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What Are The Benefits Of Being A "Bitch"?
May 31, 2019 19:18 - 8 minutes - 9.22 MBDebra grew up in a passive-aggressive household and has cultivated a catty and short-tempered personality that she describes as being "bitchy." After years of therapy, she hasn't been able to discard this personality flaw and she seeks Dr. Laura's help to change and salvage her relationships.
Acting How Others Think You Should Act? - Part 1
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBAngie has been married 21 years and has noticed that she says and does exactly what she thinks her husband would want. Is it time for Angie to be her true self?
What Are The Benefits Of Being A “Bitch”?
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBDebra grew up in a passive-aggressive household and has cultivated a catty and short-tempered personality that she describes as being “bitchy.” After years of therapy, she hasn’t been able to discard this personality flaw and she seeks Dr. Laura’s help to change and salvage her relationships.
How Do We Move Forward From A Tragic Past?
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBSuzanne was sexually abused by her grandfather throughout her childhood. After more than 30 years of therapy, she is married and works to stop child abuse and neglect. Since her childhood, she has always had a difficult time being intimate and it is causing a rift in her marriage. What can Suzanne do to take back her intimacy after such a brutal history of abuse?
Acting How Others Think You Should Act? - Part 2
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBIn Part 2, Angie tells her husband she talked to Dr. Laura and is now ready to be authentic, by acting and speaking truthfully. Angie’s husband is ELATED she finally feels free to be herself.
Stay Together For The Kids Or Call It Quits?
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBPamela's husband suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder but refuses to get treatment even though the repercussions are devastating for their marriage. Pamela wants to know what she should tell her kids about their father’s behavior and if she should even stay in the marriage.
Tattoo Gone Wrong
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBBridget’s husband already has two tattoos and they had planned for him to get a tattoo of her on his body. On their tenth anniversary, Bridget’s husband surprised her with the already-completed tattoo. Bridget was surprised and underwhelmed. Should Bridget tell her husband the truth about her opinion of the tattoo?
Not Feeling the Sexual Spark? - Part 2
May 28, 2019 19:20 - 4 minutes - 4.84 MBIn Part 2, Rose says she does not feel that exciting sexual spark for her fiancé as she did for her random flings. Is this normal?
Am I Ready To Get Married? - Part 1
May 28, 2019 19:19 - 9 minutes - 10 MBRose comes from a negative family, and was unable to make many friends as a child. She has also struggled with anxiety. In her early 20's, Rose sought the attention of men through casual trysts and now that's she's engaged to a good man,she is nervous about the future nuptials.
Am I Ready To Get Married? – Part 1
May 28, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBRose comes from a negative family, and was unable to make many friends as a child. She has also struggled with anxiety. In her early 20’s, Rose sought the attention of men through casual trysts and now that’s she’s engaged to a good man,she is nervous about the future nuptials.
Not Feeling the Sexual Spark? – Part 2
May 28, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBIn Part 2, Rose says she does not feel that exciting sexual spark for her fiancé as she did for her random flings. Is this normal?
Do You Have A Chronically Jealous Spouse?
May 27, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBAlyssa’s wife accuses her of having workplace crushes and her wife’s jealousy has cost Alyssa numerous jobs. When is it time to say enough is enough?
Can We Make Peace With The Past? - Part 2
May 24, 2019 19:20 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBJessa finally told her fiancé about her decision to have an abortion eight years ago and his response will have you in tears!
Can We Make Peace With The Past? - Part 1
May 24, 2019 19:19 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBEight years ago, Jessa had an abortion. As a person who is now strongly pro-life, that past decision still haunts her, but she has yet to tell her fiancé about it. How should Jessa go about sharing this struggle with her fiancé without it hurting their mutual trust and future together?
Can We Make Peace With The Past? – Part 1
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEight years ago, Jessa had an abortion. As a person who is now strongly pro-life, that past decision still haunts her, but she has yet to tell her fiancé about it. How should Jessa go about sharing this struggle with her fiancé without it hurting their mutual trust and future together?
Should Ex In-Laws Be Invited To Family Gatherings?
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBKristin's sister separated from her husband over irreconcilable differences. But Kristin still wants to invite him over for holidays and large family gatherings.
Can We Make Peace With The Past? – Part 2
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBJessa finally told her fiancé about her decision to have an abortion eight years ago and his response will have you in tears!
Is Your Spouse Helping A Family Member Misbehave?
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBTanya’s husband has allowed his grown-up son from a previous marriage to move into their home because he is experiencing ‘marital problems.’ While living at their house, the son has been actively cheating on his wife and Tanya wants him out.
What Is More Important?
May 23, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBRebecca asks Dr. Laura if she should take her kids to see the new action hero movie instead of spending time with her dying friend.
Kindergarten Graduation?
May 22, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBErin is a stay-at-home mom and her 6-year-old daughter is graduating...from kindergarten!! Erin is not comfortable with all the ceremony planned around moving on from kindergarten and does not want her daughter involved with an event that she finds superfluous.
I'm Being Manipulated
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBHenry's wife has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and their lack of accessibility to resources has severely hindered her treatment. The couple has 3 children together and looking back, Henry feels like he was manipulated in past situations and recent circumstances.
Is Jealousy Normal?
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBWhat if jealousy drives bad behavior? Tanya is 60 years old and her husband of 4 years has acted out in fits of jealousy. Tanya loves her husband and believes him to be a good man,but she's tired of his outbursts.
My Husband Is A Workaholic
May 20, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBLee 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.
Is Addiction Driving An Emotional Wedge In Your Family?
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBPayton is 10 years old and lives with her father and grandmother while her mother is in rehab for alcohol. During visits, her mother continues to blame and belittle Payton's father, while Payton wants the visits to be about their relationship and her mom’s recovery and not about her dad.
I'm Still Angry
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBA year ago, Maylan and her husband lost their newborn. They made the brave and emotional decision to donate their son's organs, which saved over seven children. Recently, Maylan received a heart-shaped “thank-you” box from the family who received her son's heart and it contained their son's heartbeat. Maylan feels the box is an incredible gift, but surprisingly finds herself angry.
The Family Business Is Destroying Our Family
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBKara is in business with her brother and she's tired of his verbal abuse at work. She isreluctant 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.
How Do I Explain This To My Child?
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBDenise has a 23-year-old daughter who is severely mentally ill and institutionalized. Denise's 8-year-old daughter (who never sees her sister) has asked why her parents "hate" her sister. How do they explain mental illness and, in this instance, the need to be protected from family to a child?
Should Parents Distance Themselves From Their Children's Social Lives?
May 16, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBAngela is concerned that her 17-year-old daughter Halie, who is graduating high school, makes and then "loses" friends, so she has no one with whom to attend school functions. If Halie is ok to go to these school events alone, should mom back off?
Can You Move Forward When Trust Is Lost?
May 15, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBKhali quit smoking 4 years ago but has since started using e-cigarettes without telling his wife Jessica. She caught him smoking in the house twice and feels she can no longer trust him. How can trust be regained?
Is Being A Stay-At-Home Mom Productive?
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBJessica went from being a working mom with 12 years of work experience to a stay-at-home mom of 3 kids. She is finding it difficult to accept that being a stay-at-home mom is as productive as her work life.
High School Drama
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBCera's 17-year-old daughter is graduating from high school and to celebrate, Cera and her husband are throwing a party. Tensions have arisen over the guest list since the daughter has asked that her estranged paternal grandfather does not attend. Cera agrees with her daughter but Cera’s husband does not. Should the family take the "high road" and extend a kind familial gesture?
I'm Not Satisfied
May 13, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBCathy is a 73-year-old widow and she is now dating a 71-year-old. They go to movies, go out to dinners and have met each other's families but Cathy is concerned and saddened by the lack of physical intimacy between them.
Does A Single Moment Of Giving In To An Impulse Define Who We Are?
May 10, 2019 19:17 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBBrittany is 20 years old and just recently had sex with her boyfriend of a month. Brittany is absolutely distraught over what happened and doesn't know how she's going to move forward.
Children Need Someone To Rely On
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBNanette is going through a messy divorce. Her middle son is aggressively acting up and she’s concerned he’s taking on his father’s negative characteristics. She has decided to take extreme measures to protect her safety but wonders if it will jeopardize her relationship with her son.
What Happens When We Become TOO Involved In Our Children's Social Lives?
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBRobin is divorced and finds herself increasingly emotionally invested in her teenage daughter’s dating life. Could the pain of her divorce cause her to live vicariously through her daughter?
Does A Single Moment Of Giving In To An Impulse Define Who We Are?
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBBrittany is 20 years old and just recently had sex with her boyfriend of a month. Brittany is absolutely distraught over what happened and doesn't know how she's going to move forward.
My Friend Is Dating A Murderer
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBTerri’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?
When Is Enough Actually ENOUGH?
May 09, 2019 14:51 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBReagan is 11 years old and a boy in her class consistently touches her on the hand and back. She wants it to stop. How can she communicate this to him without hurting his feelings?
Your Were The Only Person Who Was Able To Get Through To Me
May 08, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBTo get away from her abusive mother, Leigh moved out at a young age and crashed in the basements of people she didn’t know very well. She was soon running with a bad crowd, and became an addict. When she was at rock bottom, by chance, she heard Dr. Laura say one sentence that helped her turn her life completely around.
Can Our Marriage Survive? - Part Two
May 07, 2019 19:20 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBAn ineffective therapist may have driven the wedge deeper between Melissa and Zach arming them with buzzwords to 'attack' each other. Can reconciliation be made once somebody has been labeled an "Emotional Bully"?
Can Our Marriage Survive? - Part One
May 07, 2019 19:19 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBMelissa and Zach have been married for 5 years, have a 2-year-old, and their marriage is on the verge of collapse If neither one of them is willing to work out their differences, can this marriage survive?
Can Our Marriage Survive? – Part Two
May 07, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBAn ineffective therapist may have driven the wedge deeper between Melissa and Zach arming them with buzzwords to 'attack' each other. Can reconciliation be made once somebody has been labeled an "Emotional Bully"?
Can Our Marriage Survive? – Part One
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMelissa and Zach have been married for 5 years, have a 2-year-old, and their marriage is on the verge of collapse If neither one of them is willing to work out their differences, can this marriage survive?
When Is It Time To End A Friendship?
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBAmanda wants to end a friendship because her friend repeatedly makes bad decisions and life choices that get her into trouble.
I Miss My Cat
May 03, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MB7-year-old Ava's beloved cat passed away, and every time she thinks about him or sees his picture she is overcome with sadness and cries.
Your Advice Changed My Life
May 03, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBBruce called Dr. Laura to discuss his sobriety and the future of his marriage (which isn’t conducive to his long-term recovery). He had to make some tough decisions in order to gain a sense of freedom.
My Son Is Being Hard On Himself
May 03, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBJay's youngest son refers to himself as an "idiot" when he makes a mistake. Jay thinks this behavior may stem from a competition between his three sons.
What Do We Do When We Find Out Our Teenagers Are Having Sex?
May 03, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBReggie's 16-year-old daughter snuck a boy in while her parents were away. After finding out they had sex, Reggie responded by pulling her out of school and sports, and sent her to live with her aunt and uncle. Did Reggie overreact?
How Much Are You Willing To Sacrifice For A Dream?
May 02, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBJosh is on his high school basketball team and has ambitions to play in the NBA, but he's having trouble focusing on drills outside of practice.
I'm Not Happy Anymore
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBTimothy 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.