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.

377: Charles Rosenay - Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Actor

Jul 30, 2026

My returning guest is an actor, producer, author, and event organizer. We discuss his upcoming witch festival, Connecticut's little-known witch history, why ghost stories continue to fascinate us, and much more.

376: Ken Lerner - Actor (“The Goldbergs”), Acting Coach (The Ken Lerner Studio)

Jul 23, 2026

My guest is a veteran character actor and acting coach whose television credits include The Goldbergs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and dozens of other popular series. We discuss building a career that has spanned more than five decades, the realities of life as a character actor, coping...

375: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: A Special Solo Episode

Jul 16, 2026

In this special solo episode, I discuss three practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss overcoming the "What If?" spiral, redefining your "new normal," choosing your response to...

374: Pamela Gray - Screenwriter, Playwright (“A Walk on the Moon”)

Jul 9, 2026

My guest is an acclaimed screenwriter and playwright whose screenwriting credits include A Walk on the Moon, which she has now adapted into a new Off-Broadway musical. We discuss the autobiographical inspiration behind the story, the journey from screenplay to stage, overcoming early rejection, and much more.

373: Amy Ephron - Best-Selling Author, Screenwriter, Jounalist

Jul 2, 2026

My guest is a prolific writer, having written a number of bestsellers, including A Cup of Tea, and her latest, “Unseasonably Cold”. We discuss her method of writing, her love for historical fiction and what she calls a hybrid, messages she hopes readers take from her book, and much more.