Previous Episodes

Ginny was forced to break ties with her alcoholic son who refused treatment and manipulated everyone in his life, most of all his mother. Now her son wants back in, but Ginny and Dr. Laura agree that a proving period is in order: 12 months clean, then let's talk.

Two years ago, Brad's wife was deported to her home in the Philippines. After sorting through the legal mess, she's coming back to the States. Hooray! Not so fast. Brad is out of love and out of ideas.

College Payoffs vs. Costs / As all of us do from time to time, Phyllis has fallen victim to the ever-present slump, or what she calls the "sad season" of life. However, in the span of a 10-minute conversation with Dr. Laura, Phyllis begins to smell the sweet fragrance of budding self-actualization.

After 34 years of marriage, Janice's husband announced he's filing for divorce. And oh - he wants child support! As a woman in her early 80s, Janice feels her husband's request is absurd.

All her life, Karen's wish was for a caring father. Just as it seemed Karen's desire would not be fulfilled, the phone rang and a relationship began. But not for long. Karen's father only calls for support when he needs it and then disappears again, leaving his daughter without the person she yearns for most.

Don't Say 'I Do' Until You've Fought / Many people call The Dr. Laura Program at a moment of intense urgency when there seems to be no way out of a situation. Help! In order to avoid such a pressurized circumstance, Carmen dialed the magic digits while honeymooning with her brand-new husband. Good thinking, Carmen. That is, of course, assuming she chose him wisely.

Marty wishes she could have another baby, even at the age of 47. Dr. Laura admits it's OK that the desire is not fading, but says she should just get a hobby instead.

Some people have trauma in their lives, some have unfortunate circumstances, but Lisa has a story so devastating you must hear it to believe it. Dr. Laura helps her sort through the rubble to make the right moves going forward.

Handling Guilt / Elizabeth mailed her husband divorce papers while he was on the road truckin'. The two haven't spoken since, and with the life of a single woman officially in her near future, Elizabeth consults with Dr. Laura.

Katherine's husband is very neat - he likes things a certain way and doesn't hesitate to let her know...every time. In other words, he's a super-nag, and Katherine has had enough of it.