Previous Episodes

Dr. Laura interviews John Schneider (of Dukes of Hazard fame) about his new movie October Baby - the miraculous story of a child who survived her mother's attempt to terminate life before giving life a chance.

Megan says going to work is an excuse and an escape "from being a perfect mom". Dr. Laura says no mother is perfect, and gives Megan plenty of examples to help her understand.

Dating a married man / Melissa had a deal established with the university where she teaches, allowing her to spend a significant amount of time at home with her child. Now the university is demanding more face time with Melissa and she worries her top assignment will not make the grade.

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.