The Dr. Phil Podcast

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 

Money means nothing if you can't hold on to it. And a former childhood star said she learned that the hard way.. If millionaires need to be financially educated then how much more do the rest of us?

Can sleeping outside land you in jail? Dr. Phil investigates whether homelessness is being treated as a crime. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off"   Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil    #podcast #DrPhilPodcast #HomelessnessCrisis #GrantsPass #SupremeCourtCase #HousingNotHandcuffs #CriminalizingPoverty #PublicSafety #UrbanPolicy #HomelessRights #AmericanJustice

Dr. Phil exposes the human cost of drunk driving through viral arrests, shattered families, and personal confessions from those who barely survived the aftermath. Thank you to our sponsor: Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off  #DrPhilPodcast #DrunkDrivingCrisis #DUIPrevention #ViralArrest #RoadSafety #SoberTruth #AlcoholAwareness #JusticeForVictims #MothersAgainstDrunkDriving #TrueCrimeToldBySurvivors  

We have a cultural crisis where those on the far left, like Mamdani, see nothing wrong with women selling their bodies for sex. I don't care how many times you watched "Pretty Woman." I have serious issues with Mamdani's twisted way of thinking.   Thank you to our sponsor Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.    

AI chatbots are reshaping how kids bond, love, and trust. Dr. Phil investigates Big Tech’s impact on real connection with experts Kristina Lerman and Minh Duc Chu. AI companions aren’t science fiction anymore they are in our kids’ pockets. In this alarming episode, Dr. Phil sits down with the Co-Authors of “Artificial Intimacy: The Next Giant Social Experiment on Young Minds” Kristina Lerman (Professor, Luddy School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington a fellow of the AAAI) and Minh Duc Chu (David)(Ph.D. Candidate, USC Information Sciences Institute) to uncover the shocking findings behind their viral study. From 30,000+ real chatbot conversations to the psychological impact on kids, we dive into: How bots mirror emotions and create deep attachments Why some children now trust AI chatbot more than parents The risks of emotional outsourcing in childhood Who protects our kids If your child has ever said, “My AI chatbot understands me better than you,” this episode is a wake-up call. Find out more: Artificial Intimacy Article: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/artificial-intimacy Kristina Lerman's Research: https://bit.ly/47N1k2E  Minh Duc Chu's Research: https://bit.ly/41oUjkK  This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. 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 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      Subscribe | Rate | Share:  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com   #DrPhil #DrPhilPodcast #ChatBots #ArtificialIntimacy  #ParentingInTheAIera  #DigitalWellness  #AICompanions #YouthMentalHealth 

The woke left keeps pointing to crime stat after crime stat saying DC isn't so dangerous anymore.  The Real Story is how progressives use crime statistics to fit a political narrative. This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL  and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. 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 explores the rise of AI companions, from digital love to conversations with the dead, and asks: Are we redefining connection or losing humanity? Artificial intelligence is no longer just powering apps—it’s reshaping how people love, grieve, and connect. On this episode, Dr. Phil investigates the explosive rise of AI companions. Social media star Caryn Marjorie shares how her AI chatbot, CarynAI, went viral and exposed the dangers of emotional dependency. Justin Harrison, the founder of You, Only Virtual (YOV), explains how his company lets people “talk” with deceased loved ones, rewriting the way we process grief. Eugenia, the mind behind Replika, warns of the risks when AI intimacy replaces real human bonds.  Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #AILove  #AICompanions  #ArtificialIntimacy  #Replika  #CarynAI  #DrPhilPodcast #FutureOfConnection #AIandLove #DigitalGrief #HumanVsMachine