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.

338: Morgan Fairchild - Actress (“Falcon Crest”, “Flamingo Road”), Activist

Oct 30, 2025

My guest is an actress, an activist for AIDS, and an environmentalist, who has a passion for the things she does and loves to talk about them. We discuss her career, all of her interests, her new podcast, and much more.

337: Ruta Lee - Actress, Singer, Author- Return Visit

Oct 23, 2025

My returning guest is an actress, dancer, author, and Chairwoman Emeritus of The Thalians. We discuss her work with this charitable organization that focuses on mental health, her career, her positive attitude, and much more.

336: Dr. Allen Steven Lycka - Author (“Rule the Game”)

Oct 16, 2025

My guest is a bestselling author, speaker, and media host whose life changed dramatically after a devastating medical misdiagnosis. We discuss how that experience led him to co-author "The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life", his new book "Rule the Game: How Authority Marketing Leads the Pack", how professionals can...

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

Oct 9, 2025

My returning guest is a popular actress who, in addition to all of her credits, wrote, produced, and starred in an emotional one-woman show, “Accidentally Brave”. We discuss what led to this tour-de-force, how she dealt with reactions from the public, how she’s coped with this difficult time in her life, and...

334: Susie Singer Carter - Award-Winning Filmmaker (“No Country for Old People”)

Oct 2, 2025

My guest is an award-winning filmmaker and caregiver advocate. We discuss the making of her powerful documentary "No Country for Old People", the urgent issues facing elder care in America, the personal caregiving experiences that shaped her storytelling, and much more.