The Dr. Phil Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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