Coping Conversations
“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.
Show episodes
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.
287: Craig Baxley - Stuntman/Author (“Heaven Can Wait”, “Diamonds Are Forever”)- A Return Visit
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.
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
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.
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”.
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.