The Dr. Phil Podcast

A 14-year-old Long Island girl went missing for 26 days. Her father, Frank Gervasi, rescued her from a boat called The Phoenix, suspecting she was sex-trafficked. Suffolk County police arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the case. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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: Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'Dance Moms' diva Abby Lee Miller sits down with Dr. Phil to share her past, her prison time, and what's next for the reality tv star. She's been called tough, controversial, and at times, downright unfiltered. But now, Abby Lee Miller is sitting down with Dr. Phil to face the questions everyone's been asking. How did a dance career turn into a prison sentence? What's the real story behind her public feud with former students and colleagues? And after everything, is she ready for redemption—or is the 'Dance Moms' diva still calling the shots? Find out in this compelling one-on-one interview!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family vloggers are cashing in, but also coming under fire for posting their kids. Dr Phil discusses whether children's comfortability, safety and privacy are being compromised for a chunk of change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parents, brace yourselves for a wake-up call! Dr. Phil delves into the alarming rise of sextortion targeting teen boys, uncovering the silent threats lurking in the digital world and urging families to tighten their bonds before it's too late. There's a dangerous and silent predator infiltrating homes across America, preying on the vulnerability of teen boys. In an era where familial connections are dwindling, virtual sextortionists capitalize on teenagers' longing for connection, exploiting their impulses and their parents' lack of tech-savvy. Tamia and Tim Woods talk about how their son, James, took his own life after being preyed on by sextortionists and receiving over 200 messages in 19 hours. South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey tells the story of how his son, Gavin, killed himself less than 2 hours after sextortionists contacted him. Rick is a 15-year-old sextortion survivor who says he skipped school for a week and stole from his parents before finally telling his mother, Deanna, that he was being sextorted. Deanna stepped in and reported them to the FBI. Nico is another sextortion survivor who was blackmailed by sextortionists at age 14, staying up for 24 hours before telling his mother Sue-Anne. Cyber security expert and founder of Bullyville, James McGibney, talks about why teen boys are the prime target for this crime and what parents can do to protect their kids online.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil joins Steve Harvey to guide 250 teens at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp, teaching them to become responsible, ambitious men. Through laughter, tears, and wisdom, they inspire young men raised in single female-headed homes to reach their full potential. Who teaches a teen boy how to become a man when he is being raised in a single female-headed household? To whom does he turn when he needs a male mentor or example? Dr. Phil helps Steve Harvey fill that void for the 250 teens who are fortunate enough to be selected for the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp. Teens learn what it means to be a man of quality, a responsible man, a man who dreams big and lives up to his potential. Tonight, prepare to laugh, cry and learn as these two father figures share their wisdom and insights with tomorrow's young men. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's drug shortage is impacting millions of lives and threatening the US's national security. Could China be behind it? Millions are going without the medications they need due to the national drug shortage. Hundreds of drugs that treat cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more are in serious short supply causing widespread panic and suffering. Twenty-nine-year-old Samantha, who has been on ADHD medication for the past 14 years, says she hasn't been able to get her prescription filled for months and it's turning her life up-side-down and negatively impacting her work and relationships. Phil, an independent pharmacist, says the shortage may force him to close his business. By lunchtime almost every day, Phil says he has at least 20 prescriptions he can't fill. But the shortage isn't just compromising Americans' health, it's exposed a dangerous vulnerability in our national security. More than 90% of prescriptions written in the US come from India and China. Are American lives being put at risk because of the US's overreliance on drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients from China, a foreign adversary? Many experts say yes. Dan Izhaky, CEO of United Safety Technology, raised his hand to make PPE on American soil during Covid. He even received a nearly $100 million award from the US government to get production off the ground. But Dan says, 3 years later, he has nothing to show for it. He says it's been impossible for his company to compete against Chinese companies backed by China's communist regime. China-US relations expert and President of The Jamestown Foundation, Peter Mattis, says the Chinese government is deliberately malicious and capable of callous disregard for those in foreign countries and even their own people. This episode, "Our Dangerous Dependency on China" asks three questions: 1) The current drug shortage is happening during peacetime but what if tensions between the US and China rise and the Chinese government decides to stop sending lifesaving medication and pharmaceuticals to America? 2) Is America prepared for the next global pandemic? 3) Why aren't critical products like PPE and pharmaceuticals being manufactured in the US? Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil exposes the intense and often misunderstood world of modern marijuana, which boasts THC levels as high as 96%—a significant jump from the 4% THC found in the 1990s. With more than 240 million marijuana-related 911 calls a year, marijuana emergencies are on the rise. Dr. Phil is joined by Heather and Randy, parents mourning the tragic loss of their son Randy Jr., who committed suicide while addicted to marijuana. We also hear from Kobe, who attributes his three psychotic episodes to marijuana use, and his mother Linda, who also believes high-potency marijuana led to her son's psychosis. Additionally, Jane West, Founder, and CEO of a Marijuana "Lifestyle" Company, says she uses marijuana daily, and advocates for legalization. Offering a different view is Aubree Adams, an anti-marijuana advocate and founder of "Every Brain Matters." Also joining the conversation is Aaron Smith, Executive Director of the National Cannabis Industry and Dr. Karen Randell, an emergency room physician, who shares her experiences treating patients as young as nine months old affected by marijuana. Dr. Phil navigates these complex issues, offering insights into how drastically marijuana has changed and the stark reality of its impact on today's users.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will AI technologies improve America's education system as we know it? Or is AI minimizing students' ability to think and problem-solve independently? In this episode, Dr. Phil welcomes education experts, AI specialists, and students to discuss AI and its impact on our education system in America. Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold: Visit: https://preservegold.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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'll celebrate what's right with today's youth! We'll hear from a fraternity member who made headlines for bravely and proudly protecting and defending the American and Israeli flag when protesters on campus tried to hoist theirs instead. Another patriotic young man shares why he has placed more than 600 thousand flags on fallen soldiers' graves. We'll meet a young mogul who turned a lemonade stand into an 11-million-dollar business, a teen beauty queen breaking barriers with her disability, and a 16 year old who used her experience of self-harm to help her peers with gift bags good for their mental health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.