Coping Conversations

"Coping Conversations” is a popular 15-minute radio show, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips, which has been aired on radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed program since 1991.

On each show, 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 experiences and successful coping experiences, hence the name "Coping Conversations"! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating.

Host Dr. Bob Phillips is also the author of more than 35 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island, New York.

277: Geoffrey Mark - Actor/Singer/Author

Aug 29, 2024

My Emmy-award winning guest has been called a walking encycloopedia of show business history. We discuss his lengthy career as an actor, singer, author, and more, the difficulties he’s encountered in his life and his career, his successful coping strategies, and much more.

276: Linda Purl - Actress/Singer (“Happy Days”, “Matlock”)

Aug 22, 2024

My guest is an actress and singer with a long, well-known career. We discuss her upbringing in Japan, her interactions with some well-known performers, her ways of dealing with show business ups and downs, and much more.

275: Jim Hardy - Archivist, Bob Hope Foundation

Aug 15, 2024

My guest has worked for Bob Hope, and for the Bob Hope Foundation, for decades. We discuss what an archivist does, how he curates material, the new Bob Hope YouTube channel, and much more.

274: John Kapelos- Actor (“The Breakfast Club”)

Aug 8, 2024

My guest actor John Kapelos, who is perhaps best known for his iconic role in “The Breakfast Club”. We discuss his career, how the young actors who appeared in this (and other) films disliked the nickname “Brat Pack”, how he dealt with the ups and downs of his career, and much more.

273: Neal Barnard, MD- Author (““The Power Foods Diet”)

Aug 1, 2024

My guest is a physician whose new book, “The Power Foods Diet” describes a plan that can help you to lose weight by eating more of the right foods. We discuss his approach, how easy and delicious the program can be, and much more.