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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. Now, as part of our feed, get daily access to Dr. Phil Primetime, airing Monday through Friday. In these special episodes, Dr. Phil fearlessly takes on the nation’s most urgent issues, from parental rights and education to the fentanyl crisis and homelessness. 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 weekly deep dives and daily Primetime episodes, all designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action.

Episodes

Best Moments: Phil in the Blanks

Best moments of this season: In this riveting compilation of the very best memorable moments from this past podcast season listeners will find powerful insights and exciting information we all need to help make life better moving forward. Listen in and give yourself a gift that will last all year long! Women’s Meditation Network: https://linktr.ee/womensmeditationnetwork Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Dec 27, 202257 minEp. 149

Teaching Kids To Speak Up

From how to teach your kids what to do when it comes to safety online and in real life to what changes need to be made in the American education system, Dr. Phil and Ross Szabo, Wellness Director of the Geffen Academy at UCLA, continue their conversation in part two of a compelling Phil in the Blanks podcast. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 20, 202242 minEp. 148

What To Do About The Teen Mental Health Crisis

Mental health issues among teens are on the rise. Why is this happening? How do parents and schools play a role? And most importantly, what do we do about it? On this episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil talks to Ross Szabo, the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, who says he believes we can teach mental health the same way we teach physical health. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Dec 13, 202240 minEp. 147

Parents? Teachers? Bureaucrats? – Who Can Fix The Education System In America?

Sadly, the interest to become a teacher or remain a teacher is the worst in our nation’s history. We’ll tackle the teacher shortage, low standards, student whining, and new requirements in states like AZ & FL that passed what critics call the “warm body” law to put unqualified people in classrooms as teachers. Other states are pushing universities to expedite teacher certifications. Some districts are hiring student teachers who are still enrolled in college to be full-time first-year teachers. ...

Dec 06, 202259 minEp. 146

The Psychology Of Good People With Social Psychologist Dolly Chugh

Social psychologist Dolly Chugh joins Dr. Phil on the Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss how to embrace, rather than ignore, the contradictions of American history. “This love of country is getting in the way of us actually engaging with what we don’t like about our country,” Chugh says. In her new book, A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning With Our Past and Driving Social Change , Chugh offers seven tools grounded in psychological research that can help you learn -- and, imp...

Nov 29, 20221 hrEp. 145

From Revenge Porn To Identity Theft: Avoid Being Exploited Online

When it comes to taking or sending intimate pictures and videos, you need to tread very carefully because revenge porn is real! Cybersecurity expert and owner of Bullyville.com James McGibney joins Dr. Phil on the Phil in the Blanks podcast with tips for keeping yourself safe from online predators, (including those who would steal your financial information). Plus, hear how he helps those who have been exploited remove their stolen images from the Internet and the Dark Web. New episodes of Phil ...

Nov 22, 202259 minEp. 144

40 Conversations To Have With Yourself

Life is hard, but it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. Psychotherapist and author of the book, “How Am I Doing? 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself,” Dr. Corey Yeager joins Dr. Phil on the Phil in the Blanks podcast to talk about how people can discover their purpose, honor their stories, and explore who they want to be. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. http://bit.ly/DrPhilpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Nov 15, 202258 minEp. 143

Zero Victim!

Victimhood culture, a concept that originates in sociology, is today defined as a tendency of people to over-emphasize the need to protect their (sexual, gender, ethnic) identity and to present themselves as victims, even if the alleged offense was minor or only imagined. My guest today, PASTOR JAMES WARD , says that the “core conviction to overcome is the first step to shifting from victim to zero victim thinking.” We are discussing Pastor James’ book “Zero Victim: Overcoming Injustice with a N...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 142

The Search For Solutions To Homelessness And Addiction

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Michael Shellenberger, author of San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities, on the Phil in the Blanks podcast. They dig deeper into the controversial topic of harm reduction, the concept of treating drug abuse like a medical issue and providing addicts with paraphernalia, such as clean needles in a safe space, and free housing, regardless of whether they test positive for drugs. Plus, Dr. Phil and Shellenberger explore what can be done to help end homel...

Nov 01, 202240 minEp. 141

Pushing Back On ‘Harm Reduction’ Policies

“Harm reduction” is a theory that argues deaths from overdoses can be greatly reduced with the implementation of strategies that allow people with drug dependency access to drugs in a safe way. Michael Shellenberger, author of “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities,” says, ”There is no safe use of these drugs.” On this episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil’s guest, Michael Shellenberger, discusses the ways in which he claims harm reduction policies emphasize personal libertie...

Oct 25, 202244 minEp. 140

Sen. Scott Wiener Discusses ‘Safe Sites’ For Drug Addicts To Use

Sen. Scott Wiener Discusses ‘Safe Sites’ For Drug Addicts To Use California State Senator Scott Wiener joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss “safe sites” for drug addicts to use. Senator Wiener, who wrote Senate Bill 57, which would have legalized safe consumption sites in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, shares why he says he considers this to be life-saving legislation – and why he thinks Governor Newsom vetoed it. “We have tried arresting peopl...

Oct 18, 202243 minEp. 139

The Four Essentials Of Modern-Day Parenting With Dr. Charles Sophy

Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to share parenting tips from his new book , Family Values: Reset Trust, Boundaries, and Connection With Your Child . “If you put your child first, your needs will be met,” Dr. Sophy says. “Where you came from doesn’t mean that’s where you have to stay.” Dr. Sophy reveals the four essentials of modern-day parenting, the five letters that can fix any family, how to parent with a new lens, and more https://www.drphilint...

Oct 11, 202249 minEp. 138

Diving Into The Homeless Crisis In America

California has the highest number of homeless encampments in the United States and holds more than half of all unsheltered homeless people. In an effort to resolve homelessness, major cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, Portland, Austin, Houston, and San Francisco, are passing bills that will effectively ban homeless encampments from certain areas. However, homeless advocates argue banning and sweeping homeless encampments is inhumane, doesn’t solve the problem, and will ultimately cr...

Oct 04, 202258 minEp. 137

WebMD’s Chief Medical Officer Talks About Diabetes Prevention

Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer for WebMD and author of “ Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk, ” says nearly 95 million people are pre-diabetic, and nearly half of those don’t know it. “I call it FoFo – Fear of finding out,” says Dr. Whyte. Dr. Whyte joins the Phil in the Blanks podcast to share with Dr. Phil what we can do today to prevent the risk of developing diabetes later on. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. For more information: drphilinth...

Sep 27, 202254 minEp. 136

The Profile Of A School Shooter

The Profile Of A School Shooter Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson join Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to share what they have learned about the profile of school shooters. “If we’re just talking school shooters, we can actually say, 100% male. They’re young, 15, 16 on average,” Dr. Peterson says. Hear the statistics, the first step for intervening, and more. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ KA'CHAVA is...

Sep 20, 202253 minEp. 135

Dr. Phil Welcomes Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump

Dr. Phil Welcomes Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has represented the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor and more. “All we’re trying to do is get people to see the humanity in people of color,” he says. Dr. Phil welcomes the man some refer to as “Black America’s Attorney General” to the “Phil in the Blanks” Podcast. It’s an episode not to be missed! “Phil in the Blanks” drops every Tuesday. Listen and subscribe today. http://bi...

Sep 13, 202256 minEp. 134

The Most Important Season of Dr. Phil in 21 Years!

Dr. Phil addresses the most important season of 'Dr. Phil' in the last 21 years! You asked him the tough questions and he is answering them right now! Tune in to see what's next for 'Dr. Phil' and how you can be a part of the crucial conversations for America. Sign Up For Dr. Phil Phanatics FB Group: Dr. Phil Phanatics For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offe...

Sep 06, 202239 minEp. 133

Revenge Addiction And What You Can Do To Stop It

"Revenge addiction is even more dangerous than substance addiction," says 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. Dr. Kimmel joins Dr. Phil on his podcast for an important follow-up discussion. He shares the best ways to intervene when someone is addicted to violence and revenge, what he says could perhaps be the most i...

Aug 30, 202256 minEp. 132

Former White House Staffer Stephanie Grisham Talks Trump

Stephanie Grisham spent years as a member of Donald Trump’s innermost circle. Grisham, who worked at the White House as Press Secretary and as Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff, joins Dr. Phil on the Phil in the Blanks podcast to share her personal perspective on Trump’s presidency, which she has written into a behind-the-scenes memoir, I’ll Take Your Questions Now . Grisham opens up about her relationship with Melania, why she says she feels betrayed by the Trumps, why she never held a press confe...

Aug 23, 202258 minEp. 131

The Psychology Of Success With Dr. Anne Shadle

Dr. Anne Shadle is an expert in the psychology of success. “It’s training your mind to know exactly what you need to do,” says the two-time NCAA national track and field champion and former professional runner. Dr. Shadle, who holds a Bachelor of Science in exercise science, says her research focused on understanding the psycho-emotional and psycho-social challenges, preparation, and responses of Olympic Gold Medal-winning athletes. “I discovered the psychology aspects and just how powerful our ...

Aug 16, 202239 minEp. 130

Free Speech And The Effects Of Cancel Culture

Solveig Gold, a senior research assistant at Princeton's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and PhD candidate in classics at the University of Cambridge, joins Dr. Phil to discuss free speech and the effects of cancel culture. Gold and Dr. Phil discuss her relationship with Dr. Joshua Katz, and why she says he went from one of the most popular professors at Princeton to a pariah. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen, follow and subscribe. For more information: https://www.dr...

Aug 09, 202252 minEp. 129

The Future Of America With Bakari Sellers

At just 22 years old, Bakari Sellers defeated a 26-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African-American elected official in the nation. Sellers, who was considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and is now a leading voice for his generation, joins Dr. Phil to discuss the future of America. Hear what Sellers, who has followed in the footsteps of his father, civil rights leader Dr. Cleveland Sel...

Aug 02, 202250 minEp. 128

The Speeches You’ve Never Heard That Would’ve Changed The World

How many times have people planned a certain outcome that never took place? They thought something was going to come to pass, and then it didn't. Or, what about leaders who had two different speeches written and gave one, not the other. Jeffrey Nussbaum, author and former presidential speechwriter, does an analysis of this history in his new book, Undelivered . He joins Dr. Phil to discuss never heard speeches from history. Plus, hear what he says are five elements that are found in every persua...

Jul 26, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 127

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 prison...

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
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