Coping Conversations
Health & Wellness Podcasts
“Coping Conversations” is an entertaining, educational, and inspirational podcast, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips. The “Coping Conversations” show has been airing weekly for more than 30 years, having appeared on New York radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed radio program since 1991. Due to popular demand, it debuted as a podcast in 2019. In each episode, 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 activities and successful coping experiences, hence the name “Coping Conversations“! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating. Dr. Phillips is also the author of more than 40 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island, New York.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Coping Conversations” is an entertaining, educational, and inspirational podcast, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips. The “Coping Conversations” show has been airing weekly for more than 30 years, having appeared on New York radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed radio program since 1991. Due to popular demand, it debuted as a podcast in 2019. In each episode, 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 activities and successful coping experiences, hence the name “Coping Conversations“! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating. Dr. Phillips is also the author of more than 40 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island, New York.
Twitter:
@copingcenter
Language:
English
Contact:
5167823777
Website:
http://copingconversations.com/
Email:
drphillips@coping.com
Episodes
297: Celeste Holm - Academy-Award-Winning Actress
1/16/2025
My guest, Celeste Holm, is an academy-award-winning actress, for “Gentleman’s Agreement”. We discuss her career, why she doesn’t care about applause, how show business helps people deal with life’s issues, and much more.
Duration:00:15:47
296: Peter Onorati - Actor (“This is Us”, “S.W.A.T.”)
1/9/2025
My guest, Peter Onorati, became a popular actor after being successful in marketing and advertising. We discuss his childhood, his experiences in different vocations, how those different vocations can actually be intertwined, and much more.
Duration:00:29:44
295: Marc Summers - Television Personality (“Double Dare”)
1/2/2025
My guest, Marc Summers, is a multi-faceted professional who has worn many hats in his career. We discuss these many hats, his preferences, how he has adapted to different roles, and much more.
Duration:00:19:54
294: Stefanie Powers - Actress/Activist (“Hart to Hart”)
12/26/2024
Episode Title:
294: Stefanie Powers- Actress/Activist (“Hart to Hart”)
My guest is a talented actress perhaps best known for the popular TV show “Hart to Hart”. She also is known for her animal advocacy. We discuss her show business career, her love for animals, the history and her role in the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, and much more.
Duration:00:25:41
293: Mary Birdsong - Actress/Comedienne/Singer/Writer (“Reno 911”)
12/19/2024
My guest, Mary Birdsong, is an actress and singer with a flair for comedy. We discuss her career, the importance of comedy, her impression of Judy Garland, and much more.
Duration:00:24:53
292: Judy Norton Actress (“The Waltons”)
12/12/2024
My guest, Judy Norton, is perhaps best known for playing Mary Ellen on the classic TV show “The Waltons”. We discuss her memories of the show, her relationship with castmates, how she has been proactive in helping people, and much more
Duration:00:17:00
291: Larry Mathews - Actor (“The Dick Van Dyke Show”)
12/5/2024
My guest, Larry Matthews, is perhaps best known for playing Richie (Rob and Laura’s son) on the classic TV show, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”. We discuss how he was cast on the show, his relationship with members of the cast, how he’s dealt with difficulties in his life, and much more.
Duration:00:25:51
290: Dr. Bob Phillips- Thanksgiving 2024: It’s Always Good To Be Thankful…
11/28/2024
In this annual solo episode, we discuss that there are always things to be thankful for, no matter how stressful your life may be!
Duration:00:08:00
288: Kathy Garver - Actress (“Family Affair”)
11/14/2024
My guest is an actress perhaps best known for playing Cissy on the TV sitcom “Family Affair”. We discuss her career, coping with acting, the problems faced by child stars, and much more.
Duration:00:17:33
287: Craig Baxley - Stuntman/Author (“Heaven Can Wait”, “Diamonds Are Forever”)- A Return Visit
11/7/2024
My returning guest is Craig Baxley, an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss more details about his career, the dangers of stunt work, we answer questions from our listeners, and much more.
Duration:00:28:11
286: Dr. Chadi Nabhan - Author (“The Cancer Journey”)
10/31/2024
My guest is a medical oncologist and hematologist who is the author of the new book, “The Cancer Journey”. We discuss how, in this book, he simplifies the science, controversies, and complexity of cancer for patients and their loved ones. We discuss the importance of second opinions, modern cancer treatments, and much more.
Duration:00:27:47
285: Susan Olsen - Actress (“The Brady Bunch”) - A Return Visit
10/24/2024
My returning guest, Susan Olsen, starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, “The Brady Bunch.” We discuss her career, why she chose not to continue acting, her passion for teaching, and much more.
Duration:00:28:35
284: Dr. Joseph Nowinski - Author (“Sober Love”)
10/17/2024
My guest, Dr. Joseph Nowinski, is a clinical psychologist and prolific author. We discuss his latest book, , “Sober Love: How to Quit Drinking as a Couple”.
Duration:00:21:55
283: Geri Jewell- Actress (“The Facts of Life”, “Deadwood”) - A Return Visit
10/10/2024
My returning guest is an actress who played “Cousin Geri” on “The Facts of Life”, and is the author of a new book, “Geri’s Jewels & Gems”. We discuss her book, her memories, how she’s coped with life’s difficulties, and much more.
Duration:00:19:09
282: Diana McLain Smith (Author- “Remaking the Space Between Us”)
10/3/2024
My guest, Diana McLain Smith, is the author of a new book, “Remaking the Space Between Us,” and we discuss how, in our polarized country, it’s better to work together and try to solve problems than to remain divided. We discuss objective resources for news and other things that can be done, and much more.
Duration:00:26:50
281: Nelson DeMille - Best-selling Author
9/26/2024
My guest in this archived episode, originally taped in 2010, is popular, best-selling author Nelson DeMille. We discuss his latest novel at that time, his career in general, how he approaches the craft of writing, and much more.
Duration:00:17:01
280: David Proval, Actor (“The Sopranos”, “Mean Streets”)- A Return Visit
9/19/2024
My returning guest, David Proval, is an actor who is known for his roles on the “Sopranos”, “Mean Streets”, “Nunzio” and more. We discuss different highlights in his career, his frustration with certain sides of the business, his relationship with Eddie Murphy, and much more.
Duration:00:30:12
279: Curtis Armstrong- Actor (“Risky Business”, “Revenge of the Nerds”)
9/12/2024
My guest, Curtis Armstrong, has a long and storied career, playing important roles in “Risky Business”, and “Revenge of the Nerds”, among others. We discuss his career, his approach to a variety of roles, how he dealt with rejection and the ups and downs of show business, and much more.
Duration:00:26:43
278: Brande Roderick - Actress, Producer, Director, and former Playmate of the Year
9/5/2024
My guest is a former Playboy Playmate of the Year who is even better known for her long career as an actress, producer, and director. We discuss her views on being a playmate and feelings about Hugh Hefner, her love for the show business industry, her book, “Bounce, Don’t Break”, and much more.
Duration:00:23:54
277: Geoffrey Mark - Actor/Singer/Author
8/29/2024
My Emmy-award winning guest has been called a walking encycloopedia of show business history. We discuss his lengthy career as an actor, singer, author, and more, the difficulties he’s encountered in his life and his career, his successful coping strategies, and much more.
Duration:00:29:35