
Responding to Hurt Feelings
"Responding to Hurt Feelings" - 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, mo...
30 Touko 10min

When Marriage Starts Feeling Like Caregiving
David never expected his marriage to shift from partnership to full-time caregiving. As his wife’s health problems grow, he’s feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure how to balance love...
29 Touko 8min

Success is Just Past Splat
"Success is Just Past Splat" - 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, mos...
29 Touko 13min

Navigating a Strained Friendship Without Losing the Friend Group
Alison is struggling with a long-term friendship that has become emotionally draining due to the friend’s difficult personality. While distancing herself feels necessary for her well-being, ending the...
28 Touko 16min

What a Real Friend Is
"What a Real Friend Is" - 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 ins...
28 Touko 9min

Coping With Loss After Needed Estrangement
Marie receives unexpected news from her brother that her estranged mother has passed away. The message leaves her feeling uncertain and conflicted as she struggles to process both the loss and the com...
27 Touko 9min

Are the Most Refreshing Vacations "Skillcations"?
"Are the Most Refreshing Vacations 'Skillcations'?" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by emai...
27 Touko 7min

Navigating Life with an Alcoholic Parent: The Next Steps
Amanda is facing emotional and practical challenges while trying to cope with her relationship with her mother, who struggles with alcohol addiction. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an ap...
26 Touko 8min




















