The Dr. Phil Podcast

The Dr. Phil Podcast

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. Now, as part of our feed, get daily access to The Real Story with Dr. Phil The Real Story: 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 for daily deep dives designed to inspire thought, transformation, and positive action. 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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June 30, 2025 43 mins
Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming — it’s already here. And it’s not just changing how we live… It’s starting to redefine what it means to be human. Dr. Phil discusses how AI is already fundamentally changing civilization as we know it and what to expect in the near future. First, Dr. Phil interviews 21-year-old AI CEO’s Roy Lee and Neel Shanmugam who both left Columbia University to create software that allows anyone ...
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With the 4th of July fast approaching, it's the most patriotic time of the year.

But let me tell you the Real Story about a Democratic congresswoman who is anything but patriotic - she’s blatantly un-American.

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June 27, 2025 42 mins
In this episode, we explore the unpredictable nature of grief and the absence of a "right" way to navigate it. When a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her husband made the courageous decision to document their journey. Their deeply moving videos—shared openly on social media—have resonated with millions, offering a raw and powerful glimpse into love, loss, and the enduring human spirit.
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They say no one leaves paradise — but they haven’t looked at California lately.

California has the beaches, the sunshine, and the red tape.
Texas has no income tax, booming jobs, and a working blueprint for the American Dream.

Today on The Real Story: Why we made the move — and why businesses like Tesla, ...

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Young men wanting to be muscle influencers but using performance enhancement drugs say they are suffering from “bigorexia” or muscle dysmorphia.  Is social media to blame?   

According to a recent study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, there have been 420 million views of videos on Tik Tok pushing steroids to teens.   Some experts say that trend is creating young men to develop "bigorexia," or muscle dysmorphia. Senior ...

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June 26, 2025 45 mins
Dr. Phil examines how parental secrecy guidelines and laws affect American families. Aurora Regino is a plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging staff at the Chico Unified School District violated her rights when they secretly transitioned her 11-year-old daughter in the 5th grade. Aurora, joined by her attorney Josh Dixon from the Center for American Liberty, claim she signed a permission slip to allow her daughter to take an arts and...
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Today’s Real Story is how so many on the left would rather see Trump fail than prevent a terrorist regime from starting a nuclear war.   These so-called journalists are rooting for mission failure and against a ceasefire just to prove Trump wrong.  One bumbling analyst even argued that Iranians don’t really mean it when they say “Death to America.”

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What does it take to make a movie about one of America’s most controversial presidents in an industry that didn’t want it made? In this behind-the-scenes exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with film producer and author Mark Joseph to discuss his new memoir "Making REAGAN" and unpack the untold journey behind the making of "Rea...

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They’re not lurking in alleyways or behind bushes—they’re already inside your home, online. Half a million predators are online at any one time, stalking, grooming, waiting. They speak emoji. They know your child’s favorite games, shows, and apps. And they’re not looking for just any kid. They’re looking for yours.

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June 23, 2025 43 mins

Dr. Phil explores the growing trend of young adults choosing to live with their parents—and the social consequences that come with it. He talks with a 24-year-old woman who defends living rent-free with her mother and a mother who believes sharing her home with her adult daughter sets her up for future success. The debate escalates when Dr. Phil brings in renowned podcaster Jennifer Cohen, who argues that parents who house their gr...

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Forget the kid swiping candy. This is organized, high-stakes theft costing retailers $45 billion a year. Serial shoplifters hitting Ulta for $80K. Cartels cleaning out Walmart shelves across states. A professional thief tells us how it works—and why some now justify it as “social justice.”From beauty heists to Whole Foods raids, this isn’t petty crime—it’s a nationwide epidemic hiding in plain sight....

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Dr. Phil continues his exploration of the controversial issue of Medical Aid in Dying, in which a competent adult with a terminal illness receives a prescription for self-administered medication to end their life—legal in only 11 parts of the country. He speaks with Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, New York State Senator for the 23rd District, who says she fights to make Medical Aid in Dying legal in her state. He also speaks with Kim Ca...

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Democrats… Once the Party of the People… now the Party of Hamas, Hate, and Waste? Free speech crushed. Violence cheered. Law enforcement smeared. Even Democrats are sounding the alarm. It’s time to blow it up—and build it back into something sane, lawful, and American. This is The Real Story.

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June 19, 2025 43 mins

Dr. Phil takes on the controversial issue of Medical Aid in Dying, in which a competent adult with a terminal illness receives a prescription for self-administered medication to end their life—currently legal in only 11 parts of the country. He speaks with Meg, a 47-year-old woman living with chronic pain from a permanent spinal cord injury. Because she doesn’t qualify under existing laws, Meg shares her decision to medically end h...

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Can you believe this? In today’s system, someone working full-time can take home less than someone doing nothing at all. Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill says: ENOUGH!
This isn’t punishment—it’s about bringing back dignity, motivation, and basic fairness. 
This is The Real Story.

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In a time of escalating antisemitic hate across the U.S. and around the world, New York City takes a bold step: Mayor Eric Adams formally adopts the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) definition of antisemitism and urges the City Council to codify it into law. On this special Dr. Phil Primetime event, we confront the uncomfortable reality: Jewish families are being targeted, ...
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Satanic displays at Christmas. Black Masses inside statehouses. Inverted pentagrams across from nativity scenes.


This isn’t art—it’s a mockery of faith, a provocation hiding behind the First Amendment. And it’s spreading. This is The Real Story.

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Joel Lambert knows survival isn’t just about gear—it’s about mindset. As a former Navy SEAL and escape and evasion expert, he’s faced life-or-death situations that demand absolute focus. Dr. Phil sits down with Joel to break down the psychology behind fear, decision-making under pressure, and how mental toughness plays a role in everyday life. Joel also shares insights from A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide, revealing how to prepare for d...

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She was the world’s #1… until she wasn’t.

From screaming mid-match to blaming the wind — Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open meltdown left fans stunned and furious.

Was it pressure? Was it pride? Or was it just pure emotional chaos on the biggest stage in tennis?

This isn’t just about losing — it’s about losing ...

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Dr. Phil investigates the controversial case of Michael McMahon, a former police sergeant turned private investigator, now convicted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent. His wife, Emmy award-winning actress Martha Byrne, says the real story isn’t about espionage—it’s about government overreach and a justice system that turned her husband into a scapegoat. Congressman Pete Sessions, who reviewed the case and co-signed a lette...

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