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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.

355: Jennifer Jones - Dancer, Actress, Author (“Becoming Spectacular")

Feb 26, 2026

My guest broke a long-standing barrier when she became the first African American woman to dance with the world-famous Rockettes at NY’s Radio City Music Hall. We discuss her love of dance, the process of being selected to the Rockettes, the reactions she got from others, and much more.

354: Eduardo Goncalves - Environmental and Animal Rights Advocate - Return Visit

Feb 19, 2026

My returning guest is an internationally recognized environmental and animal rights advocate. We continue our discussion about the outrageous activities of trophy hunters, how this is seriously diminishing select animal populations, his books explaining the seriousness of this activity, and much more.

353: LaMonte McLemore - Singer (The Fifth Dimension), Author- IN MEMORIAM

Feb 12, 2026

In honor of the recent passing of singer LaMonte McLemore, an original member of The Fifth Dimension, here’s an encore presentation of my interview with LaMonte from 2017.

352: Gary Reasons - NFL Linebacker (New York Giants), Motivational Speaker

Feb 5, 2026

My guest is a former professional football player who played linebacker for the New York Giants. We discuss his football career, his passion for sports, how lessons learned became the foundation for his motivational speaking career and his upcoming book, and much more.New speaker