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.

238: Joe Franklin - Legendary Television and Radio Talk Show Host

Nov 30, 2023

My guest in this archived episode, originally taped in 1998 (please forgive the sound quality!), was a legendary television and radio talk show host, who many credit with inventing the talk show genre. We discuss his ease at interviewing guests, his many fascinating experiences as a talk show host, and much more.

237: Dr. Bob Phillips - Encore Presentation: It’s Always Good To Be Thankful… No Matter How Stressful Things May Be!

Nov 23, 2023

In this encore presentation, due to popular demand, Dr. Phillips discusses why there are always things to be thankful for, no matter how stressful your life may be!

236: Stanley Livingston - Actor (“My Three Sons”)

Nov 16, 2023

My guest was only one of two actors to be on every episode of the classic television sitcom, “My Three Sons”. Brother of my previous guest, Barry Livingston, we discuss “My Three Sons”, his career, the many hats he’s worn, and much more.

235: Grace Harry- Author (“The Joy Strategist”)

Nov 9, 2023

My guest is a long-time music executive who has just released her new book,

My guest is a long-time music executive who has just released her new book, The Joy Strategist. We discuss what joy is, why it’s so important, what you can do to achieve joy, and much more.

We discuss what joy is, why it’s so important, what...

234: Antonieta Contreras - Trauma Specialist and Author

Nov 2, 2023

My guest is a psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, which led to her writing a book called, “Tramatization and Its Aftermath”> We discuss trauma, what causes it, the impact it has, what can be done about it, and much more.