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Dr. Phil McGraw
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 access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil. No spin. No BS. Just the truth. No topic is too sensitive, and no opinion is left out as Dr. Phil strives to bridge divides and do what's right. Tune in, follow, and subscribe to The Dr. Phil Podcast for daily episodes, all designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action. https://www.drphilpodcast.com/
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Jan 30, 2026 • 30min
Media Bias or Moral Certainty?
Media Research Center President David Bozell joins us to unpack a single question that matters in every high-emotion national story: when does coverage stop informing the public and start telling them what to conclude?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2026 • 24min
Prayer in the Parking Lot
Prayer in the Parking Lot” follows Sabrina in New York and Sophia in Colorado after their schools ban their Christian-themed senior parking spot designs, forcing them to choose between hiding their faith or fighting back. With constitutional attorney Keisha Russell in studio, the episode unpacks what the First Amendment really protects, why schools keep getting these cases wrong, and what it means for students who want to live out their beliefs in public without being silenced.Thank you to our sponsors:Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comThank you to our sponsors:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 2026 • 27min
Bullied to Death: A Warning Every Parent Needs to Watch
Bullying is not “kids being kids.” It’s a crisis that is costing children their lives. If you’re a parent, please listen and watch on YouTube. In this episode of The Real Story, I explain why bullying continues in American schools and why institutions protect bullies more than victims.Using real data and real cases, this video breaks down:• Why bullied kids stop asking for help• How bullying leads to hopelessness• Why delayed intervention makes things worse• What parents need to recognize earlyPlease share, and start the conversation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988.Thank you to our sponsors:Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comNMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2026 • 42min
Anchor Fights Back After Suspension For Charlie Kirk Tribute
Beni Rae Harmony was a trusted WICS NewsChannel 20 anchor in Springfield, Illinois, until one broadcast changed everything. Days after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was killed at an Utah Valley University event, Harmony closed a newscast with an emotional tribute she called “non-partisan,” rooted in personal loss, not politics.Station leadership suspended her for violating editorial policy, and Harmony says she was pressured to walk it back. Instead, she resigned publicly in a viral post, arguing she was being punished not for mocking a tragedy, but for honoring it, and framing her exit as a choice between career security and personal conviction.In this conversation, Dr. Phil presses into the psychological and professional collision at the center of the story: when does “being human” on-air become “taking a side”? What happens to identity when your newsroom’s definition of neutrality conflicts with your lived relationships? And what does it cost emotionally, spiritually, and professionally, to bet everything on your voice? Harmony now reports from Washington, D.C., for Real America’s Voice.Thank you to our sponsors:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilDon’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2026 • 26min
Rethinking Diabetes: The Truth You Need to Hear (Part 1)
Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comDr. Phil is joined by pro athletes Marshall Faulk and LaVar Ball, who speak from their own personal experience with diabetes.Sponsored by Diabetes Reversal Group.Educational purposes only. Not medical advice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 26, 2026 • 41min
New Year, Same Family: How to Reset Without a Blow Up
Your family is the factory where your life is built. What kind of product are you turning out? If your household runs on the same unspoken roles, triggers, and “walking on eggshells” rules, 2026 turns into the same arguments with a different calendar. Dr. Phil walks you through a practical reset that doesn’t require a blowup. If you’re tired of vague promises and empty threats, this episode gives you the structure to build a home that feels safer, steadier, and more fair, starting today.You’ll learn:How to call out the pattern, not the personThe exact “3 questions” that keep family meetings productiveConsequences that don’t escalate, they workSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 23, 2026 • 36min
How Touch Grass Together Saves Students Drowning In Brain Rot
College students say screen addiction, not drugs or alcohol, is the biggest health crisis on campus today. On this episode of the Dr. Phil Podcast, Dr. Phil speaks with the founders of Touch Grass Together, a fast-growing, student-led movement helping young people break free from excessive screen use, burnout, and what many students now call “brain rot.”Started by college students and spreading rapidly across campuses nationwide, Touch Grass Together promotes a simple but powerful reset: put the phone down, go outside, get sunlight, move your body, and reconnect with real people.This is not a political movement. It’s a student-driven effort to reclaim focus, health, confidence, and real-world connection, one student at a time. GET INVOLVED! Touch Grass Together: https://www.touchgrasstogether.com/Follow: @touchgrasstogether on all platformscontact@touchgrasstogether.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 23, 2026 • 25min
Escaping Abuse: Reuniting with My Rescuer (Part 2)
Part 2: Dr. Phil sits down with Roshin and Tyler, whose extraordinary true story has captivated millions online. At just 13 years old, Roshin fled an abusive home to survive. Unbeknownst to her, a police officer named Tyler was part of the search team that night. Fifteen years later, they reconnected while working together at the sheriff's department, fell in love, and got engaged. In this powerful episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and the incredible twist of fate that brought them together, proving that hope and healing are possible even after the darkest chapters.Thank you to our sponsors:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilChapter: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter. Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed):Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location)Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tvFAST (No subscriptions needed):SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop CultureLocal Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fastVIDAA on Hisense TV’s:Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App:IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 22, 2026 • 21min
Escaping Abuse: Reuniting with My Rescuer
Dr. Phil sits down with Roshin and Tyler, whose extraordinary true story has captivated millions online. At just 13 years old, Roshin fled an abusive home to survive. Unbeknownst to her, a police officer named Tyler was part of the search team that night. Fifteen years later, they reconnected while working together at the sheriff's department, fell in love, and got engaged. In this powerful episode, they reveal the harrowing details of Roshin's escape, her struggles in foster care, and the incredible twist of fate that brought them together,proving that hope and healing are possible even after the darkest chapters.Thank you to our sponsors:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil Chapter: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter. Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed):Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location)Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tvFAST (No subscriptions needed):SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop CultureLocal Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fastVIDAA on Hisense TV’s:Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App:IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 21, 2026 • 24min
The Lie of New Year's Resolutions
Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February, not because you’re lazy, but because willpower is emotional and finite. Here’s how to “program” your environment so change sticks.Thank you to our sponsors:NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


