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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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You Need To Warn Your Kids About Cannabis Psychosis Right Now

Parents you need to sit down with your children right NOW because that high powered weed kids say is “all-natural” can hijack the brain, trigger psychosis, and turn fear into violence - deadly violence. Legal doesn’t mean safe, and ignoring that truth is costing lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 16, 202514 minEp. 634

Stop Lying to Yourself: The Stories That Keep You Stuck

Dr. Phil walks you through a five-step plan to rewrite your life story, heal old wounds, and finally live from the truth not the trauma. In this episode, Dr. Phil takes you step by step through a powerful five-part action plan to stop letting one painful event run your entire life. First, you’ll isolate a single target event that has shaped how you see yourself and the world. Then you’ll audit your internal responses—blame, self-talk, labels, and the “tapes” that still play in your head. DPM sho...

Dec 11, 202536 minEp. 633

Brian Urlacher: The Mind Behind the Monster of the Midway

Brian Urlacher is one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, a fierce competitor, a Chicago icon, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But behind the fame and ferocity is a deeper psychological story. Today, Dr. Phil talks with the man behind the pads to uncover how a childhood marked by instability, a hardworking mother, and a dedicated stepfather shaped the drive that made him great. Urlacher opens up about being overlooked as a young athlete, transforming rejection into fuel, and the leader...

Dec 10, 202541 minEp. 632

It's Only A Game! Three Parental Breakdowns You Need To See To Believe

Youth sports used to be simple: Kids play, parents clap, everybody gets pizza. The Real Story… today, the sidelines are starting to feel less like Little League and more like an episode of COPS. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Dec 09, 202518 minEp. 631

Look Fly When You’re Flying and Stop Being an Idiot

Flying used to be special. Now we’re debating whether bathing suits, crop tops, and F-bomb merch belong in the boarding line. With the DOT begging passengers to “dress with respect,” maybe it’s time we ask ourselves how the skies got this sloppy. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Dec 06, 202519 minEp. 630

Dr Phil's Simple Personality Hack To Change Your Life

How well do you know yourself? I mean, really know yourself. In this podcast, we're going to talk all about "you." At the very end, I'm going to give you a big secret that will make a massive difference in your life. Also, here's the link I promised to take you to your own OCEAN/Big Five personality test: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% ...

Dec 04, 202516 minEp. 629

Chase Hughes Reveals How to Reclaim Your Mind

Part 2: Dr. Phil and behavior expert Chase Hughes reveal how psychological programming shapes your beliefs and the practical steps anyone can take to break free. Dr. Phil and behavior expert Chase Hughes dive deeper into how Americans are being neurologically and psychologically programmed and h ow to take back control. Chase explains why unconscious forces shape more of our decisions than we realize and why making the unconscious conscious is the first step toward freedom. Dr. Phil highlights h...

Dec 04, 202539 minEp. 628

Dr. Phil's Surprising Advice To Survive The Holiday Season

My dad used to say: "The holidays are when we feel obligated to spend too much time, in too small a space, with people we don't really know… and spend money on things nobody needs." That's because holiday magic has nothing to do with perfection and everything to do with expectation management. You have my permission to simplify. Let go of the holiday in your head and enjoy the one happening in front of you. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://b...

Dec 02, 202520 minEp. 627

Giving Thanks For Living In The World's Greatest Country

Am I the only one with a splitting headache, hearing over and over how awful it is to live in the United States? Enough of that nonsense. This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for all the amazing freedoms America affords us every day. God bless America. And God bless all of us on this wonderful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. ...

Nov 26, 202513 minEp. 626

How They Control Your Mind: Hidden PsyOps Shaping America

Part 1: After Charlie Kirk's assassination shocks the nation, a powerful disinformation machine unleashes a wave of hate, conspiracies, and manufactured outrage. If you've ever wondered why the country feels more divided, more angry, and more easily manipulated, this episode will change the way you understand modern influence. Behavior science expert Chase Hughes joins Dr. Phil for a powerful breakdown of how modern Americans are being conditioned psychologically, neurologically, and emotionally...

Nov 26, 202547 minEp. 625

Why "Velcro Kids" Are Taking Over

Love isn't about holding on forever; it's about raising them strong enough to leave… and sure enough to come back. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 25, 202519 minEp. 624

The Deadly War That's Killing Americans Right Under Your Nose

America thinks it has a drug problem. What if it's actually under attack? From fentanyl to a new wave of designer poisons flooding our streets all traced back to chemical pipelines that begin in China - This is the silent war you were never supposed to see. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Nov 21, 202515 minEp. 623

Screens make children stupid. Just ask Sweden | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

Sweden gave the world many amazing things, like IKEA. ABBA, Vikings, and Volvo. Now the Swedes are giving the world a lesson we can't ignore: Screens are rotting our children's minds. And we need to slay the monster once and for all. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Nov 21, 202517 minEp. 622

Stop Being an Idiot and Stop Driving Buzzed, Right Now | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

A 25,000-pound semi veering across the highway wasn't an isolated scare, it's part of a nationwide epidemic. Impaired driving kills 12,000 Americans a year, costs billions, and continues to be dismissed as a "mistake" instead of the lethal choice it is.Stop it NOW! @MADDNational This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy P...

Nov 19, 202510 minEp. 621

The Truth About Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Uprising

Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom movement sparked the most significant women-led uprising of the decade. In this gripping episode, Dr. Phil speaks with Jonathan Harounoff , Israel's UN International Spokesperson and author of Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt , about what's truly happening inside Iran as the world looks away. Harounoff shares powerful firsthand stories of women blinded by security forces, families of prisoners executed without evidence, and young protesters risking everyt...

Nov 18, 202544 minEp. 620

I'm telling you now! NYC is heading for a nightmare under Mamdani | The REAL Story

New York has a new mayor-elect in Zohran Mamdani and critics warn the city may be entering its most dangerous chapter, with an ideology that could redefine it for the worst. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Nov 17, 202523 minEp. 619

A Warning to all Parents You NEED to Hear! | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

Parents… listen up. The way you're trying to protect your kids is quietly breaking them down. This is your wake-up call! How Intensive Parenting Damages Childhood Mental Health: https://substack.com/home/post/p-175947511 This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Nov 14, 202515 minEp. 618

I Am Now One Of Justin Beiber's Biggest Fans | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

The same guy who sang "Sorry" ten years ago is now 31 years old, married, and talking about family values, not fame. On their seventh wedding anniversary, @justinbieber and wife @haileybeiber posted, "The Bieber Family Values." And I am asking every one of you to do the same. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Poli...

Nov 12, 202512 minEp. 617

Enough with the Nazi-isms | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

Message to the political extremes: Sit down, shut up and stop the Nazi name calling . The far left needs to stop comparing conservatives to Nazi's and fascists. And the far right needs to cool its rhetoric, too. It's only been two months since the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. It seemed, we agreed, to watch our words; stop inciting violence, stop the Nazi nonsense. This is not about free speech. It's about human decency. It's about showing respect. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimize...

Nov 12, 202513 minEp. 616

Don't Feed The Lion: Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi

Two leading journalists and mothers reveal the urgent crisis facing kids today — and the powerful new book giving families the tools to confront hate, bias, and antisemitism before it takes root. --> Get Don't Feed The Lion Here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Feed-Arcadia-Childrens-Books/dp/1467196215 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Phil sits down with award-winning journalists Bianna Golodryga (CNN) and Yonit Levi (Channel 12 Israel) to discuss their groundbreaking middle-grade novel, Don't...

Nov 11, 202545 minEp. 615

All In: The NBA's Dirty Little Secret | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

FBI raids. Mafia poker rooms. NBA millionaires turned pawns. The Real Story isn't about gambling it's about ego, exploitation, and how far men will go to feel untouchable again. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off...

Nov 07, 202511 minEp. 614

Stop Subway Surfing Now: Tragic Loss of Life | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

A deadly mix of viral fame and adrenaline is killing our kids. Dr. Phil exposes the rise of subway surfing and lethal online challenges and the urgent steps parents must take now. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Nov 06, 202510 minEp. 613

Disney Made Fairy Tales Political and it Backfired Royally | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

Disney once prided itself on being the "happiest place on Earth," but lately it's been trying to erase a few of its own storylines — the race-swapped princesses, the same-sex kisses, the "magical beings" that replaced the Seven Dwarfs. After years of billion-dollar losses, fan backlash, and box-office bombs, the studio is suddenly rethinking its "woke" era. In Title: Disney Made Fairy Tales Political and it Backfired Royally This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough...

Nov 05, 20257 minEp. 612

Masterclass In Mental Health: Personal Power, And Social Survival

Dr. Phil revisits his conversation with Dr. Chloe. Cancel culture thrives when you stay silent. Dr. Chloe's new book gives you the tools. " Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly" is out now. https://www.drchloe.com/freespeech This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your first order. With a 90 day guarantee, there's no reason for you not to get the help you need. This episode is brought to y...

Nov 04, 202519 minEp. 611

Toxic Teachers: From Dictator Awards to Nazi Salutes and Classroom Fight Clubs | The REAL Story

A Florida teacher mocked a student as "Most Likely to Become a Dictator." In Baltimore, one threatened to "go all Nazi" on a Jewish teen. And in Louisiana, preschool teachers filmed 4-year-olds beating each other, laughing as they did it. These aren't isolated incidents. They're proof that when teachers turn toxic, kids pay the price. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during b...

Nov 03, 202510 minEp. 610

The AI Love Trap

Dr. Phil uncovers the hidden dangers of AI companionship.. where algorithms mimic love, memory fades for profit, and a generation risks losing touch with humanity itself. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your f...

Oct 31, 202528 minEp. 609

When Kindness Takes the Field | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

Across the nation teams and fans spend Friday nights under the bright lights, celebrating the touchdowns and the trophies. But every now and then, people remind us of what winning really looks like. Because sometimes, the biggest wins don't happen on the field, on the scoreboard. They happen in character… in kindness. The Real Story today is what happens when people decide that lifting others up matters more than showing off their own success. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syr...

Oct 31, 202510 minEp. 608

Inside the Hate That Fuels School Shootings

Former FBI agent Scott Payne shares the chilling truth about America's hidden domestic terror networks and how he infiltrated them from the inside. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 30, 202523 minEp. 607

Congress Has One Job, And It's Failing Miserably | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

US Congressmen and women get to cash their paychecks this week, while hundreds of thousands of Americans watch their savings dwindle, some not knowing where their next meal will come from. It's an absolute disgrace; it should be criminal. And it's about to get worse. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Oct 29, 202510 minEp. 606

The Game Is Rigged… Unless You Do This

Dr. Phil dives into Patrick Bet-David's core beliefs; why capitalism is essential for innovation, how leaders are forged in conflict, and why knowing your "five moves ahead" can change your life. This episode challenges listeners to stop complaining about the game and start mastering it. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See ...

Oct 29, 202528 minEp. 605
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