Best Left Trigger Right Trigger Podcasts (2025)

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A Crisis in Masculinity: The Lost Boys 46:09

1h ago46:09

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Why are so many boys falling behind—and what’s driving them into the darkest corners of the internet? As girls continue to outperform boys in school and college, a growing number of young men are slipping through the cracks—struggling with loneliness, identity, and emotional isolation. Rachel, a single mom, shares how her 11-year-old son was pulled…

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Denver Terror Attack- Media Bias | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 10:49

2h ago10:49

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An attempted massacre at a Colorado Jewish center leaves a community shaken and a nation on edge. Dr. Phil unpacks the chilling details—from the attacker's manifesto to the missed warning signs. Survivors, experts, and Jewish leaders speak out on the rise of antisemitism—and what must change. #DrPhil #TheRealStory #ColoradoShooting #Antisemitism #H…

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On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel’s Fight for Survival 1:14:49

21h ago1:14:49

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Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Dr. Phil for a fearless deep dive into the ideological battles defining today’s geopolitical crises. From Hamas' invasion on October 7th to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment in Western institutions, Murray dismantles the narratives fueling the global debate. How does legacy media shape public p…

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Name Drop: The Hypocrisy of Renaming America 11:45

4h ago11:45

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Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico. The left lost its mind. But when they rename military bases, sports teams, and pancake syrup — it's called “justice.” Dr. Phil breaks down the absurd double standard: why it’s OK to erase Aunt Jemima or Fort Bragg, but offensive to rename a body of water. From “birthing people” to “The Chicks,” this isn’t about nam…

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How Young Is Too Young To Transition? 45:11

2d ago45:11

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A Texas surgeon reveals himself as the whistleblower who outed one of America’s biggest children’s hospitals for allegedly preforming secret gender surgeries on minors. Tune in as Texas surgeon exposes one of the biggest children’s hospitals in the country for allegedly performing secret illegal gender surgeries on minors. Should children who…

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Booze, Brawls, and Bad Behavior at Sea | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 10:22

18h ago10:22

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Cruises used to be luxury getaways. Now? They’re making headlines for alcohol-fueled fights, viral brawls, and lifetime bans. Dr. Phil dives into disturbing new trends: violence at sea, alcohol overload, and the breakdown of public behavior—from the high seas to 30,000 feet in the air. Is this about cruise ships—or something deeper happening in our…

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Ep 201: Why You Feel Like You’re Too Much and Not Enough — At the Same Time 33:19

1d ago33:19

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“I’m too needy. I ask for too much. I’m too emotional.” “I’m not strong enough. I’m not confident enough. I’m not cruisy enough.” Too much AND not enough…all at the same time? Yes, it is possible…and no, you’re not the only one. I see this shit every day in my work. Women who feel simultaneously like they are too much, too needy, too difficult, whi…

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Ronald Reagan’s America: The Impact of His Presidency 46:19

4d ago46:19

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Actors from the biopic “Reagan” talk about their time on set and their thoughts on todays’ political climate. Dr. Phil meets with actors Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller and Jennifer O’Neill to talk about their upcoming film, “Reagan” and what it means to be releasing the film during an election year, drawing contrasts between Reagan’s presi…

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Mormon Wives, TikTok Lies, and the Death of Monogamy? | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 10:36

5d ago10:36

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A viral TikTok divorce. A hit reality show. And a culture that’s glamorizing “soft swinging” and open marriage. Dr. Phil digs into The Real Story behind HULU’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — and the dangerous cultural shift it reveals. What used to be private, sacred, and stabilizing is now public, performative, and disposable. From consensual …

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Doormat Mom: Breaking the Silence on Parental Estrangement 46:31

5d ago46:31

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Why are so many families breaking apart—and is social media making it even harder to heal? Across America, parent-child estrangement is on the rise, with nearly one in four adults now cut off from a close family member. Laura, a single mom known online as "Doormat Mom," shares how her youngest daughter walked away after building a new life ov…

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Poisoned Promises: The Food Lies You’ve Been Told | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 9:37

5d ago9:37

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Toxic metals in snacks. “Healthy” foods packed with sugar. Baby food lawsuits. Dr. Phil exposes the dark truth behind food marketing — and what families can do to protect themselves. This isn’t just fraud. It’s manipulation. This is The Real Story.By Dr. Phil McGraw - Merit Street Media

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Revenge: The High That Hurts 44:35

7d ago44:35

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What if the urge to get even isn’t just emotional—but addictive? Kevin, a devoted father and minister, says the betrayal of his marriage left him in pieces—even after winning full custody and a $750,000 judgment in court when he sued his ex-wife’s lover for breaking up their marriage. Dr. James Kimmel, author of “The Science of Revenge: Understand…

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94 and Done: Warren Buffett’s Trillion-Dollar Exit | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 9:19

6d ago9:19

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He built a $1.2 trillion empire and still lives in his $31,500 house. As Warren Buffett steps down from Berkshire Hathaway - now worth almost $1.2 trillion - Dr. Phil reveals the real secret behind his success — faith, family, humility, and a purpose bigger than money. This is The Real Story.By Dr. Phil McGraw Merit Street Media

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The Science of Revenge: The World's Deadliest Addiction 58:17

8d ago58:17

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Revenge isn’t just an emotional impulse—it’s an addiction. Dr. Phil and James Kimmel, Jr., JD, break down its impact on the brain and how forgiveness rewires our chemistry for healing. Revenge feels like justice, but what if it’s more like an addiction? Dr. Phil and James dive into the neuroscience behind revenge—how it hijacks our brain's pain and…

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Gestapo? | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 9:08

7d ago9:08

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had the ignorance and insensitivity to compare federal immigration agents — ICE — to the Gestapo. Let me tell you The Real Story about the Gestapo, and why the Governor's words are repulsive/dangerous.By Dr. Phil McGraw - Merit Street Media

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Raising Lazy 41:30

8d ago41:30

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Are we Raising Lazy? Dr. Phil speaks with a helicopter mom about her extreme parenting and its impact on her son’s future. He also examines Gen-Zers who are quietly quitting. Do they really think that approach will work in the long run? Dr. Phil will speak with Gina, who says she wears the label of a hovering helicopter mom to her 13-year-old so…

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Ep 200: Truth or Trigger: Celebrating 200 Episodes of UFYR by Answering YOUR Relationship Questions! 1:08:08

9d ago1:08:08

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I can’t believe I’m about to say this (well, I actually can) but… WELCOME TO THE 200TH EPISODE OF UNF*CK YOUR RELATIONSHIPS! Fuuuck, has this been a JOURNEY. Most podcasts don’t even break double digits, let alone triple, let alone hit fucking 200. Can I just take a second to brag on myself? Way to go, Michelle. I’m so proud of you. And I’m proud o…

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[Encore] Is Monogamy Dead 42:48

12d ago42:48

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A mom who lives with her husband, their two kids and her boyfriend all under the same roof defends their polyamorous way of life. Is monogamy outdated and could polyamory be the future of the American family? Dr. Phil meets a throuple: husband and wife Jennifer and Daniel who live with Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ty. The three of them are raising Danie…

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Lowering The Bar Punishes Our Most Outstanding Students | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 9:27

12d ago9:27

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Slashing honors programs and making exams easier in the name of equity and inclusion dumbs everyone down. You don’t fix a broken ladder by removing the top rungs. Real equity lifts people up —it doesn’t level them down. Bring back meritocracy and give all students what they need to succeed. Join Dr. Phil as he breaks down real headlines, investigat…

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Eric Adams & Dr. Phil: NYC Crime, Campus Chaos, Antisemitism—And His Trump Meeting 45:00

13d ago45:00

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams sits down for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about the crises rocking America’s largest city—what he's doing to fight back and his plans for the future. From battling gangs and repeat offenders to confronting the spike in antisemitism and campus chaos, Adams opens up about what’s really happening on the streets o…

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Shocking Embassy Killing Sparks Outrage | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 8:56

13d ago8:56

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In this gripping episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil dives into the tragic and controversial shooting near the U.S. Capitol that left two Israeli embassy staffers dead. As headlines erupt and political tensions rise, Dr. Phil investigates the motivations, the media's framing, and the deeper societal impact. Are we facing a surge in antisemitism—or …

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Edan is Home: A Family’s Victory Over Terror 51:12

14d ago51:12

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For 584 days, their son was held hostage by Hamas. Tonight, Edan Alexander’s parents share the story of their unimaginable wait – and the moment hope turned into homecoming. He was a 19-year-old Israeli-American IDF soldier who was taken by Hamas during the October 7th massacre and held hostage in Gaza for 584 days. His parents lived every day in a…

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Let's All Agree Lowering Drug Prices Is A Great Thing - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 8:59

14d ago8:59

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Even Bernie Sanders is praising President Trump's executive order to lower drug prices. If Bernie and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can give credit where credit is due, why can't legacy media? (I'm talking to you, Whoopi Goldberg)By Dr. Phil McGraw

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UAP Disclosure: Psychology of Government Secrets & Public Perception 1:00:49

15d ago1:00:49

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As drones and covert operations raise questions about national security, Luis Elizondo and Bryce Zabel shed light on the growing transparency movement and ask the ultimate question: What does the government really know—and why isn’t it telling us? Former senior intelligence official and whistleblower Luis Elizondo and award-winning writer, producer…

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These Jewish Values Make Israel A Light Unto The World | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 10:31

15d ago10:31

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As mainstream media bashes Israel, ZAKA, Israel's rescue and recovery volunteers, exemplify the ultimate kindness and respect for humanity required by Jewish law.By Dr. Phil McGraw - Merit Street Media

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Blindsided By Brutality 41:25

16d ago41:25

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Dr. Phil Primetime confronts the harrowing reality of individuals whose lives are shattered in an instant by unexpected acts of brutality they never saw coming. This episode exposes a growing surge in unprovoked, violent attacks that have reached a breaking point in our society. The disturbing lack of respect for fellow humans, fueled by a breakd…

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The Remote Work Revolt: Dr. Phil Breaks It Down | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 7:11

17d ago7:11

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Dr. Phil tackles the rising tension between corporate mandates and remote workers pushing back. In this episode, he examines the recent case of JPMorgan Chase employees protesting a return-to-office policy, sparking a broader debate over workplace culture, entitlement, and modern labor expectations. Is remote work a right—or just a pandemic-era pri…

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Ep 199: Embodiment is Essential. Here's Why 32:48

17d ago32:48

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So. Let’s review. You’re a high-achieving, self-aware woman. You’ve clocked your patterns and traced them back to their cause. You’ve been in therapy. You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts. You’ve done breathwork, meditation, EFT tapping, all the things… And you haven’t made any real fucking progress. Why? Why have you done all the…

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Alert! Trigger Warnings Don't Work 44:46

19d ago44:46

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We take a deep dive into trigger warnings and how they are permeating our country. There are now warnings regarding movies, novels, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, museum exhibits and more. We take an inside look at policies at colleges and hear from Cornell students on whether it’s a good idea in the classroom to have warnings about immigration, ra…

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Standing Strong For Israel And Jews Everywhere - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 16:53

19d ago16:53

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Dr. Phil and NYC Mayor Eric Adams will join rabbis on June 8th to show their unwavering solidarity with Israelis and American Jews. New York is home to the largest Jewish community in the world, outside of Israel, and has been ground zero for rabid antisemitism since October 7th.By Dr. Phil McGraw

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Hidden Reality of Human Trafficking 42:47

20d ago42:47

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It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry built on manipulation, coercion, and unimaginable suffering— Human trafficking and it’s happening right here in the United States. Human Trafficking is one of the most underreported crimes, leaving us with only a fraction of the true scope; it’s in our cities, our suburbs, and even our social media feeds. Tonigh…

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From Starbucks to Struggles: What’s Holding Gen Z Back? |The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 13:04

20d ago13:04

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In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil examines the deeper issues behind Gen Z’s growing frustration—from outrage over Starbucks uniforms to struggles with resilience, discipline, and independence. Are we failing the next generation, or are they being set up to fail? Dr. Phil delivers a powerful reality check about what it takes to thrive in t…

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EXCLUSIVE: Choosing Hope: Taylor Odlozil On Haley's Final Days 41:40

21d ago41:40

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Dr. Phil explores the topic of grief and the power of choosing to find hope after loss. For the first time since his wife Haley’s death, Taylor Odlozil, whose story was followed by over 90 million people on Tik Tok, opens up about the day of Haley’s death, his darkest moments, how he prepared their son for her passing, and finding hope and his new …

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“Mother’s Day” Under Fire? | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 11:32

21d ago11:32

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Why is “Mother’s Day” suddenly a controversial term? In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil explores the growing movement to replace traditional language in the name of inclusion—and what it really says about the state of American culture. From woke word policing to redefinitions of parenthood, this conversation cuts to the core of how languag…

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Silenced at the Border? What They Didn’t Want You to Know 57:50

22d ago57:50

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There’s what you hear about the border—and then there’s what actually happens. Aaron Heitke, former Chief Patrol Agent, sits down with Dr. Phil to share firsthand accounts of orders to keep quiet, entire zones left unguarded, and arrests that raised serious national security concerns. Heitke talks about alleged cover-ups and shars details that the …

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Government Shutdown | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 12:12

22d ago12:12

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If lawmakers can't pass a budget on time, they need a new job. It's been months, and I'm still reeling from the last government shutdown. It's the same game every year. Congress must stop the shenanigans and take our national debt seriously.By Dr. Phil McGraw Merit Street Media

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The Dark Side of the NSA? Tulsi Gabbard Takes a Stand | The Real Story REAL Story with Dr. Phil 6:49

23d ago6:49

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Tulsi Gabbard made headlines after firing over 100 intelligence officers for engaging in explicit sexual conversations on a secure NSA chat tool—allegedly turned into a fetish chatroom by transgender agents. In this explosive episode, Dr. Phil digs into the scandal, the politicization of intelligence, and the culture behind the headlines. What’s re…

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Older, Lonely And Scammed 40:47

23d ago40:47

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Our society faces a profound crisis, with 28% of the population now living alone, up from just 9% in the 1950s, making millions vulnerable to online fraud. Dr. Phil, joined by Chris Harrison, former host of "The Bachelor," who brings nearly two decades of insight into love's complexities, discuss the societal shifts that have increased loneliness, …

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Ep 198: Sweet Surrender: A Conversation with Embodiment Coach Chené O'Brien 50:21

24d ago50:21

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When I tell you this particular guest of mine is one of the most joyous, radiant, embodied women that I know…I hope you know that I fucking mean it. And I’m not just saying it because she’s my client. Meet Chené O’Brien: a client of mine, an embodiment coach, and the owner of the hottest f*cking accent ever. Chené’s healing journey started from a p…

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The Nitrous Oxide High: Legal and Potentially Lethal 42:08

26d ago42:08

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Tonight, Dr. Phil sits down with Rachel and Jenna, two young women in recovery from nitrous oxide addiction. They open up about how their misuse of this legal substance left them unable to walk or care for themselves. Jenna’s father shares the heartbreaking impact of his daughter’s addiction, revealing how it pushed him to fight for restrictions on…

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DOGE Exposes The Down And Dirty Of Shameful Government Spending | The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 9:05

26d ago9:05

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How in the world did the government get away with squandering millions and millions of your hard-earned tax dollars? DOGE may not be perfect, we may find mistakes, but we are finally ending America's financial fiasco.By Dr. Phil McGraw Merit Street Media

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Affluent Town Terrorized By Teen Gangs 42:07

27d ago42:07

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According to the FBI, there are 33,000 gangs in America. Think of how many horrific videos we’ve seen of thugs attacking people randomly. Or footage of flash gangs robbing stores. These menaces to our society have even attacked police officers in Times Square. This is happening in Anytown, USA. Dr. Phil sits down with residents from Gilbert, Arizon…

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The Workplace Debate: Work From Home Or Return to Office? 43:11

28d ago43:11

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Tonight, it’s the debate over whether employees should be able to work from home, or mandated back to the Office. Tonight, Dr. Phil will be discussing how many employers are mandating their staff back to the office, but in response, many employees are claiming they would rather quit then return to their desks. First, Dr. Phil will speak with New Je…

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Shedeur Sanders Pranked by “Punks” During NFL Draft - The REAL Story with Dr. Phil 12:07

28d ago12:07

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NFL draft taken over by “punks” making cruel “prank” calls. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes player and son of Deion Sanders, the most high-profile of all, “pranked” by Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and his friends telling him he was picked! But he wasn’t. When did bullying become funny? When did likes a…

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From Fiction to Function: Noland Arbaugh's Brain Chip Journey 43:13

29d ago43:13

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Noland Arbaugh went from athlete to paralysis—and now, thanks to Neuralink’s brain chip, he's breaking records, redefining independence, and proving the power of mind-controlled tech. Dr. Phil explores Noland’s psychological journey, from grief and loss to resilience and hope. What happens when identity shifts, and how does the mind adapt? This epi…

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Disney's Dumb DEI Move. Snow White Never Had Snowball's Chance. 10:47

29d ago10:47

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DEI was always a bad idea because equity is not equality. Now that we've seen a woke Snow White bomb at the box office let's focus on giving everyone an equal opportunity through hard work, not the easiest path.By Dr. Phil McGraw

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American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism 41:51

30d ago41:51

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American Wombs for Sale: The Rise of Chinese Birth Tourism Is American citizenship quietly becoming a commodity—and who’s cashing in? From luxury maternity homes to international surrogacy contracts, Dr. Phil explores the growing industries helping foreign nationals—especially from China—secure U.S. citizenship for their children. Criminal def…

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I Pray For A New Pope Who Will Neither Condemn The Sinner Nor Bless The Sin 7:13

1M ago7:13

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As the conclave to elect the new Pope begins this week, Pope Francis blesses us with the opportunity to learn from his accomplishments and mistakes.By Dr. Phil McGraw

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Ep 197: Why You Keep Losing Yourself in Relationships (and What to Do About It) 28:57

1M ago28:57

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It all happens so fast. One minute you’re living your best life. You’re hitting the gym. You’re journaling. You’re doing your embodiment practices. You’re going out with your friends. You’re going on solo dates. You have hobbies that you love… And then you meet someone. It is astonishing how QUICKLY I’ve seen women go from their glow-up era to “Wai…

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Sacred Sexuality Or Scandal: The ONE TASTE Controversy 45:09

1M ago45:09

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When wellness, power, and controversy collide: Loni Coombs sits down with OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone Dr. Phil and Merit TV's Loni Coombs are pulling back the curtain on a story that shocked the nation and ignited fierce debate. Once celebrated by celebrities and wellness gurus, Nicole Daedone’s OneTaste promised life-changing empowerment th…

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