Previous Episodes

Lynn has already adopted two children, and although her heart is set on saving more, the fact is she can't. Dr. Laura helps Lynn realize that her focus should be on the children she already has.

Before Michelle's two friends, who hate each other, ruin everything for everybody, Dr. Laura suggests a friendly mediation, a little compassion, and a plot to bury two hatchets before someone gets hurt.

How to Break Bad Habits / Nancy's childhood abuse at the hands of Daddy has returned to haunt her in her dreams - a phenomenon Dr. Laura attributes to the kindness of her husband. This is an exchange not to be missed.

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.