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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.
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As part of our feed, get daily access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil. No spin. No BS. Just the truth. Also, Dr. Phil Primetime where Dr. Phil fearlessly takes on the nation's most urgent issues, from parental rights and education to the fentanyl crisis and homelessness. 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.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 17min
Screens make children stupid. Just ask Sweden | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
Sweden gave the world many amazing things, like IKEA. ABBA, Vikings, and Volvo. Now the Swedes are giving the world a lesson we can't ignore: Screens are rotting our children's minds. And we need to slay the monster once and for all. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 19, 2025 • 10min
Stop Being an Idiot and Stop Driving Buzzed, Right Now | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
A 25,000-pound semi veering across the highway wasn't an isolated scare, it's part of a nationwide epidemic. Impaired driving kills 12,000 Americans a year, costs billions, and continues to be dismissed as a "mistake" instead of the lethal choice it is.Stop it NOW! @MADDNational This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 2025 • 44min
The Truth About Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Uprising
Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom movement sparked the most significant women-led uprising of the decade. In this gripping episode, Dr. Phil speaks with Jonathan Harounoff, Israel's UN International Spokesperson and author of Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt, about what's truly happening inside Iran as the world looks away. Harounoff shares powerful firsthand stories of women blinded by security forces, families of prisoners executed without evidence, and young protesters risking everything for basic rights. Dr. Phil examines the psychology of life under authoritarianism, the collapse of global activism, and how misinformation shaped the world's understanding of Iran. A compelling, human-centered discussion exposing the courage and trauma behind a revolution still unfolding. Get The Book Now: https://www.jonathanharounoff.com/ This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your first order. With a 90 day guarantee, there's no reason for you not to get the help you need. #Iran #WomanLifeFreedom #MahsaAmini #IranProtests #HumanRights #DrPhil #MiddleEast #IranRevolutionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2025 • 23min
I'm telling you now! NYC is heading for a nightmare under Mamdani | The REAL Story
New York has a new mayor-elect in Zohran Mamdani and critics warn the city may be entering its most dangerous chapter, with an ideology that could redefine it for the worst. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 14, 2025 • 15min
A Warning to all Parents You NEED to Hear! | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
Parents… listen up. The way you're trying to protect your kids is quietly breaking them down. This is your wake-up call! How Intensive Parenting Damages Childhood Mental Health: https://substack.com/home/post/p-175947511 This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 2025 • 12min
I Am Now One Of Justin Beiber's Biggest Fans | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
The same guy who sang "Sorry" ten years ago is now 31 years old, married, and talking about family values, not fame. On their seventh wedding anniversary, @justinbieber and wife @haileybeiber posted, "The Bieber Family Values." And I am asking every one of you to do the same. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 2025 • 13min
Enough with the Nazi-isms | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
The discussion centers on the alarming use of Nazi comparisons in political rhetoric. Dr. Phil highlights calls for restraint, especially from figures like Senator John Fetterman. Local incidents of dehumanizing language are explored, such as accusations made during school board meetings. The podcast discusses the dangers of trivializing issues like immigration enforcement and emphasizes the need for decency in light of recent violence. Ultimately, there’s a strong call for the silent majority to actively promote civil discourse.

Nov 11, 2025 • 45min
Don't Feed The Lion: Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi
Two leading journalists and mothers reveal the urgent crisis facing kids today — and the powerful new book giving families the tools to confront hate, bias, and antisemitism before it takes root. --> Get Don't Feed The Lion Here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Feed-Arcadia-Childrens-Books/dp/1467196215 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Phil sits down with award-winning journalists Bianna Golodryga (CNN) and Yonit Levi (Channel 12 Israel) to discuss their groundbreaking middle-grade novel, Don't Feed the Lion a story designed to help children recognize antisemitism, bullying, and bias before these ideas become ingrained. They reveal why they wrote the book now, how the events of October 7 reshaped global conversations, and why children as young as eight are already encountering hate online and in their classrooms. Dr. Phil explores the psychology behind early prejudice, how parents and educators can intervene, and why giving kids the language to respond, not freeze is critical. Together, they unpack the role of storytelling, allyship, and real-life "word power" in helping middle graders build courage, empathy, and critical thinking in an increasingly polarized world. This episode is essential for parents, teachers, mental-health professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of our children and our culture. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. #TeachingKindness #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalThinking #Storytelling #BullyingPrevention #GlobalAffairs #CNN #Channel12Israel #EmpathyBuildingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 7, 2025 • 11min
All In: The NBA's Dirty Little Secret | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
FBI raids. Mafia poker rooms. NBA millionaires turned pawns. The Real Story isn't about gambling it's about ego, exploitation, and how far men will go to feel untouchable again. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life. This episode is brought to you by Sambrosa Night Syrup: Visit https://sambrosa.com/ and use code DRPHIL for 25% off your first order. With a 90 day guarantee, there's no reason for you not to get the help you need.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2025 • 10min
Stop Subway Surfing Now: Tragic Loss of Life | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
A deadly mix of viral fame and adrenaline is killing our kids. Dr. Phil exposes the rise of subway surfing and lethal online challenges and the urgent steps parents must take now. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


