The Dr. Phil Podcast
Episodes
From Revenge Porn To Identity Theft: Avoid Being Exploited Online
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to taking or sending intimate pictures and videos, you need to tread very carefully because revenge porn is real! Cybersecurity expert ...
40 Conversations To Have With Yourself
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Zero Victim!
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victimhood culture, a concept that originates in sociology, is today defined as a tendency of people to over-emphasize the need to protect their (sexu...
The Search For Solutions To Homelessness And Addiction
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Michael Shellenberger, author of San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities, on the Phil in the Blanks p...
Pushing Back On 'Harm Reduction' Policies
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Harm reduction" is a theory that argues deaths from overdoses can be greatly reduced with the implementation of strategies that allow people with dru...
Sen. Scott Wiener Discusses 'Safe Sites' For Drug Addicts To Use
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 podc...
The Four Essentials Of Modern-Day Parenting With Dr. Charles Sophy
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Trus...
Diving Into The Homeless Crisis In America
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
California has the highest number of homeless encampments in the United States and holds more than half of all unsheltered homeless people. In an effo...
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer Talks About Diabetes Prevention
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Profile Of A School Shooter
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Dr. Phil Welcomes Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Welcomes Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has represented the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayv...
The Most Important Season of Dr. Phil in 21 Years!
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Revenge Addiction And What You Can Do To Stop It
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Revenge addiction is even more dangerous than substance addiction," says Dr. James Kimmel Jr., lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine,...
Former White House Staffer Stephanie Grisham Talks Trump
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Psychology Of Success With Dr. Anne Shadle
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 nati...
Free Speech And The Effects Of Cancel Culture
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Solveig Gold, a senior research assistant at Princeton's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and PhD candidate in classics at th...
The Future Of America With Bakari Sellers
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At just 22 years old, Bakari Sellers defeated a 26-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legis...
The Speeches You've Never Heard That Would've Changed The World
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Founder Of 'Marshall Plan For Moms' Talks About Empowering Working Women
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Attorney, activist, and founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma Saujani has spent over a decade building movements to figh...
How Science May Prevent School Shootings - Dr. James Kimmel Jr.
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Kimmel Jr., lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, founder and co-creator of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studi...
Documentary Filmmaker Talks About 'Cancel Culture'
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author, business executive, retired national gymnast and award-winning documentarian Jennifer Sey joins Dr. Phil for a discussion on today's toxic so...
Human Trafficking In Our Own Backyard
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kay Buck, executive director of the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), the only organization in the U.S. that is exclusively dedicat...
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Spills All
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"He has been helping politicians get elected to the most powerful positions in the country for decades," Dr. Phil says. Sean Spicer, former White Hous...
Wrongful Convictions, Righteous Exonerations
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Author And Soldier Izzy Ezagui Talks Returning To Battle After Losing An Arm – 'Phil In The Blanks' Podcast
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From video game nerd to squad commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, and author Izzy Ezagui says he is the onl...
When Is Enough Enough? The Deadly School Shooting In Uvalde, Texas
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Communication Skills That Help You 'Get What You Want'
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stud...
Turning Opposing Views Into Effective Communication
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 res...
Change Your Story, Change Your Life –With Lori Gottlieb
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can people really change? Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast and...
From Raising Kids To Raising 'Hell' – Stand-Up Comedian Christina P.
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
Nikki Glaser On Comedy, Her Life, And Her New Show
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Obsessed With The Experience Of Guy Fieri
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. L...
Imagine...How YOU Can Change The World
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Am...
Avoid Getting Conned, Scammed and Ripped Off
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 kind...
Analyzing Body Language With The Behavior Panel
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how experts determine whether someone is lying? Dr. Phil and The Behavior Panel debunk the biggest misconceptions about body...
The Pandemic Aftermath And How It's Affecting Students
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Coddling Kids Is Ruining Their Future
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil speaks with psychologist and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Deena Manion about how coddling the younger generation is at odds with the g...
Dr. Phil: Ukraine, Putin and Implicit Bias (Part 2)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil answers psychological questions about the war in Ukraine, Putin "who is this guy?" and digs into implicit bias. For more information: http:...
Dr. Phil Announcement On Ukraine (Part 1)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil makes an announcement on Ukraine and addresses listeners' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Years Later: Have Views On Black Lives Changed?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Treat Specific Parts of Your Brain To End Anxiety, Depression And Tremors
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally recognized neuroradiologist Dr. Bradley Jabour joins Dr. Phil to offer important information about brain bleeds, warning signs and bre...
The Fentanyl Crisis: How To Protect Your Kids
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 podc...
Pronouns And The Power Of Language With Dr. Suzy D'Enbeau
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
No One Tells Me To Shut Up and Stay Quiet: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina (Part 2)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, one of the most influential judges in recent American history, on this week's Phil...
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina: The Future of Justice Part 1
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil talks to one of the most important and influential judges in recent American history. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina was the first female JAG offic...
Why Lyle Lovett Says He Didn't Think Music Was A Realistic Career To Aspire To
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Reverse Brain Trauma And Disorders
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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," ...
A Path To A Purpose
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 sa...
Efficiency For 2022: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 10)
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Winning Strategies For Life: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 9)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode Winning Strategies For Life, Dr. Phil continues his series "Toxic Personalities in the Real World" which is aimed at taking o...
The Truly Dangerous People In Your Life: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 8)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil continues his "Toxic Personalities in the Real World" series where he takes the narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders...
Identifying Antisocial Personality Disorder: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 7)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you identify the behaviors associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder? In previous installments of this series, Dr. Phil talked about Narciss...
Dos And Don'ts For Living With Someone Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder (Part 6)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil's series, Toxic Personalities in the Real World, continues delving into borderline personality disorder, which Dr. Phil says is "the most st...
Recognizing Borderline Personality Disorder: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 5)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 perso...
Malignant + Communal Narcissists: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 4)
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 W...
Malignant Narcissist: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 3)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of the "Toxic Personalities in the Real World" Phil in the Blanks podcast series, Dr. Phil examines the traits of a malignant narcissi...
Covert Narcissist: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 2)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living with a covert narcissist? In part two of "Toxic Personalities in the Real World," Dr. Phil takes you through the traits and behaviors o...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Toxic Personalities in the Real World (Part 1)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living with a Narcissist? Find out all about Narcissistic Personality Disorder on Dr. Phil's new mental health podcast series, "Phil in the Bl...
What Controls Your Decisions May Shock You (Part 2)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Ariely, expert in decision-making and behavioral economics, reveals the science behind online dating in part 2 of this life-changing episode of th...
What Controls Your Decisions May Shock You (Part 1)
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people assume that willpower is the key to making meaningful changes in their lives. Decision-making and behavioral economics expert Dan Ariely...
The Boy Crisis: What Happens When Unhealthy Boys Grow To Be Unhealthy Men – And How To Change It
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving and enlightening episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil speaks with Dr. Warren Farrell about "The Boy Crisis." They disc...
Actionable Strategies To Rebuild and Help Our Children
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded this episode earlier this year before schools reopened and prior to the Delta Variant. And judging by the current mental health studies o...
Use The Power Of Language To Convey The Truth – Wendy Murphy
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legal expert Wendy Murphy is devoted to helping victims of child abuse and sex crimes get the justice they deserve. After witnessing what she desc...
How To Look For Behavioral Patterns And What Self-Pity Tells Us About People: The Behavior Panel Part 2
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with The Behavior Panel: body language and behavioral authorities, Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden, and Chas...
Using Body Language, Nonverbal Cues To Get The Truth: The Behavior Panel Part 1
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In one of his favorite episodes of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil brings together The Behavior Panel: behavioral and body language experts...
The Dangers and Warning Signs of Cults, Part 2
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know someone in a cult? Do you know how to tell? Dr. Phil and cult expert Rick Alan Ross continue their conversation on the structure of cults ...
The Dangers and Warning Signs of Cults Part 1
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two-part Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil speaks with cult expert Rick Alan Ross who explains how people can lose themselves in...
Legendary Sportscaster Jim Gray On Talking To GOATs
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Broadcaster Jim Gray Talking To GOATs In this endlessly entertaining episode Dr. Phil truly Phil's in the blanks. Legendary broadcaster and...
It's A Family Affair: Jordan McGraw And Morgan Stewart McGraw Kick Off The New Season Of Phil In The Blanks
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil opens his brand-new season in a personal way, hosting son Jordan and daughter in-law Morgan for the first time. Father and son talk about wh...
America on Fire
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the country continues to navigate its way through an unprecedented global pandemic and widespread civil unrest following the May 25 death of George...
Behind The Scenes: Human Trafficking and Sober Living Fraud
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil discusses human trafficking and touches on sober living fraud in part two of his interview with George Mueller, Deputy Commissioner for the C...
Behind The Scenes: Fraud, Felons and Empowerment
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil speaks with Head Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Lentz Snyder and Deputy Commissioner George Mueller, CA Department of Insurance Enforcemen...
Science, Censorship And The Pandemic
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil speaks with First Amendment attorneys Nancy Wells Hamilton and Charles L. "Chip" Babcock about science, censorship, and the pandemic. For mor...
Peak Performance: Showing Strength Under Pressure
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil provides ways we can be resilient under the pressure of social distancing. www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Velocity of Life
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil takes you through the anatomy of an emotion, stressors, and ways to maximize opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Moving Forward By Being Adaptive, Agile and Creative
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What have you learned about yourself during this crisis? This week on Phil in the Blanks, we're talking to people who care about things that matter an...
The Turning Point - Stress, Health and Healing
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil is discussing the impact of stress, what you can do to help manage, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. ...
Impact Of Distance Learning, Lost Social Interactions and Help For Parents
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil discusses the impact of distance learning, lost social opportunities, and helping parents know how...
Silent Infectors: What You Need To Know
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil has an unbiased discussion about the coronavirus -- numbers, "covidiots," and more. Plus, hear why he says the mental and emotional impact o...
Strategies for Success: Living in the Age of COVID-19
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus outbreak continues and with it comes an increase in stress, pressure and uncertainty. Dr. Phil discusses ways to manage social distanc...
I Knew In My Heart That I Wasn't A Killer - Joseph Lucero, Father, Mentor, Actor
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I knew in my heart that I wasn't a killer. I knew in my heart that I never wanted to take anybody's life," says reformed gang member, Joseph Lucero....
COVID-19: A Deep-Dive Into The Pandemic
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19: What are the facts? Dr. Phil is joined by leading medical and health professionals for a deep dive into the complexities of the pandemic. Le...
How 'Dr. Phil' Executive Producer Carla Pennington Got Her Job
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Pennington says she gave "probably the worst interview of my career" when being considered for the position of Executive Producer at Dr. Phil, n...
The Human Reaction Business with Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Taffer is an entrepreneur, consultant, author, TV personality, and host of Bar Rescue on the Paramount Network who says he's fascinated by human b...
Music Exec And Innocence Project Inaugural Board Member Jason Flom
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Phil in the Blanks, Dr. Phil welcomes Jason Flom - a music industry giant who may be most famous for the people he's helped to make famou...
How Cheryl Hunter Found A Way To Transcend Trauma And Help Others
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author, speaker, founder of "Magnify Your Message" and top-rated TED talker Cheryl Hunter joins Dr. Phil on this week's Phi...
Singer-Songwriter And Award-Winning Pop Star Meghan Trainor
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What Made Pop Star Meghan Trainor Say 'Uh-Oh'? Singer-songwriter and award-winning pop star Meghan Trainor joins Dr. Phil on the next "Phil in the Bla...
Mourning Kobe Bryant - Veteran Sports Broadcaster Jim Hill
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil speaks with veteran broadcaster Jim Hill of CBS2 Los Angeles about his friendship with Kobe Bryant. Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, 41, and hi...
Dr. Phil's Living By Design: Move From Being Right to Being Happy
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this encore episode, Dr. Phil "Phil's in the Blanks" in your life. I'm helping you live your best life by moving your position from being right to ...
Point, Set, Match! President Of Tennis Channel Ken Solomon
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil sits down with his good friend Ken Solomon, President of the Tennis Channel. They talk careers, t...
How To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick - Part 2
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that only 8 percent of people keep their New Year's resolutions? If you want to be one of those people, tune in to this week's "Phil in t...
How To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick - Part 1
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the new year! Are you making resolutions? If you plan on reaching your goals, tune in to this week's Phil in the Blanks podcast where Dr. Phil te...
Holiday Traditions with Dr. Phil, Robin and Friends
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Remembering What The Holidays Are Really About – Whether you're celebrating time-honored traditions or creating new ones, Dr. Phil shares ways to re...
Relationship Expert Tracy McMillan Offers Dating Advice
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a serial dater? Do you have trust issues? Or, do family members sabotage your relationships? Tracy McMillan, author, television writer and re...
Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? EP8
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The formula for a successful relationship is: The quality of a relationship is a function of the extent to which it is built on a solid underlying fr...
Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? EP7
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil dives into ways that you can make your relationship sing in episode 7 of Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? Learn...
Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You to LIve With? EP 6
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reclaim Your Core: 'Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With?' Episode 6: "It's time to make a substantial difference in the heal...
Episode 4 - Should You Have Children?
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday People with Mitch Albom: Morrie said there was no substitute for the experience of having children. The hosts discuss the importance of family...
Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With?
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode five of Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? Dr. Phil explains how every one of us has an irrational and destruct...
Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? - Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Leading Human Sexuality Expert
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4 of Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? Dr. Phil is joined by leading human sexuality expert Justin Lehmiller ...