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Welcome to The Dr. Phil Podcast, where Dr. Phil McGraw delivers unfiltered, powerful insights and practical tools to help you navigate today’s complex world. Each week, join Dr. Phil as he sits down with captivating guests, from world-renowned experts and celebrities to individuals with extraordinary stories. Topics span relationships, parenting, career, mental health, and community, with every episode crafted to spark conversation, empathy, and personal growth.

As part of our feed, get daily access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil. No spin. No BS. Just the truth. Also, Dr. Phil Primetime where Dr. Phil fearlessly takes on the nation’s most urgent issues, from parental rights and education to the fentanyl crisis and homelessness. No topic is too sensitive, and no opinion is left out as Dr. Phil strives to bridge divides and do what’s right.

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What happens when your child’s first love isn’t a person at all… but a machine?
That’s not a fantasy. That’s happening to kids right now. This episode is brought to you by Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options
Former CIA officer Mike Baker joins Dr. Phil to expose China’s long-game intelligence play from IP theft to border infiltration and land grabs near U.S. military sites.   Dr. Phil talks with Mike Baker, host of The President’s Daily Brief Podcast, former CIA covert ops officer, and cofounder of Portman Square Group to dissect the threats shaping America’s future security. From China’s long-horizon intelligence strategy and relentless intellectual property theft, to suspicious border crossings, cyber probing of U.S. infrastructure, and farmland acquisitions near military bases—this conversation connects the dots on a silent war unfolding in plain sight. Baker reveals how these moves aren’t isolated incidents, but part of a systemic campaign to weaken America’s resilience. Dr. Phil pushes the discussion further: What are the psychological effects of living under constant, invisible threats? Are Americans prepared mentally and structurally for disruption on this scale? Thank you to our sponsors: Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL    Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! Visit https://Greenlight.com/phil 
Ex-Navy SEAL Joel Lambert joins Dr. Phil to reveal how to bulletproof your mindset, community, and home in a world spinning off its axis.   What does it really take to survive when the systems we rely on fail? In this gripping episode, Dr. Phil sits down with former Navy SEAL Joel Lambert, author of The Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide, to talk about preparing for crisis... mentally, physically, and communally.   This episode is brought to you by Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! Visit https://Greenlight.com/phil This episode is brought to you by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil  and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty  Subscribe | Rate | Share:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrPhilPodcast    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV   #JoelLambert #fullepisodes #DrPhilPodcast #SurvivalMindset #NavySEALWisdom #GrayManTactics #EmergencyPreparedness #SituationalAwareness #SelfSufficiency #CommunityResilience #BugInGuide #PreppingWithPurpose #SurvivalPsychology #CrisisPlanning #MentalToughness  
Here in Texas, we don't put up with woke nonsense. Just ask the Texas A&M  professor who tried to brainwash her students with far-left gender ideology.   This episode is brought to you by Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! Visit https://Greenlight.com/phil    Subscribe | Rate | Share:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrPhilPodcast    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV   Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com
They want your energy. You don’t have to give it. Part 2: Dr. Philcontinues his conversation with Dave Asprey, biohacking creator, founder of Bulletproof and neuroscience pioneer, to reveal why emotional reactivity is your biggest vulnerability especially when dealing with narcissists, gaslighters, and energy vampires. Learn the difference between narcissists and sociopaths, how to train your nervous system to stop feeding toxic people, and why forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s your reset button. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s brain science, trauma repair, and personal power that actually works. David's Book: "Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace" https://www.amazon.com/Heavily-Meditated-Triggers-Dissolve-Activate/dp/0063204762 https://www.daveasprey.com https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey https://x.com/daveasprey   Thank you to our sponsors: Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL  Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options."   Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty     Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com    how to deal with narcissists | emotional regulation tools | healing from toxic relationships | forgiveness vs. boundaries | neuroscience of forgiveness | narcissist vs sociopath | trauma reset techniques | Dave Asprey Dr. Phil interview | mental performance and peace
What Will You Do About Charlie Kirk's Senseless Murder? Let's stop asking "why" bad things happen to good people. Instead, decide "what" each of us can do to stop the dangerous rhetoric and violence that is plaguing our country.   Thank you to our sponsor: Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL    Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Dr. Phil, Luis Elizondo, and Bryce Zabel reveal how UAPs moved from stigma to legitimacy, exploring exotic materials, government secrecy, and national security stakes.   Thank you to our sponsors: Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL    Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options."   Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil  and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty
Language wars, wedge issues, and money in politics... are we being played?   Dr. Phil and Cenk Uygur expose how language policing, wedge issues, and money in politics manipulate public perception and fuel systemic corruption. 👉 Follow the money. Reject corruption. Reclaim democracy.   This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil 
Charlotte's democratic leadership didn't want anyone to see the surveillance of a cold-blooded murder aboard a light rail. The Mayor did everything possible to keep the horrific video under wraps. Local media either missed or ignored the magnitude and implications of the crime. This story is tragic on so many different levels. We break it down piece by piece.  
Part 1: Can forgiveness rewire your brain? Dr. Phil and Dave Asprey dive deep into narcissism, trauma, and the science behind letting go without letting others off the hook.   What if forgiveness wasn’t about them but about you? In this conversation, Dr. Phil and Dave Asprey go beyond breathwork and into the root of emotional injury. They unpack how betrayal and narcissistic abuse rewire your brain and how you can reset it. With real-life stories, actionable techniques, and unexpected humor, this episode teaches you how to reclaim peace, set boundaries, and live free from the triggers that steal your power. It’s not therapy. It’s transformation. Learn about "Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace" Biohack Your Brain Before It Breaks You’re Not Broken. You’re Miswired Stop Reacting. Start Rewiring. Reclaim Emotional Control Heavily Meditated: https://www.amazon.com/Heavily-Meditated-Triggers-Dissolve-Activate/dp/0063204762 https://www.daveasprey.com https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey  https://x.com/daveasprey Thank you to our sponsor Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 352-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/PHIL  Disclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Dr. Phil exposes the myth of guaranteed outcomes and urges you to build skills AI can’t replace... because entitlement won’t protect your paycheck. Entitlement is fading, and merit is the new currency. With more government cuts looming and AI coming for millions of jobs, he lays down the rule... become indispensable or risk being replaced. From career strategy to moral clarity, this episode is your wake-up call. Forget legacy perks and identity handouts. Dr. Phil breaks down how “consequential knowledge” is your best defense in a world that rewards results not excuses.   Thank you to our sponsor: Cozy Earth: Visit https://cozyearth.com for up to 40% off with code PHIL.    
A D.C. man hurled a footlong Subway sandwich at a federal agent and now he faces a felony assault charge. What sounds like a late-night comedy skit is really a symptom of something far more serious.    This episode is brought to you by CozyEarth: Visit https://cozyearth.com for up to 40% off with code PHIL.
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou reveals the true cost of exposing torture, legal battles, prison time, and life after whistleblowing. In Part Two of Dr. Phil’s conversation with John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on torture, we dive deeper into the personal and political fallout of speaking truth to power. Kiriakou opens up about the realities of the Whistleblower Protection Act, the harsh consequences of challenging the CIA, and his time in federal prison. He and Dr. Phil also confront the rise of government surveillance and privacy concerns, and reflect on how U.S. policy shifted in the wake of 9/11. Now an advocate and author, Kiriakou shares what drives his work today and the lessons learned from paying the ultimate price for exposing hidden truths. 👉 A gripping episode on courage, consequence, and the fight for accountability. Thank you to our sponsor Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil   #Whistleblower #CIA #JohnKiriakou #DrPhilPodcast #TruthToPower #Surveillance #PrisonReform  
Senior wins holy war to paint psalms on her parking spot. You can’t cancel God. He was here first. This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil
John Kiriakou, a former CIA: What happens when exposing the truth comes at the ultimate personal cost? This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil    
"Cracker Barrel Craziness. It's A Logo, Get Over It!" A five-year-old could have made the now-banished Craxcker Barrel logo. How did it become a matter of life and death? Because for too many people, outrage has become the main event.   This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil  
What if suppressing your voice was destroying your mental health? Dr. Phil and Dr. Chloe reveal why free speech may be the key to healing America.   Dr. Phil sits down with clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Chloe to explore how speech suppression, cancel culture, and emotional constipation are quietly fueling anxiety, depression, and division in America. Dr. Chloe's new book, Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, argues that free expression isn’t just a political issue, it’s a mental health necessity. In this powerful and practical conversation, Dr. Chloe breaks down how self-censorship leads to stress, why open dialogue builds emotional strength, and what every parent, student, and leader needs to know to push back against the fear of saying the “wrong” thing. Dr. Chloe: Pre-Order Book Now: Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly: https://freespeechtoday.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrChloePhD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/drchloe_/ X: https://x.com/DrChloe_   This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil   This episode is brought to you by Hydeline: Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at hydeline.com   #DrPhilPodcast #DrChloe #FreeSpeechMatters #MentalHealthCrisis #CancelCulture #CanISayThat #Anxiety #EmotionalHealth #TherapyTools #PodcastClips #YouTubeTalks #CensorshipDebate #ParentingAndPolitics #CollegeCulture #PublicDiscourse #SpeechSuppression #FirstAmendment #MentalHealthAwareness
A Catholic School’s church turned into a killing ground. An eight-year-old and a ten-year-old, gunned down while praying. The shooter’s journals, videos, and red flags were everywhere.  This episode is brought to you by Amen Clinics: Take the guesswork out of mental health care. Call 866-580-6569 or go to https://AmenClinics.com/DrPhil         
Dr. Phil sits down with Abby Lee Miller to unpack her rise, downfall, prison time, and what redemption looks like now. This episode is brought to you by Hydeline that offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at http://hydeline.com  Subscribe | Rate | Share:  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com  
Dr. Phil investigates whether arresting the unhoused for sleeping in public is justice or cruelty. This episode is brought to you by Hydeline:  Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com 
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Aug 11th
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Jul 22nd
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Ena Greco

Nothing is "free" Independent Presidential candidate Andrew Yang proposed UBI not based on taxes. It was based on payment from corporations who use our personal data for profit without paying for it... Not a hand out. AI is set to replace several job sectors. Many will be out of work regardless of trying to get work. UBI is not enough to replace income anyway. It is possibly enough to bump kids into a private education.

Jun 19th
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Jamie Parr

guaranteed income is helpful for those that want to do meaningful work that doesn't pay enough to earn a living. you have to be careful who you extend this qualification too. so many jobs now. do not pay enough, and this should just be an extension to help people do what they love and still be able to live.

Jun 17th
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Todd Thomsen

It’s only when I decided to become my own person, and not let others tell me how I should feel, that I took it upon myself to reconcile my estranged relationship with my dad. Now it’s as strong as ever, and he’s got a thriving relationship with his grandchildren. 

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May 28th
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