therapy that Actually Heals

    I love listening to Dr. Laura. She’s genuine, kind, strong, tough, loving, and feminine. I’ve learned so much about myself and have overcome a lot of my pain through the therapy of others. The human experience and “our stories” at the core are the same and constantly recycling. So thank you for Radio Therapy—it saved me thousands of dollars. And thank you to all the callers for being brave and vulnerable…and helping us listeners!! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hajar Rahim
    United States24 days ago
  • Get the captions right!

    Half the time the description of the call is wrong… what’s going on over there?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtmr
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago

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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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Difficulty Making a Decision About Working vs. Retirement
Q: I'm 55. I am a teacher. I was a stay-at-home mom, so retirement is a long time away. But I'm just wondering when it should be time.
Dr. Laura asks why retirement must be far away and challenges Lisa to weigh her pension against her wish for financial independence and her other interests. She encourages Lisa to retire earlier, pursue her business, and make room for what she enjoys.
My Daughter-in-Law Condemns My Same-Sex Marriage
Q: How can I help?
Stacy asks how to navigate her relationship with her youngest son and his wife, who condemn her same-sex marriage and restrict her access to her grandchildren. Dr. Laura advises her to avoid arguing about their beliefs and keep making friendly plans to see the children.
How Childhood Experiences Can Shape Emotions
Q: How can I help?
Lyndsay explains that she cries during takeoff and landing despite enjoying flying, and asks for help understanding the reaction. Dr. Laura interprets the tears as grief related to feeling abandoned during childhood and encourages her to acknowledge and accept that grief.
Sibling Rivalry!
Q: Madison, why don't you start? What's the problem?
Madison says she and Connor have been fighting and that she sometimes provokes him, while wanting to learn how to handle the conflict better. Dr. Laura recommends affectionate rather than mean nicknames and encourages the siblings to be supportive of each other.
Motivation, Moderation, Discipline, and Incentive
Q: During the winter, I need incentives to go to the gym. Once I'm there, I feel so good, but how do I get myself there? What's the incentive? What's the motivation?
Dr. Laura says to rely on discipline rather than motivation: set a regular time to go and follow through regardless of mood. She also suggests using a desired physical result as an incentive.

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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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