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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.

369: Melba Tolliver - Pioneering Journalist and News Anchor

Jun 4, 2026

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.

368: Tim Matheson - Actor (“Animal House”, “Virgin River”), Author (“Damn Glad to Meet You”)

May 28, 2026

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.

367: Bill Cartwright - NBA All-Star (NY Knicks, Chicago Bulls), Author (“Living Life At The Center”)

May 21, 2026

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.

366: Anthony Lucero- Filmmaker, Author, Director (“Paper Bag Plan”, “East Side Sushi”)

May 14, 2026

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.

365: Aida Turturro - Actress (“The Sopranos”)- from our archives

May 7, 2026

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.