Dr. Phil McGraw, a well-known television personality and former psychologist, discusses the vital need to unplug from social media for mental health. He highlights America’s actual unity despite media portrayals of division and shares insights on Gen Z's loneliness crisis. Phil emphasizes the power of practicing gratitude and its benefits. He offers anecdotes about his humble beginnings and personal life, alongside a hopeful outlook for America’s future during its upcoming anniversary, advocating for an optimistic cultural renewal.
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Unplug To Reset Your Perspective
Unplug from social media and news cycles for a deliberate break each year.
Use the break to be present and return with clearer perspective.
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Count Your Blessings Out Loud Weekly
Do a weekly practice of naming or writing what you are grateful for out loud.
This shifts focus from pain to the tailwinds that improve mood and performance.
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Freedom After Network TV
Phil McGraw left CBS to gain freedom to cover broader topics and use new platforms.
The move let him reach audiences whose consumption habits and attention have shifted.
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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Dr. Phil McGraw about the value of unplugging from social media; why escaping the 24/7 news cycle helps preserve mental health; why America isn’t as divided as media portrays; how practicing gratitude out loud can improve well-being and shift focus from pain to blessings; how young people consume content in much different ways than the mainstream media understands; the epidemic of loneliness in Gen Z and the elderly; why America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 could spark a cultural and psychological renewal for the country through optimism and shared pride; being labeled political simply for engaging both sides; why he prioritizes cultural issues and human behavior over partisan politics; how he offered to speak at a Kamala Harris event but was ghosted; his repeated, respectful requests to interview Biden and Harris; the importance of platforming responsible voices across the political spectrum; how growing up poor shaped his values; the blessings of family life and fame; his gratitude for fans; and why he sees his career as a “get to” job, not a “got to” job; and much more.
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