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.

316: Renoly Santiago - Actor (“Dangerous Minds”, “Con Air”)

May 29, 2025

My guest is an actor, writer, and teacher, known for being in some excellent movies, TV shows, and on the stage. We discuss his career, struggles he’s faced during his career, how he stays grounded in such a difficult industry, and much more.

315: Maddie Corman - Actress (“Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Accidentally Brave”)

May 22, 2025

My guest is a popular actress who has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows. She also produced an emotional one-woman show about a traumatic period in her life. We discuss her career, her show (and then movie) “Accidentally Brave”, and much more.

314: Shannon Miller: U.S. Olympics Icon and Wellness Advocate

May 15, 2025

My guest is the second most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history. We discuss her legendary gymnastics career, her battle with cancer, her advocacy for women's health, and much more.

313: Jim Murphy: Author (“Inner Excellence”)

May 8, 2025

My guest, Jim Murphy, is a performance coach and author of the new book, “Inner Excellence”. (You may recall, cameras spotted the book being read by Eagles receiver A J. Brown in a viral moment during the most recent Super Bowl!) We discuss how mindset shapes success, how his book can help readers, his view on...

312: Mike Starr: Actor (“The Bodyguard”, “Dumb and Dumber”)

May 1, 2025

My guest is a recognizable character actor, known for a variety of film and television roles. We discuss his passion for what he does, how his personality is so popular with casts, his positive attitude, and much more.