The Dr. Phil Podcast

Mushrooms, Molly, Ecstasy, MDMA. Tune in tonight to hear just how experts believe these drugs might hold the key to not just battling but CURING PTSD, depression, and other mental health issues in veterans and active-duty service members. We're discussing Psychedelic drugs to treat veterans and active duty members suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues. 67% of veterans who participated...

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...

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...

'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 pub...

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 a...

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 need...

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...

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 whil...

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...

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 sta...

Steve Harvey welcomes 250 fatherless teens to his Georgia ranch each summer, where they experience life-changing lessons, love, and surprise visits from celebrity mentors like Dr. Phil, Kirk Franklin, and Cam Newton. Together, they inspire young men to lead in their families and communities. The Harvey Foundation is on a mission to empower the next generation of leaders through mentoring, educatio...

Dr. Phil sits down with the accused 13-year-old bully who allegedly beat up two teens for the first time to find out why she is so angry. In part 2, Dr. Phil talks with the 13-year-old who is accused of bullying the two girls from her middle school. The girl's parents, Ervin and Carla, say their daughter isn't a bully but a victim. Dr. Phil finds out what happened to cause this teen to lash out. P...

Viral video of a teen beaten to death by a mob of bullies and two mothers confront parents of a girl who they say bullied their daughters. Students are being bullied and punched by classmates while others record then upload to social media. That's what happened to Jonathan's son who lost his life after a mob of teens attacked him. Also Dr. Phil meets two mothers, Heather and Ardriona, who say thei...

Dr. Phil meets two mothers, Suzie and Deana, who say they have struggled with obesity until the miracle GLP-1 shot helped them to lose weight. Now they want their teens, 14 year old Jeremiah and 16 year old Demi, to do the same. Should children be on the GLP-1 drug for weight loss? Gynecologist Dr. Jaime Seeman says absolutely not. Plus, body positivity activist, Virgie Tovar says teens on weight...

Dr. Phil sits down with bestselling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, to discuss his latest book, "We Who Wrestle with God, Perceptions of the Divine." Dr. Peterson discusses how he guides readers through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world, all while analyzing the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire,...

Dr. Phil is taken by NYC Mayor Eric Adams on an evening tour of the Herald Square and West 4th Street subway stations, where Hizzoner and McGraw explore the mayor's PATH initiative, which provides resources to assist homeless and mentally ill individuals in leaving the streets. Dr. Phil and the Mayor, along with his dedicated response team, the NYPD and the initiative's Sr. Advisor, also travel on...

Dr. Phil embarks on a critical journey to the Arizona-Mexico border, accompanied by newly appointed Border Czar Tom Homan. This visit comes as part of Dr. Phil's ongoing series exploring the realities and challenges of the southern border. Dr. Phil and Homan travel to the unfinished Arizona border wall where they meet up with the VP of the National Border Patrol Council, Art Del Cueto and discuss...

Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor's historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams' indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, "You've been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?" Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it st...

With the election behind us, are we on a path to unity or stuck in the "Great Divide"? A Harris Poll found 77% of adults stressed about the nation's future. Tonight, we explore this divide—from secession talks to family conflicts—and how we can work to bridge it. Now that we have the Presidential election behind us… Do you think we are on a path to unity OR are we stuck in the "Great Divide"? The...

Are DEI initiatives the path to leveling the playing field, or have they become the very embodiment of the "reverse racism" they sought to eliminate? Critics argue that DEI policies are the Trojan horse of modern society, sneaking in new forms of discrimination under the guise of equality. As lawsuits pile up and the Supreme Court strikes down these initiatives, white men in particular are increas...

Gen Z are growing increasingly disillusioned and pessimistic about the state of the world around them. A major multi-country study found that over 50% of young people believe that humanity is doomed. Gen Z or "Generation Doomer" witnessed the hope of obtaining their parents' and grandparents' American Dream lifestyles disappear after reaching adulthood. No wonder young people are angry, despondent...

Dr. Phil takes the incoming "Border Czar" Tom Homan to the Arizona Border. Trump recently appointed Tom Homan as our "Border Czar" to help implement his vision on fixing our border crisis. Homan has over 30 yrs of experience in immigration enforcement, having served in various capacities, including as a police officer, Border Patrol agent, and acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Tom Homan, the newly appointed border czar under President Trump, about his extensive experience in law enforcement and immigration enforcement over three decades. They dive into the political motivations behind border policies, the operational control of cartels, and the multifaceted challenges to border security, including terrorism risks and the humanita...

Dr. Phil has an in-depth conversation with President-Elect Trump's incoming "border czar," Tom Homan. Tom is about as tough as they come. With decades of experience, he's been tapped to oversee all U.S. borders – including air and sea security – and lead the charge on deporting undocumented immigrants. It's a cornerstone of Trump's immigration plan. But Homan is no stranger to controversy. You pro...