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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.

359: Jennifer Jones - Dancer, Actress, Author (“Becoming Spectacular”) - Return Visit

Mar 26, 2026

My returning guest was the first African American to dance with the world-famous Rockettes at NY’s Radio City Music Hall. We discuss the role that dancing, and being a Rockette played in her life, her experience with and advocacy for colorectal cancer, her inspirational books, and much more.

358: Indie Lee - Autoimmune Advocate, Skin Care Entrepreneur

Mar 19, 2026

My guest is an Autoimmune Association board member, advocate, and skin care entrepreneur. We discuss her medical experiences that drew her both to the Autoimmune Association and to founding what is now an internationally-recognized skin care company, and much more.

357: Hal Eisner - Celebrated Broadcast Journalist, Author (“An Accidental Career”)

Mar 12, 2026

My guest had a 58-year career as a popular broadcast journalist and author”. We discuss highs and lows of his journalist career, how he was almost killed on the job, his book, “An Accidental Career”, and much more.

356: Ricky Byrd - Guitarist, Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mar 5, 2026

My guest was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the lead guitarist for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. We discuss his career, the difficulties he’s experienced along the way, his love for music, his advocacy, and much more.