Two teachers and 19 children are dead after a recent shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. “Almost half of school shootings are over in the first few minutes. That means we need to prevent it before it happens,” Dr. Phil says. Churches, supermarkets, schools -- when is enough, enough? What do you say to your children? Dr. Phil discusses this and more. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com / Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.c...
May 31, 2022•39 min•Ep. 119
Dr. Phil and Dr. Frank Luntz, USC professor and president of Frank I. Luntz and Associates, continue their conversation with a focus group of USC students on how to communicate more effectively – and how young people can work on their communication skills on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. The doctors teach communication skills that help you “get what you want.” Plus, they address being canceled on campus, Dr. Phil has the students engage in a dyad exercise, and more. For more informatio...
May 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 118
Is it possible to build bridges and put an end to “Us versus Them"? Dr. Frank Luntz, USC professor and president of Frank I. & Associates, survey research and consulting firm says, “If people don’t feel heard, they get mad, and then they start to do things that are not necessarily good for others.” In part one of a two-part Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil joins Luntz for a focus session with USC students of varying political stripes to discuss how we can start to turn opposing views into ef...
May 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 117
Can people really change? Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast and offers tips for changing your life – and making the changes stick. “People have the answers. They just don't necessarily have access to them, and our job is to help them access the answers that they already have,” Gottlieb says. Are you ready to make a change? Find out what Gottlieb says is a real important step in change. For more information: https:...
May 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 116
Christina P. is a stand-up comedian, writer, TV personality, and mother of two. Her hugely successful podcast Your Mom’s House, which she hosts with her husband, comedian Tom Segura, has been going strong since 2010. On this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast, Christina P(.) talks with Dr. Phil about everything from raising kids to raising “hell” and her upcoming Netflix special, Mom Genes. For more information:: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit http...
May 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 115
One of the funniest voices in comedy today, Nikki Glaser, joins the Phil in the Blanks podcast. Glaser, who has been performing stand-up for over a decade, is the host of three hit podcasts and has a brand new daily show, The Nikki Glaser Podcast , opens up about her life, how she landed in comedy, and moving back to her hometown which is documented in her new show on E!, Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? “What I love about you is you have, like, no filter,” Dr. Phil says to Glaser. “What you see with ...
Apr 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 114
Dr. Phil dives into the "secret sauce" of Guy Fieri and how he has become one of the most recognizable and influential culinary stars in the world. Listen in and hear what fueled Guy's love for food, how he is supporting communities and what he values most in life. For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 113
Dr. Phil has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Frank Luntz, President of Frank I. Luntz & Associates, a survey research and consulting firm, and an American political communications consultant. The conversation is not just us versus them anymore. It is NOW us or nothing. Luntz isn’t merely saying ‘be a nice person.' He is saying we have to listen in order to be heard, and if we want something done we are going to have to be heard by those who oppose us. Listen to this open and honest conversatio...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 112
Dr. Phil addresses the top scams and frauds plaguing the world today. Who are these scammers? Why do they do what they do? What are the different kinds of currency that motivate fraudsters? Laura McNeal, Tracy Siska, Steve Greenberg, and Exavier B. Pope weighs in on this vital issue that is targeting children, adults and our bank accounts. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 111
Have you ever wondered how experts determine whether someone is lying? Dr. Phil and The Behavior Panel debunk the biggest misconceptions about body language and discuss the finer points of deception detection. “Pay attention to what people are not saying because they're speaking volumes to you with their body language,” says Dr. Phil. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more abou...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 110
Dr. Phil speaks with parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba and author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, about how students are struggling with depression, anxiety, and overwhelm due to the pandemic and time spent away from school. “We’re not only seeing them not progress developmentally, we’re seeing them regress,” Dr. Phil says. Dr. Phil and Dr. Borba dive into solution-based strategies and advice based on research that will help your kids cope with stres...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 109
Dr. Phil speaks with psychologist and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Deena Manion about how coddling the younger generation is at odds with the general teachings of psychology. “Protecting college kids from what the real world is not the way to go,” says Dr. Manion. “And it starts at that young age where we're teaching them everybody's a winner.” It’s a provocative episode you won’t want to miss. More information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Vis...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 108
Dr. Phil answers psychological questions about the war in Ukraine, Putin “who is this guy?” and digs into implicit bias. For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 107
Dr. Phil makes an announcement on Ukraine and addresses listeners' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2022•8 min•Ep. 106
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to analyzing how life has changed for Black Americans in the almost two years since the tragic deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and the subsequent widespread Black Lives Matter protests demanding racial equality. Dr. Phil meets professor Dr. Shaun Harper from USC, who says that while he remains an optimist, he claims to have not seen nearly enough effective change in society to start the process of creating equality and justice between Blac...
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 105
Internationally recognized neuroradiologist Dr. Bradley Jabour joins Dr. Phil to offer important information about brain bleeds, warning signs and breakthroughs on the treatment of brain degeneration, traumatic brain injury, neuropsychiatric disorders and essential tremors. “With a head injury, I’d rather err on the side of overreaction rather than underreaction,” Dr. Jabour Dr. Jabour gained national recognition for developing new techniques in cancer imaging in the head and neck using PET/CT. ...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
Derek Maltz, former director of DEA Special Operations, and Tim Mackey, CEO of S-3 Research, join Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast when he addresses the national crisis of drugs, both real and counterfeit, laced with deadly doses of fentanyl. Sold in the streets and on social media, these substances are easily accessible to our youth. Find out how just one pill can kill, what you should know, and how you can protect your kids. http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in adverti...
Feb 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 103
Communications expert Dr. Suzy D’Enbeau, who specializes in feminism and gender, joins Dr. Phil on the next Phil in the Blanks podcast. They discuss why pronouns are important, the power of language, when to share age-appropriate information that is backed by science, and how we can communicate based on knowledge and not fear. Plus, learn about important mental health issues affecting transgender and gender nonconforming communities – and where to find support. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 102
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, one of the most influential judges in recent American history, on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Aquilina, whom most people know for presiding over the Larry Nassar USA Gymnastics sexual abuse trial, was also the first female JAG officer in the U.S. military justice system. Aquilina talks about being bullied on the bench, speaking up for the little guy, her philosophy as a judge and more. “No one tells me to shut up and ...
Feb 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 101
Dr. Phil talks to one of the most important and influential judges in recent American history. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina was the first female JAG officer in the U.S. military justice system and the first female commencement speaker at Michigan State University. She presided over the first Zoom jury trial, and is a leading national advocate for victims’ rights, reforming gun safety laws, bail reform, and enacting tough bystander laws. She has presided over some of the biggest trials in the country...
Jan 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 100
Singer, songwriter, and actor Lyle Lovett discusses his life and career with Dr. Phil. Find out why the four-time Grammy winner says he never thought making a living in music was a “realistic” goal to aspire to, and why he says he’s so grateful he got the chance to be a father. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 99
Approximately half of the people in the United States experience some mental health issue. “If your brain is not right, you’re going to get nowhere,” Dr. Phil says. New breakthroughs in neuroscience are helping to identify different brain types, helping to prevent and reverse many disorders and are ending the common practice of symptom-based diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Phil talks to world-renowned mental health expert Dr. Daniel Amen about the work that’s changing the way we think about ment...
Jan 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 98
“As we go into 2022, I want you to go into it saying, ‘I’ve kind of been a passenger in my life. We’re not going to be that way anymore,’" Dr. Phil says on his Phil in the Blanks podcast. “I want you to be you on purpose.” In the newest episode, Dr. Phil and Dr. Charles Sophy draw a clear connection between optimism and living a longer, healthier life. Learn how to build positivity through neuroplasticity, good habits, getting and giving social support, and attitude monitoring. The doctors also ...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 97
The new year is just around the corner. Are you ready to set new boundaries, stop reacting to others’ toxic behavior, become more efficient, and take back control of your life? In the final installment of “Toxic Personalities in the Real World,” Dr. Phil asks listeners, “Wouldn't you rather be healthy alone than in a toxic, sick, pathological damaging relationship with somebody else?” Tackle 2022 with renewed hope and strategies that work. Then, stay tuned for all-new episodes in January! http:/...
Dec 28, 2021•57 min•Ep. 96
In this powerful episode Winning Strategies For Life, Dr. Phil continues his series “Toxic Personalities in the Real World” which is aimed at taking our power back from those with toxic personalities. Start 2022 with a whole new attitude, approach, coping strategy, and a plan. Dr. Phil breaks down essential tools and insights that provide a solid foundation for success. He will help you find what makes you unique and powerful so you can make the hard decisions that bring positive changes: strong...
Dec 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 95
Dr. Phil continues his “Toxic Personalities in the Real World” series where he takes the narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders and rolls them into one. “The truly dangerous people in your life,” Dr. Phil says. “It’s time to clean house.” Learn about BAITERS, EVIL 8, and strategies for you to win when you have sharks in your life. Dr. Phil also answers your questions from the series. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the ...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 94
Can you identify the behaviors associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder? In previous installments of this series, Dr. Phil talked about Narcissistic and Borderline Personality disorders. In this week’s episode, he addresses the “granddaddy” of them all: Antisocial Personality Disorder. “This has parts of the other two, but now it's weaponized, and it's weaponized with you as the target,” says Dr. Phil. “I'm going to tell you how to spot them, how to see the red flags, so you know when the...
Dec 07, 2021•51 min•Ep. 93
Dr. Phil’s series, Toxic Personalities in the Real World , continues delving into borderline personality disorder, which Dr. Phil says is “the most stigmatized disorder of all.” “One day, they’ll be full of vim and vigor, and confidence, and the next day, they’re wondering why they’re even in this world,” Dr. Phil says of the 18 million people affected by borderline personality disorder. “If you’re living with one of these people, there are a lot of dos and don’ts.” For more information: http://...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 92
“Sometimes you get really frustrated with people and you’re wondering, is it you or is it them? You might very well be dealing with a borderline personality,” says Dr. Phil on his mental health podcast series, “Phil in the Blanks: Toxic Personalities in the Real World.” This week, listeners will learn about the traits and types of this Cluster B personality disorder; how to recognize it, and what to do when interacting with people in your life who may have it! Keep listening for additional episo...
Nov 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 91
“If you ever start defending yourself with a narcissist, you will never ever stop,” says Dr. Phil in part 4 of the "Toxic Personalities in the Real World”. “They simply can't be confronted. That's why you can't win an argument with them. They are relentless. They will argue until the end of the earth.” For the second week, Dr. Phil is examining traits particular to the malignant narcissist, who he says “is the most dangerous narcissist of all!” Learn why it’s vital to get away from a malignant n...
Nov 16, 2021•46 min•Ep. 90
