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Phil in the Blanks

Phil in the Blanks

232 Episodes • By Dr. Phil McGraw • drphilintheblanks.com
Experience a side of Dr. Phil McGraw you may have been missing as he provides critical information on some of the most important issues we face today. McGraw delves into the minds of the most exciting and accomplished people. From celebrities to ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, to the ...more
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The Facts: Dr. Phil's Hot Topics and Advice
Dr. Phil offers professional insights and personal a... more
Apr 23 2024 44m
Diversity in Elite College Admissions
Chapter 1 15 mins
Dr Phil Discusses DEI Controversy
Chapter 2 4 mins
Challenges With Boundaries and Government
Chapter 3 3 mins
Setting Boundaries Within a Family
Chapter 4 18 mins
Dealing With Narcissistic Family Members
Chapter 5 1 min
Availability of Merritt Street App
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Dr. Phil Exclusive: Eric Lynn's Expertise on Iron Dome, Fighter Jets and Iran's Attack on Israel
In a Dr. Phil exclusive interview, Eric Lynn, former... more
Apr 16 2024 58m
Israeli Response to Iranian Attack
Chapter 1 5 mins
Iranian Retaliatory Strike
Chapter 2 14 mins
Missile Defense Training and Effectiveness
Chapter 3 15 mins
Iron Dome Missile Defense Technology
Chapter 4 11 mins
Response Deterrence and Israeli Defense Systems
Chapter 5 9 mins
Israeli Response to Iranian Missile Attack
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Dr. Phil: Collective Personalities
Dr. Phil answers your questions! Launching his netwo... more
Apr 9 2024 1h 10m
Dr Phil's Media and Book
Chapter 1 9 mins
Dr Phil Talks Merritt Street Media
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Impact of Media and Psychology
Chapter 3 12 mins
Impact of School Closures on Children
Chapter 4 16 mins
Discover Merit Street Media's Programs
Chapter 5 12 mins
'Merritt Street Media Lineup Announcement
Chapter 6 7 mins
Unity and Empowering Middle America
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Steve Harvey: Living Your Purpose
Dr. Phil and Steve Harvey have an in-depth discussio... more
Apr 3 2024 1h 21m
Uncovering Truth in News Stories
Chapter 1 10 mins
Dr Phil and Steve Harvey
Chapter 2 7 mins
Turn Back Moments in Comedy
Chapter 3 3 mins
Never Give Up, Keep Going
Chapter 4 11 mins
Faith and Authenticity in Television
Chapter 5 1 min
Achievements of a Country Bumpkin
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Measure All Actions Based on Results, and All Thoughts Based on Rationality
Dr. Phil explores principle four of his ten principl... more
Mar 26 2024 59m
Preparing Students for Life and Success
Chapter 1 12 mins
Principles for Personal Growth and Change
Chapter 2 8 mins
Understanding Decision-Making and Environment
Chapter 3 5 mins
Understanding Willpower and Self-Control
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Power of Defaults in Decision-Making
Chapter 5 10 mins
Teaching Essential Coping Skills in Schools
Chapter 6 10 mins
Self-Care and Self-Affirmation for Success
Chapter 7 2 mins
Making Choices and Taking Responsibility
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Focus On Solving Problems Rather Than Winning Arguments
Pick which issues you think need to be confronted, a... more
Mar 19 2024 1h 6m
Challenges With Legal Immunity in Law
Chapter 1 8 mins
10 Principles for Healthy Relationships
Chapter 2 9 mins
Predicting Divorce Based on Conflict Handling
Chapter 3 17 mins
The Addiction of Revenge Seeking
Chapter 4 12 mins
Injustice in Legal System
Chapter 5 12 mins
Political Ideology and Civil Discourse
Chapter 6 2 mins
Empathy and Connection in Political Debates
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Be You On Purpose
There’s nothing sadder than waking up to realize tha... more
Mar 12 2024 59m
University Students' Lack of Resilience
Chapter 1 6 mins
Insights on Self-Reflection for Happiness
Chapter 2 9 mins
Embracing Hunger and Making Choices
Chapter 3 14 mins
Living With Intention
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Impact of Victim Thinking
Chapter 5 13 mins
Zero Victim Mindset and Personal Empowerment
Chapter 6 5 mins
Defining Your Unique Currency
Chapter 7 2 mins
Setting Boundaries and Taking Control
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Don’t Reward Bad Behavior or Support Conduct You Do Not Value
In Dr. Phil's new book “We’ve Got Issues: How You Ca... more
Mar 5 2024 1h 2m
Reclaiming Your Authentic Self
Chapter 1 13 mins
San Francisco's Enabling of Addiction
Chapter 2 15 mins
Injustice in the Legal System
Chapter 3 7 mins
Victim Testimony in the Legal System
Chapter 4 7 mins
Consequences of White Collar Crime
Chapter 5 12 mins
Regaining Individuality in Relationships
Chapter 6 2 mins
Accepting Differences in Relationships
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Call To Action
Dr. Phil McGraw and guest experts Donald Whitehead, ... more
Feb 27 2024 57m
The Impact of Motherhood on Society
Chapter 1 11 mins
Supporting Homeless With Permanent Housing
Chapter 2 7 mins
Meal Delivery and Homelessness Policy Discussion
Chapter 3 11 mins
Gender Disparities in Workforce and Motherhood
Chapter 4 6 mins
Promoting Literacy and Educational Support
Chapter 5 9 mins
Increasing Teacher Pay and Support
Chapter 6 4 mins
Feeding Community, Giving Back
Chapter 7 2 mins
Inspiring Discussion on Social Activism
Chapter 8 1 min
Spreading Positive Energy Through Community Involvement
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Triumphs and Transformations
Dr. Phil revisits stories of individuals who have tr... more
Feb 20 2024 55m
Financial Advice From Older Generation
Chapter 1 9 mins
Overcoming Adversity Through Sports
Chapter 2 3 mins
Lessons From NBA Mentor
Chapter 3 3 mins
Insights on Life and Career
Chapter 4 14 mins
Career, Comedy, and Gazebo Theft
Chapter 5 14 mins
Surviving Lymphedema
Chapter 6 5 mins
Musical Career
Chapter 7 1 min
Diverse Success in Music Industry
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Victors, Victims and Violators
Dr. Phil and his guests tackle critical issues of pe... more
Feb 13 2024 1h 8m
Responses to Marginalization and Bullying
Chapter 1 13 mins
Teaching Self-Defense and Bully Response
Chapter 2 7 mins
Grieving and Leading Through Tragedy
Chapter 3 11 mins
Building Relationships in Law Enforcement
Chapter 4 12 mins
Early Gang Involvement and Loyalty Bonds
Chapter 5 4 mins
Understanding Gang Culture and Supporting Youth
Chapter 6 14 mins
Zero Victim Thinking
Chapter 7 2 mins
The Power of Zero Victim Thinking
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Understanding, Preventing, and Healing from Violence
Embark on this enlightening exploration with Dr. Phi... more
Feb 6 2024 46m
Shifting Perspectives on Predators and Violence
Chapter 1 13 mins
Path to Justice
Chapter 2 4 mins
Understanding School Shooters' Commonalities
Chapter 3 8 mins
Preventing School Shootings and Future Violence
Chapter 4 10 mins
School Shootings
Chapter 5 4 mins
Understanding the Addiction to Revenge
Chapter 6 1 min
The Power of Addiction and Forgiveness
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Unveiling Deception: Navigating the Labyrinth of Lies
Dr. Phil McGraw and his guests unravel the art of de... more
Jan 30 2024 1h 6m
Decoding Body Language for Everyday Life
Chapter 1 6 mins
Griselda
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Art of Lie Detection
Chapter 3 9 mins
Experts Discuss Body Language and Deception
Chapter 4 9 mins
Interpreting Body Language and Non-Verbal Cues
Chapter 5 9 mins
Neurological Basis of Intuition and Trust
Chapter 6 10 mins
Understanding Body Language for Effective Communication
Chapter 7 6 mins
Facial and Body Language in Communication
Chapter 8 1 min
Embracing Authenticity for Powerful Communication
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Voices Unbound: Decoding the Realities of Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence
Dr. Phil exposes the shocking truths about human rig... more
Jan 23 2024 1h 5m
Guarding Against Fraudulent Operators
Chapter 1 13 mins
Human Trafficking
Chapter 2 10 mins
Labor Exploitation in Various Industries
Chapter 3 10 mins
Fraudulent Practices in Rehab Industry
Chapter 4 7 mins
Sober Living Facilities and Human Concerns
Chapter 5 10 mins
Trauma and the Power of Language
Chapter 6 6 mins
Accurate Language in Addressing Child Abuse
Chapter 7 3 mins
Language's Power in Seeking Justice
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Beyond the Podium: The Secrets of GOATs
Dr. Phil delves into the intricate world of sports e... more
Jan 16 2024 1h 3m
Financial Struggles of Pro Athletes
Chapter 1 13 mins
Gymnastics
Chapter 2 10 mins
Financial Challenges for Pro Athletes
Chapter 3 8 mins
Dr. Phil Discussing New Book
Chapter 4 10 mins
Mental Performance in Athletics
Chapter 5 17 mins
Brain Health in Overcoming Mental Illness
Chapter 6 1 min
The Driving Force Behind Jim Gray
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Unveiling Anxiety, Awareness and Acceptance
Dr. Phil McGraw explores the intricate realm of anxi... more
Jan 9 2024 1h 3m
Media's Impact on Children's Optimism
Chapter 1 5 mins
Dr. Phil's Anxiety Discussion With Megan
Chapter 2 3 mins
Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Chapter 3 5 mins
Understanding and Coping With Anxiety Attacks
Chapter 4 11 mins
From Insecurities to Honesty
Chapter 5 3 mins
Authenticity in TV
Chapter 6 4 mins
Overcoming Mental Issues and Spreading Authenticity
Chapter 7 7 mins
Anxiety and Overcoming Fear With Therapy
Chapter 8 13 mins
Daily Affirmations, Anxiety, and Building Resilience
Chapter 9 4 mins
Instilling Values and Traits in Children
Chapter 10 1 min
The Impact of Optimism on Children
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Making Change Work 2024
In this episode Dr. Phil discusses the importance of... more
Jan 2 2024 54m
Stages of Anger Management
Chapter 1 3 mins
Achieving Resolutions and Personal Growth
Chapter 2 5 mins
Stages of Motivation and Personal Transformation
Chapter 3 7 mins
Behaving Your Way to Success
Chapter 4 11 mins
Achieving Goals and Overcoming Obstacles
Chapter 5 6 mins
Preventing Injuries and Strengthening the Body
Chapter 6 11 mins
Exercise for Injury Prevention and Wellbeing
Chapter 7 3 mins
Physical Activity and Ergonomic Environments
Chapter 8 1 min
Fitness and Adaptation
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2024 Preparing For Positive Change
Dr. Phil takes you through the best of the New Year.... more
Dec 26 2023 59m
The Importance of Gathering Information
Chapter 1 16 mins
New Year's Resolutions and Time Maximization
Chapter 2 5 mins
Maximizing Productivity and Personal Growth
Chapter 3 15 mins
Achieving Goals With Positive Attitude
Chapter 4 17 mins
Choosing Your Circle and Being You
Chapter 5 2 mins
Exploring Life's Possibilities and Priorities
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Holiday Delights and Traditions
Revisiting holiday traditions: Dr. Phil, alongside h... more
Dec 19 2023 45m
Miracle Maid
Chapter 1 13 mins
Christmas Decorations and Family Traditions
Chapter 2 13 mins
Managing Expectations and Holiday Stress
Chapter 3 5 mins
Christmas Traditions
Chapter 4 8 mins
Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Chapter 5 1 min
Failed Attempts to Catch Santa
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Breaking Chains: Rethinking Addiction and Interrogation in Pursuit of Justice (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Phil engages in a thought-provo... more
Dec 12 2023 57m
Worthiness and Purpose in Recovery
Chapter 1 14 mins
The War on Drugs
Chapter 2 11 mins
Priorities for Drug Policy Reform
Chapter 3 13 mins
Defense Lawyer Collaborates With Law Enforcement
Chapter 4 10 mins
Brendan Dassy's Case and Seeking Justice
Chapter 5 5 mins
Importance of Legal Representation and Misinterpretation
Chapter 6 1 min
Education & Accountability in Law Enforcement
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Unveiling Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and the Call for Reform (Part 1)
In this compelling discussion, Dr. Phil engages with... more
Dec 5 2023 50m
False Confessions and Wrongful Convictions
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Navigating Threats in the Digital World
Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests dive into the omino... more
Nov 28 2023 56m
Dealing With Fake Ads and Scammers
Chapter 1 9 mins
Dark Web, Cybersecurity, and Online Scams
Chapter 2 12 mins
Protecting Personal Information and Avoiding Scams
Chapter 3 7 mins
Avoiding Scams and Romance Scams
Chapter 4 14 mins
Fentanyl Crisis and Illicit Drug Sales
Chapter 5 11 mins
Digital Devices and Young People's Mental Health
Chapter 6 1 min
Holiday Magic at Bull Run Lights
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Unraveling the Impact on Mental Health, Societal Values, and Decision-Making in a Tech-Driven World
Dr. Phil unravels the impact on mental health, socie... more
Nov 21 2023 45m
Algorithmic Bias in Content Distribution
Chapter 1 5 mins
Tech and Kids' Mental Health
Chapter 2 10 mins
Technology Addiction's Impact on Mental Health
Chapter 3 9 mins
Social Media's Impact on Society
Chapter 4 15 mins
Online Dating and Cybersecurity
Chapter 5 3 mins
Password Security and Internet Risks
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Empowering Change: A Vision for Women's Rights and Societal Transformation
Dr. Phil has a thought-provoking and insightful conv... more
Nov 14 2023 1h 4m
And Just Watch Me
Chapter 1 3 mins
Beacon 23, Feminism, and Judicial Bullying
Chapter 2 9 mins
Bench Books, Speaking Up, and Writing
Chapter 3 13 mins
Challenges in Protecting Crime Victims' Rights
Chapter 4 9 mins
Choices and Challenges in Work and Motherhood
Chapter 5 9 mins
Finding the Courage to Pursue Independence
Chapter 6 14 mins
Entrepreneurship, Gender Equality, and Political Ambitions
Chapter 7 1 min
Perfectionism and Closing the Leadership Gap
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Healing the Divide
We revisit a conversation with Dr. Phil and Dr.Frank... more
Nov 7 2023 1h 2m
The Importance of Effective Communication
Chapter 1 14 mins
Dr Phil Interviews Dr Frank Luntz
Chapter 2 10 mins
Division and Unity on College Campuses
Chapter 3 13 mins
Division and Controversy in American Politics
Chapter 4 13 mins
Building Empathy and Human Connections
Chapter 5 9 mins
Navigating Trust and Impactful Conversations
Chapter 6 2 mins
Hope for Bridging the WWW Gap
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