How Hugs Help Heal

How do you get life back on track after your world is rocked by problems big and small? Call Dr. Laura at 1-800-DRLAURA or watch this week’s Dr. Laura Program on YouTube for her advice on the topics of spouses who gamble, alcoholic moms, medical misdiagnosis and more. Tune in each week at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern right here on YouTube for a fresh, full-length Dr. Laura program. How Hugs Help Heal - The Dr. Laura Program on YouTube November 7th, 2025 Chapters 0:00 – 4:24 - The importance of hugs 4:24 – 8:54 - I resent that my parents moved far away 8:54 – 11:38 - I am disowning my son 11:38 - 15:34 - I raised my alcoholic mom 15:34 – 21:25 - I have a hard time forgiving people 22:56 – 28:00 - Problems with my best friend 28:00 – 29:14 - I accidently found out my surprise birthday gift 29:14 – 35:06 - My husband has a gambling problem 35:06 – 37:56 - My friend didn’t thank me for a gift 38:41 – 44:45 - How do I get my life started again? And if you want to ask me a question by video, head on over to   / drlauraprogram   on Instagram or   / drlaura   and send me your quick video question through a direct message. It’s so fun for me to see your smiling faces on video, so I hope to receive lots more of these as the weeks go on. This episode is also sponsored by Suvie. Suvie is the ultimate kitchen convenience. Save hours in the kitchen and a fortune on takeout. Suvie keeps food cool until it's time to cook, then prepares your meals while you’re out living your life. Come home to balanced, gourmet dinners on your schedule. Suvie’s Black Friday Sale is going on now. Save $150 OFF your own Suvie, plus get 16 free meals during their best sale EVER! Don’t miss out. Go to https://suvie.com/drlaura If your child is struggling with ADHD or Autism, the Drake Institute offers a highly effective, non-drug treatment program that has helped families for over 30 years. Their newest clinical technology can help even the most challenged ADHD or Autistic child. Call 1-800-700-4233 for a free consultation or visit https://www.drakeinstitute.com/ to learn more. The Drake Institute - it can change your child’s life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Listen to my Call of the Day and Deep Dive podcasts at https://www.drlaura.com/, the SiriusXM app, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow me on social media:   / drlaura     / drlauraprogram      / drlaura   Join My Dr. Laura Family For Free! Receive my blogs, featured Email of the Day, event invitations, and early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store, which is exclusive to my newsletter subscribers. You get 20% off Marriage 101, my six video-course to improve and strengthen your marriage! Plus, get an exclusive discount for 25% off your entire purchase on official Dr. Laura merch! What are you waiting for? Sign up today at DrLaura.com Special Hour: What’s Frontotemporal Degeneration? #drlaura #podcast #familyrelationship #familyties #drlauraschlessinger #familydramaskp #drlaura #familydrama #advice #advicecolumn #siriusxm #marriageproblems #deathofalovedone #familydrama #frienddrama #alcholicparent