Coping Conversations
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings“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.
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Episodes
112: Wil Shriner: Multi-Talented Actor, Comedian, and More
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 8.24 MBMy guest has a long and varied show business career, and he comes from a show business family. We discuss his career, how humor is such an important coping strategy, and much more.
111: Glenn Scarpelli: "One Day at a Time" Actor and Entrepreneur
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBMy guest was starring on Broadway when he was 9 years old, and he went on to appear in the classic TV show “One Day at a Time” and more. We discussed his career, difficulties he’s encountered in his life, and how he copes with stress with meditation and self-compassion.
110: Ilene Graff: Actress/Singer and Star of "Mr. Belvedere"
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.9 MBMy guest played Marsha Owens on the classic TV show “Mr. Belvedere.” We discuss her long career, her love for theater, and working with legends such as Rodney Dangerfield and Robin Williams.
109: Kevin Spirtas: Veteran "Days of Our Lives" Actor and Producer
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBMy guest, actor/producer Kevin Spirtas, discusses his multifaceted career, how he’s grown as a person through his varied performances, and how he feels about having an influence on others through his roles.
108: Joyce Bulifant: "My Four Hollywood Husbands" Author and "Mary Tyler Moore Show" Actress
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.5 MBMy guest is an actress who has appeared in the movie "Airplane," as well as on television on the Mary Tyler Moore show, among many other acting credits. In addition to talking about her career, we discuss her new book, "My Four Hollywood Husbands," as well as how she has handled her husbands' alcoholism and her own problems including dyslexia and co-dependency. You'll enjoy her positive attitude, and inspiring comments.
107: Rico Anderson: American Television and Film Actor, Currently in “Truth Be Told”
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.37 MBMy guest is versatile film and television actor Rico Anderson. We discuss his career, his newest project, and quotes that are so important to him.
106: Bruce Vilanch: Popular Comedy Writer and Performer
May 20, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MBMy guest is comedian Bruce Vilanch. We discuss his multi-faceted career as a performer, standup comedian, and writer and how his sense of humor is his favorite coping strategy.
105: Ian Eagle: An Archived Conversation with the Popular Sports Announcer
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.41 MBA Show from 1995! Ian Eagle is well known for his broadcasts of National Football League games on CBS, and Brooklyn Nets games on the YES network. But when Ian was 26, and just becoming known in the industry, he appeared as a guest on "Coping Conversations." The original show has been digitally remastered and this is the first time it has been available on this website.
104: Max Gail: "Wojo" from the Classic Sitcom, "Barney Miller"
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.1 MBMy guest on this episode is actor Max Gail, perhaps best known as "Wojo" on the hit television series "Barney Miller." We discuss his career, how he's coped with difficult experiences in his life, his advocacy for Native Americans, and more.
103: Conrad Bain: Late Actor Best Known for "Maude" and "Diff'rent Strokes"
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 10.7 MBPopular television performer, Conrad Bain, is my guest in this extended, archived show, originally taped in his living room in Santa Monica Hills in the 1990s. We talk about his career, how he felt about being the star of two hit television series (“Maude” and “Diff’rent Strokes”), and his experiences in working with Gary Coleman and other stars. We discussed how he dealt with the difficulties in moving from idea and concept to the actuality of “Diff’rent Strokes,” and how he felt about taki...
102: Ruta Lee: Another Visit with the Actress, Singer, and New Author
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBActress/singer Ruta Lee joins me for a return visit. We discuss her show business career, more about her charity work for The Thalians, and her brand-new autobiography.
101: Lloyd Price: The Popular Singer Known As "Mr. Personality"
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.32 MBA very popular singer, whose popularity continues despite his hits coming from the 1950's and 1960's, is my guest, "Mr. Personality", Lloyd Price. We discuss his songs, his longevity in music, how he got that nickname, and a number of other activities that he's involved in. You'll enjoy the personality of Mr. Personality!
100: Dr. Bob Phillips: Trying To Be Resilient, And How “Coping Mode” Can Help!
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 5.54 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of Coping Conversations! In this very special episode, host Dr. Bob Phillips addresses a simple strategy to be more resilient and cope better during difficult times. Dr. Bob Phillips is 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.
99: Mel Allen: The “Voice of the Yankees” Sportscaster
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 10 MBKnown for decades as the "Voice of the Yankees", sportscaster Mel Allen (who died in 1996) appeared on "Coping Conversations" less than a year before he died. Known not just for his work for the Yankees, but as a radio and television personality, Mel had one of the most recognizable voices in American sports. This show has been digitally remastered and this is the first time it's been available on this website.
98: George Chakiris: West Side Story’s Academy Award Winner
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 14 MBMy guest is actor/singer/dancer George Chakiris, an academy award winner for West Side Story. We discuss how he got this role, his passion for his career, his love of family, and the difficulties he’s dealt with in show business.
97: Donald Meichenbaum, PhD - One of the Top 10 Psychologists in America Talks About Resilience
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 11.4 MBMy guest is Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of cognitive-behavior therapy. We discuss this branch of psychology, the concept of resilience, and how all of this can help people deal with the pandemic and so much more.
96: Dwier Brown: Iconic Field of Dreams Actor and Author
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 11.9 MBMy guest is perhaps best known for playing Kevin Costner’s father in the classic movie, “Field of Dreams.” We discussed how this movie has brought out feelings about father/son relationships, how this affected his feelings about his own father, and how his fans have responded to him in public appearances.
95: Paul Evans: Recording Artist and Songwriter
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 10.4 MBDo you remember the song “Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat?” How about “Happy Go Lucky Me?” Both of these songs were hits for guest Paul Evans. We discuss his music career, how he dealt with the ups and downs and changes in his career, and the success he has had writing songs as well as performing.
94: Joanna Gleason: Tony Award-Winning Actress and Singer
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 10.7 MBMy guest is actress/singer Joanna Gleason, a Tony Award winner with numerous movie and television roles as well. We discuss her relationship with her father, Let’s Make A Deal’s Monty Hall, how acting has always been so important to her, and how a good attitude can help you cope with anything!
93: Mark Metcalf: The Versatile "Animal House" Actor
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.71 MBMy guest is a versatile actor who is perhaps best known for playing the hated Douglas C. Neidermeyer in the classic hit movie, "Animal House." We discussed how this role came to be, the difficulties he's had with stereotyping, other joys in his life, and his goals for the future.
92: Paul Petersen: Former Child Star and Modern-Day Advocate
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.67 MBMy guest is former child star Paul Petersen, who played Jeff Stone on the old Donna Reed Show. Today, Paul is best known for his advocacy work. He founded the well-respected, non-profit organization, A Minor Consideration, that advocates and provides services for child stars and former child stars in trouble. We discuss his personal and professional interest in working with child stars as well as the valuable work of A Minor Consideration.
91: Len Berman: Popular Sportscaster and Morning Radio Co-Host
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 7.4 MBOne of the most popular television sportscasters in New York television history, Len Berman has covered virtually every major sporting event during his 40-year career. Now a co-host on morning radio in NY, we discuss his changing role in broadcasting, how sports help us cope, the difficulties he’s encountered in his career, and more.
90: Larry King: Legendary Television and Radio Host
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 9.79 MBMy guest is legendary television and radio host, Larry King. Over the past 30 years, he has been suffered and coped with, numerous medical problems. In this archived show, taped in 2015, we discuss his first heart attack in 1987.
89: Judy Tenuta: Comedienne, Actress, and Author
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 11.5 MBJudy Tenuta is not only a very funny comedienne, she's an actress and an author. We discuss her career, how her large family contributed to her strengths, how she's coped with difficult things in her life, and her memories of Joan Rivers and George Carlin, among others.
88: Anthony Mason: Popular Former New York Knicks Basketball Player
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.35 MBFormer New York Knicks star power forward Anthony Mason, who sadly passed away in 2012, is my guest. We discuss his career, how he coped with injuries, how his attitude always helped him, his views on the difference between basketball past and present, and how his career grew out of his playing day experiences.
87: Dawn Wells: Beloved Maryann from Gilligan's Island
January 07, 2021 16:55 - 19 minutes - 11.2 MBMy guest is best known as Maryann on the classic television show, "Gilligan's Island." We discussed the reasons for the lasting power of the show, how the values presented continue to be important, and how she continues to be productive in the industry. We also discuss her new book and her new television series.
86: Michael Learned: Emmy Award-Winning Actress from The Waltons
December 31, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.35 MBBest known as the mother on the hit TV series "The Waltons", my guest is a four-time Emmy award winner, television, stage, and screen actress, Michael Learned. We discuss her acting career, as well as some of the difficulties she's encountered in her life. We also discuss how she came to be named Michael!
85: Lainie Kazan: Popular Actress and Singer
December 25, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 5 MBThis fascinating show with Lainie Kazan was originally recorded and aired in 1995! It has been digitally remastered and this is the first time it's been available on this website. Having starred in "The Nanny" and, subsequent to this recording, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", among many other things, you'll enjoy this vintage program with Lainie.
84: Dr. Bob Phillips: How to Cope With The Holidays During The Pandemic
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 5.94 MBIn this new solo podcast, Dr. Phillips discusses strategies for getting through this unique holiday season while still in the midst of the pandemic.
83: Patti Page: One of the Music Industry's Best-Selling Singers
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 4.86 MBDo you remember the song "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window"? One of the most popular songs of all time was a hit for my guest, the late Patti Page. One of the music industry's best-selling singers, also known for her hits "Cape Cod", "Tennessee Waltz", and "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte", we discuss a career that has lasted more than five decades, as well as some of the difficulties she has endured during her life.
82: Another Visit with E.T.'s Mom, Actress Dee Wallace
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 6.11 MBMy returning guest has appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows, including playing the mother in the movie E.T. We discuss what she’s up to as an actress as well as her career as a healer.
81: Jack Klugman: The Late "Quincy, M.E." Star
November 26, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 5.14 MBThis show, originally aired in 1998, features one of the most popular stage, screen, and television (“The Odd Couple”, “Quincy, M.E.”) stars of all time. At the time of this taping, he was 76 years old (he died in 2012 at age 90), and, following surgery for throat cancer that removed a vocal cord, had resumed performing! We discuss his condition, the surgery, his positive attitude, as well as his career.
80: Anson Williams: Another Visit with the Happy Days "Potsie" Actor
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 5.5 MBMy guest played Potsie Webber on TV's Happy Days. We discuss how he's been coping, and helping other people cope, during the pandemic.
79: Hank Garrett: From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavy
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 6.81 MBMy guest is actor Hank Garrett, perhaps best known for his roles in the TV sitcom Car 54, Where Are You and the movie “Three Days of the Condor”. We discuss his complex career and his new book, “From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavy.”
78: Don Most: Another Visit with the Happy Days "Ralph Malph" Actor
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 9.82 MBHappy Days star Don Most is my guest. We discuss his role of Ralph Malph, as well as new upcoming projects, and how he’s dealing with the pandemic.
77: Tony Randall: The Late "The Odd Couple" Actor
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.55 MBThis archived show, originally taped in 1995, features one of the most popular actors of all time, known for his work on stage, screen, and television. Perhaps best known for his work on TV’s “The Odd Couple”, Tony Randall (who died in 2004) has a unique insight into show business and performing. His love of the arts, and his perceptiveness and sense of humor, make this a fascinating show.
76: Elaine Stritch: The Late Stage, Screen, and Television Actress
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 2.94 MBThis show with the late Broadway actress (“Company”), movie (“Monster In Law”) and television star (“30 Rock”) Elaine Stritch is both humorous and touching. We discuss Elaine’s alcoholism as well as her diabetes, and learn how her positive attitude helped her with both… and more.
75: Gary Coleman: The Late "Diff'rent Strokes" Actor
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 5.6 MBIn this archived episode, originally aired in February of 1995 (hence it's questionable sound quality), the late Gary Coleman, star of “Diff’rent Strokes”, discusses the few fond memories of the program, what he’s done since the termination of the show, and other topics of interest. Although more than ten years old, this show reflects Gary’s true feelings about a number of things and makes for fascinating listening.
74: Ralph Terry: Former New York Yankee Pitcher
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 5.43 MBMy guest is former New York Yankee pitcher, Ralph Terry, author of a new book, called "Right Down the Middle: The Ralph Terry Story". We discuss his major league career, how he dealt with the very stressful experiencing of losing the 7th game of the 1960 World Series, and how he bounced back to be the winning pitcher of the 7th game of the 1962 World Series.
73: Alison Arngrim (Nelly Oleson): Keeping Busy During the Pandemic
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.66 MBMy guest is actress Alison Arngrim, perhaps best known as playing Nelly Oleson on the hit TV show, "Little House on the Prairie." On this return visit, we discuss her acting activities, including how she has been creative and productive during the coronavirus pandemic.
72: Kellie Martin: Former ER Star and Public Advocate
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.45 MBThis show with the former ER star and well-respected actress, dating from 2003, shows how adversity strengthened Kellie Martin and led her to become a public advocate for autoimmune diseases and their treatment. It also discusses the efforts of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), for whom Kellie is the national spokesperson.
71: Soupy Sales: Legendary Comedian
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 3.81 MBThis humor-packed show with legendary comedian Soupy Sales was originally recorded and aired in 1994! Soupy, who died in 2009, was best known for his hit television show, and for having been hit in the face with pies more than any other human being!
70: Joe Klecko: Former New York Jets Defensive Football Player
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 4.88 MBFormer New York Jets star defensive football player Joe Klecko is my guest. We discuss his career, how he coped with injuries, his views on the difference between football past and present, and the importance of teamwork, among other topics. He also offers advice to current New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.
69: Esai Morales: La Bamba Actor and Co-Founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 4.55 MBMy guest is television and movie star Esai Morales. We discuss his career, ranging from his early movies such as La Bamba, through his television roles, including NYPD Blue and Fairly Legal. We talk about how he’s coped with the difficulties he’s faced in show business, his important advocacy activities, and how his love for music has been so supportive and essential in his life.
68: Larry Strauss: Educational Expert and Son of Legendary Actress, Charlotte Rae
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 4.91 MBMy guest is a teacher, an educational expert, and the son of legendary actress Charlotte Rae. We discuss the impact his mother had on him, how he benefited from growing up with a special needs brother, and his views about the difficulties faced in education due to the coronavirus pandemic.
67: Joe Bonsall: Long-Term Singer for the Oak Ridge Boys
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 3.89 MBJoe Bonsall is one of the lead singers of the popular country group Oak Ridge Boys, perhaps best known for their monster hit “Elvira”. In addition to singing with the Oak Ridge Boys for almost 40 years, he is also an author, writing the popular book “From My Perspective.” We discuss his career, the difficulties he’s encountered in show business, his devotion to family, and the story behind his children’s books.
66: Rick Barry: An NBA Hall of Fame Superstar Basketball Player
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 4.66 MBRick Barry, one of the 50 best professional NBA basketball players of all time, is my returning guest. We discuss sports as a coping tool and the new Big3 basketball league for well-known players who are no longer playing in the NBA.
65: Dr. Noel Rose: An Immunologist Affectionately Called "The Father of Autoimmunity"
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 3.29 MBDr. Noel Rose was an internationally renowned expert in autoimmune disease; he had been doing research in this specialty for more than 50 years. Dr. Rose was instrumental in establishing the whole field of autoimmunity, and his textbook, “The Autoimmune Diseases” is a classic. He was professor of pathology and molecular microbiology and immunology and Director of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Autoimmune Disease Research, then moved to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and was...
64: Shelley Fabares: Coach Actress and Johnny Angel Singer
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 14.4 MBMy guest is actress/singer, Shelley Fabares, perhaps best known as a star of TV's "Coach", and singer of the hit song "Johnny Angel." We discuss her acting career, as well as how she's dealt with some serious medical problems.
63: Bob Feller: Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians Pitcher
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 3.31 MBThis archived show, originally aired in 1995, features one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller. Known as “Rapid Robert” for his fastball, he was an icon in Cleveland, and his insight into baseball and his unique personality has kept him in the public eye far beyond his retirement. We discuss his career, his views on the state of baseball today, and some of the difficulties about being a professional ballplayer.