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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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Jay stepped in to rescue her adopted adult daughter from an abusive situation, but her decision created a painful rift with her biological son, who strongly criticized her for getting involved.

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Recent Guests

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
Freakonomics Radio
Episode: Overcoming Death
Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Co-founder and CEO of Chapter
Chapter
Episode: What's Your Backstory?: Chapter's Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Morgan Stewart
TV personality and podcaster
The Morgan Stewart Show
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
Marc Werner
CEO of GhostBed
GhostBed
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
Tracy Schlessinger
Director of HR at Activision Blizzard, founder of Floof Society
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Episode: Be a Floëf Advocate!

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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 7.7k ratings
  • The best

    Dr.Laura is the best no-nonsense therapist who says it like it is. Her ability to push through and get to the nitty gritty of each problem is refreshing, and gives us the chance to combat each problem by owning it. Raised in a dysfunctional home with addicts, I never received the parenting needed to develop into a good and ethical person. I found Dr. Laura in the mid 90’s on an a.m radio show right when I needed it the most, at 15. Listening to her show helped me develop a sense of right and wr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna.D.23
    Canada2 months ago
  • Wow…

    So condescending. I began to listen to an episode and was appalled. I could not believe how you treated a caller. No validation, just snark and hate. You are a joke. I honestly don’t understand why people continue to call you. The judgement you put on callers is disgusting. PEOPLE- stop calling this woman.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HB2006WYO
    United States3 months ago
  • TOO MANY ADS

    Way too many ads! Especially for such short clips. Not a good user experience. Interesting content, advice, and perspective minus the rudeness and condescension. Being mean adds zero value.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SCharmd
    United States4 months ago
  • You Were/Are Right

    I’m one of those women who did listen to you in the past, heard how things should be done but think I have a better way , I do it my way and regret not doing it the way it was recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebekahRN
    United States4 months ago
  • Scolding Isn’t Necessary

    I’ve never given a 1 star review for a podcast, however I listened to a few minutes of an episode and was horrified. It’s okay to disagree with callers; however, the scolding and condescension are completely unnecessary.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Phoebe-Janson
    United States4 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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Should I Rebuild a Relationship With My Mom?
Q: How can I help you today?
The caller explains years of tension due to her mother's mental health crises and expresses a desire to reopen contact while setting boundaries and expectations.
Should I Be Selfish, Dr. Laura?
Q: What should the husband do about getting a dog when his wife doesn't want one, and how should he handle the burden if she previously bore most of the responsibility?
Dr. Laura suggests that the solution is for the husband to take on the dog and integrate the responsibilities into his routine, showing consideration for her burden while actively sharing in the care. She implies that direct communication and practical arrangements—like managing walks, feeding, and cleaning up—can resolve the conflict by distributing the responsibility more evenly rather than trying to convince the partner to change their preferences.
Parenting: Sleepovers & Playdates
Q: The question that I have is, in the future, when he is older and has friends, and wants to go on sleepovers to friend houses, as I mentioned, I'm an ad-vid listener, so I hear a bunch of horror stories about, like, you know, molesting, like, people that are closest to family.
Dr. Laura advises caution and practical planning: prioritize hosting sleepovers at the caregiver's home, get to know the other families, use age-appropriate boundaries, and maintain open lines of communication. Consider delaying overnight sleepovers until adolescence or older and always have a trusted safety plan in place.
Hospice Care in My Home?
Q: So your question for me is how to prepare your kids for this and discuss what's happening.
Explain the hospice process with the professionals, involve the kids in gentle activities like reading or singing, and lean on social workers for family conversations to keep it calm and supportive.
Dealing With Whatever Is Causing You Stress
Q: Contestant, you're camping when a rash appears on your leg. Do you A, ignore it, B, frantically search the internet, or C, use telehealth through Walmart?
C, telehealth through Walmart.

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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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