The Desperate Needs of an Adolescent Seeking Guidance

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2026

⏱️ 6 minutes

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"The Desperate Needs of an Adolescent Seeking Guidance" - 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! 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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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to my morning monologue.
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0:18.6	Remember, you can hear my radio program daily on Sirius XM Triumph and connect with me 24-7
0:26.2	at Dr.ora.com. I read an email and I'd like to read it to you because it's a subject matter I haven't
0:35.7	heard on the program.
0:39.7	So let's do it.
0:41.5	It's signed Sarah.
0:43.4	I was listening to today's episode,
0:45.7	was rolling my eyes about the guy who wrote in about limp dicks.
0:50.0	They're a real tragedy.
0:51.6	Clearly doesn't listen to the show.
0:53.4	Doesn't know how you champion for ladies
0:55.1	to treat their men better and choose wisely. My daughter and I have talked about calling you. She's 12.
1:02.0	I'm 39. I've been married to her dad for 19 years. We have a rare marriage that really worked.
1:09.1	I look forward to him coming home every single day.
1:12.0	He makes me laugh, and he is so helpful every day when he comes home from work.
1:16.9	He's a retired Marine. I remember my mom and dad listening to you back in the day.
1:22.5	Oh, I haven't gotten to the main point yet. Hang in there. Ever since I found you on Sirius,
1:26.8	I listen every day back to my
1:28.1	daughter. She is very good in school, makes great decisions outside of house. I consider myself
1:34.8	sort of a hippie-ish mom. I've always encouraged her to make her own choices since she has been
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