The Dr. Phil Podcast
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 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.
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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Sep 2, 2025 • 25min
From Dance Floor to Prison Walls: Abby Lee Miller
Dr. Phil sits down with Abby Lee Miller to unpack her rise, downfall, prison time, and what redemption looks like now. This episode is brought to you by Hydeline that offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at http://hydeline.com Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com
Aug 30, 2025 • 23min
Pt2 Criminalizing Survival: Should Sleeping Outside Be a Crime?
Dr. Phil investigates whether arresting the unhoused for sleeping in public is justice or cruelty. This episode is brought to you by Hydeline: Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com
Aug 30, 2025 • 11min
How Former Child-star Alyson Stoner became "Broke And Famous" | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
Money means nothing if you can't hold on to it. And a former childhood star said she learned that the hard way.. If millionaires need to be financially educated then how much more do the rest of us?
Aug 29, 2025 • 27min
Criminalizing the Crisis: Homeless in America
Can sleeping outside land you in jail? Dr. Phil investigates whether homelessness is being treated as a crime. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off" Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil #podcast #DrPhilPodcast #HomelessnessCrisis #GrantsPass #SupremeCourtCase #HousingNotHandcuffs #CriminalizingPoverty #PublicSafety #UrbanPolicy #HomelessRights #AmericanJustice
Aug 28, 2025 • 25min
Drunk Behind the Wheel: Viral Arrests, Fatal Mistakes
Dr. Phil exposes the human cost of drunk driving through viral arrests, shattered families, and personal confessions from those who barely survived the aftermath. Thank you to our sponsor: Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off #DrPhilPodcast #DrunkDrivingCrisis #DUIPrevention #ViralArrest #RoadSafety #SoberTruth #AlcoholAwareness #JusticeForVictims #MothersAgainstDrunkDriving #TrueCrimeToldBySurvivors
Aug 28, 2025 • 11min
New Yorkers Must Say No To Mamdani And Legalized Prostitution | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
We have a cultural crisis where those on the far left, like Mamdani, see nothing wrong with women selling their bodies for sex. I don't care how many times you watched "Pretty Woman." I have serious issues with Mamdani's twisted way of thinking. Thank you to our sponsor Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.
Aug 27, 2025 • 55min
Your Child’s New Best Friend? A Bot!
AI chatbots are reshaping how kids bond, love, and trust. Dr. Phil investigates Big Tech’s impact on real connection with experts Kristina Lerman and Minh Duc Chu. AI companions aren’t science fiction anymore they are in our kids’ pockets. In this alarming episode, Dr. Phil sits down with the Co-Authors of “Artificial Intimacy: The Next Giant Social Experiment on Young Minds” Kristina Lerman (Professor, Luddy School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington a fellow of the AAAI) and Minh Duc Chu (David)(Ph.D. Candidate, USC Information Sciences Institute) to uncover the shocking findings behind their viral study. From 30,000+ real chatbot conversations to the psychological impact on kids, we dive into: How bots mirror emotions and create deep attachments Why some children now trust AI chatbot more than parents The risks of emotional outsourcing in childhood Who protects our kids If your child has ever said, “My AI chatbot understands me better than you,” this episode is a wake-up call. Find out more: Artificial Intimacy Article: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/artificial-intimacy Kristina Lerman's Research: https://bit.ly/47N1k2E Minh Duc Chu's Research: https://bit.ly/41oUjkK This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by Greenlight: Raise financially smart kids. Start your risk-free trial today! visit https://Greenlight.com/phil This episode is brought to you by Hydeline offers customizable leather options, so you can pick the color that fits your style. They've got specialized hybrid foam and pocketed coil cushion systems to help you sit comfortably for hours, whether you're watching my show, reading a book, or just… thinking about your life choices. For a limited time you can get 10% off storewide AND free shipping with code 'DRPHIL10' at https://hydeline.com Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #DrPhil #DrPhilPodcast #ChatBots #ArtificialIntimacy #ParentingInTheAIera #DigitalWellness #AICompanions #YouthMentalHealth
Aug 27, 2025 • 13min
Crime In D.C. Is Rampant, Despite Liberal Rantings | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
The woke left keeps pointing to crime stat after crime stat saying DC isn't so dangerous anymore. The Real Story is how progressives use crime statistics to fit a political narrative. This episode is brought to you by Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL and use code DRPHIL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com
Aug 26, 2025 • 22min
AI Love: When Machines Replace Human Connection
Dr. Phil explores the rise of AI companions, from digital love to conversations with the dead, and asks: Are we redefining connection or losing humanity? Artificial intelligence is no longer just powering apps—it’s reshaping how people love, grieve, and connect. On this episode, Dr. Phil investigates the explosive rise of AI companions. Social media star Caryn Marjorie shares how her AI chatbot, CarynAI, went viral and exposed the dangers of emotional dependency. Justin Harrison, the founder of You, Only Virtual (YOV), explains how his company lets people “talk” with deceased loved ones, rewriting the way we process grief. Eugenia, the mind behind Replika, warns of the risks when AI intimacy replaces real human bonds. Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #AILove #AICompanions #ArtificialIntimacy #Replika #CarynAI #DrPhilPodcast #FutureOfConnection #AIandLove #DigitalGrief #HumanVsMachine
Aug 25, 2025 • 8min
12-yo Hit by Flying Sex Toy at WNBA Game, Yes Really! | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil
Imagine taking your 12-year-old to a WNBA game and she’s hit with a flying sex toy. It started as a prank in Atlanta. Now, from New York to L.A., games are being stopped, kids are getting hurt, and players harassed, all thanks to sex toys flying out of the stands. 👉Subscribe | Rate | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3W76ihW/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44IhdWV/ Website: https://www.drphilpodcasts.com #WNBA#WNBAIncident #SportsSafety #GameDisruption #FanBehavior
