Finding Light in the Hard Times

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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When life hits with a wave of medical issues and recent injuries, it can feel overwhelming as Robert shares in this call. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:26.7	Robert, welcome to the program.
0:29.4	Hi, Laura.
0:30.4	I've been a listener of years for 30-something years.
0:34.6	I remember when Derek used to leave the honeynut churio on the side of the bowl for you.
0:42.1	Wow. How can I help you today?
0:46.7	Okay. I am 56 years old. And four years ago, I was working.
0:56.2	I had two careers.
0:57.3	I was in caregiving and real estate.
0:59.9	And I noticed I was having trouble getting up off of sofas and things and bending.
1:05.4	And I thought it was arthritis.
1:06.9	And I thought it was neuropathy in just old age.
1:10.4	I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which is crippled. and I thought it was neuropathy in just old age.
1:15.2	I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which is crippling.
1:23.3	It's a narrowing of the spine, and I'm having trouble walking,
1:28.4	and I have a cane, and I have a walker.
1:33.5	The orthopedic surgeon ordered a hip replacement from me last month.
1:37.9	And I'm in a great deal of pain.
1:42.8	And they never sent me with a physical therapist.
1:48.0	They had a registry that was going to send one with a co-pay. I said, they can't afford to co-pay. I'm on disability.
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