The Dr. Phil Podcast

The Dr. Phil Podcast

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The Dr. Phil Podcast episodes

  • Survivors of the Sydney Hanukkah Attack

    On a night meant for celebration and light, terror erupted at a beach in Sydney, Australia during the first night of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. What should have been a safe, public gathering became a scene of chaos and unimaginable loss. Fifteen people were killed, and many more were injured.

    Tonight, we hear firsthand from two families who lived through that nightmare. Lissy, a mother who was forced to run for her life while protecting her young daughter, and Rabbi Yosef, whose 14 year old daughter survived the attack while others around her did not.

    Through their stories, we confront the human cost of hatred, the trauma of survival, and the resilience it takes to move forward after unspeakable violence. As Hanukkah continues, we reflect on loss, courage, and the enduring search for light in the darkest moments.


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    43 min
  • For Some College Students It's Party 'til You Die

    The most dangerous place for freshmen isn’t a dark alley, it’s a party. Inside the deadly culture of college drinking nobody wants to talk about.

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    34 min
  • This Isn’t An Immigration System- It’s Chaos

    Ten-year waits. Cold War laws. And a system that trains the world’s smartest people… then tells them to leave. Immigration attorney Deron Smallcomb explains why America isn’t losing the talent race, we’re sabotaging it.

    Secure borders. Fair asylum. Smart immigration.

    We can have all three once we put common sense above politics.

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    36 min
  • How To Reverse The American Fertility Crisis

    Dr. Phil sits down with Dr. Ann Shippy to reveal how the months and years before pregnancy shape a child’s lifelong health and why today’s fertility crisis has less to do with age and far more to do with toxins, inflammation, stress, and our modern environment.

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    For decades, women have been told their fertility is on a countdown clock but what if age isn’t the real problem? Dr. Phil welcomes Dr. Ann Shippy, a leading expert in the emerging preconception movement, to uncover the science showing how the 3–36 months before pregnancy can influence a child’s lifelong health. Dr. Shippy explains how toxins, chronic inflammation, endocrine disruptors, stress, and the microbiome silently shape fertility for both men and women. She shares how couples even well into their 40s, can dramatically improve egg and sperm health, reduce miscarriage risk, and give their future children a stronger foundation of genetic resilience. From environmental chemicals and gut health to hormone balance and the male fertility crisis, Dr. Phil digs into the psychology and misinformation surrounding modern parenthood. This is not about fear, it's about power. Small changes today may change the trajectory of a child’s life before they’re even conceived.


    Dr. Ann Shippy:

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    43 min
  • You Need To Warn Your Kids About Cannabis Psychosis Right Now

    Parents you need to sit down with your children right NOW because that high powered weed kids say is “all-natural” can hijack the brain, trigger psychosis, and turn fear into violence - deadly violence. Legal doesn’t mean safe, and ignoring that truth is costing lives.

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    15 min
  • Stop Lying to Yourself: The Stories That Keep You Stuck

    Dr. Phil walks you through a five-step plan to rewrite your life story, heal old wounds, and finally live from the truth not the trauma.

    In this episode, Dr. Phil takes you step by step through a powerful five-part action plan to stop letting one painful event run your entire life. First, you’ll isolate a single target event that has shaped how you see yourself and the world. Then you’ll audit your internal responses—blame, self-talk, labels, and the “tapes” that still play in your head. DPM shows you how to test those beliefs for authenticity, replace destructive fiction with Authentically Accurate Alternatives, and identify your Minimal Effective Response the smallest real action that brings emotional closure. By the end, you’ll have a concrete process to stop reliving the same chapter and start writing a new one on purpose.


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    37 min
  • Brian Urlacher: The Mind Behind the Monster of the Midway

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

    Connect with Brian:

    Website: https://urlacher54.com/

    X: @BUrlacher54 https://x.com/BUrlacher54?lang=en/

    Insta: @54urlacher https://www.instagram.com/54urlacher/

    FB: @OfficialBrianUrlacher  https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBrianUrlacher/


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

    Youth sports used to be simple: Kids play, parents clap, everybody gets pizza.

    The Real Story… today, the sidelines are starting to feel less like Little League and more like an episode of COPS.

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

    Flying used to be special. Now we’re debating whether bathing suits, crop tops, and F-bomb merch belong in the boarding line. With the DOT begging passengers to “dress with respect,” maybe it’s time we ask ourselves how the skies got this sloppy.

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    20 min
  • Dr Phil's Simple Personality Hack To Change Your Life

    How well do you know yourself?  I mean, really know yourself. In this podcast, we're going to talk all about "you." At the very end, I'm going to give you a big secret that will make a massive difference in your life.  Also, here's the link I promised to take you to your own OCEAN/Big Five personality test: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test


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    16 min

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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…

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