A focus on dangerous street takeovers, where young adults close down streets to perform reckless car stunts. Tonight, Dr. Phil focuses on a dangerous trend law enforcement calls a “street takeover,” where hundreds of young adults close down streets to perform reckless car stunts. Dr. Phil will speak with Cindi and Maria, who know first-hand how dangerous a street takeover can be. Maria says what started out as a fun night hosting a dinner party for friends, ended with her in a coma, and her loving fiancé Raymond, dead. Maria says while crossing the street she and Raymond were run over by a young man allegedly leaving a street takeover. Now, Maria is left to pick up the pieces while Raymond's sister, Cindi, fights for safer streets in honor of her late brother. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with car enthusiast Eli, about how he is trying to stop this dangerous trend. Dr Phil will also speak Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar to discuss this trend from a law enforcement point of view. Dr. Phil will also speak with retired Child Cyber Crime Detective Rich Wistocki, for tips on how to report takeover crimes. Thank you to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to https://acorns.com/DRPHIL or download the Acorns app to get started. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18–22, are addicted to social media, leaving many feeling targeted and trapped. Tonight, Dr. Phil explores the link between excessive use and mental health struggles. “Doom Scrolling”, “FOMO”, “Likes” and “Follows” these are things that keep pre-teens, teens and early 20-somethings focused on their phones. In fact, nearly 40% of young Americans, aged 18 to 22, are reportedly ADDICTED to social media, leaving many feeling Targeted and Trapped. A recent study from San Diego State University, shows that 7-out-10 teens, who spend over 5 hours a day on social media, are more likely to struggle with suicidal ideation. So tonight, Dr. Phil sits down with parents who are taking on the social media giants after losing their son and several teens who get candid about what drives their anxiety, depression and potentially darker thoughts. Thank you to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to https://acorns.com/DRPHIL or download the Acorns app to get started. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil is taken by NYC Mayor Eric Adams on an evening tour of the Herald Square and West 4th Street subway stations, where Hizzoner and McGraw explore the mayor’s PATH initiative, which provides resources to assist homeless and mentally ill individuals in leaving the streets. Dr. Phil and the Mayor, along with his dedicated response team, the NYPD and the initiative’s Sr. Advisor, also travel on the subway and to various locations to highlight the problem New York City is facing and how they’re attempting to fix it. The PATH initiative combines homelessness outreach professionals and law-enforcement. Follow along as they show how they have helped more than 1500 on house New Yorkers in the subway system and connected almost half of them to vital services. Thank you to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to https://acorns.com/DRPHIL or download the Acorns app to get started. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Agenda, Activism, and Bias, are three words many claim are infiltrating mental health care due to therapists putting their own political ideologies before their patient’s needs. There is a growing concern by many who claim some mental health professionals and psychology professors have placed their own socio-political ideologies over what's best for their patients and the students entering the field. These same critics claim the bias has left many patients feeling the need to censor themselves or forgo much needed treatment altogether. Dr. Phil will speak with 18-year-old Claire, who claims her therapist crossed the line after subjecting her to a shocking political rant after her session ended, which forced her to sever ties with her therapist during a time she needed her the most. Dr. Phil will also speak with Dana, a mother who insists a therapist with a social justice agenda and clear bias against her, further drove a wedge between her and her daughter in only three sessions. Dr. Phil will also speak with Soad, a licensed therapist who says she requires all prospective clients to check her social media so they know she is a conservative who only deals in reality, and will challenge any non-fact-based position on social justice topics. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Megan, a licensed clinical counselor who says she's facing online cancel culture over her political social media posts. And, Dr. Phil will Dr. Hartz who is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute, an organization focused on removing bias from mental health care across the country. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil’s one-on-one with incoming Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman Dr. Phil sits down with Los Angeles’ new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, a no-nonsense prosecutor with decades of experience. Known for his tough but balanced approach, Hochman is stepping into one of the most high-profile DA roles in the country. Unlike his predecessor, George Gascón, Hochman has promised a “hard middle” approach to crime—rejecting extreme policies on both ends of the spectrum. Backed by law enforcement heavyweights like Sheriff Robert Luna and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Hochman isn’t afraid to shake things up. He opens up about his plans to prioritize public safety, hold dangerous offenders accountable, and restore trust in the DA’s office, all while steering clear of blanket policies that don’t work. Dr. Phil asks him about the Menendez Brothers’ future and his plans on mass deportations in his sanctuary city. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil and Dr. Andrew Hartz, Founder & President of the Open Therapy Institute (OTI) https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/ delve into the complex intersections of therapy with cultural and political dynamics. They explore the current shift towards a more politicized mental health field, highlighting the challenges and implications of departing from traditional patient-centered care models. Discover how the Open Therapy Institute is at the forefront of reimagining therapy by emphasizing a patient-centered approach that respects and embraces diverse worldviews without bias. Dr. Hartz discusses the importance of openness, curiosity, and engaging with differing perspectives as vital components of the therapeutic process. Also, identify the negative impact of cancel culture on patient access to mental health services and the ethical imperatives that must guide therapy in these turbulent times. Now is the time to return to foundational, unbiased care in the mental health field. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor’s historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams’ indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor’s historic residence, Gracie Mansion. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, “You’ve been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?” Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it stems from him being vocal “during the migrants and asylum seekers issue.” “The only consolation to this,” Adams continues, “is that mommy’s not alive. I would not want my mother to watch me go through this.” Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Trump recently appointed Tom Homan as our “Border Czar” to help implement his vision on fixing our border crisis. Homan has over 30 yrs of experience in immigration enforcement, having served in various capacities, including as a police officer, Border Patrol agent, and acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Trump from January 2017 to June 2018. He also gained recognition for overseeing record deportations during the Obama administration, earning the Presidential Rank Award for his service. Dr. Phil takes Homan for the first time to see the Oletski Border Center in Arizona and to see a portion of the unfinished border wall. Homan meets with several sheriffs eager to hear how he plans on fixing the border plus talks to a rancher who says his property has caught 500,000 illegal migrants trespassing.  Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL and use code PHIL for up to 40% off Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off.

Dr. Phil’s one-on-one with incoming “Borde Czar” Tom Homan. Dr. Phil has an in-depth conversation with President-Elect Trump’s incoming “border czar,” Tom Homan. Tom is about as tough as they come. With decades of experience, he’s been tapped to oversee all U.S. borders – including air and sea security – and lead the charge on deporting undocumented immigrants. It’s a cornerstone of Trump’s immigration plan. But Homan is no stranger to controversy. You probably remember his role in the “zero tolerance” policy. He’s not afraid of a fight, and he doesn’t back down when it comes to his beliefs. Tom tells Dr. Phil about his plans on day 1, how he will implement these mass deportations, and why he’s so passionate about keeping our country safe from the cartel, drugs and human trafficking. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL  and use code PHIL for up to 40% off

As wildfires, hurricanes, and floods repeatedly devastate areas of the U.S. a focus on the nationwide insurance crisis as premiums skyrocket and companies abandon entire communities leaving homeowners forced to choose between coverage and survival. The Los Angeles wildfires decimated tens of thousands of acres, killed at least 10, and forced the evacuation of more than 180,000 people Dr. Phil focuses on a devastating crisis that’s hitting close to home. Homeowners in California and across the nation are left helpless and vulnerable as insurance premiums skyrocket, leaving many with a heartbreaking choice: pay for coverage or put food on the table. First, a woman whose parents nearly lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires, she says it’s a miracle that they didn’t because no insurance company would cover them, and they were without insurance. Then, Dr. Phil speaks with Kristy and Michael, who know this reality all too well after losing two homes in the last six years to California wildfires. Now, they’re trying to rebuild for the second time.  Plus, Dr. Phil talks to Macie and Caleb, who couldn’t afford flood insurance due to rising costs. When Hurricane Helene hit, they watched helplessly as floodwaters destroyed their forever home. Macie says it felt like a thief came in the night and stole everything.  Dr. Phil also hears from Jamie, who was shocked when her home insurance was unexpectedly canceled due to wildfire risks. Now, her family lives in constant fear of losing everything.  Dr. Phil will also speak with attorney at law Steven Bush who says that insurance companies are in it for the profit and offer tips for homeowners seeking coverage in these uncertain times. Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL and use code PHIL for up to 40% off Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Los Angeles County District Attorney and Sheriff talk to Dr. Phil about charges against looters and arsonists Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman talks to Dr. Phil about charging 10 individuals in four crimes committed during the devastating wildfires. Nine people are facing felony charges in connection to residential burglaries in the cities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and a separate defendant has been charged with arson for intentionally starting a fire in the city of Azusa. “These crimes are appalling and represent a direct attack on our community during a time of unprecedented loss and vulnerability,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Let me be clear: If you exploit this tragedy to prey on victims of these deadly fires, we will find you and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”  The felony charges were the result of a multi-agency collaboration that underscores the strength of local, state, and federal partnerships. Law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles County Fire Arson Unit; U.S. Attorney’s Office; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) collaborated closely with the District Attorney’s Office to bring these suspects to justice. And Sheriff Robert Luna talks to Dr. Phil about his request for additional National Guard members to help his team. Looting and theft remain a top concern for the sheriff's department as well as online scams. Plus a man who says thanks to strangers his home in Altadena was saved. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Meet guests, who claim their paychecks are barely enough to survive in today’s economy, plus adults in their 70s who cannot afford to stop working.  Dr. Phil is speaking with guests, who, despite being fully employed, claim their paychecks are barely enough to survive in today’s economy. Dr. Phil will speak with Jordan and his wife Latisha, who claim despite both working full time as teachers, they can barely afford the necessities to survive for themselves and their children, including not being able to afford healthcare. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Betty, who, at 75 years old, says she is feeling hopeless, and physically exhausted because she cannot afford to stop working. Dr. Phil will also speak with Gay and her husband, Don, who claim they have been thrust back into the workforce in their 70s.

An Encore Presentation: President Trump’s verdict is in – guilty on all 34 counts. Dr. Phil uses 15 years of trial science expertise to break down errors made by the trial judge in this historic conviction and how this impacts the country. A Trump verdict discussion like no other. Dr. Phil Primetime will focus on how this conviction is a judicial travesty. A former president, and current Republican nominee now facing up to four years in prison. And if given prison time, the ramifications are unprecedented. Dr Phil is joined by former prosecutor and The News on Merit Street anchor, Loni Coombs, and a constitutional attorney to discuss errors made by the trial judge, how this verdict is a travesty of monumental proportion and has potential catastrophic implications for the democracy.  We’ll delve into why this is not really about Trump but about weaponizing the justice department to a level never seen before which has set off a series of politically motivated events that could take down the country. This is an episode not to be missed!  Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Lumen: Visit lumen.me/DRPHIL for 20% off your Lumen

From romance to rage, adoration online to in-person obsession, this episode is a cautionary tale about stalking. Stalking stories have captured the country’s attention with hugely popular shows that follow encounters that spark fixation but it’s not always fiction. We’ll explore the challenges victims often face seeking safeguards while living in fear of potential physical harm. Is a restraining or protective order just a piece of paper? Or a powerful first tool for the victim’s protection? We’ll get an inside look in the mind of stalkers/abusers. A handsome, young, fitness trainer is being stalked by a female stranger who tells us why she won’t stop.  We’ll meet a woman who at just 18 ended a summer fling that drove the man to intense harassment and murder of a different woman and we’ll meet a father whose daughter was killed by her ex with an ax, despite a protective order. Thank you to our sponsors:  Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL and use code PHIL for up to 40% off Lumen: Visit lumen.me/DRPHIL for 20% off your Lumen Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000.

Mushrooms, Molly, Ecstasy, MDMA. Tune in tonight to hear just how experts believe these drugs might hold the key to not just battling but CURING PTSD, depression, and other mental health issues in veterans and active-duty service members. We’re discussing Psychedelic drugs to treat veterans and active duty members suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues. 67% of veterans who participated in a new trial treated with MDMA say it cured or lessened their PTSD. They say it’s time to drop the stigma and accept the fact that psychedelic drugs DO have healing powers that some even call – a miracle. We'll meet one of these veterans who says the therapy literally saved his life. Thank you to our sponsor: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off.

A 14-year-old Long Island girl went missing for 26 days. Her father, Frank Gervasi, rescued her from a boat called The Phoenix, suspecting she was sex-trafficked. Suffolk County police arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the case. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academically. Dr. Phil sits down with educators, parents, and a former senior official in the U.S. Dept. of Education to uncover what's REALLY happening in our public schools. Samantha, a former special ed elementary school teacher, says all she wanted to do since she was a child was work in education. But after experiencing the reality of teaching in the modern day, she says she will never step foot in a classroom again. Also, disgruntled parents, Mark and Val, noticed their two kids being underserved in their public schools. Their son was falling behind in reading and math, and their daughter was unchallenged. But they didn’t know until the pandemic forced them to look at what their kids were doing in school. They decided to pull them out of school, sell their house, and “world school” them. Justin, a former principal, reveals how schools are being pressured to pass students even if they don’t show up to class. Jeanne Allen, the CEO of the Center of Education Reform, shares her 30-year battle with the education system and how she’s trying to change the “factory-like” public school system into a more productive one. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

‘Dance Moms’ diva Abby Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Phil to share her past, her prison time, and what’s next for the reality tv star. She’s been called tough, controversial, and at times, downright unfiltered. But now, Abby Lee Miller is sitting down with Dr. Phil to face the questions everyone’s been asking. How did a dance career turn into a prison sentence? What’s the real story behind her public feud with former students and colleagues? And after everything, is she ready for redemption—or is the ‘Dance Moms’ diva still calling the shots? Find out in this compelling one-on-one interview! Thank you to our sponsors: Jase: com | https://jase.com | Promo Code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything.

Family vloggers are cashing in, but also coming under fire for posting their kids. Dr Phil discusses whether children’s comfortability, safety and privacy are being compromised for a chunk of change.

Parents, brace yourselves for a wake-up call! Dr. Phil delves into the alarming rise of sextortion targeting teen boys, uncovering the silent threats lurking in the digital world and urging families to tighten their bonds before it's too late. There's a dangerous and silent predator infiltrating homes across America, preying on the vulnerability of teen boys. In an era where familial connections are dwindling, virtual sextortionists capitalize on teenagers' longing for connection, exploiting their impulses and their parents' lack of tech-savvy. Tamia and Tim Woods talk about how their son, James, took his own life after being preyed on by sextortionists and receiving over 200 messages in 19 hours. South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey tells the story of how his son, Gavin, killed himself less than 2 hours after sextortionists contacted him. Rick is a 15-year-old sextortion survivor who says he skipped school for a week and stole from his parents before finally telling his mother, Deanna, that he was being sextorted. Deanna stepped in and reported them to the FBI. Nico is another sextortion survivor who was blackmailed by sextortionists at age 14, staying up for 24 hours before telling his mother Sue-Anne. Cyber security expert and founder of Bullyville, James McGibney, talks about why teen boys are the prime target for this crime and what parents can do to protect their kids online.

Dr. Phil joins Steve Harvey to guide 250 teens at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp, teaching them to become responsible, ambitious men. Through laughter, tears, and wisdom, they inspire young men raised in single female-headed homes to reach their full potential. Who teaches a teen boy how to become a man when he is being raised in a single female-headed household? To whom does he turn when he needs a male mentor or example? Dr. Phil helps Steve Harvey fill that void for the 250 teens who are fortunate enough to be selected for the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp. Teens learn what it means to be a man of quality, a responsible man, a man who dreams big and lives up to his potential. Tonight, prepare to laugh, cry and learn as these two father figures share their wisdom and insights with tomorrow’s young men.

America’s drug shortage is impacting millions of lives and threatening the US’s national security.  Could China be behind it? Millions are going without the medications they need due to the national drug shortage. Hundreds of drugs that treat cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more are in serious short supply causing widespread panic and suffering. Twenty-nine-year-old Samantha, who has been on ADHD medication for the past 14 years, says she hasn’t been able to get her prescription filled for months and it’s turning her life up-side-down and negatively impacting her work and relationships. Phil, an independent pharmacist, says the shortage may force him to close his business. By lunchtime almost every day, Phil says he has at least 20 prescriptions he can’t fill. But the shortage isn’t just compromising Americans’ health, it’s exposed a dangerous vulnerability in our national security. More than 90% of prescriptions written in the US come from India and China. Are American lives being put at risk because of the US’s overreliance on drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients from China, a foreign adversary? Many experts say yes. Dan Izhaky, CEO of United Safety Technology, raised his hand to make PPE on American soil during Covid. He even received a nearly $100 million award from the US government to get production off the ground. But Dan says, 3 years later, he has nothing to show for it. He says it’s been impossible for his company to compete against Chinese companies backed by China’s communist regime. China-US relations expert and President of The Jamestown Foundation, Peter Mattis, says the Chinese government is deliberately malicious and capable of callous disregard for those in foreign countries and even their own people. This episode, “Our Dangerous Dependency on China” asks three questions: 1) The current drug shortage is happening during peacetime but what if tensions between the US and China rise and the Chinese government decides to stop sending lifesaving medication and pharmaceuticals to America? 2) Is America prepared for the next global pandemic? 3) Why aren’t critical products like PPE and pharmaceuticals being manufactured in the US? Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil exposes the intense and often misunderstood world of modern marijuana, which boasts THC levels as high as 96%—a significant jump from the 4% THC found in the 1990s. With more than 240 million marijuana-related 911 calls a year, marijuana emergencies are on the rise. Dr. Phil is joined by Heather and Randy, parents mourning the tragic loss of their son Randy Jr., who committed suicide while addicted to marijuana. We also hear from Kobe, who attributes his three psychotic episodes to marijuana use, and his mother Linda, who also believes high-potency marijuana led to her son’s psychosis. Additionally, Jane West, Founder, and CEO of a Marijuana “Lifestyle” Company, says she uses marijuana daily, and advocates for legalization. Offering a different view is Aubree Adams, an anti-marijuana advocate and founder of “Every Brain Matters.” Also joining the conversation is Aaron Smith, Executive Director of the National Cannabis Industry and Dr. Karen Randell, an emergency room physician, who shares her experiences treating patients as young as nine months old affected by marijuana. Dr. Phil navigates these complex issues, offering insights into how drastically marijuana has changed and the stark reality of its impact on today’s users.

Will AI technologies improve America’s education system as we know it? Or is AI minimizing students’ ability to think and problem-solve independently? In this episode, Dr. Phil welcomes education experts, AI specialists, and students to discuss AI and its impact on our education system in America. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

We’ll celebrate what’s right with today’s youth! We’ll hear from a fraternity member who made headlines for bravely and proudly protecting and defending the American and Israeli flag when protesters on campus tried to hoist theirs instead. Another patriotic young man shares why he has placed more than 600 thousand flags on fallen soldiers’ graves. We’ll meet a young mogul who turned a lemonade stand into an 11-million-dollar business, a teen beauty queen breaking barriers with her disability, and a 16 year old who used her experience of self-harm to help her peers with gift bags good for their mental health.

Steve Harvey welcomes 250 fatherless teens to his Georgia ranch each summer, where they experience life-changing lessons, love, and surprise visits from celebrity mentors like Dr. Phil, Kirk Franklin, and Cam Newton. Together, they inspire young men to lead in their families and communities. The Harvey Foundation is on a mission to empower the next generation of leaders through mentoring, education, and life-changing programs. Join us in our efforts to help youth dream big, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Every donation, big or small, helps us create opportunities that change lives. Together, we can make a lasting difference. Let’s come together and make an impact!  https://dreamwithharvey.org Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil sits down with the accused 13-year-old bully who allegedly beat up two teens for the first time to find out why she is so angry.  In part 2, Dr. Phil talks with the 13-year-old who is accused of bullying the two girls from her middle school. The girl’s parents, Ervin and Carla, say their daughter isn’t a bully but a victim.  Dr. Phil finds out what happened to cause this teen to lash out. Plus Dr. James Kimmel explains why teens are so violent. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Viral video of a teen beaten to death by a mob of bullies and two mothers confront parents of a girl who they say bullied their daughters. Students are being bullied and punched by classmates while others record then upload to social media. That’s what happened to Jonathan’s son who lost his life after a mob of teens attacked him. Also Dr. Phil meets two mothers, Heather and Ardriona, who say their daughters were beaten by the SAME girl.  But the alleged bully’s parents, Ervin and Carla, say their child is the real victim.

Dr. Phil meets two mothers, Suzie and Deana, who say they have struggled with obesity until the miracle GLP-1 shot helped them to lose weight. Now they want their teens, 14 year old Jeremiah and 16 year old Demi, to do the same. Should children be on the GLP-1 drug for weight loss?  Gynecologist Dr. Jaime Seeman says absolutely not.  Plus, body positivity activist, Virgie Tovar says teens on weight loss drugs are more likely to develop an eating disorder.  Thank you to our sponsors:Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil sits down with bestselling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, to discuss his latest book, "We Who Wrestle with God, Perceptions of the Divine." Dr. Peterson discusses how he guides readers through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world, all while analyzing the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire, and unite us culturally and psychologically. Find out why Dr. Peterson believes this book can truly change people’s lives. Thank you to our sponsors:Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything.

Dr. Phil is taken by NYC Mayor Eric Adams on an evening tour of the Herald Square and West 4th Street subway stations, where Hizzoner and McGraw explore the mayor’s PATH initiative, which provides resources to assist homeless and mentally ill individuals in leaving the streets. Dr. Phil and the Mayor, along with his dedicated response team, the NYPD and the initiative’s Sr. Advisor, also travel on the subway and to various locations to highlight the problem New York City is facing and how they’re attempting to fix it. The PATH initiative combines homelessness outreach professionals and law-enforcement. Follow along as they show how they have helped more than 1500 on house New Yorkers in the subway system and connected almost half of them to vital services. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything. Greenlight: Visit https://greenlight.com —it’s the easy, convenient way for parents to raise financially smart kids and families to navigate life, together.

Dr. Phil embarks on a critical journey to the Arizona-Mexico border, accompanied by newly appointed Border Czar Tom Homan. This visit comes as part of Dr. Phil's ongoing series exploring the realities and challenges of the southern border. Dr. Phil and Homan travel to the unfinished Arizona border wall where they meet up with the VP of the National Border Patrol Council, Art Del Cueto and discuss the crucial importance of collaboration between the federal government and state authorities. Homan also meets with key figures such as Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, and other members of the National Sheriffs' Association. The discussion centers around Homan's plans to address the border crisis, particularly in Arizona, where border crimes have significantly increased the workload for local law enforcement. Homan, with over 30 years of experience in immigration enforcement, including his tenure as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), shares insights into President-elect Donald Trump's agenda for illegal immigration and deportations. The episode sheds light on the staggering statistics of illegal crossings in Arizona, where local ranchers have reported hundreds of thousands of migrants trespassing on their properties. The visit underscores the urgency of the situation and why having a seasoned expert like Homan at the helm is seen as a positive step by local law enforcement. Through candid conversations and on-the-ground observations, Dr. Phil and Homan provide a comprehensive look at the challenges and potential solutions to the border crisis, setting the stage for a new era of cooperation and action in addressing one of America's most pressing issues. Thank you to our sponsors:**Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL  or call 1-800-958-1000. **Jase Medical: Jase: com | https://jase.com  | Promo Code: PHIL **Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything. **Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today. **Greenlight: Visit https://greenlight.com —it’s the easy, convenient way for parents to raise financially smart kids and families to navigate life, together.

Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor’s historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams’ indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, “You’ve been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?” Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it stems from him being vocal “during the migrants and asylum seekers issue.” “The only consolation to this,” Adams continues, “is that mommy’s not alive. I would not want my mother to watch me go through this.” Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Jase: com | https://jase.com | Promo Code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Dr. Phil's "Mental Health Moments" in this episode are brought to you by Michaels®, your destination for everything to create anything.

With the election behind us, are we on a path to unity or stuck in the “Great Divide”? A Harris Poll found 77% of adults stressed about the nation's future. Tonight, we explore this divide—from secession talks to family conflicts—and how we can work to bridge it. Now that we have the Presidential election behind us… Do you think we are on a path to unity OR are we stuck in the “Great Divide”? The Harris Poll conducted a survey for the American Psychological Association right before the election. Of the adults they questioned, 77% said that the future of our nation was a significant source of stress in their lives. That’s a lot of stress! Tonight, a look at the “great divide” that we ALL need to work on closing – from those who want their states to secede to those who struggle with family conflict. Thank you to our sponsors:Jase Medical: https://jase.com | Promo Code: PHIL Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Are DEI initiatives the path to leveling the playing field, or have they become the very embodiment of the "reverse racism" they sought to eliminate? Critics argue that DEI policies are the Trojan horse of modern society, sneaking in new forms of discrimination under the guise of equality. As lawsuits pile up and the Supreme Court strikes down these initiatives, white men in particular are increasingly vocal about their fears. Many feel that DEI has made them targets, and that their opportunities are being stripped away to satisfy diversity quotas. What is really happening? We explore DEI and its effects across society. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL

Gen Z are growing increasingly disillusioned and pessimistic about the state of the world around them. A major multi-country study found that over 50% of young people believe that humanity is doomed. Gen Z or “Generation Doomer” witnessed the hope of obtaining their parents' and grandparents' American Dream lifestyles disappear after reaching adulthood. No wonder young people are angry, despondent, and hopeless. Young generations are cynical about their careers, the climate crisis, economic stability, interpersonal relationships, and the inability of their governments to govern effectively. Young professionals decry they work twice as hard as boomers and receive none of the benefits. Doomers aren’t even trying to hit milestones like homeownership- instead they’re doom-spending on outlandish travel and luxury goods. Many Doomers say they not only have no hope for the future- they can’t stop doom-scrolling about all of the atrocities in the world, creating a vicious cycle of emptiness.  On the other hand, futurists say we’ve faced eras of mass critical stress several times and humans have always evolved, adapted, and survived. For all we know, our lives in the future could be beyond our wildest dreams. The question we’re asking tonight is- are these Doomers just contributing to their own plight and downfall? Thank you to our sponsors:Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL | for 40% off use code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil | Code: DRPHIL

Dr. Phil takes the incoming “Border Czar” Tom Homan to the Arizona Border. Trump recently appointed Tom Homan as our “Border Czar” to help implement his vision on fixing our border crisis. Homan has over 30 yrs of experience in immigration enforcement, having served in various capacities, including as a police officer, Border Patrol agent, and acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Trump from January 2017 to June 2018. He also gained recognition for overseeing record deportations during the Obama administration, earning the Presidential Rank Award for his service. Dr. Phil takes Homan for the first time to see the Oletski Border Center in Arizona and to see a portion of the unfinished border wall. Homan meets with several sheriffs eager to hear how he plans on fixing the border plus talks to a rancher who says his property has caught 500,000 illegal migrants trespassing.  Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL  | for 40% off use code: PHIL Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Tom Homan, the newly appointed border czar under President Trump, about his extensive experience in law enforcement and immigration enforcement over three decades. They dive into the political motivations behind border policies, the operational control of cartels, and the multifaceted challenges to border security, including terrorism risks and the humanitarian plight of migrants. Homan’s perspectives—to many, controversial—connect deeply with his long-standing commitment to enforcing immigration laws, as well as his emotional investments in preventing human suffering. The discussion captures a complex narrative of national security, politics, and humanitarian ethics, contributing to ongoing debates around U.S. border policy and enforcement. Dr. Phil supports Homan’s dedication, applauding his transparency and the humanitarian concern for those affected by illegal border crossings. Throughout, the emphasis remains on securing borders to protect American citizens and migrants from harm. Whether you agree with his methods or not, there's no denying that Tom is a key player in the ongoing debate over border security. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL  | For 40% off use code: PHIL Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil has an in-depth conversation with President-Elect Trump’s incoming “border czar,” Tom Homan. Tom is about as tough as they come. With decades of experience, he’s been tapped to oversee all U.S. borders – including air and sea security – and lead the charge on deporting undocumented immigrants. It’s a cornerstone of Trump’s immigration plan. But Homan is no stranger to controversy. You probably remember his role in the “zero tolerance” policy. He’s not afraid of a fight, and he doesn’t back down when it comes to his beliefs. Tom tells Dr. Phil about his plans on day 1, how he will implement these mass deportations, and why he’s so passionate about keeping our country safe from the cartels, drugs and human trafficking. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL  or call 1-800-958-1000. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  | Code: DRPHIL Jase Medical: https://jase.com  | Promo Code: PHIL

In 2022, 37% of 4th graders performed below basic reading levels, and 25% fell short in math—the worst results since 1990. Tonight, a look at alternatives to traditional public school, like "unschooling” and A.I. led education. In 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress looked at 4th graders and reported that 37% performed below basic reading levels and 25% performed below basic levels in math. That’s the worst result since the assessments started in 1990. You might say the public school model, as it stands right now, is broken. So, what do you? Tonight, we explore interesting alternatives to traditional schooling like “unschooling” and artificial intelligence-based education. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Jase Case: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL

Dr. Phil meets with murdered Utah teen Dylan Rounds mother. Candice Rounds discusses the chilling disappearance of her son and the lengths she had to go to for justice. Mother of murdered teen, Dylan Rounds, joins Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview. Could Dylan’s murder have been prevented? Utah State Representative and Police Officer Tyler Clancy and former Judge and District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley join Dr. Phil to discuss recidivism rates in America and just how high a price citizens are paying for criminals walking free.  Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.

An eye-opening Dr. Phil debate! Celebrated figures in medicine tackle, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - one of the most pressing issues in health care today. We’ll debate DEI initiatives being implemented in the medical field from college admissions to the operating table. Prominent voices against DEI initiatives including renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will explain why these programs implement a new form of segregation in the modern era. PRO-DEI voices will discuss how their journeys in medicine have been supported by programs that made sure young minority hopefuls had an open door to higher pursuits. We’ll take a deep dive to investigate whether DEI is helping or hurting our healthcare system. You won’t want to miss this! Thank you to our sponsors:Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil   or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.

Dr. Phil joins Steve Harvey to guide 250 teens at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp, teaching them to become responsible, ambitious men. Through laughter, tears, and wisdom, they inspire young men raised in single female-headed homes to reach their full potential. Who teaches a teen boy how to become a man when he is being raised in a single female-headed household? To whom does he turn when he needs a male mentor or example? Dr. Phil helps Steve Harvey fill that void for the 250 teens who are fortunate enough to be selected for the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp. Teens learn what it means to be a man of quality, a responsible man, a man who dreams big and lives up to his potential. Tonight, prepare to laugh, cry and learn as these two father figures share their wisdom and insights with tomorrow’s young men. Thank you to our sponsors:Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Jase Case: https://Jase.com | Code: PHIL

Dr. Phil ventures into the wild world of prepping, where families and individuals are gearing up for doomsday scenarios amid political tension and global uncertainty. With the political climate boiling over and the specter of disaster looming, a surprising trend is taking root: prepping. Once dismissed as paranoid fringe behavior, preppers are now part of the mainstream. Dr. Phil delves into the psychology behind prepping, uncovering the motivations and fears that drive this growing movement. From nuclear war to civil unrest, the threats are real, and preppers are ready to face them head-on. Landon and Amanda are a prepper family, stocking their high-tech underground bunker in Indiana with enough supplies to withstand an apocalyptic event. Dr. Drew Miller says his Fortitude Ranch locations across the country are prepped for over 50 different scenarios that could collapse the US. Tylor is a survivalist in Utah who says preppers have been given a bad name. Dr. Bradley Garrett, a prepper researcher, gives insights on the psychology of prepping after studying people all over the world. But as tensions escalate and uncertainty mounts, Dr. Phil urges viewers to consider the true cost of preparedness. With humor and insight, he navigates the fine line between caution and obsession, reminding us all to live in the present while preparing for the worst. It's a gripping journey into the heart of survivalism, where the line between fear and foresight is razor-thin.

Dr. Phil enters the debate around the increasingly popular choice to NOT have children. Amy and Lance are a childfree couple of over 30 years. Emily is a childfree woman who says she is more than her reproductive organs. Scarlett is a mother of 4, Shane is a father of 5, and Terry is a father of 7 and they all say childfree people are selfish and will regret their choices when they’re older and lonely. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL   | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL  | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off.

Families are under attack by our family court system. Two parents say their children were put in harm’s way when the judge placed them with the abusive parent. Nearly every six days in the US, a child is killed amid a custody dispute. Families are under attack by our family court system.  The big problem is these custody cases are often siloed from the criminal court system and the family judge is deciding in a vacuum.  Twenty-two-year-old RJ says he and his siblings were in a 15-year tug of war between his mother and father. RJ says he was collateral damage of a broken system that failed him.  RJ’s mother says the judge in her case was biased and sent her to jail several times.  Jason says his 8-year custody battle over his daughter nearly killed him but he would do anything for his daughter.  Former Los Angeles Criminal prosecutor and co-anchor of News on Merit Street, Loni Coombs, went on assignment to find out if Lady Justice is failing families throughout America. Dr. Phil, Loni, Michigan Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina who presides over family and criminal court cases, and psychiatrist and former medical director for Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services talk about why the family court is the most dangerous court in the US and what couples can do to avoid it for the sake of their children. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation.

Employees who fought back against robbers, unruly customers, and gangs lose their jobs.  They say they deserve their jobs back.  Dr. Phil meets three ex-employees who say they fought back against robbers, unruly customers, and gangs. Michael, a barista, Austin, a grocery bagger, and Tyler, a security guard say they were forced to defend themselves and their other coworkers after being assaulted. They say they thought they were doing the right thing... but their employers felt differently.  All three were fired.  Dr. Phil finds out from the Co-Anchor at News on Dr. Phil’s Merit Street and former LA criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs if these men were heroes or liabilities.  Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Case: https://Jase.com  | Code: PHIL Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL | Code: DRPHIL Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL  | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off.

Dr. Phil goes inside NYPD headquarters where officers are working around the clock to keep the city safe. Ride along with NYPD as they patrol the city's most dangerous streets, showing us first-hand the challenges they're up against. NYPD has invited Dr. Phil into their world in an effort to change how Americans perceive the police and show first-hand how they protect and serve. Tune in to hear from Officers who worked alongside Detective Johnathan Diller just days after his death while on duty. Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/PHIL | Code: PHIL for up to 40% off. Beam: https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  Code: DRPHIL Tax Network: https://tnusa.com/drphil  or call 1-800-958-1000 for a free consultation. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Drink spiking is on the rise and extremely underreported. More than 90% of people who suspected their drink was spiked didn’t report the incident to the hospital, police, or venue. Nearly 11 million women in the US have been sexually assaulted while drunk or drugged.  Drink spiking is so common yet so underreported due to lack of awareness, shame/embarrassment, memory loss, fear of retaliation, lack of evidence and or legal/social barriers. 50% of women and men surveyed had their drink spiked at least once. 37% had their drinks spiked multiple times. 72% of people don’t know what to do in a spiking situation and when victims DO go to the hospital they’re often turned away unless there are signs of rape or assault. These drugs are sheer assault weapons and can be used for serious crimes. They are very expensive to screen so while you can get screened for marijuana in almost every medical facility, most hospitals don’t have screens for some of the most common date rape drugs: Rohypnol, Ketamine and GHB. We’ll hear from several people who say they were roofied and it was way worse than any hangover – symptoms of vomiting, blacking out, low pulse, weak heart rate and shallow breathing. We’ll feature a test strip demo and other solutions.

College campuses across the country, including our most elite institutions, have been run amuck with protests led by pro-Hamas student organizations and outside agitators. It has become more apparent than ever that there is a growing hate movement not only for Jews and the state of Israel but for America, our culture, and principles.

In part two of our exclusive interview, Bryn Spejcher discusses the night she stabbed her friend 108 times in a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. Dr. Phil further explores the story of Bryn Spejcher, a former doctor of audiology, whose life took a horrifying turn due to Cannabis Induced Psychosis. After stabbing Sean O'Melia 108 times in a psychotic episode, Bryn attempted suicide and was subdued by police after a violent struggle. Tonight, we recap the heart-wrenching details of the incident and discuss the broader implications of marijuana use in our society today. We also talk to Bryn’s legal team and one of the forensic specialists who helped discover Bryn was without a doubt suffering from a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis at the time of the incident. Bryn, who never imagined such a tragedy could unfold, speaks candidly about her experience and ongoing recovery. Tune in as Dr. Phil provides a deeper look into this complex case and its shocking legal outcome.

Dr. Phil sits down with Bryn Spejcher, convicted of stabbing her friend 108 times while in a Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. In an exclusive interview Dr. Phil delves into the harrowing tale of Bryn Spejcher, who in 2018 experienced what is known as Cannabis-Induced Psychosis. This led to the fatal stabbing of her friend Sean O'Melia with an 8-inch kitchen knife, and subsequently, Bryn turning the knife on herself. In an intense confrontation, it required 8 police officers, multiple tasings, and physical force that broke her arm, to disarm her. Following a controversial trial in late 2023, Bryn was convicted of involuntary manslaughter but faced no jail time, ultimately getting three years’ probation instead. Marijuana is no longer the “harmless” plant so many people say it is, and Bryn’s story exemplifies the dangers. Join us as Bryn shares her story in a Dr. Phil Primetime exclusive interview, shedding light on that horrific, and deadly, night.

We revisit this episode when Dr. Phil sits down for an in-depth interview with Tulsi Gabbard. As a former Democratic Congresswoman and Iraq War veteran, Tulsi explains why she recently became a Republican and how she claims she’s been the target of troubling backlash. She went from a former Democratic Presidential candidate to a vocal supporter of the Trump/Vance campaign, and now she's officially announced she's joining the GOP. Dr. Phil sits down for an in-depth interview with Fmr. Democratic congresswoman and Iraq war veteran Tulsi Gabbard.

Dr. Phil delves into the world of online gambling, where college men are getting swept up in a whirlwind of bets and risks. Step into the digital arena of online gambling, where college men are placing their bets and risking it all. With a surge in predatory apps and addictive platforms, campuses are becoming battlegrounds for young minds seduced by the allure of easy money. Saul, a recovering addict, says he started gambling online in high school before becoming the guy to avoid on his college campus due to his debts to bookies. Rob, another recovering addict, says he went into debt several times in college and even traveled to Australia to get away from gambling- but was in a casino within 3 hours of landing. Frank, a college sophomore, says he’s trying to cut back on gambling but it’s hard when everyone on campus is doing it and talking about it. Nick, a recent college grad, says he’s a professional sports bettor who makes a living off of a website he made to give tips and advice to other gamblers. Harry, a recovered addict, and gambling therapist, is on the front lines and says apps and websites are designed to addict young men.

Body of Evidence Americans are sicker than ever, with the highest rates of obesity and multiple chronic health conditions among developed nations, says a recent OECD study. A whistleblower reveals how the food industry fuels addiction by design. Americans are sicker than ever and there’s a growing “Body of Evidence” that proves it. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has determined that the US has the highest rate of obesity and the highest rate of multiple chronic health conditions out of ALL 38 developed countries they examined. Tonight, a food industry whistleblower talks about the addictive and dangerous ultra-processed foods that we are eating. Plus, two mothers and their teenagers, who are battling obesity, discuss their controversial decisions to give their children a shot at thinness. This is an episode that will empower you to eat differently and live healthier.

An emotional conversation about why women being sexually assaulted is the most unreported crime in America. Tonight, Dr. Phill will discuss why women being sexually assaulted is the most unreported crime in America. Dr. Phil will speak with Julie Ann, a brave survivor of a horrific sexual assault committed by a complete stranger who broke into her home and attacked her in her own bed. Find out the shocking reason why Julie Ann says her perpetrator remains free to offend again. Dr. Phil will also speak with Ria Story, an advocate for sexual assault survivors who says the list is long when it comes to why women just don't feel safe reporting being assaulted to police. Plus, Dr. Phil adds, Darryl Stallworth, a criminal defense attorney who says when it comes to defending male clients from sexual assault accusations, female accusers need to understand their allegations are going to be challenged, and their personal lives investigated. Lastly, Dr. Phil speaks with, Rachel Abrams, an attorney who has dedicated her career to representing survivors of ride share sexual assaults.

Dr. Phil is looking back at some of the most controversial and popular viewer topics, discussing why each were so important for him to cover.  To be a part of that conversation, Dr. Phil invites, Dominique Sachse and Fanchon Stinger from Morning on Merit Street, as well as the team from The News on Merit Street, Loni Coombs, Kris Gutierrez, and Lyndsay Keith. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold:  As an exclusive offer for my podcast, you can also get up to $15,000 in FREE gold and silver with a qualified purchase. Text “DR PHIL” to 50505 to receive this exclusive offer.

In a nation where tensions are running high and tempers are flaring, the escalating levels of anger in America today demand our urgent attention. We will shine a spotlight on the gripping stories of individuals caught in the crossfire of anger-fueled situations that have left lasting scars on their lives and delve into the minds of individuals who staunchly believe that their anger is a justified response to perceived injustices and frustrations. Tonight, compelling stories of anger that have led to death threats, CPS threats, and losing jobs. A bakery owner dealing with demanding, unruly customers, a bus driver of 15 years dealing with students who won’t follow the rules and record her curse-filled rant, a woman trying to cope with uncontrollable anger after having a child. But what happens when that “rage” gets behind the wheel? That’s when things can turn deadly. Data from 2022 revealed that a person was SHOT and either injured or KILLED in a road rage incident every 16 hours! We’ll meet two families all too familiar with that statistic who saw their lives forever changed when rage took aim on Texas interstates. Thank you to our sponsor: Cozy Earth: Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth.  Head to https://cozyearth.com/PHIL and use my code PHIL for up to 40% off!

America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics) has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis. America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics), known by street names like A-Train, Addy, Amps, Christmas Trees, Co-Pilots, Lid Poppers, Smarties, Study Buddies, and Study Skittles has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. A dangerous black market has emerged, flooding streets with counterfeit pills indistinguishable from the real thing. Users, often unaware, risk their lives with every dose. Even legitimate prescriptions carry significant dangers. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis. With 5-6 million Americans using Adderall without proper diagnosis and one in four teens in some schools abusing prescription stimulants, we're watching a new generation spiral into un-prescribed/unneeded use and addiction.

The US faces alarming challenges with the Chinese Communist Party, including China's purchase of US land near military sites, growing control over agriculture, and harassment of some American citizens. Notably, over 80% of our medications' active ingredients are imported, largely from China, threatening national security. When it comes to the Chinese Communist Party – the United States could be singing an alarming new tune, "Oh say can you CCP... we’re in trouble?" Tonight we’re breaking down China’s disturbing purchase of US land near key military installations, the CCP’s quietly growing dominance over our agriculture and food supply chain and the harassment of some American citizens on US soil. It doesn’t stop there. We’ll also examine how our prescription medications are closely linked to China. Did you know that more than 80% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients used in our medications are imported, with a significant portion coming from China? That dependence poses a serious risk to our health and national security.

Sexually explicit books available in public school libraries and teachers allowing students to secretly change their pronouns is becoming more and more common around the country. Many parents are now speaking out saying administrators have a woke agenda and are preying on our children. Imagine you’re in your child’s public-school library and find what appears to be sexually explicit pictures in books. Or imagine your child is secretly changing their pronouns at school with the encouragement of their teacher. This is happening around the country more and more, there are complaints, there are lawsuits, there are school board fights. Some parents might find it acceptable, but many are now speaking out saying administrators have a woke agenda and are preying on our children at a time when they are at their most vulnerable, while their brains are still developing. We’ll hear from a mom who won a lawsuit against her daughter’s school district for secretly transitioning her. We will also hear from guests on both sides of the debate of whether or not sexually explicit books should be allowed in school libraries and classrooms.

With his execution halted, will Robert Roberson finally have a chance at justice as new evidence, legislative allies, and a growing public outcry push for a retrial? Robert Roberson, who was set to be executed on October 17, 2024, for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki, was granted a last-minute stay by the Texas Supreme Court. This unexpected reprieve followed a subpoena from Texas lawmakers requesting Roberson’s testimony before the House Criminal Justice Committee. Roberson’s conviction heavily relied on the now-disputed "shaken baby syndrome" diagnosis, but new evidence suggests Nikki’s death may have resulted from natural causes, like pneumonia. Both the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals previously declined to intervene, and the Supreme Court’s decision has sparked debate over the balance of power between Texas’s legislative and judicial branches.  The case has drawn national attention, bolstered by support from Dr. Phil, who testified before the Texas Legislature on Roberson’s behalf. The debate has also reignited scrutiny of forensic evidence standards and Texas’s 2013 "junk science" law as lawmakers and courts reconsider Roberson’s fate.  Dr. Phil speaks with Terre, a 2003 juror from Roberson’s trial who now believes in his innocence, stating she wasn’t presented with all the evidence. Roberson’s attorney, Gretchen Sween, insists that, despite opposition from the Attorney General’s office, he deserves a new trial. In support, Representatives Joe Moody (D), Lacey Hull (R), and Brian Harrison (R) have joined forces in a bipartisan coalition advocating for clemency and a retrial. Former Los Angeles prosecutor and news anchor Loni Coombs argues that if the Attorney General is confident in Roberson’s guilt, they should welcome a retrial to resolve lingering doubts once and for all. Thank you to our sponsor: Jase Medical | Emergency Preparedness Medicine: The Jase Case provides peace of mind for families during times of shortages, delays, and disaster. Don’t wait until it’s too late—the time to prepare is now. Go to: https://Jase.com  and enter promo "PHIL" at checkout.

Donald Trump's close friend sits down for an in-depth interview about his incredible self-made rise to success, the state of the country, and why the former president should be re-elected. Dr. Phil traveled to Las Vegas to sit down with one of Donald Trump’s closest friends, Dana White, who is the CEO and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The UFC has revolutionized the fight business, and today stands as a premium global sports brand and media content company. Tonight, in an in-depth interview, Dana will not only discuss his inspiring self-made rise to success, but also his concerns about the state of this great country, and why he believes former president Trump should be re-elected. Thank you to our sponsor: Jase Medical: Don’t wait until it’s too late—the time to prepare is now. Right now, you can receive a discount at https://Jase Case.com and enter promo PHIL at checkout.

In this episode, Dr. Phil speaks with the RNC Spokesperson, Elizabeth Pipko, author, model, media personality, and political operative. Dr. Phil takes you through Elizabeth's journey through various life stages and how that has shaped her identity and values. Her steadfast advocacy against anti-Semitism and her commitment to pro-American values deepens her dedication to her heritage and political beliefs. The discussion also addresses broader societal issues, such as the impact of social media and the complexities of immigration, highlighting how individual narratives intersect with larger global and national dialogues. Elizabeth's story exemplifies resilience, showcasing her unwavering commitment to her beliefs despite significant opposition, and calls attention to a narrative of hope and determination for the future, both personally and collectively. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

We’re officially in the presidential election season. The issue of election integrity is deeply contentious with strong arguments on both sides. We’ll examine why the reliability of our voting system is being questioned. We’ve heard everything from claims of fraud to calls for reform. We’ll dig into how much is fact vs fear, and what’s being done to ensure the integrity of our election process. Republican guests will share details of the RNC’s massive effort to monitor voting. Guests from the left downplay widespread election/voter fraud. Both sides are preparing for a contested postelection, with voter confidence and the fairness of election results at stake. Whether you’re on the right, the left, or somewhere in between, the integrity of our elections affects all of us. Join us for the conversation America needs to have—right here, right now. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Don’t wait until it’s too late—the time to prepare is now. Right now, you can receive a discount at https://Jase Case.com and enter promo PHIL at checkout. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

From cats running on treadmills to monkey’s gambling, these are just some of the shocking ways the government is wasting YOUR money. Dr. Phil takes a hard-hitting look at the outrageous and often ludicrous spending of your tax dollars by our government. With national debt exceeding $34 trillion, the government's spending habits seem more reckless than ever, including $2.7 million on cats running on treadmills and $1.8 million on monkeys gambling. These examples are just a few of the questionable expenditures adding up to trillions of dollars, money that comes directly from the pockets of everyday Americans like you—small business owners, government employees, and hardworking citizens. Dr. Phil is joined by Tareka, a small business owner who says she needs money from the government to continue, but can’t get it, and Venisi, a three-time combat veteran who says that despite his service to the country he could not secure a loan for his small business. Also weighing in is Dr. Monica Crowley, Ph.D., former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs, who warns against social programs and small business spending as a threat to the nation's future, and Adam Andrzejewsk, a government watchdog who say the government needs to be held accountable for every penny it spends. Additionally, we hear from Ginger, a military spouse forced to rely on food banks during the government shutdown, and Calvin, a long-time government employee burdened by inefficient mandated purchasing practices. Together with audience guests who bring diverse perspectives, they debate a critical problem impacting us all. Thank you to our sponsor: Cozy Earth: Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth. Head to https://cozyearth.com/PHIL and use my code PHIL for up to 40% off!

Dr. Phil sits down for an in-depth interview with Tulsi Gabbard. As a former Democratic Congresswoman and Iraq War veteran, Tulsi explains why she recently became a Republican and how she claims she’s been the target of troubling backlash. Thank you to our sponsor: Jase Medical: Don’t wait until it’s too late—the time to prepare is now. Right now, you can receive a discount at https://Jase Case.com and enter promo PHIL at checkout.

Pennsylvania is a pivotal swing state in this Presidential election. Dr. Phil sets off on a Merit TV bus tour in this hotly contested battleground state to talk with voters of all types. Cozy Earth:  Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com/PHIL and use my code PHIL for up to 40% off!

Part 2: Dr. Phil goes to the Arizona and Texas borders looking for solutions. We are just a few days away from the 2024 election and there’s one topic that’s got everyone from Washington to Main Street talking…the border crisis. Both sides agree that work needs to be done to secure our southern border. Dr. Phil first heads to Arizona to find out why there is a super-highway for illegal crossings down there. It’s been nicknamed the "Smuggler's Highway" …right on Interstate 10, which runs through California and Arizona. It’s become the most popular route for smugglers from Mexico. But Sheriff’s deputies in Pinal County, say it isn’t just cartels smuggling migrants…it’s American teenagers. Right in the thick of it all, Sheriff Mark Lamb says the drugs and people being trafficked through this "highway" are ending up in cities all across America. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Arizona had more than 775,000 illegal border crossers. That's a whole lot of people slipping through the cracks. Sheriff Lamb tells Dr. Phil how he attempts to wrangle this situation. Plus Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels tells Dr. Phil that in the last 31 months, there have been 500 to 600 pursuits coming through his rural county. Dr. Phil talks to the Vice President of the Border Agent Council, Art Del Cueto, who says the media is not reporting much about Arizona’s border issues. Art says he has solutions if anyone would listen. And we head to Eagle Pass Texas where Dr. Phil spoke to several people working on the frontlines. He asked them THE hard questions that you won’t see anywhere else. And US Southern Border Expert, Jason Jones says human trafficking at the border is the largest US intelligence failure since 9-11. If you are looking for answers to your questions about the border, this episode has the answers. For more information: https://drphilpodcasts.com Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth:  Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth.  Head to cozyearth.com/PHIL and use my code PHIL for up to 40% off!   Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Dr. Phil goes on a drive-along with Sheriffs on Arizona’s “Smuggler’s Highway”. This border situation has become a political powder keg, with both sides of the aisle using it as ammunition in this upcoming election in just a few weeks. But tonight, we’re focusing on the Arizona border. With 378 miles of shared border with Mexico, divided into the Tucson and Yuma sectors, Dr. Phil meets up with Sheriff Mark Lamb who offers to take him on a “drive-along” on that stretch of road where high-speed chases happen every day putting everyone on the road at risk. And sometimes, it ends tragically. Take the story of Wanda Sitoski. Her daughter, Valarie sits down with Dr. Phil to talk about how her mother’s life was cut short when a 16-year-old American smuggler running from the law crashed right into her…killing her instantly. And Dr. Phil meets Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels who says he and his team are trying to protect 6219 square miles of rugged terrain. Plus our camera crew goes on a dangerous chase with Sheriff Dannels Interdiction Team. Thank you to our sponsor:Jase Medical | Emergency Preparedness MedicineThe Jase Case provides peace of mind for families during times of shortages, delays, and disaster. Don’t wait until it’s too late—the time to prepare is now. Go to: https://Jase.com and enter promo "PHIL" at checkout.

Dr. Phil highlights Merit TV’s hurricane relief efforts, honors unsung heroes, and delivers heartwarming surprise reunions in a special episode of hope and resilience. For more info: https://www.drphil.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil travels to North Carolina in the aftermath of devastating Hurricane Helene, delivering much-needed supplies to families as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives.  Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.com/ Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

'Blessed by God to have had my son,' parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak out. Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin speak with Dr. Phil and discuss their ongoing commitment to advocating for hostages and choosing to live purposefully amid grief. They are continuing Hersh’s legacy by working to help and save others still in captivity, fostering a message of life and resilience.  Dr. Phil encourages a collective response to moral dilemmas faced by society, stressing the urgent need for communal support against terrorism and for hostages' families. More information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dr. Phil as he breaks down the Vice Presidential Debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. Dr. Phil is joined by a live audience of voters who share their thoughts on the debate. He also consults body language expert Scott Rouse from the Behavior Panel.   Dr. Phil stresses finding common ground to reduce polarization fueled by media. Scott Rouse’s behavioral analysis deepens our grasp of candidates' performances. Audience insights reveal a strong desire for deeper discussions on climate change, social justice, and immigration, showing a public craving for thoughtful, compassionate policies.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re leaving behind organized religion in shocking numbers. In 1988, 17% of Americans said they never attended religious services. By 2021, this almost doubled to 31%. Church membership in the US has dropped below 50% for the first time in history. Even as the population grows, somewhere between 6,000 & 10,000 churches close down every year. Listen in as Dr. Phil and his guests delve into the hot topic of religion’s shifting role in today’s society. They unpack the societal impacts, share relatable stories of feeling disconnected from traditional practices, and brainstorm innovative ways for religious institutions to stay relevant in the modern age.   The conversation balances the proven community perks of religious involvement with candid tales of disillusionment and hypocrisy that drive some away from organized faith. It’s a deep dive into navigating faith in the 21st century, blending hard data with personal insights, and spotlighting the urgent need for religious institutions to evolve while staying true to their core spiritual values.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil dives into the unsettling world of deepfakes and how they are creating election misinformation. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the line between reality and digital fabrication becomes increasingly blurred. Join us as we explore the technology behind deepfakes, the risks they pose, and most importantly, how to identify them.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil provides an in-depth analysis of the latest presidential debate with behavior and body language experts Greg Hartley and Scott Rouse! From border control to abortion rights, they break down key moments and voter reactions. Who really won? Was the debate fair? The audience is asked to reflect on whether the candidates' debate performance influenced their views on leadership. Dive into our discussion and see where each candidate stood on crucial issues.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil sits down with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he describes the struggles within his team to arrive at the decision to leave the race, reflecting on the challenges posed by media censorship and lack of a clear path to victory. RFK Jr. discusses why he chose to suspend his campaign and align with Trump. What role would he want to play if Donald Trump wins the election in November?

Dr. Phil sits down with Donald J. Trump: the assassination attempt, his opponent, an alleged Joe Biden cover-up, RFK Jr. announcement, and much more. Dr. Phil addressed Trump's economic and social policies, including tax cuts, and border security. Trump outlines his plans to revitalize the economy, reduce national debt, and secure the nation against external threats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So what happened to America’s Favorite Mayor? How does someone so loved, fall so far? Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Rudy Giuliani in part two of their one-on-one interview. There is a considerable shift in how Giuliani is viewed by the public, with approval ratings plummeting and widespread media criticism. He attributes this to his association with Trump and the subsequent political fallout. Rudy talks about his disbarment, the appeal process and the impact on his professional reputation. Giuliani is hopeful to remain impactful in American politics and is looking towards the future. He feels he can use his investigative skills to support Trump and fight perceived corruption.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From standing atop the rubble in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to being indicted and filing for bankruptcy. Dr. Phil sits down with “America’s Mayor” Rudy Giuliani.

In this episode, Dr. Phil examines the stark contrast between fear and hope, exploring how the media shapes our outlook. He critiques the media’s negative headlines while offering solutions as a beacon of hope. Through introspective exercises, Dr. Phil aims to combat generational pessimism by fostering personal responsibility and initiative. This episode encourages you to actively engage in shaping your life and future, shifting from a fear-driven to a hope-driven mindset.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil welcomes “Morning on Merit Street” co-hosts Dominique Sachse and Fanchon Stinger. Together they unravel the intricate threads of journalism and explore the delicate dance between credibility and integrity, dissecting bias, agenda, and the influence of viewers. From debunking myths to sharing behind-the-scenes banter, Dominique and Fanchon serve up a blend of wit, wisdom, and unfiltered truth. Dr. Phil, Fanchon and Dominique delve into the role of social media, champion education and critical thinking, and reveal the secret sauce behind their show’s chemistry. As stewards of this platform, they pledge to bring you captivating content that matters. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil sits down with the multi-talented Dennis Quaid to explore his illustrious career in music and acting. Quaid candidly shares how he initially felt intimidated when approached to play Ronald Reagan in the upcoming biopic “Reagan” out in theaters August 30, 2024. They delve into Quaid’s insights from visiting Reagan’s ranch, Rancho del Cielo, which helped him authentically connect with the character. Dr. Phil and Dennis go deep into Reagan's life, the importance of his marriage to Nancy, and his principled approach to leadership. From Quaid’s spiritually inclined album “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners” to his principled approach to portraying characters, his passion shines through. Listen in to discover how Dennis Quaid masterfully balances music and acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dr. Phil as he dives into a compelling conversation with Charlamagne Tha God, exploring his latest book “Get Honest or Die Lying.” Discover Charlamagne’s unique perspective on race, culture, and politics, and his influence on national conversations. Learn about the importance of honesty in the age of social media, the distortion of reality, and the need for authentic self-expression. Dr. Phil and Charlamagne also reflect on mental health, personal growth, and the art of meaningful conversation. Tune in for insights on political leadership and the essential role of genuine problem solvers in society.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil speaks with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Republican Candidate for Congress, Arizona’s Fourth District and former US Navy Lieutenant Commander who fearlessly explores fault lines between the West and Islamic communities. Dr. Jasser advocates for dialogue and reform within his community while championing liberty and freedom. As an author, Navy lieutenant commander, and political candidate, he brings a unique blend of conservatism and primary care expertise. In discussing his ongoing congressional campaign, Dr. Jasser emphasizes critical issues such as economic policies and immigration. His vision centers on restoring America’s foundational principles through strong leadership. Listen in for a thought-provoking and insightful conversation that challenges the status quo and promotes critical thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2: Dr. Phil continues his up close and personal conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., where they discuss government spending and debt, nuclear threats, foreign policy and the dire financial situations faced by many families today. Dr. Phil addresses the importance of informed voting as Kennedy outlines his strategies for addressing national issues, voter concerns and his commitment to rebuilding a secure and prosperous America.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an up close and personal interview, Dr. Phil speaks with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on his policies, controversies, his family legacy, and why he says his campaign has a real chance of taking the White House this November.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this captivating episode, Dr. Phil dives into the extraordinary life of Bob Parsons, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. Discover the pivotal moments, strategic decisions, and relentless work ethic that propelled Parsons into a purposeful direction. From founding GoDaddy to investing in various ventures, his story is both inspiring and instructive. Bob candidly shares his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He reveals how he explored alternative treatments, including psychedelics (or as he prefers to call them, "plant medicine"). Learn about the transformative effects he experienced and how it changed his life. Bob opens up about moments of fear and doubt during his journey. Was there ever a time he regretted his choices? Tune in to find out how he navigated adversity and emerged stronger.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil discusses the unsettling scenario of coming back from vacation to find squatters occupying one's home, highlighting the complexity and frustrations of dealing with squatters legally. Anti-Squatter Activist and Squatter Hunter, Flash Shelton, shares how he effectively removed squatters from his mother’s house within a day, and Texas Real Estate Attorney Mark Girling provides his expertise in eviction law. Learn the importance of knowing one's rights and the challenges you may face as a homeowner in some states where laws are not favorable towards evicting squatters.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America Reacts: We revisit Dr. Phil's one-on-one with Donald Trump. Dr. Phil sits down with Trump for an interview where nothing is off-limits. Following this conversation, Dr. Phil holds a town hall meeting with experts analyzing Trump’s responses and body language. Audience members ask questions regarding leadership, the electoral process, and the impact of Trump’s policies, contributing to a broader understanding of the interview.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s verdict is in – guilty on all 34 counts. Dr. Phil uses 15 years of trial science expertise to break down errors made by the trial judge in this historic conviction and how this impacts the country. Rod Phelan, a respected former litigator, joins Dr. Phil and provides an overarching view of the Trump trial, questioning whether the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, should have charged him in the first place. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsors: Go to CLARITIN.COM right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. TheNewsWorthy.com - Search for the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to podcasts. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/PHIL and use code 25PHIL to get 25% off your first month. Advertise with us!  https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this fascinating episode, Dr. Phil and journalist Andy Ngo, author and photographer, shed light on Antifa’s violent tactics aimed at silencing opponents. Ngo discusses his experiences of being violently attacked and targeted due to his work exposing Antifa. He also shares insights from his New York Times Bestselling book ‘Unmasked’ and discusses the importance of continual reporting and education to counteract these radical ideologies and support democratic institutions. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsors: Go to CLARITIN.COM right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. TheNewsWorthy.com - Search for the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to podcasts. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/PHIL and use code 25PHIL to get 25% off your first month.   Advertise with us!  https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and guest Elica Le Bon, an attorney and Iranian-American activist, address significant global events, including the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash, anti-Semitic activities on prestigious U.S. campuses, and the role of alleged pro-Hamas student organizations. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com   Thank you to our sponsors: TheNewsWorthy.com - Search for the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to podcasts. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/PHIL and use code 25PHIL to get 25% off your first month. Go to CLARITIN.COM right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Dr. Phil exclusive: A one-hour interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unedited, commercial-free from Israel, at perhaps the most critical time in the conflict. Thank You To Our Sponsors: TheNewsWorthy.com - Search for the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to podcasts.  Go to CLARITIN.COM right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of "Border Realities," Dr. Phil and Victor Avila explore the intersection of border security and illegal immigration, emphasizing the shortcomings of existing policies in addressing the crisis. They analyze the impact on public safety, national security, and the socio-economic well-being of American communities. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com   Thank To Our Sponsors: Balance7: Take the first step towards feeling your best every day. Visit: https://Balance7.com/PHIL Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this gripping episode, Dr. Phil delves into the life and experiences of Victor Avila, a retired special agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Avila’s journey spans international borders, legal battles, and personal resilience.  Join us as we navigate the complexities of border security, human rights, and the resilience of those who serve on the front lines. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by officers like Victor Avila and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Balance7: Take the first step towards feeling your best every day. Visit: https://Balance7.com/PHIL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil offers professional insights and personal advice on listeners' questions, designed to provoke thought and encourage action in the face of interpersonal challenges. Discover why Dr. Phil advocates for equality of opportunity over preferential treatment, and gain an understanding of how improved education and resources can level the playing field for all. Gain insights on dealing with narcissistic family members and navigating complex mother-daughter relationships with patience and understanding. Plus, learn the importance of setting personal boundaries, effective communication across generations, and overcoming the influence of negative family dynamics. Join the conversation and empower yourself with tools for personal growth.  Thank you to our sponsors: Balance7: Take the first step towards feeling your best every day.

In a revealing conversation with Dr. Phil, Eric Lynn, former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and national security expert, dissected Iran's recent assault on Israel, showcasing the power of Israel's formidable defense systems, particularly the Iron Dome he championed. The attack, featuring ballistic missiles and drones, faltered against Israel's multi-tiered defense architecture, demonstrating the efficacy of U.S.-assisted Israeli technology. Eric accentuates the intricacy of Israel's defense, encompassing the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow systems, tailored to intercept threats at varying ranges and altitudes. He draws attention to the necessity for measured Israeli responses to deter future attacks without escalating tensions. The Iranian strike, deemed a strategic misstep, inadvertently galvanized international support for Israel rather than isolating it. Eric delved into the genesis and capabilities of the Iron Dome, lauding its role in thwarting Gaza rockets. He advocated for targeted responses to diminish Iranian military prowess while mitigating civilian casualties, averting further escalation. Both Eric and Dr. Phil concurred that Iran's assault failed to achieve its aims and potentially bolstered Israel's global standing.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil answers your questions! Launching his network, Merit Street Media, after 21 seasons with CBS, aims to provide content that reflects core values and adheres to family-friendly programming. The network offers a range of news, lifestyle, and true crime shows featuring well-known personalities like Steve Harvey, Nancy Grace, Kris Gutierrez, Lyndsay Keith, Loni Coombs and more! .Dr. Phil's new book, "We've Got Issues," serves as a blueprint for the network's focus, addressing current social and cultural concerns in America with empirical data and solutions for unity. Audiences are invited to visit the state-of-the-art studio in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex to experience live tapings. For more information: https://meritstreetmedia.com Thank you to our sponsor: Take the first step towards feeling your best every day. Visit https://Balance7.com/PHIL Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and Steve Harvey celebrate their partnership at Merit Street Media and discuss the crucial role education and passion have in achieving success. Dr. Phil hints at the profound closed-door conversations and insights both he and Steve share privately. Harvey also details his goals for "The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program" (SHMP) and how it teaches the principles of manhood. The camp is designed for boys without fathers, and its objective is to teach life principles and inspire dreams. Learn the importance of guidance and ambition, particularly for those facing challenges and much more! For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsors! ASPCA Pet Insurance: https://aspcapetinsurance.com/PHIL The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Factor Meals (Use Promo Code: philintheblanks50 for 50% off): https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil explores principle four of his ten principles for a healthy society: "Measure All Actions Based on Results and All Thoughts Based on Rationality" from his new book, “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity.” Dr. Phil speaks with Dan Ariely, Dr. Corey Yeager, and Dr. Deena Manion and addresses living rationally, embracing the truth, and cognitive behavior therapy as a reality check. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsors: Brickhouse Nutrition: Field of Greens (Use Promo Code: DRPHIL for 15% off your first order +  free rush shipping): https://fieldofgreens.com/ Factor Meals (Use Promo Code: philintheblanks50 for 50% off): https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pick which issues you think need to be confronted, and leave the others alone. You don’t need to fight a battle just because somebody wants to throw a hoe handle down and fight with you. In this episode, Dr. Phil addresses Principle #2 of his ten principles for a healthy society: "Focus On Solving Problems Rather Than Winning Arguments" from his new book, “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity.” For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s nothing sadder than waking up to realize that you sleepwalked into a life you didn’t choose. In Dr. Phil's new book, “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity”, he presents his ten principles for a healthy society. Principle #1 is “Be Who You Are On Purpose.” Dr. Phil and his guests Lori Gottlieb and Pastor James Ward dive into how to be proactive in altering negative behaviors and seeking happiness for a more fulfilled life.  For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsors: ASPCA Pet Insurance: https://aspcapetinsurance.com/PHIL  (The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance) Factor Meals (Use Promo Code: philintheblanks50 for 50% off): https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his new book “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity”, Dr. Phil presents his ten working principles for a healthy society. In this episode we highlight Principle #3: Don’t Reward Bad Behavior or Support Conduct You Do Not Value.  Dr. Phil and his guests Michael Shellenberger, Wendy Murphy, and Justin Paperny offer valuable lessons on personal responsibility, systemic change, and fostering healthy relationships. Listen in to discover why we cannot reward bad behavior or support conduct we do not value and learn the consequences to one’s community, family, and America if you do so. Available now: “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity” https://amzn.to/4bSffnO Thank you to our sponsors! ASPCA Pet Insurance: https://aspcapetinsurance.com/PHIL (The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance). Factor Meals (Use Promo Code: philintheblanks50 for 50% off): https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw and guest experts Donald Whitehead, Reshma Saujani, Dr. Ingrid Haynes-Traylor, and Guy Fieri analyze societal issues and call for us to take action for a better future. They address inertia, advocate for support structures, share personal stories, and tackle addiction crises. Plus, delve into educational challenges, and culinary philanthropy for a holistic view of issues and solutions. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you for checking out our delicious sponsor Factor Meals: https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Use Promo Code: philintheblanks50 for 50% off! Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil revisits stories of individuals who have triumphed over adversity. Charles Barkley recounts his inspiring journey from poverty to professional success. Ron White reflects on the profound impact of tragedy and friendship. Kathy Bates shares her courageous battle with cancer and the powerful moment of a second chance at life. Lyle Lovett discusses his Texan roots and the importance of family in his life. Through these experiences, we discover the enduring power of the human spirit through perseverance and reinvention. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsor! ASPCA Pet Insurance: https://aspcapetinsurance.com/PHIL The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and his guests tackle critical issues of personal empowerment and societal unity. Learn practical insights for building resilience and unity in our communities. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our delicious sponsor Factor Meals: https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embark on this dynamic exploration with Dr. Phil McGraw, as we strive to break the cycle of acknowledging school shooting violence and foster a society grounded in understanding, prevention, and healing. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw and his guests unravel the art of detecting lies and their moral implications, examining how dishonesty weaves its way into the fabric of our lives. Our guests, Pamela Meyer, Scott Rouse, Mark Bowden, Chase Hughes, Greg Hartley, and Susan Constantine, shed light on the application of behavioral insights for societal improvement. Learn how understanding body language and deception can be transformative in diverse contexts, offering valuable tools for navigating the complex landscape of human interactions. Whether you're intrigued by the psychology behind deception or seeking practical insights for a more truthful existence, this episode provides a thought-provoking exploration into the intricate world of lies and the profound impact they have on our daily lives. Join us on this journey of discovery as we uncover the truth about deception and its role in shaping our shared human experience. More information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsor: Factor Meals- https://factormeals.com/philintheblanks50 and use code philintheblanks50 to get 50% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil exposes the shocking truths about human rights violations, specifically focusing on the often misunderstood and pervasive issues of human trafficking and sexual violence. The conversation takes you on a journey from dispelling misconceptions surrounding trafficking to gaining intimate insights into the lives of victims and the insidious strategies employed by their exploiters.  The narrative weaves together the intricate tapestry of personal agency, societal responses, and the crucial role of language in both perpetuating and remedying injustices. Join Dr. Phil and his guests, Kay Buck, Jennifer Lentz Snyder, George Mueller, Cheryle Hunter and Wendy Murphy,  as they explore the interconnectedness of these critical issues, culminating in a resounding endorsement for transparency, empathy, and truth. This episode is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to confront and address the complexities of human trafficking and sexual violence. It's time to break the chains and build a more compassionate and just society. More information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil delves into the intricate world of sports excellence, exploring the toll of competitive athletics on children, the dangers of financial windfalls on pro athletes, and the delicate balance between mental health and mental performance. Join us as we unravel the secrets of achieving the status of the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in sports and the relentless pursuit of perfection. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsor: HelloFresh https://HelloFresh.com/DrPhilFree (Use code: DrPhilFree) Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw explores the intricate realm of anxiety, unraveling effective techniques for overcoming challenges. Joined by special guests including Singer Meghan Trainor, Comedian Nikki Glaser, and Host/Author Charlamagne tha God, the conversation unfolds with personal narratives of triumph over adversity. They delve into the depths of understanding anxiety, unveiling powerful coping strategies and the transformative force of authentic storytelling. The discussion delves into the pervasive impact of sensationalized information, urging listeners to discern rational from irrational fears. Additionally, Dr. Phil engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michele Borba, shedding light on the development of resilience at any age. Dr. Borba outlines seven traits correlated with successful coping strategies, providing valuable insights into navigating life's challenges. Join us on this insightful journey towards awareness and acceptance. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsor: Happy Viking Protein & Superfoods: Visit DRINKHAPPYVIKING.COM and use code PHIL for 20% off your first purchase. That’s 20% off at DRINKHAPPYVIKING.COM with code PHIL. Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Phil as he uncovers the keys to lasting change beyond 2024. From soul-searching statistics to the power of readiness, learn to recognize the stages that drive meaningful transformations. Explore the impact of personal truth on behavioral change and gain practical insights into adopting success-aligned behaviors. Also, Dr. Phil, David Fabrizio and Patrick DeFazio unlock the secrets to mastering health and wellness. Dive into functional fitness, where proper conditioning is the foundation for engaging in new activities. Explore the harmony of exercise and nutrition, learning the importance of consistency and balance for long-term benefits.  Elevate your well-being with valuable insights, practical tips, and a holistic approach to health. https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil takes you through the best of the New Year. New Year's resolutions have their roots in ancient civilizations, starting around 4000 years ago with the Babylonians, who made promises to their gods in March to secure favor for the coming year. This tradition changed as Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar shifting the New Year from March to January. Despite this long history, many people still struggle to keep their resolutions, with success rates varying significantly in different studies. Dr. Phil takes you through ways to improve the chances of fulfilling resolutions, living intentionally and purposefully, establishing healthy habits, and defining your own path without being solely reactive to the external world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisiting holiday traditions: Dr. Phil, alongside his wife, Robin, and friends, discusses the importance of traditions and family rituals during the holidays, sharing personal anecdotes and the special ways they celebrate at the McGraw household, which include themed decorations, festive meals, and reflecting on the year's blessings. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank You To Our Sponsors: Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/BLANKS and use the code BLANKS to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Advertise with us! https://advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Phil engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Clayton English and Greg Glod, hosts of Lava for Good's “The War on Drugs,” shedding light on the critical need for a transformation in our approach to drug addiction-- a departure from punitive measures towards healthcare-driven strategies. Continuing the exploration of societal challenges, Dr. Phil then delves into a dynamic conversation with Laura Nirider, an attorney and co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions, and David Thompson, an expert in interrogation training and certified forensic interviewer. Together, they navigate the intricate intersection of legal defense and law enforcement training.  Learn the importance of reducing stigma surrounding addiction, fostering self-worth, and providing comprehensive support to individuals on their path to recovery. Also, gain valuable insights into the complexities of interrogations, the pressing need for reform in law enforcement practices, and the pursuit of justice.  For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this compelling discussion, Dr. Phil engages with Jason Flom, Marty Tankleff, and Valentino Dixon on the pervasive issue of wrongful convictions in the United States. Flom, a music executive turned advocate, reveals his passion sparked by a non-violent drug possession case. Tankleff, having experienced wrongful conviction firsthand, shares the profound trauma endured during his nearly 18-year imprisonment. Valentino, exonerated after 27 years, adds his perspective. Dr. Phil and the trio shed light on systemic flaws, including inadequate representation, mass incarceration, and the troubling use of coercion for false confessions. The conversation underscores the reluctance of law enforcement and prosecutors to admit mistakes, revealing a pervasive bias. Tankleff's call for systemic change echoes throughout, emphasizing the urgent need for a fair and just society. The key takeaways emphasize the profound impact of wrongful convictions, systemic issues within the justice system, and the imperative to strive for reform. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests dive into the ominous landscape of the internet, exploring the surge in illicit activities, scams, and cyber threats. They focus on revenge porn, the dark web, and online fraud, where dangers lurk behind every click.  As we navigate the complex web of cyber threats, Dr. Phil aims to equip you with insights to protect yourself and your loved ones in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Join us in the quest for a safer online world. Join Dr. Phil as he speaks with:  James McGibney, a dedicated cybersecurity expert describes his mission to combat these digital menaces and his efforts in dismantling illicit sites and providing support to victims. Attorneys Laura McNeal, Tracy Siska, Steve Greenberg, and Exavier B. Pope - discuss the “confidence man” the con man, and the scams they run on the internet targeting children and seniors. Derek Maltz, former director of DEA Special Operations, and Tim Mackey, CEO of S-3 Research, dive into the fentanyl crisis and how drug dealers are targeting children on the internet with deadly results. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras takes us through addiction involving technology and how the brain changes with sleep deprivation and balancing screen time for children. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsors: The Newsworthy podcast - available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil unravels the impact on mental health, societal values, and decision-making as we navigate online. His guests include Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Imran Ahmed, Dan Ariely, and James McGibney. Learn about the vulnerability of individuals, particularly children, to harmful digital content and explore how algorithms prioritize engagement, leading to the amplification of hate content. Then Dr. Phil dives into the superficial nature of online dating platforms, where looks play a predominant role, the prevalence of everyday citizens getting hacked, and the motivations behind such cyberattacks. You don’t want to miss this! For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil has a thought-provoking and insightful conversation with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Attorney Wendy Murphy, Business Professional Amy Porterfield, and Women’s Advocate Rushma Saujani that explores the intersections of gender, societal expectations, and the transformative power of education and empowerment. Learn how each of these powerful women encourages resilience, bravery, and a willingness to take risks with children; the detrimental effects of gender differences in education, mental health, and leadership and how to define success on one's own terms, resisting societal expectations, and championing individuality. Dr. Phil champions the guest’s journey and advocacy which offers valuable lessons for building a more equitable and inclusive future. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us!: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisiting a conversation with Dr. Phil and Dr.Frank Luntz, a political communications expert. In this episode, they express concern about the divisiveness and lack of understanding on university campuses and highlight the importance of humility, listening, and seeking the full story. Dr. Phil proposes bridging the divide on campuses by bringing together college Democrats and college Republicans to learn civility and respect. An exercise on empathy and understanding is conducted, emphasizing the importance of seeing beyond political differences. Dr. Phil advises on understanding and forgiving others and becoming the star of one's own life. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests in a profound exploration of the root causes of violence, anger, and retaliation.   Former Israeli Soldier, Izzy Ezagui, shares his inspiring journey of resilience, highlighting the unyielding determination to overcome trauma and serve despite life-altering challenges. Delving deep into the psychology of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Dr. Phil unravels the complexities of international conflict. In a powerful segment, CNN Commentator, Lawyer and Author, Bakari Sellers sheds light on the aftermath of mass shootings, underscoring the urgent need for a nuanced approach to violence prevention. Psychiatry Lecturer/Researcher, Lawyer, and Novelist, Dr. James Kimmel, Jr. tackles the intricate issue of revenge addiction, offering valuable insights into effective treatment methods. Psychologist Dr. Jillian Peterson and Sociologist Dr. James Densley examine gun violence with a focus on hope, emphasizing the importance of understanding and controlling the motives behind violent acts.  Join us for an enlightening conversation that goes beyond the surface, offering valuable perspectives and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a safer, more understanding world.  For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com   Thank you to our sponsors: June's Journey: Download June’s Journey for free today on i-O-S and Android. Nutrisense @ https://Nutrisense.com/PHIL and use code PHIL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life!    Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil takes a deep dive into the heart of mental health, uncovering transformative insights and strategies for overcoming brain health issues and uplifting our emotional well-being. He offers a glimpse into a future where mental health treatments are not only accurate and effective but also accessible, providing hope and improving the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Buckle up for a mind-expanding journey. Learn about advocating for a shift from symptom-based diagnosis to understanding mental health as brain health, new brain tools, treatments, and mental health strategies from our experts Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Bradley Jabour, Dr. Lori Gottlieb, Dr. Corey Yeager, and Dr. Deena Manion. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey, embracing mental and emotional well-being as the cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Tune in and let’s revolutionize our approach to mental health together!  For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Nutrisense @ https://Nutrisense.com/PHIL and use code PHIL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life!    Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil unlocks the secrets to the parent-child relationship and effective parenting with expert insights from Dr. Charles Sophy, Dr. Michele Borba, Dr. Shefali, and Dr. Warren Farrell. Learn to nurture a strong parent-child bond, understand the vital role of fathers in parenting, and foster resilience in your children. Gain essential tips for single moms and discover the art of setting social media boundaries. Elevate your parenting journey with expert wisdom and foster healthier relationships. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsor! Nutrisense: Save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board-certified nutritionist support. Visit https://Nutrisense.com/PHIL -Use code PHIL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the PHIL IN THE BLANKS podcast! Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dr. Phil and his esteemed parenting and mental health experts as they delve into the nuanced complexities of modern family life. Discover insights on evolving family dynamics, navigating the influence of social media on parenting, and nurturing children's mental and emotional well-being.  With leading authorities like Dr. Charles Sophy, Dr. Michele Borba, Dr. Shefali, and Ross Szabo, Dr. Phil explores the pivotal role parents play in shaping resilient, adaptable, and motivated individuals. Uncover the transformative power of self-awareness, effective communication, and active engagement in enhancing family dynamics. Embark on a journey toward fostering stronger, healthier connections within your family and much more. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Nutrisense: Save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board-certified nutritionist support. Visit https://Nutrisense.com/PHIL -Use code PHIL to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the PHIL IN THE BLANKS podcast! Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the finale of "Relationship Reality Check," Dr. Phil drives home a crucial point: friendship is the bedrock of any strong relationship. Be the friend you wish to have – it’s about change, vulnerability, and boosting your partner’s self-worth. Creating a harmonious home starts with making your partner feel valued. Understand and express your needs while tending to your partner's. Dive into our website resources for expert guidance on effective communication and deeper understanding. Strengthen your bond, starting with friendship. #RelationshipWisdom Thank you to our sponsors: Nutrisense.com/PHIL to save $30 off your first month plus get a month of board-certified nutritionist support. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us!: https://advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part seven of Relationship Reality Check, Dr. Phil drops some relationship wisdom: It's on you to own your actions and mindset. Don't give up on yourself or your partner. Grow and evolve instead of playing the blame game. Rekindle what made your partner fall for you in the first place and rediscover yourself. Take the reins of your relationship and your behavior. Be the kind of friend your partner deserves.  Learn how to invest your time and energy wisely. Keep it real emotionally, be open, and choose happiness over being right. Oh, and don't forget those nine tips for a healthy relationship - put 'em to work! Time to assess your own relationships. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us!: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part six of Relationship “Reality Check: How Fun Are You To Live With”; Dr. Phil unveils the intricacies of misdirection in relationships, emphasizing its profound impact on communication and resolution. Learn how misdirection in relationships, akin to a magician's act, often keeps us from addressing the real issues that matter. By distinguishing between topics and deeper issues and finding the courage to confront the latter, we can foster more authentic communication and work towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com - Thank you for sharing, rating and following my podcast! Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil discusses the concept of the "bad spirit" that can ruin a relationship. He describes characteristics of the bad spirit, including being a scorekeeper, fault finder, believing it's your way or the highway, turning into an attack dog, being a passive warmonger, and giving up on the relationship. These behaviors do not contribute to a healthy relationship and can cause harm.  Learn how to examine your own behavior and make changes to rid yourself of the bad spirit, which can lead to a substantial improvement in the relationship. Dr. Phil stresses how it is important to focus on personal growth and self-improvement rather than trying to change one's partner. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Justin Lehmiller, discuss topics related to sexuality and relationships. They talk about the importance of inspiring and encouraging your partner rather than controlling them. Dr. Lehmiller shares his background in studying human sexuality and his interest in exploring sexual fantasies and desires. They address how the American culture appears sexually open but is actually repressed, and how people often feel uncomfortable discussing sex, even in therapy sessions. Learn about the importance of open communication, normalizing sexual desires, and building strong, trusting relationships. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with me! https://advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode, part three of Relationship Reality Check, Dr. Phil delves into the critical concept of establishing compromise and mutual accommodation within relationships. The episode underscores the significance of bridging differences and arriving at compromises that cater to both partners' desires and necessities. Dr. Phil dismantles the notion that an exemplary relationship is contingent upon complete agreement, an enchanting romance, and impeccable conflict resolution skills. Instead, he introduces a novel perspective on relationship excellence. He advocates for personal growth and development as the key driver of positive relationship dynamics. This perspective encourages individuals to focus on self-improvement rather than attempting to remediate perceived shortcomings in their partners. To delve into these insightful teachings and gain a more profound understanding of how to foster successful relationships, make sure to tune in to this enlightening episode of Relationship Reality Check. Your perspective on relationships is bound to undergo a transformative shift. Episodes drop on Tuesdays. Please help by sharing, rating, reviewing, and adding a comment on: Apple Podcasts or for more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Step into the latest episode of "Relationship Reality Check," where Dr. Phil delves into the heart of relationships, unveiling the profound significance of self-reflection and the weight of responsibilities within them. Brace yourself for an eye-opening journey as Dr. Phil propounds the essence of a 100/100 mindset—a symbiotic dance where both partners wholeheartedly embrace accountability for their actions. Drawing from the wellspring of Dr. Gottman's groundbreaking research, Dr. Phil unearths six telltale markers that cast an uncannily accurate 90% prediction on the fate of marriages. But fear not, for the path to enlightenment and transformation begins with you. The spotlight turns onto your own relationship canvas as Dr. Phil invites you to unravel personalized profiles, offering a poignant glimpse into the inner workings of your partnership. Episodes drop on Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We often get back what we give in our connections with others, whether it is a friend, co-worker, lover, or spouse. Dr. Phil talks about this idea and emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for the quality of our relationships by being a "life manager." He also highlights the significance of having a positive relationship with oneself before improving other relationships. Learn how we can take control of our own lives and program our relationships based on our lifestyle choices. Episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this final episode on “Toxic Personalities In The Real World”, Dr. Phil discusses the importance of being unique, essential, and relevant. He urges you to be intentional in your actions and choices, instead of simply reacting to your environment. Do not rely on willpower alone, as it is unreliable and fleeting. Instead, he suggests developing the discipline to stop multitasking, which can increase cognitive and mental efficiency by as much as 40%.  Learn to unclutter your mind by identifying and addressing the thoughts, guilt, grudges, and negative self-talk that you may carry. Clean up one's social circle, only surrounding oneself with people who value and respect you. Pick your battles and do not react to every offense. It is important to be in control of oneself and not allow others to determine one's actions. Dr. Phil concludes by encouraging you to find your passion and purpose in life, as this is key to discovering fulfillment and living a meaningful life. Episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Phil McGraw discusses the importance of recognizing and removing toxic people from your life. Your uniqueness in relationships and situations is brilliant. Do not define yourself by toxic individuals. Dr. Phil shares a personal story about how he ended up on Oprah's television show and highlights the importance of making a difference in people's lives.  Learn about intentions and what sets you apart from others and makes you essential. Have a defined image, set boundaries, and plan to achieve success. Be willing to stretch yourself, and keep your options open. Dr. Phil encourages you to claim your right to rid yourself of toxic people and reassures you that you deserve to be surrounded by supportive individuals. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil explains how life is managed, not cured, and individuals have the power to manage their own lives as the "life manager." Dr. Phil encourages listeners to identify toxic people in their lives, whether it be someone they wish wasn't there or someone who may possess toxic characteristics themselves. He provides strategies for spotting red flags and setting boundaries. He introduces the concept of "B.A.I.T.E.R's," which are people with negative traits such as backstabbing, abusing, and exploiting others.  Learn how to give yourself permission to eliminate toxic people from your life, define your own image and star in your own life. He also addresses questions from the audience regarding relationships with bipolar and borderline personality disordered individuals, as well as controlling explosive anger. Dr. Phil encourages you to share the series with others and continue your journey toward personal growth. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw discusses antisocial personality disorder, also known as psychopathy or sociopathy. He explains that individuals with this disorder display a pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others, either by ignoring them or actively harming them. They do not conform to social norms and often lie or act impulsively. While they know right from wrong, they lack empathy and remorse, making them selfish and uncaring. Antisocial personality disorder is more common in men and is often under-diagnosed because those with the disorder do not seek treatment.  Dr. Phil emphasizes the importance of early intervention, provides a checklist to identify characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, and discusses the distinction between assertiveness and aggression. He dispels myths about the disorder. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe! https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his discussion on borderline personality disorder (BPD). He emphasizes that BPD exists on a behavioral continuum and can be present to varying degrees.  Dr. Phil cautions against assuming that all individuals with BPD have experienced childhood abuse, as there are various factors that contribute to the disorder. He dispels the myths and misconceptions of this disorder including that BPD only affects women, noting that it is equally prevalent among men. Educate yourself and seek support if you are dealing with BPD in your own life or the lives of others. Discover your inner detective when you download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android. Keep Your Personal Info Private: Check out DeleteMe for 20% off all consumer plans- http://joindeleteme.com/PHIL and use CODE: PHIL For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil discusses borderline personality disorder and the impact it can have on people's lives. Labels are important for communication and understanding when it comes to therapy and treatment. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions, as well as marked impulsivity. This isn't just someone having a bad day but a consistent pattern in their behavior.  Dr. Phil breaks down the nine characteristics of borderline personality disorder, including fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsivity, emotional instability, chronic feelings of emptiness, explosive anger, and dissociative symptoms. He offers insights and strategies for dealing with someone who has borderline personality disorder, emphasizing the importance of talking about what they deserve rather than what they need. He also addresses how BPD is “the most stigmatized disorder of all” and encourages people to seek help. Discover your inner detective when you download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android. Keep Your Personal Info Private: Check out DeleteMe for 20% off all consumer plans- http://joindeleteme.com/PHIL and use CODE: PHIL For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his discussion about malignant narcissism, which combines narcissistic, Machiavellian, and psychopathic traits. Dr. Phi explains that malignant narcissists are dangerous and will use and abuse others for their own gain, and why you should get out of relationships with a malignant narcissist as swiftly and safely as possible. Also, learn about the communal narcissist, those who seek attention and validation by doing charitable acts or being overly helpful. Learn why it’s important to set boundaries with a communal narcissist and why you need to focus on yourself – not them. Keep Your Personal Info Private: Check out DeleteMe for 20% off all consumer plans- http://joindeleteme.com/PHIL and use CODE: PHIL For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil discusses the philosophy and characteristics of malignant narcissists, individuals who believe that the world is out to get them and that they must get others first. Malignant narcissists prioritize their personal pleasure over the safety and well-being of others, have a lack of empathy and conscience, are highly manipulative, exploitative, and vengeful, and they constantly seek power and dominance over others. Dr. Phil also explains the traits and behaviors of psychopaths, who often display similar characteristics to malignant narcissists. Learn why it’s important to recognize and avoid these individuals.   Keep Your Personal Info Private: Check out DeleteMe for 20% off all consumer plans- http://joindeleteme.com/PHIL and use CODE: PHIL For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues discussing narcissism and focuses on covert narcissism, which is more subtle than classic narcissism. Narcissists have a false sense of superiority and lack empathy. Covert narcissists have the same traits as classic narcissists but express them in more subtle ways. They manipulate and gaslight their partners, and are judgmental, and envious. Dr. Phil emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and not trying to fix narcissists. Keep Your Personal Info Private: Check out DeleteMe for 20% off all consumer plans- http://joindeleteme.com/PHIL and use CODE: PHIL For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The term 'narcissist' is having a moment right now- but is the word being overused? It's important to know exactly who and what you are dealing with. An accurate, clear understanding of narcissistic behavior is essential to living with this condition. Dr. Phil discusses narcissistic personality disorder and how to deal with individuals who exhibit this behavior. Narcissists have a pattern of grandiosity, lack empathy, and see themselves as superior. They can be difficult to confront since they manipulate and gaslight others. Dealing with narcissists involves setting boundaries and recognizing their behavior. Dr. Phil emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself, having a support system, and being aware of narcissistic behavior to prevent exploitation. Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now is the time to perform an autopsy of your life. In the final episode of the "Living By Design" series, Dr. Phil guides you through implementing the steps you need to fulfill your life's journey. It's never too late to start! Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work on your playbook for life. In Living By Design, Part 9 of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil explains why you should only deal with the truth. And, find out how to use the ego and greed of others to create your path to success. Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you believe in yourself enough to reach for what you want? In Living By Design, Part 8 of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil explains how you can master the system and make it work for you! New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you living your life reactively or proactively? What would happen if you made an appointment with yourself for 30 minutes every day to focus on how to change your life?  In Living By Design, Part 7 of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil helps you figure out what makes people – including yourself – tick, and how you can start living by design. Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are going to win at life, you need a playbook, Dr. Phil says. On this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast, he teaches you how to be a winner in life. “One of the things you’ve got to stop doing is talking to people who cannot say yes,” Dr. Phil says. Episodes drop on Tuesdays. 00:00:00-Introduction and Work Ethic 00:03:52-Introduction to the 16 Principles 00:18:54-Personal Development and Success Strategies 00:24:01-Creating the Perception of Essentiality 00:28:37-Understanding Your Real Currency 00:35:46-Pursuing Your Passion 00:41:07-Engaging with Decision-Makers   Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have everything you want in life? If you don’t, then you have to identify which area of your life is missing something you need and ought to have. On this week’s episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil walks you through steps to have a better life, shares strategies to take you to the next level, and discusses his “Playbook for Life.” Your script for life is for you to build! New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. Thank You To Our Sponsor: CastleFlexx.com: Code: Phil10 for 10% off For more information: Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve been doing everything “by the book” and your life still isn’t where you want it to be, you need to tune in to this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Dr. Phil teaches you how the world really works -- not how you wish it worked, not how it should work -- but how it really works. Become empowered to be a leader in your life and protect yourself and those you love.   “Life is a game, and you will either be a player or be the one played,” explains Dr. Phil. “Yesterday’s rules and expectations about relationships, emotions, and interacting just simply don’t apply anymore, not like they used to … and those who figure that out and adapt to the current world will have an incredible edge.” New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continue uncovering your authentic self with Dr. Phil in part three of his "Living By Design" series. You can trace who you've become in this life to external factors: 10 defining moments, seven critical choices, and five pivotal people. But first, it's essential to understand what each term means and how to identify each of the factors. Dr. Phil will then take you through his Five-Step Action Plan that will put you on the right path to creating your life from the inside out! New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to put your life on Project Status! Put yourself first and start accomplishing your goals to get to where you want to be in life. Dr. Phil says it’s never too late to get started and recognize what's important to you. In this episode, Dr. Phil leads you to a stronger and more passionate self-journey. Live your life as if everything matters and you'll become everything you're meant to be--a true champion. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back by popular demand, Dr. Phil revisits how you can move from "being right" to "being happy". The time is now! Your internal dialogue powerfully programs and shapes your self-concept. If you believe you are worthy and strong, you will live up to that truth.  Your life has a root core that, once understood, unlocks a powerful force to create your life the way it was meant to be, the way you want and need it to be. Dr. Phil asks the key questions to help you begin your journey to "Live by Design." New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil revisits steps you can take to dramatically change your life. From claiming and accepting praise to knowing your real currency, learn how to “stretch” and behave your way to success – even if it feels like you have to “fake it until you make it.” Have confidence, be bold, and move into your own power. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, over 500,000 Americans file for bankruptcy due to medical bills. Many of these arise from auto accidents that occur at alarming rates, oftentimes leaving the victim with a brain or spinal cord injury. These types of injuries can be long-lasting and require treatment for decades, and most affordable insurance policies do not cover the overwhelming expenses that accompany traumatic brain and spinal injuries. John Prosser II, president of the NeuroTrauma Association, joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to give you information to prepare yourself in case you or someone you love suffers this type of accident. Learn how to get medical coverage and where to get the support and treatment you may need to heal. “We’re trying to get millions of drivers all over the country to look at this through the lens of ‘Oh, my God. What if this happens to me?’” Prosser says. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Please remember to rate, review, follow and subscribe to my podcasts: http:/drphilpodcast.com. Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One person dies of heart disease every minute in America. However, by proactively living a heart friendly lifestyle, you can mitigate and reduce your risk.  Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD and author of the new book “Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk,” joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to explain how emotions impact the heart and give you tools to help save a life.   “You just can’t focus on diet and exercise, you need to focus on your emotions as well,” Dr. Whyte says.  “If you're somebody who struggles with depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, you need to perk up and listen, because this could be contributing to your risk of having a life-altering or life-ending cardiac event,” Dr. Phil says. “It's time to stop ignoring this mind-body connection when it comes to our heart.” New episodes drop Tuesdays. Please remember to rate, review, follow and subscribe to my podcasts: http:/drphilpodcast.com. Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you think only guilty people confess to crimes, think again. Innocent people are often convicted after they provide police with a false confession. What could possibly motivate an innocent person to confess to a crime they didn’t commit? In this episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil speaks with Attorney Laura Nirider, co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions and co-host of the Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions podcast. Plus, Dave Thompson, an expert in interrogation training and certified forensic interviewer, analyzes how minors can easily be coerced into making a false confession and shares tips for how to protect your child. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Please remember to rate, review, follow and subscribe to my podcasts: http:/drphilpodcast.com. Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“How can being your own boss redefine your life?” Amy Porterfield, online marketing expert, podcast host, and author, asks that question and much more to help women navigate into living the life they have dreamed. Porterfield joins Dr. Phil on his podcast, Phil in the Blanks, to discuss her new book, “Two Weeks Notice,” where she shows women how to go from stuck and complacent to courageous and capable by devising a nine-to-five exit plan, so they are no longer at the mercy of corporate politics and fall victim to blatant discrimination.  “Stop looking around for permission and just say, 'I'll figure this out,'” Porterfield says. Learn about Porterfield’s action-by-action teaching style that provides aspiring business owners the tools to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love. For more information: http:/drphilpodcast.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and international speaker, joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to help parents navigate through the world – leaving guilt aside to rise and be empowered. Dr. Shefali, an expert in family dynamics and personal development, shares groundbreaking parenting solutions to help parents actualize their deepest desires for their children. Plus, Dr. Phil and Dr. Shefali discuss Dr. Shefali’s newest book, “The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship.”   “If you are a parent or a grandparent, you really want to listen to what we’re talking about,” Dr. Phil says.   New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here.  For more information: http//drphilpodcast.com Would you like to advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lava for Good’s The War on Drugs podcast exposes the real-world consequences of five decades of America’s failed war on drugs. Co-hosts comedian Clayton English and Greg Glod, senior criminal justice fellow at Americans for Prosperity, join Dr. Phil on this episode of Phil in the Blanks to talk about this complicated period of US history, showing how the War on Drugs has fueled over-incarceration, exacerbated addiction, and hampered economic progress. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today!   For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Want to advertise on our show? Go here: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 2 of the Phil in the Blanks podcast about the dangers of social media content, Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Imran Ahmed, Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. They discuss social media companies not taking accountability for third-party content, building awareness of this gross neglect, and more. Social media is full of wonderful opportunities for people to connect. It is also filled with people who push identity-based hate, extremism, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. Imran Ahmed joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss psychological malignancies on social media – and how to protect our children against them. ABOUT: The Center for Countering Digital Hate counters hate and disinformation, by disrupting the online architecture enabling its rapid worldwide growth. Digital technology has changed the way we communicate, build and maintain relationships, set social standards, and negotiate and assert our society’s values. Digital spaces, however, are often safe for bad actors spreading hate and disinformation, turning them into a hostile environment for others. Over time these bad actors, advocating diverse causes – from misogyny and racism to denial of science and conspiracy theories – have mastered using these platforms to cause considerable real-world harm.  ●TikTok Parents Guide: TikTok pushes harmful content into young users’ feeds. Download: https://counterhate.com/tiktok-parents-guide/ ●Deadly By Design: Deadly by Design – our new report – will help provide parents and policymakers insight into the TikTok content and algorithms shaping young lives today. Download: https://counterhate.com/research/deadly-by-design/ (Source: https://counterhate.com/ ) For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Want to advertise on our show? Go here: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Social media is full of wonderful opportunities for people to connect. It is also filled with people who push identity-based hate, extremism, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. Imran Ahmed, Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss psychological malignancies on social media – and how to protect our children against them.  Phil in the Blanks drops new episodes every Tuesday. Listen and subscribe today.  ●Parents Guide: https://counterhate.com/tiktok-parents-guide/ ●Deadly By Design: https://counterhate.com/research/deadly-by-design/ ●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

Psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras joins Dr. Phil to discuss the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. Can having a smartphone cause an emotional crisis? Does detoxing from digital have the same symptoms as detoxing from crack? Is toxic programming coded into our young children's video games? Listen in and discover ways to build resilient kids, identify gaming addiction and implement protocols to help one's mental health. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do crunches work? Should you warm up prior to working out? Dr. Patrick DeFazio and David Fabrizio join Dr. Phil on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss how you can do simple activities to reduce the risk of injury when playing sports or working out. Listen in to find out how you can build high endurance and perform at a level that is best for you. Phil in the Blanks drops new episodes every week. Listen and subscribe today! https://apple.co/3k9znLG    For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com  Would you like to advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 is the year of getting rid of time wasting media and using your precious attention more wisely, and there is no better way to gain all the insights, entertainment and information you need than to subscribe to Phil In The Blanks. Dr. Phil has the most important and most interesting guests in the podcast universe covering critical topics affecting our daily lives. If 2023 is the year you take better care of yourself, then you need to make sure Phil In The Blanks is always there to show you the way.  So subscribe and listen to Phil In The Blanks and make sure 2023 is the year that works for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Dr. Ingrid Haynes-Traylor served two decades in P-12 public education as a teacher and administrator and now serves as the Director of the National Literacy Institute. She also teaches bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level literacy courses and has published books and numerous journal articles on literacy instruction. She actively researches best practices in literacy instruction for at-risk student groups and conducts literacy training and workshops across the nation to build instructional capacity in teachers who teach our most fragile learners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, importantly, unlearn -- American history. This episode drops Tuesday. Listen and subscribe here. http://bit.ly/DrPhilpod   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 New Attitude” and ways we can get out of victimhood.    Check out: Women's Meditation Network : linktr.ee/womensmeditationnetwork)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 homelessness and addiction moving forward. You don’t want to miss this!   New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 liberties but ignore personal responsibility. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 people, incarcerating people, and for some, that works,” Senator Wiener says. “But for most people, it doesn’t. That’s what safe consumption sites are about – first and foremost, making sure people don’t die.”   New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here.http://bit.ly/DrPhilpod   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 create even bigger issues. Dr. Phil speaks with Donald Whitehead, Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, on his Phil in the Blanks podcast to dig deeper into this crisis. “If we give them a hand-up – not a handout – we can really change the direction of this country,” says Whitehead, who has worked for years advocating for systemic change to end homelessness. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here: http://bit.ly/DrPhilpod For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: drphilintheblanks.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://bit.ly/DrPhilpod For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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 important health issue in American society today. Plus, learn how to spot a revenge addict, how to approach someone addicted to violence, and how to "defuse the grenade" to keep yourself and loved ones safe from harm. 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 offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 conference, and more. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.   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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 mind is,” she says, adding, “I'm a strong believer that success leaves clues.”   NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.drphilintheblanks.com/ NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.   Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Sellers, and champions progressive policies to address issues ranging from education and poverty to preventing domestic violence and childhood obesity, says about the divisiveness of the country. Plus, he discusses his new book, Who Are Your People? New episodes drop Tuesdays. NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.  For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 persuasive speech, how to get people’s attention up front, and more. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.” Saujani joins Dr. Phil to discuss her views on what it means to be successful, and what she says it will take to create lasting change to empower working women. New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today. NUTRISYSTEM: Go to https://www.nutrisystem.com/Phil22 right now and receive over $300 in savings. Don’t wait. This special offer will not last long. KA'CHAVA is offering 10% OFF for the listeners of our podcast. Go to: https://www.kachava.com/collections/blanks-podcast to get 10% OFF your order.  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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 provide a missing piece to the puzzle when it comes to mass shootings. New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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,” Dr. Phil says Donate to CAST: https://castla.nationbuilder.com/donate CAST website: https://www.castla.org/ 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 more! New episodes drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe here:   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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. And later on, when the facts come out, we discover that the law enforcement had evidence that pointed to someone else, not the person that was convicted,” says Tankleff. Both men are guests on the next of the Phil in the Blanks podcast. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 book, Disarmed: Unconventional Lessons from the World's Only One-Armed Special Forces Shooter on the Phil in the Blanks podcast. Phil in the Blanks drops 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.com/PhilintheBlanks Courtesies: WOAI/KABB-TV, San Antonio, TX @hugocervantes86 / Local News X / TMX Isaias Melendez / @da_realsauce / Local News X / TMX Mireles Family and Lydia Martinez Delgado / Local News X / TMX Pete Luna/Uvalde Leader-News Zuma Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 information: 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

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 effective communication. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising? Go to: https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks New episodes of Phil in the Blanks drop Tuesdays. Listen and subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Nikki is what you get.” Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? premieres on E! on Sunday, May 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, with two back-to-back episodes. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 conversation and rethink and reimagine the future of humanity. 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 stress, learn resilience, and set them up for success. “Our kids are hurting. It’s time for us to step up to the plate,” Dr. Borba says. More information: 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

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? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Dr. Phil makes an announcement on Ukraine and addresses listeners' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Black and white Americans. Former BLM activist Rashad Turner says he quit the movement because, according to him, they did not prioritize education for Black children. Dr. Phil also meets the President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Lydia Pope, who says Black people still don’t have equity in lending or in many other areas that govern us. Then, anti-racist attorney Natasha Scruggs joins the conversation and says Black communities are fighting on a daily basis to achieve equality and a better life for their children. Plus, white ally Allison Mahaley joins the conversation with what she believes white people should understand. Listen in while Rashad and Natasha engage in a spirited conversation about what needs to change in the Black community for equity to be realized. And, Dr. Phil visits a Black-owned, Black-run restaurant in South Los Angeles, Alta Adams, to break bread with owner and chef Keith Corbin, who says being a Black business owner is as challenging as it is rewarding. 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

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. His most recent interest is in the field of functional MRI (fMRI) and its role in evaluating neurological disorders. 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

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 advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 stay quiet,” Aquilina says. 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

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, including the Larry Nasser sexual assault case and the biggest sexual assault case in the history of the University of Michigan. Bringing a powerful need to be heard and understood to her courtroom, Judge Aquilina is changing the way criminals are brought to justice and the way victims of powerful people are treated. 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

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

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 mental health, and his book “The End Of Mental Illness”. The term “mental illness” itself is no longer considered accurate. Listen in and learn the latest and best science and give you and your loved ones the very best chance at a long and happy life! 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

“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 debunk a dangerous myth and offer powerful tools to help you stay calm, present, balanced, and productive throughout the year. http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Get started and visit Audible: https://www.audible.com/PITB or text PITB to 500-500 For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit: https://www.onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://drphilintheblanks.com/ Get started and visit Audible: https://www.audible.com/PITB or text PITB to 500-500 Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: stronger boundaries, less conflict and drama, more acceptance, renewed self-esteem, and a whole lot more hope. Listen in and get what you need to get your life where it needs to be. Right now is always the best time to start! 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

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 show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 they're coming and have a coping strategy for what to do when they get there.” 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 episodes as Dr. Phil addresses all of your questions about this disorder, and more! 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

“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 narcissist just as quickly as you can safely do so. And, find out the one big characteristic that Dr. Phil says differentiates the narcissist and the malignant narcissist from the psychopath. Plus, what is a communal narcissist, and why does Dr. Phil say they may be the least dangerous of all? For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 narcissist.  “In my opinion, this is the most dangerous narcissist of all!” Dr. Phil says. “These are people that are cold, calculating -- but they can be very charming.” This series addresses Narcissistic Personality Disorder; how to recognize it, establish boundaries, and how to coexist with those in your life who may have it with tools and guidelines that can help minimize damage to oneself and loved ones. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of a covert narcissist and how to respond to them so you don't end up feeling manipulated and controlled. This series addresses Narcissistic Personality Disorder; how to recognize it, establish boundaries, and how to co-exist with those in your life who may have it with tools and guidelines that can help minimize damage to oneself and loved ones. http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Blanks: Toxic Personalities in the Real World.” Listeners will learn about Narcissistic Personality Disorder; how to recognize it, establish boundaries, and how to co-exist with those in your life who may have it with tools and guidelines that can help minimize damage to oneself and loved ones. Then, stay tuned for additional episodes when Dr. Phil addresses other types of Cluster B personalities, like Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Personality Disorder, and more! http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Ariely, expert in decision-making and behavioral economics, reveals the science behind online dating in part 2 of this life-changing episode of the Phil in The Blanks podcast. Plus, he shares how to make the most of the massive, destabilizing interruption to our daily lives and healthy routines COVID-19 has wrought. Ariely also teaches how to program your behaviors and empower your instincts to yield exciting, long-term benefits. For more information: www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people assume that willpower is the key to making meaningful changes in their lives. Decision-making and behavioral economics expert Dan Ariely suggests that’s not enough.  Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He joins Dr. Phil on the next “Phil in the Blanks” podcast to give listeners a new perspective on life’s most challenging problems and the key to programming ourselves for success. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 discuss how boys are socialized into unhealthy relationships with themselves and the world, and the horrible price society pays when unhealthy boys grow up into unhealthy men, including failed relationships, lost contributions, violence and crime, and breakdowns in physical and mental health. Dr. Farrell lays out a bold path forward that keeps the best aspects of being male and adds an empowering new social and emotional landscape. If you know a boy or have been one yourself, then this episode will probably change your life for the better. for more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We recorded this episode earlier this year before schools reopened and prior to the Delta Variant. And judging by the current mental health studies of adolescents, I do believe we were right on track and our words ring true today. Pediatrician, Director of Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development at Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute, and child health expert, Dr. Dimitri Christakis joins Dr. Phil on the next "Phil In The Blanks" to discuss the long-term effects of the COVID-19 crisis on children’s health, education, and emotional well-being, and strategies to help them rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legal expert Wendy Murphy is devoted to helping victims of child abuse and sex crimes get the justice they deserve. After witnessing what she describes as horrific, systemic discrimination against these victims, Murphy, who has over 15 years as a professor of violent sex crime law, opened a pro bono service to help them.  Murphy joins Dr. Phil, where they discuss the need to celebrate those who report crimes -- not tear them down -- the power of language to convey the truth, and the need to overcome the “post-truth” world we live in, where what words “really” mean is up for debate. Also, listen to Murphy’s fascinating insights into the American legal system and the critical work we need to do as a country to make things right. This episode covers sexual assault and rape at length. Need support? National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his discussion with The Behavior Panel: body language and behavioral authorities, Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden, and Chase Hughes in part two of one of his favorite episodes. Together, they discuss how to look for behavioral patterns, what self-pity can reveal about a person, and the necessity to tune in to those around you. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, who break down the clues and signals we give one another and explain how to interpret body language and understand human behavior. Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden and Chase Hughes discuss how external appearances reveal interior emotions and intentions, how to tell when someone is lying, and how to know what you are saying to the world with your behavior. You won't look at another person - or yourself - the same way ever again! For more information: drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in the conclusion of this two-part “Phil in the Blanks” podcast on the warning signs and potential dangers of cults. Listen and learn how some cults acquire and wield power to control others, along with the dangers associated with these organizations and how to avoid them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 inside organizations that can sometimes be dangerous. They also discuss how to define a cult, the methods that cults often use to entice people to join, and how some of these organizations come to manipulate, isolate, and control the lives of their members. Plus, hear how experts are able to reach out and extricate those who have been caught up in cult communities. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Broadcaster Jim Gray Talking To GOATs In this endlessly entertaining episode Dr. Phil truly Phil’s in the blanks. Legendary broadcaster and 12-time Emmy Award-winner Jim Gray reveals fascinating truths behind the biggest names in sports history: Muhammed Ali, Pete Rose, Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson, Barry Bonds- whenever something important happened Jim Gray was there, and now he’s sharing the stories behind the stories that made sports history in his book “Talking To GOATs”. Who is the real Mike Tyson? What was Tiger Woods like as a boy? What’s it like to interview the greatest boxer who ever lived at 18 years old? What’s it like for an athlete to touch perfection? You don’t know sports history unless you know Jim Gray! To get Jim's book: https://www.talkingtogoats.com/ For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 where their relationship has been and where it’s going, the newly married couple’s first child, the joys of parenting, their similarities, and differences, growing up with fame, and share reflections on the incredible journey the McGraw family has taken over the last thirty years. Then, in a very special moment, Jordan makes an exciting announcement regarding his future. Download and listen to this memorable episode and PHIL in the Blanks in Dr. Phil’s life as a father and a family man.  https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Jordan McGraw on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2AnwzfzPWpSwP6wqa3c34U This show is sponsored by: Helix: Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at http:www.HelixSleep.com/PHIL Care/Of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to http://www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code phil50. Green Chef: Go to http://www.GreenChef.com/90phil and use code 90phil to get $90 off including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the country continues to navigate its way through an unprecedented global pandemic and widespread civil unrest following the May 25 death of George Floyd, the unarmed Minneapolis man who lost his life while in police custody, Dr. Phil leads a discussion with prominent members of the Black community analyzing the events of the past week and what may have sparked them. Guests include national civil rights attorney S. Lee Merritt, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass representing California’s 37th district, author and activist Marc Lamont Hill, and activist and one of “Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People” of 2017, Tamika Mallory. And as the focus shifts to the future, what happens now? And how can you help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil discusses human trafficking and touches on sober living fraud in part two of his interview with George Mueller, Deputy Commissioner for the California Department of Insurance’s Enforcement Branch and Jennifer Lentz Snyder, Head Deputy of the Norwalk Branch of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil speaks with Head Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Lentz Snyder and Deputy Commissioner George Mueller, CA Department of Insurance Enforcement Branch about high profile cases, fraud and ways to empower the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil speaks with First Amendment attorneys Nancy Wells Hamilton and Charles L. “Chip” Babcock about science, censorship, and the pandemic. For more information www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil provides ways we can be resilient under the pressure of social distancing. www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil takes you through the anatomy of an emotion, stressors, and ways to maximize opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and how you can move forward by being adaptive, agile and creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to maximize homeschooling during the COVID19 pandemic. Hear from a school principal and a few teachers who offer insight and ideas to help cope with these unusual times. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil has an unbiased discussion about the coronavirus -- numbers, “covidiots,” and more. Plus, hear why he says the mental and emotional impact of the disease may have a bigger impact and take more lives than the disease itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coronavirus outbreak continues and with it comes an increase in stress, pressure and uncertainty. Dr. Phil discusses ways to manage social distancing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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. On this week’s episode of Phil in the Blanks, Dr. Phil speaks with the youth mentor and actor about his life on the streets, his time behind bars, and what he says prompted him to turn his back on gang life. New episodes of the Phil in the Blanks podcast drop every Tuesday. Listen and subscribe.  www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carla Pennington says she gave “probably the worst interview of my career” when being considered for the position of Executive Producer at Dr. Phil, nearly two decades ago. Hear more about the television executive’s life and career when she sits down with Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. http://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychiatrist and Medical Director for the County of Los Angeles DCFS Dr. Charles Sophy speaks out about the most significant problem he sees among youth, offers thoughts on a solution to the opioid crisis, and more on this week’s “Phil in the Blanks” podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 behavior. “We’re not in the television business – we’re in the human reaction business,” the hospitality icon tells Dr. Phil on the next Phil in the Blanks podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 famous. The executive has backed scores of artists like Matchbox Twenty and Sugar Ray, to Katy Perry and Lorde. Flom is also an inaugural board member of the Innocence Project, and host of the podcast, Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom, which he says he started three years ago because, “I thought if I could help exonerees share their stories, and in so doing, help to prevent even one wrongful conviction from happening in the future – then let’s do that.” His newest series, Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions is a powerful 13-episode podcast that tells the story of twelve real false confessions, using actual audiotapes from inside the interrogation room, and asks and answers the question: why would an innocent person confess to a crime he didn’t commit? Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions launches, February 19. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Phil in the Blanks podcast. Hear about Hunter’s life -- including being kidnapped, assaulted, and left for dead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Blanks” podcast. Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor first flew to the top of the charts in 2014 with her certified triple platinum album “Title” which included the hit singles “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin.’” “I was 19 when this all happened, and I was all of a sudden in charge – like the CEO of a million-dollar company – and I was like, ‘Uh-oh,’” the pop star tells Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Since then, Meghan has received multiple awards and nominations, including a Grammy, four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards. Want to know more about her upbringing, career, personal life? She’ll share them all with Dr. Phil when the next episode of Phil in the Blanks drops this Tuesday. Check here to find out where you can listen and subscribe. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil speaks with veteran broadcaster Jim Hill of CBS2 Los Angeles about his friendship with Kobe Bryant. Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter, Gianna, 13, were among nine people who lost their lives when a helicopter crashed on a hillside in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning, January 26. Since then, tributes from thousands of fans across the world have been pouring in as they process the loss. and the tragic day he learned of his death along with his daughter Gianni and seven others. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 being happy, teaching life laws, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, television then vs. now, politics – and tennis! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Blanks” podcast to learn the key. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 tells you how to increase your chances of keeping your resolutions. Learn how to program your environment, keep yourself accountable and make your resolutions part of your schedule. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering What The Holidays Are Really About – Whether you’re celebrating time-honored traditions or creating new ones, Dr. Phil shares ways to remember what the holidays are really about with meaningful rituals and customs, on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a serial dater? Do you have trust issues? Or, do family members sabotage your relationships? Tracy McMillan, author, television writer and relationship expert from the hit OWN reality series Family of Fiancé, tackles these topics and more on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 friendship and meets the needs of the TWO people involved.” - Dr. Phil. In the season finale of Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? episode 8, Dr. Phil details the two jobs you need to master for a successful relationship. For more information and worksheets: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 health, pleasure, joy and satisfaction in your relationship – whether your partner does anything or not,” says Dr. Phil in episode 6 of his Phil in the Blanks podcast series “Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With?” “If you’ve been listening to my latest series, Relationship Reality Check, we’ve worked hard to get rid of the myths and “bad spirits” in your relationships. Now, it’s time to choose to behave differently,” Dr. Phil says. Find out how to reclaim your core in episode 6 and how you can get through Thanksgiving with a smile on your face! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday People with Mitch Albom: Morrie said there was no substitute for the experience of having children. The hosts discuss the importance of family, the decision to have – or to not have – children and how today’s decisions will affect you later in life. To subscribe and for additional information: https://www.mitchalbom.com/tuesday-people/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 destructive emotional side to our personality. This dark side can sabotage your relationship in an insidious way. Take your own inventory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to bust myths about sex and discuss ways to improve your sex life. Plus, learn the seven most common fantasies that people have about sex. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE: Mitch Albom’s beloved professor Morrie Schwartz once said, when you have a terminal disease as he had, you find out really quickly who your friends are, and how important your family is. Guest Dr. Phil McGraw joins Mitch Albom to discuss who he keeps close and how he chooses those he spends his precious time with. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SUBSCRIBE: https://www.mitchalbom.com/tuesday-people/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his series "Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With?" on his Phil in the Blanks podcast. This week, he dives into relationship myths, like, there’s a right way and wrong way to have a great relationship. “Not true!” Dr. Phil says. Also, Dr. Phil tells you how four minutes can change your whole relationship. https://drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How well do you know your partner? And, does your partner know you? Dr. Phil continues his Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? Series on his Phil in the Blanks podcast. Find out how Dr. Phil can predict if you’re going to get a divorce based on the Four Horsemen. Tune in to find out what they are. For more information and worksheets: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In order to fix your relationship, you'll need to get real about yourself first. The journey towards a better relationship begins with you. You may be in a relationship that has gone off the rails, you feel disappointed and disillusioned but now is the time to change all of that. I am going to give you the means to turn any relationship around. Episode one of Relationship Reality Check: How Much Fun Are You To Live With? For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Also, Tuesday October 22nd on Dr. Phil more relationship issues: "Liar, Liar: Which Sister is Telling the Truth?" Check out this clip: https://www.drphil.com/shows/liar-liar-which-sister-is-telling-the-truth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Living By Design, Episode 10, on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil revisits the 16 steps people can take to dramatically change their lives. From having a life-script to taking responsibility for your own actions, Dr. Phil says, no matter your age, it’s never too late to start. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil says, “Never put yourself in an untenable position by picking a battle that you don’t need to fight and don’t know with great certainty, that you can win.” See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you bold enough to stretch yourself? Find out in the eighth installment of Living By Design. In this episode, Dr. Phil tells listeners, “You have to believe enough in yourself to get out there and reach for what you want,” and discusses working on your Playbook for Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil is continuing to discuss the 16 steps you can take to come out on top – a playbook for life. Are you reactive or proactive? How can change your life by doing a few key strategies for 30 minutes every day? Listen in and learn how having a plan, keeping things “close to the vest” and always being in investigatory mode can propel you to the top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Robin swaps secrets about the perfect Girls Night with jewelry designer and entrepreneur JENNIFER MEYER! Robin and Jennifer discuss Girls Night do's and dont's (does Robin bring Dr. Phil to Girls Night?!), favorite activities, and some juicy Girls Night Out stories! Robin also surprises Jennifer with a few of her FAVORITE things to do on Girls Night: we're talking karaoke, cocktails, and a special psychic reading from acclaimed psychic/medium BILL PHILIPPS! Change into something comfy, because we're having a GIRLS NIGHT IN tonight! For more information: https://www.ivegotasecretwithrobinmcgraw.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the sixth installment of his series Living By Design on the fan-favorite “Phil in the Blanks” podcast, Dr. Phil continues his discussion of the 16 steps people can take to come out on top - from learning to claim and accept praise, to knowing your real currency. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to be a winner, Dr. Phil says there are 16 things you need to do to get ahead and come out on top. On this week’s all-new Living By Design Phil in the Blanks podcast, learn what you can do to maximize your position in life. “I am going to tell you why winners win and losers lose and trust me, it is not an accident and it’s not luck,” Dr. Phil says. “You could be a Goody Two-shoes, or you can be a winner, but you can’t be both.” http://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every 92 seconds, another person experiences sexual assault. That’s according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. On this week’s podcast, Dr. Phil discusses campus safety, sexual assault and what parents can do to better prepare their kids for college and the best resources students can use to reach out for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veteran police sergeant and author of 400 Things Cops Know and Police Craft, Adam Plantinga, is Dr. Phil’s guest on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Ever wonder what a cop knows? How they think? What they feel? How they cope with the streets? How they do their jobs? Sgt. Adam Plantinga knows the answers to all these questions. That’s because he’s been a cop for almost twenty years and he’s smart. And funny. And honest. Thankfully for us he’s turned his life into best-selling books that share his sometimes shocking, breathtaking experiences and insights- books that screenwriters and crime novelists use to help them create believable characters and stories. Turns out being a cop is not at all like what we see on television and in the movies. What do cops think about the communities they serve? Racial profiling? Gun control? Interrogation? Diversity training? Fearing for one’s life? Dealing with the bad ten percent ninety percent of the time? Their mental health? What do they really need? If you care about how to understand and help the men and women who keep you safe then you need to get yourself settled in and listen to Dr. Phil’s conversation with San Francisco Police Officer and Author Adam Plantinga. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Lambert’s says she was abused as a child, attempted suicide at 17, turned to drugs and alcohol before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and survived multiple sexual assaults throughout her childhood. Her poetry collection “Shame is an Ocean I Swim Across” explores themes of childhood abuse, sexual trauma, body acceptance and mental illness, stemming from the entertainer’s personal experiences. “I'm really impressed by it - and impressed by your courage,” Dr. Phil tells the artist on this week’s “Phil in the Blanks” podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robin McGraw is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. She also just happens to be married to Dr. Phil! “I fell in love with you that very first night,” Robin tells her husband, whom she fondly refers to as “Phillip” on this week’s “Phil in the Blanks” podcast.  The couple, who celebrates 43 years of married life on August 14, talk about their family, key moments in their life together, Robin’s considerable accomplishments as a businesswoman and advocate, and life in the public eye. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leading body language expert human behavior analyst and author, Susan Constantine, talks deception detection, ways to catch a liar and decoding the truth behind lies on this week’s “Phil in the Blanks” podcast from Dr. Phil. Susan looks for "deceptive language – liars appeal to your logic, often using words to remove them out of the event. Every word is important because the subject selects them, it’s unconscious and provides a wealth of information." More information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans are fascinated by athletes. There is an entire media industry built around critiquing their work, assessing their value, and holding them accountable to the adoring public that craves their success and pays their salaries. Athletes rarely allow the public to see beyond carefully crafted branding strategies. Some shun the public’s attention altogether, some crave that attention and can’t live without out it. Metta World Peace is one of those rare athletes who make no pretense of hiding who he is and what he’s about. Metta has struck a chord with Americans. Whether by design or not he is more transparent and accessible than most athletes and exerts far less control over what he allows us to see. When he won a championship ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most recognizable and valuable sports franchises on Earth, he thanked his psychiatrist in his post-game comments. Not the kind of thing most athletes would do. But our guest has had to struggle for everything and knows what is a real accomplishment. He was raised on public basketball courts in New York City where people have been killed over petty personal disputes. He has had to look over his shoulder his whole life. In one of the most competitive sports, he became a first-round pick in the NBA, an All-Star, won the NBA’s coveted Defensive Player of the Year Award, and of course, became a World Champion. While achieving the impossible he struggled to leave his past behind. He has fought his battle with mental health in front of the cameras and has become an important voice in understanding mental health and how mental health problems impact athletes and athletics. He has come so far from his rough and tumble roots that he won the J. Walter Kennedy Award given to the NBA player who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community. Of all the things he has achieved that is among the most impressive because it shows the true colors of this playground warrior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. J. Patrick Johnson talks about how medicine is changing and the markers that can tell whether someone is likely to have Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - the brain condition associated with repeated blows to the head. Plus, Dr. Phil talks about safety tips for children with Tracie Arlington Founder and lead instructor of Play It Safe Defense. She’ll cover empowering children with knowledge and techniques to combat verbal defense, bullying, sexual assault prevention and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every single one of us has some kind of sense of humor, but only a precious few can make all of us laugh. Cedric The Entertainer is one of those rare people with near-universal appeal who has put together a hugely successful career as a beloved stand-up comedy legend, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, a popular game show host, a sitcom star, an iconic movie star, and just for good measure he’s been awarded an honorary doctorate. For the last thirty years, he’s been one of our most important and influential public voices. The comedy legend, who stars in and executive produces The Neighborhood and appears in the hit TV comedy The Last O.G., opens up about his life before comedy, including working as an undercover security guard at Sears, his philosophy with hecklers, the Kings of Comedy Tour, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all strive to do our best. That’s why we love champions. We love to win. Americans in particular love to learn how to win. Tennis Champion Coco Vandeweghe has done just that. She has learned how to become a champion. And she’s learned from some of the best. Her immediate family boasts Olympians, former NBA players, and even a Miss America. For her competing and winning is a way of life. Anyone who wants to win has something to gain from her passion, intellect, commitment, struggle, dedication and her ability to deal with enormous pressure. Not just a champion but an outspoken advocate for equality and fairness in sports and in everything she does. Hear what Dr. Phil and Coco have to say. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright and radio and television personality Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Albom, whose books include Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven among others, opens up about how writing Tuesdays with Morrie changed his life forever, his fascination with heaven, what he learned from Chika, a little girl he was raising as his daughter who died of a brain tumor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People have been talking about the potential of the internet since its inception. Amanda Cerny has fulfilled some of that vast potential in staggering ways. With more views and viewers than some cable channels this young lady has redefined media in the 21st Century in ways that has changed our future. There are hundreds of millions of people trying to accomplish what she has accomplished and yet only a handful have managed to compete at her level. Listen in as Dr. Phil finds out who she is and how she has come so far in such a short time, and explore her vision for the future.  https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the greatest prestigious award given in the field of comedy can be the most rewarding experiences of your life. Jay Leno, one of the most successful talk show host and comedian, shares his love for cars, techniques on saving money and insights into an ultimate garage. Hear what Jay tells Dr. Phil about having one of the most famous and successful careers in the history of American humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jonas Brothers are back – and they’re opening up to Dr. Phil on the next Phil in the Blanks podcast! Kevin, Joe and Nick, who formed their rock band in 2005 and broke up in 2013, give their first interview since reuniting in March. Find out what they kept inside all these years, what to expect on their new tour, and more! The Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins tour, with special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw, kicks off this Summer! The Jonas Brothers’ ‘Chasing Happiness’ clips provided courtesy of Prime Video. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Police Chief David Brown is best known for his steady leadership during the 2016 Dallas sniper shooting. During the shooting, five police officers were killed, and seven other officers and two civilians were injured. On this week’s episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Chief Brown sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Phil. He shares why he became a police officer, how he humanized the men and women behind the badge, new solutions for school shootings and more. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wish you could live a life where you could say exactly what is on your mind at all times? Very few people actually have that kind of freedom. It takes a certain kind of sacrifice in order to reap the rewards that come from being true to who you are. Such people must take the risk that being yourself will lead to being successful. There’s a certain kind of character a person must have to take such a risk- whatever happens is yours and yours alone- success or failure- its nobody else’s fault. We like that kind of character on Phil In The Blanks. True success ultimately comes down to self-ownership and the courage to take responsibility for oneself- all the good and all the not so good. Ron White has walked that walk, and because he’s walked the walk he can talk the talk- and when he talks people laugh and they laugh hard. He’s a Navy Vietnam vet, a blue-collar comedy icon, a producer, an actor, a whiskey drinking, cigar smoking, unfiltered, off the cuff stand up from a small town in Texas who’s seen it all, done it all and landed on his feet in front of microphone.  One has to love Ron White for all the good and for how he helps others learn to walk in their own truth the best they can. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Kimmel, radio host, sports guy, multiple award-winning writer, producer, and host, accomplished voice over actor, legend of the groundbreaking Man Show, screenwriter, host of the highly influential hit late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live, host of the ESPY's and the Academy Awards, avowed tormentor of Matt Damon, internet sensation, break up revenge artist, self-proclaimed three-headed dog and football prognosticator. Best known for putting the funny into taboo subjects that rampant political correctness has relegated to untouchable status. He will tell the truth in ways that cannot be dismissed or ignored and so has become a true national resource. He attracts a lot of controversies and makes a lot of people laugh, even when he makes them angry- so he must be doing something right. We're here to enjoy his unique talent and perspective on Phil In The Blanks. More info: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gayle King is a voice of reason, calm and love who has been in our lives for decades now. We count on having her there in the morning to inform us, lead us, entertain us and get the positive vibes flowing bright and early. When the news is bad she’s great and when the news is good she’s even better. A beloved radio host, she’s also one of the most successful names in television journalism and one of the most trusted and respected. King interviews top newsmakers and delivers original reporting to CBS THIS MORNING and all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. She is also Editor-at-Large of the award-winning O The Oprah Magazine. Since joining CBS News in 2011, King has conducted revealing and news-making interviews with world leaders, political figures and celebrities. Among her numerous awards are three Emmys and the American Women in Radio & Television’s Gracie Award for Outstanding Radio Talk Show. When they say “it couldn’t happen to a nicer person” they’re talking about Gayle King. She's one of those people who keep us connected to honesty, truth and decency, and for that, she is more valuable than ever before, and why we want her here on Phil In The Blanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Click link below to navigate to Dr. Phil’s other podcast 'Analysis of Murder by Dr. Phil' where this week you will hear all about what happened the night Dee Dee Blancharde lost her life, in one of the most bizarre and twisted murder cases ever. You will hear his fascinating, exclusive prison interview with Dee Dee’s tortured daughter Gypsy Rose, who was there that bloody night and involved in more ways than you can imagine. Subscribe and Listen Now: https://apple.co/30au1Bn See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and Coach Mike Bayer, the New York Times best-selling author of Best Self: Be You, Only Better, go LIVE and take questions from listeners! In this special episode, Dr. Phil and Coach Mike get real about suicide, the opioid crisis, cyberbullying and how parents should draw the line on their teen’s privacy. To see this full video: http://bit.ly/DrPhilLive or go to https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police issue a nationwide, all-points bulletin for the safe return of Gypsy Rose Blancharde, believed to be kidnapped by her mother’s killer. Police use advanced technology to trace her whereabouts and find her hiding in a closet 700 miles from her home. What happens next will shock everyone beyond belief. Subscribe: Subscribe and Listen Now: https://apple.co/30au1Bn See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 3 of Tracks of Life is truly a family affair! Jordan’s dad Dr. Phil shows up to take us on a journey through night shifts in factories, homemade mix tapes, and an apartment building guarded by the notorious Hell’s Angeles. Even Jordan walked away from this one with some new knowledge of where Dr. Phil came from and how important music was on his journey to becoming the most recognizable face on television. The Doc even turns the tables to get a couple of the songs from Jordan and Fabian’s own Tracks of Life… This is NOT one to miss! Every life has a soundtrack. On Tracks of Life, Jordan McGraw and Fabian Marasciullo talk to YOUR favorite musicians, actors, authors, producers, business moguls, and athletes to find out what songs they’ve put on theirs. This podcast isn’t about famous people’s favorite songs. Tracks of Life is about the songs that had a lasting impact on the most interesting people’s lives. Subscribe: apple.co/tracksoflife See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to judging future success, most people get it wrong, one way or the other. There are simply too many variables. One of the hardest things to do on Earth is play in the National Football League. It is also one of the hardest places to predict individual success. Everyone in the league is superior in some way: speed, strength, agility, skill, instinct, passion. Separation between best and worst is often measured in split seconds or a couple of inches, or in a single moment of inspiration or hesitation. Think about what it takes to be the best ever in a world like the NFL, to somehow move beyond superior and live there. Emmitt Smith thought about it then went out and did it. But when he was coming out of high school a man considered to be an expert at judging young football talent said about him: “he is a lugger, not a runner. He’s not fast. He can’t get around the corner. When he falls flat on his face, remember where you heard it first.” The most important variable in becoming the best running back in the history of the NFL is being Emmitt Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Paperny, who spent time in prison and now prepares others for their time behind bars, visits with Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast to discuss the infamous college admissions cheating scandal involving celebrities and wealthy parents. Listen in as Paperny, author of Lessons From Prison and Ethics in Motion, reveals what he believes is the motivation that caused these parents to cheat – and why he believes all the defendants in the headline-making scandal are going to prison. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Turner, known as Sansa Stark on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, opens up about what it was like to be in front of the camera starting at a young age, and how she has worked to overcome her own body image issues on the newest episode of ‘Phil in the Blanks’ podcast. Turner reveals that she has suffered from depression for five or six years, sometimes preventing her from getting out of bed and leaving the house. She says she noticed it come on strong when she was 17. Hear why she says it’s important for her to share her story. For more information: www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and Oprah Winfrey have been close friends and professional colleagues since she first invited him to be a regular contributor on The Oprah Winfrey Show over 23 years ago. On the latest episode of Phil in the Blanks, Dr. Phil says that he’s never forgotten the help Oprah gave him. He also reveals that he sends her a message - at least twice a year – “Just for the purpose of telling you how much I appreciate how much you’ve done for me and my family.” Hear more from Oprah, and learn all about her new book: The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose, on this week’s podcast. Featuring anecdotes from her life, as well as the lives of renowned figures such as Brené Brown, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Gilbert, Jay-Z, Ellen DeGeneres and others, in the book Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating your deepest vision of yourself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life is riddled with bad guys so in the latest installment of the Living By Design series Dr. Phil teaches you how to identify the people who will “screw you over” and “take what is yours” -- and how to protect yourself and those you love. Learn about BAITERs and the Evil 8 qualities that identify a BAITER so you can win in the world. It’s time to learn how the world really works, not how you wish it worked. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money, success, fame, and influence are not an antidote to anxiety and can even make things worse. For Charlamagne Tha God, living with anxiety has been a life-long issue, from an unsafe childhood and a dysfunctional family to being black and successful in America, he has looked at mental health from every perspective. As a popular radio and podcast host he has discussed the issue at length and has arrived at a compelling way of looking at things, that is, at times, at odds with the way mental health is viewed in parts of his community. Here on ‘Phil In The Blanks’ we are going to look at how anxiety and other mental health issues are viewed behind the scenes in media work environments and in the African American community and see how one man’s tireless struggle to overcome anxiety, fear and doubt has helped shape the lives of his family, his friends, his co-workers, and even some A-list celebrities. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you like celebrities and controversy then you are going to love Piers Morgan who does both better than anyone else in the world. The youngest editor in fifty years of a British national newspaper succeeds with a cunning wit and a win at any cost approach to giving the public what it wants. He has an appetite for conflict and a nose for controversy, but he himself is a controversial figure as well, through his comments about others and by stretching the laws on privacy and access to celebrities’ lives. As an editor, television host and columnist Piers Morgan has made himself an international success by getting to what’s interesting about people and there is nothing controversial about that. He’s a man who will go toe to toe, any time, any place, and that’s the kind of spirit we like here on Phil In The Blanks. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anyone who can be called both "Sir Charles" and "The Round Mound Of Rebound" has got to be an interesting person. Charles Barkley is serious and regal and joyous and athletic and always funny whether he's trash-talking NBA Legends on the basketball court or offering indispensable insight into the game while hosting his television talk show.  The one thing Sir Charles has in abundance, aside from talent and numerous NBA records, is personality. He is one of the country's most watchable television stars and most beloved voices. There is no one who doesn't stop and listen when Sir Charles speaks. Fearless, transparent, wise beyond his years, spot-on insights, and a weary honesty that captivates are just some of the qualities and characteristics this giant possesses. Here on Phil In The Blanks, we are going to give The Man a platform to express himself so we may get to know him better than ever and enjoy all those things he can't bring forward on television. There is so much fun to have and so little time! For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the ten defining moments in your life? What seven critical choices have you made? And who are the five pivotal people that you’ve encountered along the way? These are just a few of the questions that Dr. Phil explores on his next podcast that could help reveal why you're where you are right at this moment. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pamela Meyer is a best-selling author, successful entrepreneur, has an MBA from Harvard and that’s not even the coolest part. What makes her so interesting is that she’s a world-renowned expert on lying. She can spot a liar from space. She has focused her considerable intellect and analytical skills on the subject and has brought forward a powerful skill set that she can pass on to all of us. We need to know when someone is not telling us the truth. Sometimes all we have is a suspicion that we can’t turn into something more concrete. Pamela Meyers is going to share with us some of her best tools and insights, discuss how she developed them and teach us how to use them well. Liars beware! For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Romo, winner of the prestigious Walter Payton Award for outstanding division 1-AA football player, and a consensus All- American, was an undrafted rookie out of Eastern Illinois University when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an extra quarterback for practice drills. He hung around long enough to make the team and get a chance as a backup quarterback which he grabbed on to and never looked back. One of the highest-rated quarterbacks ever, holder of numerous team and NFL records, and considered one of the gutsiest and smartest quarterbacks to ever play the game. He was forced to retire due to a compression fracture in his spine or he would still be playing. But his loss has been our gain- soon after retiring he landed in the CBS broadcast booth where every football fan in American has marveled at his incredible ability to know what plays teams are going to call next from both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, which has created a whole new level of fun and excitement in our television experience of the NFL and set a new gold standard for broadcasting sports. Tony Romo is a perfect example of the old adage- "the cream always rises to the top." He didn't have the high-profile college career many others had, but there was no denying his talent once he stepped on the field as he outperformed big-time first-round draft picks his entire career. Never give up, never doubt your abilities, grab onto opportunities when they show up and you'll rise to the top just like Tony Romo. For more information go to https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you ready to put yourself first and start accomplishing your goals to get to where you want to be in life? Dr. Phil says it’s never too late to get started -- and he’s going to tell you what you need to do to get an edge in your life in his Living by Design series. Learn the seven core characteristics of a champion and how to achieve them. For more information: http://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I will be "Phil -ing in the Blanks" in your life. This is my new series where I will help you get “the edge” in your life. I want you to know who you are, and more importantly how you got to be there.  The only person you have to control, to make a huge change in your life is you.  What I want you to do is start Living by Design and have a definition of what success is in your life.  I want us to come away with a plan that you can get excited about. ….and that’s what this series is all about! For worksheets and more: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is strength and accomplishment and then there is our next guest, Kathy Bates. She has hundreds of acting credits on stage and in film and television, and a formidable body of television directing work. She is an Academy Award winner and three-time nominee. She has fourteen Emmy nominations and two wins. She is a Tony Award nominee. An Obie Award winner. She has two Golden Globes Awards. Two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Two BAFTA nominations. There is no acting challenge she has not met and mastered. For the past several years, Bates has served as a Spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN). LE&RN is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic diseases and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. Listen in Kathy sits down to discuss growing up in the south, going to SMU, finding her voice on stage, her greatest roles and life as an actress. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil taps into the huge reservoir of strength and talent that is Steve Harvey. Twenty-seven years doing something is impressive. Being successful at something for twenty-seven years is even more impressive. Being one of the best at something for twenty-seven years is absolutely incredible. Being the best at something that is extremely difficult. Steve Harvey is one of the best stand-up comics ever. For most people that would be everything. For Steve Harvey, that’s getting out of bed in the morning. You also know him as an award-winning radio host, an award-winning television host, a successful actor, a producer, a respected and cherished leader in his community, a man who does not shy away from controversy, a devout Christian, husband and father, and the man to turn to when in need of a little dating advice. Someone who makes success look so easy is truly accomplished, but like every successful person, he has had to work hard to overcome some truly frightening obstacles. Steve Harvey has a lifetime of amazing accomplishments and yet it feels like he’s only just begun. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dax Shepard, comedian, writer, director, editor, actor, voice-over artist, and political force. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and came to the West Coast to live the dream life he has today. He is a TV star, he has mastered the practical joke, he has written and directed feature films, he is an accomplished improvisational actor and has one of the most popular commercial campaigns ever. Dax is also an accomplished motorcycle racer. Hear how Dax Shepard, a successful and accomplished improvisational actor, tackles addiction, the paparazzi, and living his greatest life. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is a Sheriff's deputy in Georgia. He has a deep love and appreciation for law officers and how hard they work and how much they risk doing their jobs. He's also a platinum recording artist who's released four albums, working with the likes of Michael Jackson and Aaron Carter. He is one of the first African Americans to play a major comic book hero in a movie. He's performed comedic roles in dozens of television shows and films, and has appeared in numerous music videos, and has even voiced a character in a Smurf movie. He's appeared in dozens of best-selling video games as himself, has created and hosted numerous television shows for major networks, is a beloved product spokesman, a beloved professional wrestler appearing in major WWE events, a highly successful investor and real estate entrepreneur, a minority owner of a major sports franchise, a tech investor and he also owns a Krispy Kreme store in Atlanta. His mother, Lucille O'Neal is his best friend and confidant. His late father, Army Sergeant Phillip A. Harrison served as one of Shaq's greatest coaches of all time. He grew up poor on the streets of Newark New Jersey but has never stopped helping those in need now that he's a worldwide brand and host of one of the most significant sports talk shows on television. Shaquille is one of the most outrageous and beloved personalities in the world as well as having one of the greatest professional careers in the history of athletics. He's one of those one-word name celebrities who are instantly recognizable anywhere on the planet. To read his list of accomplishments on the court would quite literally take up our entire podcast. But I don't need to do that. We hope you enjoy diving in deep with Mr. Shaquille O'Neal aka Shaq! For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil McGraw will draw on his background in broadcasting, psychology, human functioning, litigation, medical sciences, and that of a Hollywood insider, to ensure you will gain wisdom and insight into events, breakthroughs and people you only thought you knew… including yourself. Most importantly, you will have a fun and entertaining time doing it. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices