Listen Up Friday

9/21/2023

Whereas, Dr Ray usually looks back on calls from the previous week, THIS week, he took live calls.

It's OK to Not Say OK

9/20/2023

Dr Ray begins the show observing that people are trying to become nicer by asking for confirmation after a request or order. He notes that this weakens the discipline.

Dr Ray on Memory

9/19/2023

Dr Ray takes your calls asking how to live a better adjusted and Faith filled life.

Faith and Family

9/18/2023

Dr Ray takes calls and the first of which is from a mother whose daughter and her family have stopped going to church.

Email Monday

9/17/2023

Dr Ray takes your questions via email. He kicks off the show discussing what happens when the primary discipline issue of a child settles down and the other kids become noticeably in need of more discipline.

Contentment

9/13/2023

Dr Ray starts the show discussing contentment as a decision.

Calling All Parents

9/12/2023

Dr Ray takes calls asking for AND offering advice on raising children, handling husbands, and dealing with siblings.

Addressing Aggressive Behavior

9/11/2023

Today Dr Ray talks about dealing with difficult behavior from children of all ages. He starts the show off talking about five year olds hitting him with a baseball bat and ends the show with a call from a mother whose adult son in a group home has been acting aggressively towards her. Hear Dr Ray's advice by listening to today's episode.

Email Monday

9/10/2023

Dr Ray takes emails on prayer, family, psychology and even answers a question about possession and the psychological testing that goes into the process of exorcism and deliverance.

Will to Move Forward with God

9/7/2023

Dr Ray starts the show talking about relying on God and using tools to prevent letting horrible events in life from crushing people.

What is Making This Child Act This Way?

9/6/2023

In todays "Man-a-logue," Dr Ray describes how he got into practicing child psychology.

Faith and Family

9/5/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi takes calls and talks about family, marriage & relationships.

Raising Children and the Faith

9/4/2023

Dr Ray takes calls and helps you raise your kids to be the responsible humans and saints they were created to be!

Email Monday

9/3/2023

Dr Ray uses this Labor Day show to answer emails from you, the listener!

Look Back Friday

8/31/2023

Dr Ray answers previous questions from callers about faith, family and more!

Faith and Raising Children

8/29/2023

Today Dr Ray discusses Faith, Family, children and much more!

Family, Children and Much More!

8/28/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!

Email Monday

8/27/2023

It’s E-Mail Monday! Instead of taking calls, Dr. Ray spends Monday’s answering listener e-mail. You can e-mail Dr. Ray yourself at www.DrRay.com.

Email Monday

8/20/2023

It’s E-Mail Monday! Instead of taking calls, Dr. Ray spends Monday’s answering listener e-mail. You can e-mail Dr. Ray yourself at www.DrRay.com.

"Look Back Friday"

8/17/2023

"Look Back Friday" means that Doctor Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments to them.

Which college does Dr. Ray recommend?

8/16/2023

Sherri from Columbus, Ohio wants Dr. Ray to suggest some colleges for her daughter as she and her daughter have been discussing this subject.

Too much attention or not enough!

8/15/2023

Rick from Nebraska has a foster child who is one year old. He's concerned about balancing attention and has a few questions for the doctor regarding this issue.

Irresponsibility

8/14/2023

Julie from Pennsylvania is asking the doctor's advice regarding her mother-in-law who she says is irresponsible with money!

E-Mail Monday

8/13/2023

Dr. Ray answers emails on marriage, family, & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

8/10/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

The Doctor has a question for the teacher!

8/9/2023

Jen is a teacher and is calling from New Hampshire. This time the doctor has a teaching question for her!

The mother of my daughter's boyfriend dislikes her very much.

8/7/2023

Elizabeth from Chicago would like advice on what to do because her daughter is disliked by her boyfriend's mother.

E-Mail Monday

8/6/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on marriage, family, & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

8/3/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows an adds additional comments.

Advice About Being a Phycology Major.

8/2/2023

Nancy from Chicago has a son going to a Catholic college to major in phycology as he wants to be just like Dr. Ray. She is asking for his advice.

My Daughter is in Jail!

8/1/2023

Amanda's twenty year old daughter is incarcerated and she is asking the doctor what can she do?

The definition of the word "GENDER."

7/31/2023

Ken from Buffalo is confused by the term "Gender" and would like an explanation from the doctor.

E-Mail Monday

7/30/2023

D. Ray Guarendi answers emails on marriage, family, & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

7/27/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

"Gentle Parenting"

7/26/2023

Gretchen called to voice her concern about the way that one of her six children is raising her grandchild.

Verbal Abuse

7/25/2023

Elizabeth called from Big Rapids, Michigan asking the doctor for his advice regarding being a caregiver for her mother who has been verbally abusive with her.

Family Issues

7/24/2023

Sophia who is 76 years old says that she has family issues when ever they get together. Her family apparently does not appreciate her reliance on God in her life. Find out what the doctor says about this.

E-Mail Monday

7/23/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on marriage, family, & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

7/20/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Communication Issues

7/19/2023

Sierra from Ft. Wayne wants the doctor's advice regarding communicating with her aunt. She said that she's afraid to offer her opinion about anything as her aunt seems to misconstrue everything.

Threats!

7/18/2023

Kevin called the doctor from Minnesota because he wanted his advice about his 30 year old son who lives with him and has made various threats including killing a dog and killing himself!

Books About Sexuality For Pre-teens.

7/17/2023

Julie from Texas calls to ask the doctor about any books that he could recommend about sexuality that she could give to her daughter who is in 6th grade.

E-Mail Monday

7/17/2023

Dr. Ray Guranendi answers emails on marriage family, & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

7/13/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Divorce Is NOT An Option!

7/12/2023

An anonymous female called to inform the doctor that regardless of trouble that she and her husband are having, the sacrament of matrimony is sacrosanct!

Homework!

7/11/2023

Maria from Columbus, Ohio would like to have the doctor comment if her 13 year old daughter is affected, in a negative way, should she display any anger with her for not comprehending her homework?

Age!

7/10/2023

Rob from Tennessee called to say that getting older is very hard. The doctor disagreed saying the the body might age but the soul does not.

A Horse Story!

7/9/2023

The Doctor relays a story written by Max Lucado about a man with a horse!

"Look Back Friday"

7/6/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Engaged for 8 years!

7/5/2023

Tyler is despondent over losing his finance of 8 years and asks the doctor for his advice regarding this situation.

Multiple Personality Disorder!

7/4/2023

Jake has a question about Multiple Personality Disorder and if it's caused by a chemical imbalance.

My Husband is a Porn Addict!

7/3/2023

Margie called in to say that she married her high school sweetheart who converted to Catholicism. They now have three children and he's addicted to pornography. What should she do?

E-Mail Monday

7/2/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on marriage, family & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

6/29/2023

The Doctor revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Reunification Therapy

6/28/2023

Kevin from Texas has been separated from his children through divorce for almost two years. He is about to begin reunification therapy and would like the doctor's opinion.

Codependency

6/27/2023

A caller asked the doctor for his definition of codependency?

Trouble Brewing With My "To Be" In-Laws!

6/26/2023

Izzy called in to tell the doctor that she's having trouble getting along with her "to be" in-laws!"

Adoption Reunions

6/25/2023

Doctor Ray answers an email about adoption reunions.

"Look Back Friday"

6/22/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

I'm in a very bad marriage.

6/21/2023

A Caller from California is in a very bad marriage. Her partner doesn't believe as she does. They have been attending counseling for eleven years and because of this Doctor Gurarendi can only comment on how the Catholic Church views this.

Discord in a family!

6/20/2023

A mother from California called the "Doctor is in" program to ask the doctor's opinion about her son who is in 30's now and has disowned his whole family. This person is wondering what the reason for such behavior might be. Can the doctor help in anyway?

Conditional Friendship!

6/19/2023

Lisa from L.A. strongly believes that "same-sex" sexual relationships are morally wrong and lives her life according to what the Catholic Church teaches. She believes that her best friend would hold this against her if she found out about her relationship with the Catholic Church. What does the doctor recommend for her to say.

E-Mail Monday

6/18/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on marriage, family & relationships.

Look Back Friday!

6/15/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Is That All There Is?

6/14/2023

Judy is 68 years old, has raised two wonderful daughters and has been employed as a nurse for many years. She says that she's dissatisfied with her life. What the doctor says might surprise you.

Am I Falling In Love?

6/13/2023

Emily from N. Dakota made it clear to a man that she met that all she wants is a platonic relationship. However, now she wants to take the relationship further. How and what does the doctor say to do.

I'm Afraid of my Neighbor!

6/12/2023

Margie called in to ask the doctor's advice regarding her neighbor who is becoming very irrational and perhaps unrealistic.

E-Mail Monday

6/11/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

Look Back Friday!

6/8/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Mental Health

6/7/2023

Tom called from Ohio to say that he has a 29 year old granddaughter who will be released from a mental hospital soon and he and his wife have opened their home to her as she has no place to stay. He was wondering if the doctor would give them some advice from his perspective regarding this situation.

WOKNESS in our Schools!

6/6/2023

Melanie from Cleveland called to ask Dr. Ray how she should handle the "wok" curriculum that is she is being forced to teach to her students?

Rebellious

6/5/2023

Natalie called in and would like some advice on what kind of school would be appropriate for her "rebellious" daughter. Find out what the Doctor Ray said to her.

Tattoos

6/4/2023

In the opening monologue, the doctor explains why tattoos proliferate our society and why young people might be abandoning them today.

Look Back Friday!

6/1/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Lobectomy

5/31/2023

John called and was soliciting the doctor's opinion regarding him getting a lobectomy. He was also was wondering where the church stood on this issue.

What are you saying?

5/30/2023

Julie from Texas has a 24 year old niece who is telling her 11 year old child that her way of raising her daughter is wrong!

Smart Phones!

5/29/2023

A recent study at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio shows that smart phones can be a detriment to a person's concentration.

E-Mail Monday

5/28/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

Look Back Friday!

5/25/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

An Atheist Godfather!

5/24/2023

Mike from Colorado tells the doctor that his granddaughter's godfather is an atheist! He would like to protest by boycotting the baptism. What does the doctor say?

Teenage Girl is Cutting Herself.

5/23/2023

Jack from Washington D.C. has a 15 year old daughter who is cutting doing harm to her body by cutting it. He noticed a change in her when he and his wife got a divorce. What advice does Dr. Ray have for him?

Suicide

5/22/2023

Ann from Indiana has a nineteen year old daughter in college who has tried committing suicide twice has as been hospitalized. She would like to hear what advice the doctor will share with her.

E-Mail Monday

5/21/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

Look Back Friday!

5/18/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Marijuana

5/17/2023

The Doctor gave Brian some advice regarding the effects that marijuana can have on the body. It's been about a week and today Brian checks in.

Leaving the Catholic Church !

5/16/2023

John from Houston called Doctor Ray to inform him that his sister-in-law and brother-in-law have left the Catholic Faith and have a child. Over the past 5 years, or so, they've had very difficult marital problems. John was wondering if there anything that he could do.

Narcissism

5/15/2023

Jennifer says that her mother was a narcissist and now she believes that her daughter-in-law is displaying the same traits. Find out what the doctor has to say.

E-Mail Monday

5/14/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

5/11/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

Mom has Alzheimer's!

5/10/2023

Kristina from Texas feels a great deal of guilt brought on my her mother's attitude.

Being physically aggressive

5/9/2023

Amanda tells the doctor that the 5 year old next door is being physically aggressive with her 2 year old daughter. Find out the doctor's advice.

E-Mail Monday

5/7/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

Look Back Friday!

5/4/2023

Dr. Ray revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

An 8 Year Old Refuses To Do Her Homework!

5/3/2023

Stephanie from Texas says that her granddaughter is 8 years old and goes to a Catholic school. She refuses to do her homework. Doctor Gurarendi is in and has an answer. What do you think it is!

The Doctor Gets Kudos!

5/2/2023

Lindi from Sioux City, Iowa pays a compliment to Dr. Ray. She says that her children turned out to be well adjusted and gives kudos to Dr. Ray for his advice through the years.

Traditional Values.

5/1/2023

Anonymous from Ohio has a collage age daughter that has abandoned most of the traditional values taught to her by her parents. She is currently making bad decisions and her parents are very concerned about her future.

E-Mail Monday

4/30/2023

Dr. Ray Guarendi answers emails on family, marriage & relationships.

"Look Back Friday"

4/27/2023

"Look Back Friday" - Dr. Rays revisits calls from previous shows and adds additional comments.

The News is Negatively Affecting My Daughter!

4/26/2023

Rashell from San Antonio says that the news is negatively affecting her daughter. What is the doctor's remedy?

Refusing to attend Mass!

4/25/2023

Lori from Minnesota has noticed some dramatic changes in her daughter and son-in-law regarding the Catholic Faith and is very concerned. What does the doctor have to say regarding this situation.