Previous Episodes

Max asks a simple, but very important question, how does one stop being self-centered?

A heated political discussion about viewpoints and lifestyles took a dramatic turn for real when Cheryl's son announced "I'm gay!" and stormed out of the room. How can Cheryl transform the argument into a productive conversation?

Rachel takes care of her father's needs: financial, medical and everything else. But since Rachel brought her father into her home full-time, Rachel's husband is...not feeling like the man of the house. Rachel's father dominates decision making, demands attention, and worst of all, he uses guilt tactics to keep his daughter helpful.

Inheriting money / Jonah has the gravest problem of all - a perfect wife. Since he got back from deployment with the military, she's been tending his needs like it's going out of fashion. Used to her fair share of praise, Dr. Laura teaches Jonah some little ways to express his boundless gratitude.

Sally is in the thick of a real familial mess. The thing is, none of the debris came from her. Dr. Laura says, no point getting your hands dirty - feel sad, dust yourself off, and be thankful your part of the picture is good and tranquil.

Sandy's sister is with a real punk. And, as the old formula goes, insult + injury = baby punk on the way. Still, Dr. Laura cautions, there is a child in this equation, so make sure you get your calculations right.

Sandra is letting herself get messed around by a bona fide player, even though she has a five-year-old son to worry about.

Lisa is in a non-marriage. No shared assets, no shared kids, no shared intimacy, no shared love. Dr. Laura draws her attention to the door that's standing wide open.

How to end a relationship / Melissa's "naked time" with her husband has gone all stale, and she needs to know how to spice it up again. Not one to play games, Dr. Laura says, getting back to business with a couple of rounds of Twister could be just the thing.

Should teachers' private lives be scrutinized? / Raylynne is furious over comments made to her daughter by another member of the family, an uncle, in a reaction to the daughter not wanting to give hugs and kisses.