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Coping Conversations
by Dr. Bob Phillips
"Coping Conversations" is an entertaining, educational, and inspirational podcast, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips. The "Coping Conversations" show has been airing weekly for more than 30 years, having appeared on New York radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed radio program since 1991. Due to popular demand, it debuted as a podcast in 2019.In each episode, Dr. Phillips interviews a well-known celebrity or expert, bringing the listening audience up to date on current appearances, performances, publications, and other activities of interest.As the main focus, our listeners are always fascinated to hear about our guest's interesting life activities and successful coping experiences, hence the name "Coping Conversations"! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating.Dr. Phillips is also the author of more than 40 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island
Episodes
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388: Sal Richards - Honoring the Late Comedian
My guest in this archived show is the late comedian Sal Richards, author of the book "Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears." We discuss his book, the sadness most people don't know about, his entertainment career, and much more.
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387: Jim Morris - Major League Baseball Player; Inspiration for "The Rookie"
My guest is a former high school teacher and coach who lived his dream by pitching in the Major Leagues, whose career was immortalized in the movie "The Rookie." We discussed what led to him appearing in the big leagues, the importance of pursuing your dreams, his work as a motivational speaker,...
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386: Arnold G — International Recording Artist; Founder & Publisher, Shine On Hollywood Magazine
My guest is an international recording artist and the founder and publisher of Shine On Hollywood Magazine, a global publication reaching readers in more than 140 countries. We discuss his journey from childhood poverty and homelessness to a multifaceted career in entertainment, technology, and...
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385: Morgan DiPrimo — Founder & CEO, Align33 Media, Mental Health Advocate
My guest is the Founder and CEO of Align33 Media, a nonprofit organization focused on eating disorders and mental health. We discuss her personal journey that led to the establishment of this organization, separating identity from illness, how she turned lived experience into advocacy and…
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384: Jackie Martling Returns: Still Laughing, Still Performing, Still the Joke Man
Comedian Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns to Coping Conversations for a third visit to talk about what he's doing now, decades of comedy memories, getting older without slowing down, coping through laughter, and much more.
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383: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: Finding Your Way Forward
In this special follow-up solo episode, I discuss practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss finding your way forward after a diagnosis, gaining a greater sense of...
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382: Shelley Fabares - Actress, "Coach"; Singer, "Johnny Angel" - In Memoriam
In honor of the recent passing of actress Shelley Fabares, here's an encore presentation of my interview with her, taped during the COVID pandemic in 2020.
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381: Adrienne Barbeau - Actress ("Maude", "Escape from New York")
My guest is an award-winning actress, author, and voice-over artist, perhaps best known for her roles in Maude and Escape from New York. We discuss building a career that has lasted more than fifty years, reinventing herself across multiple entertainment fields, overcoming career challenges, and...
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380: Tommy John - Legendary New York Yankees Pitcher- In Memoriam
In honor of the recent passing of all-star pitcher, Tommy John, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2012.
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379: Scott MacIntyre - Singer, American Idol Finalist - Archived Episode
My guest is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and American Idol finalist who shares his remarkable personal and professional journey. We discuss his experience on American Idol and building a successful music career while living with blindness, facing serious health challenges, the role of…
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378: Peter Hoffman - Attorney, Hollywood Executive, Author ("Karmic Winds")
My guest is a veteran Hollywood producer, studio executive, and author whose new memoir is Karmic Winds: Reflections of the Smartest Guy in Hollywood. We discuss the book, his extraordinary journey through success, failure, and redemption, the lessons he learned about power and ego, and much more.
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377: Charles Rosenay - Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Actor
My returning guest is an actor, producer, author, and event organizer. We discuss his upcoming witch festival, Connecticut's little-known witch history, why ghost stories continue to fascinate us, and much more.
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376: Ken Lerner - Actor ("The Goldbergs"), Acting Coach (The Ken Lerner Studio)
My guest is a veteran character actor and acting coach whose television credits include The Goldbergs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and dozens of other popular series. We discuss building a career that has spanned more than five decades, the realities of life as a...
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375: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: A Special Solo Episode
In this special solo episode, I discuss three practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss overcoming the "What If?" spiral, redefining your "new normal," choosing your...
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374: Pamela Gray - Screenwriter, Playwright ("A Walk on the Moon")
My guest is an acclaimed screenwriter and playwright whose screenwriting credits include A Walk on the Moon, which she has now adapted into a new Off-Broadway musical. We discuss the autobiographical inspiration behind the story, the journey from screenplay to stage, overcoming early rejection…
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373: Amy Ephron - Best-Selling Author, Screenwriter, Jounalist
My guest is a prolific writer, having written a number of bestsellers, including A Cup of Tea, and her latest, "Unseasonably Cold". We discuss her method of writing, her love for historical fiction and what she calls a hybrid, messages she hopes readers take from her book, and much more.
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372: James Burrows - Television director ("Taxi", "Cheers", etc.) - In Memoriam
In honor of the recent passing of legendary television sitcom director James Burrows, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2022.
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371: Daphne Reid - Actress ("The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")
My guest is perhaps best-known for playing "Aunt Viv" on "The Fresh Prince from Bel-Air." She is an accomplished actress, producer, and creative entrepreneur. We discuss reinvention, resilience, and staying creatively engaged at every stage of life— and much more.
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370: Julius La Rosa - Singer, Radio/Television Performer - from our Archives
My guest on this archived show, originally airing in 1996, was a popular singer and actor who worked on both television and radio. We discussed his career, the state of music, how he'd deal with highs and lows, and much more.
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369: Melba Tolliver - Pioneering Journalist and News Anchor
My guest is a pioneering journalist and broadcast news trailblazer. We discuss courage under pressure, maintaining identity in the workplace, standing firm in your values—and much more.
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368: Tim Matheson - Actor ("Animal House", "Virgin River"), Author ("Damn Glad to Meet You")
My guest is a legendary actor, director, and author. We discuss his longevity in Hollywood, resilience through reinvention, lessons from his memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You", and much more.
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367: Bill Cartwright - NBA All-Star (NY Knicks, Chicago Bulls), Author ("Living Life At The Center")
My guest is a former All-Star NBA basketball player, coach, and executive. We discuss his career, his new book "Living Life At The Center," thoughts about playing alongside Michael Jordan, life lessons he's learned along the way, and much more.
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366: Anthony Lucero- Filmmaker, Author, Director ("Paper Bag Plan", "East Side Sushi")
My guest is an award-winning filmmaker, director and author. We discuss his latest film, "Paper Bag Plan" (inspired by his own family situation), the awards the film has won, how this film inspires despite the real-life struggles it portrays, and much more.
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365: Aida Turturro - Actress ("The Sopranos")- from our archives
My guest is a multi-talented actress, perhaps best known for "The Sopranos". We discuss her career, as well as her medical problem, rheumatoid arthritis, and much more.
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364: Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. – World-Renowned Psychologist- Return Visit
My returning guest is one of the most famous, influential psychologists in the world. A founder of cognitive-behavior therapy, we discuss his career, the important skills of therapy, what makes a good therapist, and much more.
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363: Nelson Aspen - Entertainment Personality; Journalist; Author ("Dancing Between the Raindrops")
My guest is a multifaceted entertainment personality, a journalist for decades, and an author of 12 books, including "Dancing Between the Raindrops: Happily Ever After?" We discuss his career, his books, his positive attitude, and much more.
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362: Shannon Miller - US Olympic Champion; Health Advocate – Return Visit
My returning guest is an Olympic gymnastics champion, and now a champion advocate for cancer survivors. We discuss her new digital platform, Salto Health, her passion for helping people as a result of her own cancer experiences, and much more.
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361: Richard Pryor, Jr.- Actor/Writer; Richard Pryor's Son
My guest is the son of legendary comedian Richard Pryor. We discuss his book, "In a Pryor Life", his relationship with his father, the difficult things he has coped with in his life, and much more.
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360: Cam Clarke - Voiceover Actor, Singer, Performer, Author
My guest is the author of the new book, "Now They're All Here: Over 100 Years of Entertainment from America's First Family of Song." We discuss his growing up with the King family, his growing into a voiceover career, his ups and downs dealing with his career, and much more.
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359: Jennifer Jones - Dancer, Actress, Author ("Becoming Spectacular") - Return Visit
My returning guest was the first African American to dance with the world-famous Rockettes at NY's Radio City Music Hall. We discuss the role that dancing, and being a Rockette played in her life, her experience with and advocacy for colorectal cancer, her inspirational books, and much more.
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358: Indie Lee - Autoimmune Advocate, Skin Care Entrepreneur
My guest is an Autoimmune Association board member, advocate, and skin care entrepreneur. We discuss her medical experiences that drew her both to the Autoimmune Association and to founding what is now an internationally-recognized skin care company, and much more.
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357: Hal Eisner - Celebrated Broadcast Journalist, Author ("An Accidental Career")
My guest had a 58-year career as a popular broadcast journalist and author". We discuss highs and lows of his journalist career, how he was almost killed on the job, his book, "An Accidental Career", and much more.
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356: Ricky Byrd - Guitarist, Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
My guest was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the lead guitarist for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. We discuss his career, the difficulties he's experienced along the way, his love for music, his advocacy, and much more.
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355: Jennifer Jones - Dancer, Actress, Author ("Becoming Spectacular")
My guest broke a long-standing barrier when she became the first African American woman to dance with the world-famous Rockettes at NY's Radio City Music Hall. We discuss her love of dance, the process of being selected to the Rockettes, the reactions she got from others, and much more.
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354: Eduardo Goncalves - Environmental and Animal Rights Advocate - Return Visit
My returning guest is an internationally recognized environmental and animal rights advocate. We continue our discussion about the outrageous activities of trophy hunters, how this is seriously diminishing select animal populations, his books explaining the seriousness of this activity, and much...
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353: LaMonte McLemore - Singer (The Fifth Dimension), Author- IN MEMORIAM
In honor of the recent passing of singer LaMonte McLemore, an original member of The Fifth Dimension, here's an encore presentation of my interview with LaMonte from 2017.
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352: Gary Reasons - NFL Linebacker (New York Giants), Motivational Speaker
My guest is a former professional football player who played linebacker for the New York Giants. We discuss his football career, his passion for sports, how lessons learned became the foundation for his motivational speaking career and his upcoming book, and much more.New speaker
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351: Sheree Wilson - Actress ("Dallas," "Walker, Texas Ranger")
My guest is an actress perhaps best known for starring roles on the hit TV shows Dallas, and Walker: Texas Ranger. We discuss her acting career, the atmosphere on the sets of these two hit shows, her passion about her career, and much more.
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350: Dr. James Noble - Neurologist, Author ("Navigating Life with Dementia") - Part 2
This episode is a continuation of my two-part interview with Professor of Neurology and author Dr. James Noble. We continue discussing his book, "Navigating Life with Dementia," how dementia is diagnosed, what can be done about it, and much more.
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349: Dr. James Noble - Neurologist, Author ("Navigating Life with Dementia") - Part 1
My guest is a Professor of Neurology at Columbia University, and author of the book "Navigating Life with Dementia." We talk about the book, what dementia is, different types of dementia, and much more.
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348: Lou Mustillo - Actor ("Mike & Molly," "The Sopranos")
My guest is a veteran character actor best known for being a regular on "Mike & Molly" and for his popular appearances on "The Sopranos." We discuss his career, how he deals with the ups and downs of show business, how his attitude has always helped him in dealing with a difficult industry, and...
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347: Jim Meskimen - Actor ("Landman"), Impressionist - Return Visit
My returning guest is a master impressionist and an actor who is currently appearing in the hit series "Landman." We discuss his role on Landman, how he feels about different types of roles, how he balances drama and comedy, and much more.
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346: Miki Sudo - Champion Competitive Eater - Part 2
This episode is a continuation of my two-part interview with award-winning competitive eater Miki Sudo. We discuss how she prepares emotionally for events, foods that she won't eat in competitions, the support that she gets to be able to compete, and much more.
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345: Miki Sudo - Champion Competitive Eater- Part 1
My guest is an award-winning competitive eater, competing in events all over the world. We discuss how she got into this type of competition, different foods that she's eaten in these events, how she deals with consuming large quantities of food in short times, and much more.
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344: Rhonda Shear - Actress ("Up All Night"), Fashion Entrepreneur
My guest is an actress, comedian, entrepreneur, and more. She was the longtime host of the television show "USA: Up All Night," a show that she has brought back as the program "Up All Night." We discuss her multifaceted career, her acting, her interest and success in fashion, her attitude about...
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343: Dr. Kate Lund - Author ("Step Away")
My guest is a psychologist who is the author of a new book focusing on resilience in parenting. We discuss the book, ways in which parents can improve their resilience, and much more.
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342: Dr. Bob Phillips - Thanksgiving: It's Always Good To Be Thankful… ENCORE
In an encore presentation of this solo episode, we discuss that there are always things to be thankful for, no matter how stressful your life may be!
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341: Susie Singer Carter - Award-winning filmmaker ("No Country for Old People")- Return Visit
My returning guest is an award-winning filmmaker and caregiver advocate. We continue discussing the nursing home controversy, her documentary No Country for Old People, the important issues involving elder care in America, and much more.
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340: Dr. Allen Lycka - Author ("The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life") - Return Visit
My returning guest is a bestselling author, speaker, and media host whose life changed dramatically after a devastating medical misdiagnosis. We discuss this medical diagnosis, how that experience led him to co-author The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life, his golden pearls for a happy life, and...
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339: Ann Jillian - Actress ("It's a Living")
My guest is a Golden Globe-winning actress, singer, motivational speaker, and healthcare advocate. We discuss her career, her experience living through breast cancer, her upcoming benefit for The Thalians, and much more.
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"Coping Conversations" is an entertaining, educational, and inspirational podcast, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips. The "Coping Conversations" show has been airing weekly for more than 30 years, having appeared on New York radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed radio program since 1991. Due to popular demand, it debuted as a podcast in 2019.In each episode, Dr. Phillips interviews a well-known celebrity or expert, bringing the listening audience up to date on current appearances, performances, publications, and other activities of interest.As the main focus, our listeners are always fascinated to hear about our guest's interesting life activities and successful coping experiences, hence the name "Coping Conversations"! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating.Dr. Phillips is also the author of more than 40 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island
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