EDUCATION
BS, Biological Sciences, SUNY Stonybrook, Long Island, NY
MS, M Phil, Ph.D. (Physiology), Columbia University (College of Physicians and Surgeons), NY
Post-Doctoral Certification in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Human Relations Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), California, formerly in private practice for 12 years
Past member of the Biological Sciences faculty of the University of Southern California (five years) and the graduate Psychology faculty of Pepperdine University (eight years)
UCLA and UC Irvine Extension course instructor
RADIO PERSONALITY
"The Dr. Laura Schlessinger Program," live noon - 3 p.m. PT, M-F, originating from studios at Premiere Radio Networks in California
Syndicated since June 1994
On-air radio career for more than 30 years
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
Author, NY Times best-sellers:
Stop Whining, Start Living (2008)
The Proper Care & Feeding of Marriage (2007)
Bad Childhood, Good Life (2006)
Woman Power (2004)
The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands (2004)
Ten Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Relationships (2002)
Parenthood by Proxy; Don’t Have Them if You Won’t Raise Them (2000) aka: Stupid Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids (paperback)
The Ten Commandments; The Significance of God’s Laws in Everyday Life (1998)
How Could You Do That?! The Abdication of Character, Courage and Conscience (1996)
Ten Stupid Things Men Do To Mess Up Their Lives (1997)
Ten Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives (1994)
Author, children’s books:
But I Waaannt It! (2000)
Why Do You Love Me? (1999)
Growing Up Is Hard (2001)
Where's God? (April 2003)
INTERVIEWS/APPEARANCES
Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, A&E Biography, Larry King Live, Lifetime’s Intimate Portrait, 20/20, The Today Show, PBS, Hannity & Colmes, CBS This Morning, 48 Hours, Meet the Press with Tim Russert, Crier Today, Eye to Eye with Connie Chung, ABC This Week, and Dateline.
Featured in Time, US News and World Report, People, USA Today, The New York Times Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and others
Featured speaker: National Congressional Prayer Breakfast, Museum of Radio and Television, Claremont Institute, PBS, National Religious Broadcasters and other venues, Country Radio Seminar
AWARDS
Woman of the Year Award (2006), 19th District - State of California, awarded by Senator Tom McClintock
Truth In Media Award 2006 from the Pacific Justice Institute
2004 International Women's Conference - Woman Extrardinaire Award
Recipient, 1997 first woman to win Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year
Recipient, 1998 American Women in Radio & Television’s Genii Award for contributions to the industry
Recipient, 1998 Israel 50th Anniversary Tribute Award for contributions to humanity
Recipient, 1998 Crystal Cathedral Academy Award for promoting positive family values in the media
Recipient, 1998 Love of a Child award from Childhelp USA
Recipient, February 2000 first non-Christian to receive the Chairman’s Award from the National Religious Broadcasters
Recipient, March 2001 National Heritage Award from the National Council of Young Israel
Recipient, 2001 Conservative Leadership Award, Clare Booth Luce Institute, Washington, D.C
Recipient, 2002 Woman of the Year Award, Clare Booth Luce Institute, Washington, D.C
PERSONAL
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Black belt, martial arts
Member SAG, AFTRA
Married to Dr. Lewis G. Bishop
She is the proud mother of an American Paratrooper - Deryk
Origins of Hooah
