meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Dr. Laura Podcast

Let's Chat About Motivation

The Dr. Laura Podcast

Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM

Feuds, Proper Care And Feeding Of Husbands, Well-being, Health & Well-being, Mental Health, Counseling, Inspiration, Workplace, Do The Right Thing, Siriusxm, Lesbian, Couples, Responsibility, Coping, Divorce, Sex, Sexuality, In-laws, Woman Power, Dr Laura Schlessinger, Conscience, Shacking Up, Fitness, Marriage, Procrastination, Friendship, Surviving A Shark Attack On Land, The Ten Commandments, Ethics, Life, Childhood, Exercise, Dr Laura, Stay-at-home Dads, Quote, Family, Workout, Emotions, Grandparents, Goals, God, Stress, Ultimate Guide To Marriage, Relationships, Wisdom, Healing, Stop Whining Start Living, Courage, Co-parenting, Power, Health, Stay-at-home Moms, Dating, Strength, Love & Life, Health & Fitness, Social Media, Gay, Parenthood By Proxy, Marriage 101, Messing Up, Snowflakes, Kids, Single Parenting, Confrontation, Love, Podcast, Kids & Family, Society & Culture, Grief, Triumph, Feelings, Parenting

4.46K Ratings

🗓️ 29 December 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need! Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Thank you for listening to my morning monologue.

0:04.2

Brought to you by Golden Crest Metals, a new sponsor I want to welcome to my program.

0:10.0

Find out how gold and silver can protect what you have worked so hard to build.

0:15.3

Learn more at goldencrestmedals.com slash protect.

0:20.0

Remember, you can hear my radio program daily on Sirius XM Triumph and connect with me 24-7 at

0:27.9

Dr. Laura.com.

0:29.5

So what's been my morning already?

0:32.8

I'll tell you, you may be curious.

0:36.0

What does that woman do from waking up to going to sleep?

0:41.6

Too many different things. But that's my nature.

0:46.0

So I got up, read the news, had my breakfast, gave Lilybug her breakfast, and with the change in time, I had to wait till another hour before I could feed the fish.

1:02.5

And then I worked out, and I walked into the gym, and it was like, oh, but when I get like that, and I don't feel like working out,

1:13.1

that's when I work out.

1:16.2

I mean, you're either disciplined or you're not,

1:18.1

and I like when people call and say,

1:20.2

well, how do I motivate myself?

1:22.7

Damn, if I know.

1:24.6

You can't always feel motivated.

1:26.3

That doesn't mean you don't do whatever it is you have to do.

1:29.2

If you have to do it, you have to do it.

1:32.2

Motivation be damned.

1:33.7

So stop looking for motivation.

...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 18 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Dr. Laura Schlessinger & SiriusXM and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.