The Dr. Phil Podcast

Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, have been branded with a chilling moniker: "Generation Doom." But what's behind this stark label? Tonight, why are our youth, who should be brimming with hope and ambition, drowning in a sea of despair? Many Gen Z’s wake up each day questioning the very point of trying. The life their parents enjoyed - a home, a family, financial stability - seems like a far-flung fairytale, replaced by a grim reality of crushing debt, astronomical housing costs, and a job market as stable as quicksand. Add in the toxic mix of the looming specter of climate change, unyielding political turbulence and unrest, and the relentless negativity pumped through social media feeds, and you've got a perfect storm of despair. But is it all doom and gloom?  Or is there a glimmer of hope hidden beneath the surface? Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL  to speak to one of our strategists for FREE today Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Tonight, we explore grief—its unpredictability and the absence of a "right" way to process it. When a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her husband shared their journey online, creating deeply moving videos that have touched millions. Tonight, the difficult topic of grief. The emotions that come with grief can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. It’s not a linear process nor is there a “right” way to grieve.  So, when a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her husband made the choice to openly share their journey. The courageous and touching videos they made have been viewed millions of times on social media. Thank you to our sponsors: 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code PHIL to save 15% Zecliner: Visit https://Zecliner.com today Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Dr. Phil provides an eye-opening journey into the art of living a fulfilled and intentional life. In this episode, he breaks down pivotal strategies for understanding yourself, sharpening your mind, and pursuing what truly matters to you. From the science behind self-reflection and positivity to busting myths like willpower, Whether you're looking for actionable advice or a new perspective on life, this episode delivers the tools and insights to help you thrive. Tune in and take the first step toward your best self! Thank you to our sponsors: 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code PHIL to save 15% Zecliner: Visit https://Zecliner.com today Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

The debate over whether cities and states have the right to criminally punish people experiencing homelessness for sleeping in public. With a decision from the Supreme Court looming on whether cities and states will have the right to criminally punish people experiencing homelessness for sleeping in public, many are divided on what that decision should be. Tonight, Dr. Phil will hear from people experiencing homelessness themselves, and learn why they are strongly against being criminalized. Plus, the debate continues as Donald Whitehead (Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless), Matt Mackowiak (Co-founder of Save Austin Now), Michele Steeb (Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy) and residents of Grants Pass, (a town that has gained national attention because of a court case between local homeless individuals and the city), debate the solutions to the homelessness epidemic. Thank you to our sponsors: PureHealth Research: Head over to https://PureHealthResearch.com  and save 35% with code PHIL Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com  and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

The debate over solutions to homelessness heats up; is criminalization an answer?  Grants Pass is a smaller community, nestled in the beautiful backdrop of southern Oregon, that has many residents claiming there has been an explosion of homelessness, leaving their idyllic community unsafe. Grants Pass has gained national attention because of a court case between local homeless individuals and the city. At the heart of the matter is whether it is cruel and unusual punishment for the city to arrest or fine people for sleeping outside in public, even with just a pillow or blanket, when there is no safe shelter available. The case has gone all the way to the Supreme Court, with a decision coming soon, and potentially having national implications on whether cities can criminalize those with no other option but to sleep in public. Dr. Phil sent his team to Grants Pass to speak with residents and people experiencing homelessness to see firsthand what is going on.  Dr. Phil will speak with residents Missy and Brock who claim the rise in homelessness has left many residents scared due to the rampant drug use, crime, and even physical assaults on residents. The debate over whether to criminalize people experiencing homelessness sleeping in public heats up when Dr. Phil invites two experts on opposite sides of the issue; Donald Whitehead (Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless) and Matt Mackowiak (Co-founder of Save Austin Now). Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Dion, a young man who is currently experiencing homelessness and says criminalizing the things needed to survive on the street is not the answer. Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com  and enter code PHIL at checkout FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL  or call 800-877-4000 Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Dr. Phil tries to decode the maze of conspiracy theories becoming more popular online.   Gubba and Melissa believe Dr. Phil could possibly be a clone or in the Illuminati - like the many other rich and powerful they believe are. James rejects the mainstream narratives about Jeffrey Epstein and more. Antonio, a former conspiracist, tells about the toll his former beliefs took on him. Dr. Phil and Evan, an expert fact checker try to separate myths from facts. Thank you to our sponsors:Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com  and enter code PHIL at checkout 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com  and use code PULSE to save 15% Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academically. Dr. Phil sits down with educators, parents, and a former senior official in the U.S. Dept. of Education to uncover what's REALLY happening in our public schools. Samantha, a former special ed elementary school teacher, says all she wanted to do since she was a child was work in education. But after experiencing the reality of teaching in the modern day, she says she will never step foot in a classroom again. Also, disgruntled parents, Mark and Val, noticed their two kids being underserved in their public schools. Their son was falling behind in reading and math, and their daughter was unchallenged. But they didn’t know until the pandemic forced them to look at what their kids were doing in school. They decided to pull them out of school, sell their house, and “world school” them. Justin, a former principal, reveals how schools are being pressured to pass students even if they don’t show up to class. Jeanne Allen, the CEO of the Center of Education Reform, shares her 30-year battle with the education system and how she’s trying to change the “factory-like” public school system into a more productive one. Thank you to our sponsors! 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code PHIL to save 15% PureHealth Research: Head over to https://PureHealthResearch.com  and save 35% with code PHIL Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry built on manipulation, coercion, and unimaginable suffering— Human trafficking and it’s happening right here in the United States. Human Trafficking is one of the most underreported crimes, leaving us with only a fraction of the true scope; it’s in our cities, our suburbs, and even our social media feeds. Tonight, we’re exposing the shocking tactics traffickers use to lure victims. We’ll go undercover with a private investigator works to rescue victims, hear from survivors who escaped the unthinkable, and learn what you can do to stop it. This is the wake-up call America needs—because no one is truly safe until we all know the truth. Thank you to our sponsors: Zecliner: Visit https://Zecliner.com today. Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Dr. Phil’s Merit TV Town Hall Event: No spin. No censorship. Just real conversations with Dr. Phil and The Young Turk’s Cenk Uygur about President Trump’s Address to Congress and the nation's path forward. Thank you to our sponsors: FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL  or call 800-877-4000 Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil  and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com  and enter promo code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Dr. Phil unravels the Menendez Case with DA Nathan Hochman and Loni Coombs The Menendez case involves brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. The brothers, who were 21 and 18 at the time of the crime, claimed they acted in self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, but prosecutors argued the motive was financial. In a recent development, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has taken a firm stance against granting a new trial for the Menendez brothers and has asked the court to deny Erik and Lyle Menendez's habeas corpus petition.  Following his pivotal press conference, Dr. Phil spoke with the DA who tells him about his recent crucial decisions that could profoundly impact the brothers' legal status. Dr. Phil talks to Merit TV’s own Loni Coombs to unpack this case that has been grabbing our attention for decades now. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA:CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL to speak to one of our strategists for FREE today Zecliner: Visit https://Zecliner.com today Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.