The Dr. Phil Podcast

Dr. Phil McGraw

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#846
Friday · 41 min
Bully Dads
They threaten, scream, intimidate and even bite. They are not tantrum-throwing tots ... they are bullying dads! This is the Best of Dr. Phil, where we're bringing back the most requested and unforgettable stories from the Dr. Phil archives. We are confronting a disturbing reality inside some American homes: fathers and stepfathers who use fear, intimidation, and aggression to control their families, all in the name of teaching respect and responsibility. But there's a big difference between discipline and abuse. What happens to children who grow up afraid of the very people who are supposed to protect them? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil . *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#845
Thursday · 40 min
Jon Vaughn: Protecting Players On and OffLine
Jon Vaughn went from Big Ten Co‑Offensive Player of the Year at Michigan to a relentless voice for survivors after revealing he was sexually abused by team doctor Robert Anderson. In this episode, Jon sits down with Dr. Phil to connect his personal story to Michigan’s more recent sign‑stealing and coaching scandals, arguing that the real problem is a system that protects wins and reputations over human beings. Together, they dig into male and Black male survivorhood, institutional accountability, and how tools like Social Protect are trying to keep today’s athletes safer both on the field and online. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#844
Wednesday · 20 min
The Cornell 7: What you need to tell your children right now
We tell our kids over and over: no means no. But yes doesn't always mean yes. We've completely lost sight of what sexual consent really means by confusing it with hugs from Grandpa, holding hands, and play-wrestling. Now the Cornell 7 lawsuit has the whole country talking. Seven fraternity brothers, one young woman, and a night that became a national scandal. It could happen on your child's campus next. Dr. Phil explains why we need to teach morality, not just consent. He explains how to raise a son who would never take part in an assault and would stop one if he saw it, and how to raise a daughter who is ready if she ever finds herself in a dangerous situation. He also explains why the first six weeks of freshman year are the danger zone. Not everyone will like what he says. Every parent needs to hear it. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#843
Tuesday · 41 min
Final Moments of a Fatal Flight: Inside the Palm Beach Learjet 60 Crash
A deadly plane crash in Palm Beach has left nine people dead and raised urgent questions about what went wrong in the final moments of the flight. Dr. Phil is joined by Harold Katinszky, Commercial Aviation Expert & Collision Analyst to examine the Learjet 60 tragedy, analyzing flight data, air traffic control communications, and weather radar imagery for clues. Could severe thunderstorms, dangerous icing conditions, or a sudden loss of airspeed have contributed to the aircraft's fatal descent? As federal investigators work to determine the cause, Dr. Phil and Katinszky separate the available evidence from speculation, challenge unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, and examine the critical questions facing the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The investigation remains ongoing, and no official cause has been established. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#842
Monday · 14 min
The real reason the world blames Jews for everything
This isn't about Gaza, and it never was. Dr. Phil on the real reason the world hates the Jews and Israel. Rome. The Crusades. The expulsions. The pogroms. The Holocaust. The Jewish people have been blamed for everything, and the accusations contradict each other. Dr. Phil explains the psychology behind the world's oldest hatred and why it's exploding again now, from the UN to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Inside this episode: Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder on how tiny Israel really is 173 UN resolutions against Israel, compared with 80 against the rest of the world combined The Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navi Pillay, the woman behind the UN "genocide" report Dr. Phil's speech at the UN October 7th memorial Ambassador Danny Danon responds to Mayor Mamdani Jewish history in 60 seconds Why the world blames the messenger The Jewish people aren't going anywhere. The question is which side of history you'll be on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#841
October 30 · 38 min
Blacklisted By Mom: Can We Speak To Our Dad Before He Dies
This is the Best of Dr. Phil, where we're bringing back the most requested and unforgettable stories from the Dr. Phil archives. Today, accusations, resentment, and years of family conflict come to a head on my stage. Four adult siblings say they've been blacklisted by their mother from seeing their dying father, a claim their mother vehemently denies. Can they put an end to the fighting? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil . *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#840
October 29 · 53 min
An Unthinkable Tragedy: Is Forgiveness Possible?
15 years ago, Butch wrote to Dr. Phil asking for help to confront the man who shot and killed his mother. Butch was only 12 years old when he witnessed his loving mother’s tragic death. The man responsible, was his own father, and although Butch had every reason to cut his mother’s killer out of his life, Butch refused to give up on the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation with his father, which he ultimately did. Butch credits his conversation with Dr. Phil for repairing his relationship with his father before he sadly passed away. Butch returns to introduce Dr. Phil to Malachi, who says he is tormented by the shame and guilt regarding a tragic car accident that he caused, and resulted in the death of a mother to three boys. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil . *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#839
October 28 · 21 min
The Truth About WNBA Teams That Boycott the Anthem
The WNBA Finals. Five games. Five times, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries walked off the court for the national anthem, and I'm not buying the "pregame routine" excuse. Protest or not, it's dead wrong — and your kids are watching. Stand still for two minutes. Show some respect. It's not too much to ask. This is The Real Story with Dr. Phil — no spin, no BS. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#838
October 26 · 23 min
Why the 2026 Midterms Could Be the Death of Us
America is being sold a “hate election,” and your body is paying the price. Dr. Phil breaks down the 2026 midterms’ war of words, from both parties to your social media feed, and reveals the science behind it. Hate spikes cortisol, fuels anxiety and paranoia, and raises heart disease risk by 19%. On The Real Story, Dr. Phil gives you a five-step plan to stop the hate cycle before Election Day. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Visit: https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track. This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#837
October 23 · 39 min
A Husband's Shocking Murder Confession and the Wife Standing By His Side
Dr. Phil continues to his conversation with Kristin, whose husband, Brian Brimager, is serving a 26-year sentence in a federal prison for the murder of a woman, a woman he had kept secret from Kristin. For nearly 15 years Kristin has stayed by Brian's side despite his arrest, media scrutiny, deception, and his guilty plea of murdering and dismembering his girlfriend, Yvonne Baldelli. Kristin says she understands that people are critical of her decision to remain married to Brian, but she says despite hating what he’s done, she loves him. Find out what Dr. Phil thinks of her decision to stay by Brian's side. Plus, Phil will also share how Yvonne's family feels about Kristin's support of the man who murder their daughter, sister, friend, and auntie. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Brought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#836
October 22 · 39 min
Murder and Deception: A Husband's Shocking Double Life Exposed
It’s been nearly 15 years since Yvonne Baldelli's disappearance first made headlines, tragically followed by her dismembered body being discovered in a Panamanian jungle, with the prime suspect being her Marine veteran boyfriend, Brian Brimager. Just 2 months before Yvonne disappeared, the couple had moved to a small Panamanian Island, in what was supposed to be a fresh start for their relationship. Prosecutors claimed Yvonne was murdered after she discovered Brian secretly making plans to return to California, to help raise his daughter with his ex-girlfriend, Kristin, a daughter Yvonne never knew existed. The alleged motive was that Brian murdered Yvonne to silence her, because his ex-girlfriend Kristin had no idea Yvonne even existed, and thought Brian was in Panama with his Marine friends. Approximately 2 weeks after Yvonne’s murder, Brian returned to California, moved in with Kristin, proposed, and married her later that month without Kristin knowing about Yvonne or her murder. Dr. Phil speaks with Kristin about the first time she learned about Yvonne, her disappearance, her husband's possible involvement, and why she chose to believe his innocence despite a trail of deceit and lies. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/ Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#835
October 21 · 25 min
Why I Will Never Turn My Back On The Jewish People
I have a message for anyone who thinks October 7th was Israel's fault: you are morally corrupt. And that same lie is now being taught in your child's classroom. Three years later, I sat down at the UN with Eliya Cohen, held hostage by Hamas for 505 days, and his wife, Ziv Abud, who survived the massacre. Their story is a victory. But here at home, a new wave of ideology in American schools is rewriting October 7th, erasing Jewish suffering and teaching kids that terrorism is "resistance." 71% of Jewish parents say their child has experienced or witnessed antisemitism at school. I'll show you how it's happening, who's funding it, and what you can do about it starting tonight. Nobody is born hating. Hate is taught. And if it can be taught, it can be stopped. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#834
October 19 · 25 min
How One Man Took Down A Hijacker (Do This RIGHT NOW)
Your plane is diving, the captain has been stabbed, and your kids are next to you. What would YOU do? Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayun didn't wait. When a co-pilot turned terrorist tried to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people, Yaniv put him in a chokehold, dragged him from the cockpit, and helped pull the plane out of a 17,000-foot dive. Dr. Phil explains why situations don't make heroes; they reveal them. He covers why most people freeze (the bystander effect) and what you can do RIGHT NOW so you act when your moment comes. 👇 Be honest: what would you have done? 🔔 Subscribe for more Real Story with Dr. Phil. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online: Join Now: https://JoinDeleteMe.Com/PHIL Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#833
October 16 · 20 min
Toxic Parents Abusing Teen Referees Idiot
Screaming soccer moms. Bullied teenage referees. Parents throwing punches at kids' games. Have youth sports parents completely LOST THEIR MINDS? Dr. Phil exposes the ugly side of youth sports, where out-of-control parents drive referees off the field and ruin the games their kids love. Listen to the viral confrontations as referees fight back against abusive parents — and discover why sideline rage may be doing more damage to your kids than you realize. If your kids play soccer, basketball, football, or any youth sport, you NEED to hear this! Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#832
October 15 · 1 hr 1 min
Did The US Government Successfully Lure UFOs?
For years, military pilots have tracked objects that outfly anything we've built, and the government finally concedes they're real ... without saying what they are. Dr. Phil talks to Rep. Eric Burlison, who says he was pulled into a classified briefing describing a successful operation to lure these craft to a desert test range, and Jordan Flowers of the Disclosure Foundation, who says the declassified documents back it up. Two men chasing the same answer from opposite directions ... and one host asking the question underneath it all: can we trust what our government tells us? Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Summer of AI Is Here! Get 5 FREE AI Tools All Summer Long. Visit: https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#831
October 14 · 28 min
The Meta Settlement Rejection: Why Florida Walked Away
This past August, a multi-state settlement was announced, leaving Meta to pay billions of dollars to the 47 states involved. But not every state accepted Meta’s settlement. In fact, Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, outright rejected the settlement, and has refused to sign on. Attorney General Uthmeier has called the amount of the settlement, “peanuts” compared to the harm Meta's profit-driven addictive features have inflicted on children, and announced that he will see Meta in court to get the justice his state’s victims deserve. Dr. Phil sits down with Attorney General Uthmeier to learn more about he made the decision to reject the settlement. Dr. Phil will also discuss how Florida is working to protect children from the harmful effects of social media, including having passed the only outright age ban in the country. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#830
October 10 · 26 min
The Botched Execution of Christa Pike
Christa Pike survived her own execution. Now Tennessee faces serious questions about what went wrong and whether the state can legally try again. Dr. Phil examines the botched execution, the possible medical failures, the constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment, and Governor Bill Lee’s decision to suspend Tennessee executions pending an independent investigation. Pike was convicted of the brutal 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Her guilt is not in dispute. But Dr. Phil asks a fundamental question: Does the government have the right to carry out a death sentence if it cannot guarantee the execution will be conducted constitutionally? And at the center of this tragedy is Colleen’s mother, May Martinez, who waited more than three decades for justice only to witness an execution that raised more questions than answers. #ChristaPike #DrPhil #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #ColleenSlemmer Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid Partnership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#829
October 9 · 16 min
Can Kratom Kill? What happened at Ole Miss?
Kratom, nicknamed “gas station heroin,” is sold right next to energy drinks at convenience stores and vape shops across America. After two Ole Miss students were found dead near packages of synthetic kratom pills, Dr. Phil gives you the real story: what kratom is, why concentrated 7-OH and synthetic kratom products are so dangerous, and what every parent and college student needs to know. See my post on Cychlorphine: https://x.com/DrPhil/status/2102113761339273699 Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide. Brought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#828
October 8 · 46 min
The Reckoning: Accountability & Hope
A four-part special event where Dr. Phil pulls back the curtain on the online platforms designed to addict, manipulate, and endanger our children, told through the families who paid the price and the experts fighting in, and outside the courtroom, to finally make Big Tech answer for it. In each episode, Dr. Phil will teach parents how to protect their child from the online dangers these platforms have exposed them to. For the first time, Big Tech is losing. As the platforms land in the defendant's chair, the question shifts from "how do we cope" to "who pays." Learn how parents, survivors, and advocates are fighting back to protect children. Plus, an update that proves there is hope and a way back after social media victimizes a child. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#827
October 7 · 52 min
Built By Design: Online Predators Grooming Your Children
A four-part special event where Dr. Phil pulls back the curtain on the online platforms designed to addict, manipulate, and endanger our children, told through the families who paid the price and the experts fighting in, and outside the courtroom, to finally make Big Tech answer for it. In each episode, Dr. Phil will teach parents how to protect their child from the online dangers these platforms have exposed them to. Predators sit behind keyboards shopping for your child in a store that never closes. Survivors and grieving parents expose the tactics predators use to groom children online, plus learn Dr. Phil gives parents the warning signs to look for. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online: Join Now: https://JoinDeleteMe.Com/PHIL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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