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The Dr. Phil Podcast

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Welcome to The Dr. Phil Podcast, where Dr. Phil McGraw delivers unfiltered, powerful insights and practical tools to help you navigate today's complex world. Each week, join Dr. Phil as he sits down with captivating guests, from world-renowned experts and celebrities to individuals with extraordinary stories. Topics span relationships, parenting, career, mental health, and community, with every episode crafted to spark conversation, empathy, and personal growth. As part of our feed, get access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil. No spin. No BS. Just the truth. No topic is too sensitive, and no opinion is left out as Dr. Phil strives to bridge divides and do what's right. Tune in, follow, and subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for daily episodes, all designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action. https://www.drphilpodcast.com/

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Founder Of 'Marshall Plan For Moms' Talks About Empowering Working Women

Attorney, activist, and founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms , Reshma Saujani has spent over a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. "Women are a vital part of the family's economic lifeline. And that's really showing the pay gap," says the author of the international bestseller, "Brave, Not Perfect." S...

Jul 19, 202254 minEp. 126

How Science May Prevent School Shootings - Dr. James Kimmel Jr.

Dr. James Kimmel Jr., lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, founder and co-creator of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies, and the developer of the behavioral addiction model of violence joins Dr. Phil to discuss how science may prevent school shootings. "The human brain on revenge looks almost identical to the human brain on drugs," Dr. Kimmel says. Hear what Dr. Kimmel says he believes transforms a good person into a killer and how his research has been able to p...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 125

Documentary Filmmaker Talks About 'Cancel Culture'

Author, business executive, retired national gymnast and award-winning documentarian Jennifer Sey joins Dr. Phil for a discussion on today's toxic social climate and how she says she got caught up in the crosshairs of "cancel culture." New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com / Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jul 05, 202256 minEp. 124

Human Trafficking In Our Own Backyard

Kay Buck, executive director of the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), the only organization in the U.S. that is exclusively dedicated to working on the human rights issue of trafficking, joins Dr. Phil to share what we can do to help identify and eliminate sexual and labor trafficking. Learn how to spot traffickers, what questions to ask, what to do if you think you are interacting with someone who is trapped, and more. "Pay attention to this because we are the eyes and ears,"...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 123

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Spills All

"He has been helping politicians get elected to the most powerful positions in the country for decades," Dr. Phil says. Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, strategist, communications expert, and author joins Dr. Phil on the Phil in the Blanks podcast to share all his secrets. What does he say about former President Donald Trump's tweets? How does he explain his quote about Trump's inauguration? And, how does he describe his time in the White House? He answers these questions and mor...

Jun 21, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 122

Wrongful Convictions, Righteous Exonerations

Valentino Dixon's world was turned upside down when he was wrongly accused and then convicted of a double homicide after another man confessed to the crime. He was exonerated after spending 27 years behind bars. Marty Tankleff was wrongly convicted of murdering his wealthy parents and freed on appeal after serving 17 years of a 50-year-to-life sentence. Today he is an attorney working as Special Counsel at Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco. "We've seen so many innocent people go to pr...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 121

Author And Soldier Izzy Ezagui Talks Returning To Battle After Losing An Arm – 'Phil In The Blanks' Podcast

From video game nerd to squad commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, and author Izzy Ezagui says he is the only soldier in the world to lose an arm in combat and return to the battlefield as a sharpshooter. "The hard part was convincing the military to give me that opportunity because they were obviously reluctant to put someone in my situation back in a combat environment," says Ezaugui. This week he's joining Dr. Phil to talk about his life and his new b...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 120

When Is Enough Enough? The Deadly School Shooting In Uvalde, Texas

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, 202239 minEp. 119

Communication Skills That Help You 'Get What You Want'

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, 202239 minEp. 118

Turning Opposing Views Into Effective Communication

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 int...

May 17, 202245 minEp. 117

Change Your Story, Change Your Life –With Lori Gottlieb

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, 202259 minEp. 116

From Raising Kids To Raising 'Hell' – Stand-Up Comedian Christina P.

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, 202254 minEp. 115

Nikki Glaser On Comedy, Her Life, And Her New Show

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, 202257 minEp. 114

Obsessed With The Experience Of Guy Fieri

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Apr 19, 202253 minEp. 113

Imagine...How YOU Can Change The World

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 convers...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 112

Avoid Getting Conned, Scammed and Ripped Off

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, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 111

Analyzing Body Language With The Behavior Panel

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, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 110

The Pandemic Aftermath And How It's Affecting Students

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, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 109

How Coddling Kids Is Ruining Their Future

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, 20221 hrEp. 108

Dr. Phil: Ukraine, Putin and Implicit Bias (Part 2)

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 08, 202233 minEp. 107

Dr. Phil Announcement On Ukraine (Part 1)

Dr. Phil makes an announcement on Ukraine and addresses listeners' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 08, 20228 minEp. 106

2 Years Later: Have Views On Black Lives Changed?

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, 202232 minEp. 105

Treat Specific Parts of Your Brain To End Anxiety, Depression And Tremors

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, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 104

The Fentanyl Crisis: How To Protect Your Kids

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, 202258 minEp. 103

Pronouns And The Power Of Language With Dr. Suzy D'Enbeau

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, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 102

No One Tells Me To Shut Up and Stay Quiet: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina (Part 2)

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, 202243 minEp. 101

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina: The Future of Justice Part 1

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, 202245 minEp. 100

Why Lyle Lovett Says He Didn't Think Music Was A Realistic Career To Aspire To

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 See Privacy Policy at http...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 99

How To Reverse Brain Trauma And Disorders

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, 202257 minEp. 98

A Path To A Purpose

"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, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 97
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