Coping Conversations
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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
62: Mike Farrell: M*A*S*H Actor and Humanitarian
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 5.29 MBMy guest, Mike Farrell, is perhaps best known as Captain BJ Hunnicutt on the hit TV series M*A*S*H. Not only is he well respected as an actor, but he is also well respected as a humanitarian. He is dedicated to worthwhile causes such as human rights, the environment, and numerous other issues. We discuss his career (and coping with it), how he felt when he was signed to join M*A*S*H, his activism, among other interesting topics.
61: Burton Gilliam: Veteran Actor, Boxer, and Firefighter!
July 09, 2020 23:47 - 18 minutes - 4.34 MBMy guest is actor Burton Gilliam, known for movies such as Paper Moon, and Blazing Saddles. We discuss his decades-long acting career, as well as his experiences as a firefighter and boxer.
60: Dr. Bob Phillips: Feeling More In Control During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
July 05, 2020 00:25 - 16 minutes - 3.95 MBWith the coronavirus continuing to be on everyone’s mind, in this new solo podcast, Dr. Phillips discusses additional things you can do to better cope with COVID-19.
59: Dom DeLuise: Late Comedian, Actor, Chef, and Author
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.58 MBIn this show, originally aired in 2003, the popular comedian, actor, chef, and author talks about his career and one of his favorite topics… food! We discuss how food can help you cope, and how he combines cooking with his comedy talents.
58: George Wyner: The Colonel Sanderz Actor on Space Balls
June 25, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 3.96 MBVeteran character actor George Wyner is perhaps best known as Colonel Sanderz on Space Balls, but he's appeared in dozens of popular movies and television shows.
57: John Barbour: Author and Emmy-Award Winning Performer
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 4.21 MBMy guest is an author and an emmy-award winner performer, among many other talents. We discuss his life of twists and turns, and pitfalls he's coped with throughout.
56: Brenda Lee: The Singer Known As "Little Miss Dynamite"
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOne of the best-selling singers of all time, nicknamed “Little Miss Dynamite”, Brenda Lee has had hits including “I’m Sorry,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, and “I Want to Be Wanted”. We discuss her career, her positive attitude despite adversity, and how her love of performing has lasted through more than five decades.
55: Donelle Dadigan: The Iconic Hollywood Museum Founder
June 04, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 3.74 MBFounder of the iconic Hollywood Museum, located in the historic Max Factor building, guest Donelle Dadigan talks about why she opened the museum, people's love for memorabilia, and how to enjoy the museum even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
54: Andy Williams: 'Moon River' Singer Extraordinaire
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 6.02 MBAndy Williams was considered to be one of the most popular singers of all time, someone whose voice was called a “national treasure” by President Ronald Reagan, and singer of many chart-topping songs including his signature song, “Moon River.” In this show, taped in February 2010, we discuss how he dealt with the difficulties he encountered on his road to success, the insecurities that were instilled in him at an early age, and how he successfully dealt with a potentially career-threatenin...
53: Carolyn Hennesy: Actress, Author, and Animal Activist
May 21, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 4.37 MBMy guest is actress, author and animal activist Carolyn Hennesy, perhaps best known for her role on "General Hospital." We discuss her career, her good attitude during the COVID-19 pandemic, her children's books, and her passion for animal rights.
52: John Davidson: Singer, Talk Show & Game Show Host
May 14, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 3.8 MBSinger, talk show and game show host John Davidson is this episode's guest. We discuss his thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic, the current state of his career, and his hopes for the future.
51: Ed Koch: New York City's "How'm I Doin'" Mayor
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.45 MBThis show, originally taped in November 2009, features one of the most popular mayors in New York City history, Ed "How'm I Doin'" Koch was known for his achievements as well as his controversies. He served three terms as New York City’s mayor and helped to stabilize New York City’s financial problems. We discuss his accomplishments as mayor, as well as how his positive attitude helped him deal with serious medical issues.
50: Alison Arngrim: The Little House on the Prairie Character We Loved to Hate
April 30, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 5.16 MBMy guest is best known as playing the devilish Nellie Oleson on the hit television show, "Little House on the Prairie," Alison Arngrim. We discuss many things, including her book, "Confessions of A Prairie Bitch," her career as a child star, how she dealt with being a hated character on the show, and how she has used her celebrity to help others.
49: Stephen Tobolowsky: The Actor You Didn't Know You Knew
April 23, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 4.73 MBMy guest has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows for decades, but is perhaps best known for being the annoying insurance salesman, Ned Ryerson, in "Groundhog Day." We discuss his career, his positive attitude despite adversity, and how he has been coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
48: Rue McClanahan: The Golden Girl with Timely Advice
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 3.3 MBThis show with one of the original Golden Girls, originally broadcast in 2002, is almost prophetic in its relevance to today’s issues of breast cancer and menopause, as well as today’s knowledge of the effectiveness of psychological treatments in the alleviation of medical problems.
47: Bob Dole: From Young Politician to Mature and Caring Public Servant
April 09, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 3.7 MBThis show, which was recorded in 2003, illustrates the progression of Bob Dole from a young politician to a mature and caring public servant. We also discuss how Senator Dole has successfully dealt with a number of medical problems and injuries in his life.
46: Doris Roberts: Everybody Loves Raymond's Mom
April 02, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 3.48 MBIn honor of the recent passing of Doris Roberts, we are re-airing a "Coping Conversations" show taped with Doris in 1995. This show, originally aired on "KJOY" (WKJY-98.3FM on Long Island, NY), includes Doris talking about her roles in "Remington Steele” and as Marie in “Everybody Loves Raymond” (which aired long after this show was taped); she discusses her career as an actress, and how she coped with the death of her husband to leukemia.
45: Lyle Waggoner: From Wonder Woman to Businessman
March 28, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 4.27 MBMy guest was a star of two television series- he was the announcer and a regular on the Carol Burnett Show, and played Steve Trevor on Wonder Woman. In addition, he developed his own business, called Star Waggons. We discuss his show business career, his business, his long marriage, and how he's dealt with each of these... and more.
44: Dr. Bob Phillips: Discussing Coping with the Coronavirus
March 21, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.01 MBWith the coronavirus on everyone’s mind, in this new solo podcast, Dr. Phillips addresses these concerns by discussing some things you can do to better cope with COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
43: Edie Falco: From The Sopranos to Finding a Balance
March 19, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBefore there was Nurse Jackie, and at the very beginning of “The Sopranos”, Edie Falco was my guest in this archived show from 1999. We talk about her career in acting, the role she played in “The Sopranos”, how she balanced appearing in a number of different productions at the same time, and the importance of having a positive attitude.
42: Paul Michael Glaser: Starsky & Hutch Actor Reflects Back on Life
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 5.83 MBDo you remember the television show "Starsky & Hutch"? My guest is Starsky himself, actor, director, producer, writer Paul Michael Glaser. In this longer-than-usual episode, we discuss his career, how he bounced back from tragedy in his life, and his belief that fear plays an important role in each person's life.
42: Paul Michael Glaser: Starsky & Hutch Actor Reflects Back on Life
March 12, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 5.83 MBDo you remember the television show "Starsky & Hutch"? My guest is Starsky himself, actor, director, producer, writer Paul Michael Glaser. In this longer-than-usual episode, we discuss his career, how he bounced back from tragedy in his life, and his belief that fear plays an important role in each person's life.
41: Danny Bonaduce: Actor, Author, and Radio Personality
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this show, originally aired in 2002, Danny Bonaduce reflects on his current life and discusses his new book, “Random Acts of Badness”. He looks back on his previous years of acting and of “counterproductive behavior” as a stepping stone to the more rational person he has become.
40: Melissa Manchester: Popular Singer/Songwriter
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 7.59 MBMy guest is singer/songwriter/actress Melissa Manchester. We discuss her multidimensional career, how much she enjoys what she does, and how she's dealt with any difficulties she's encountered in her career and her life.
39: Gary Puckett: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
February 20, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 9.06 MBIn this show, originally aired in October of 2003, Gary Puckett, lead singer of the ’60’s group, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, discusses his songwriting and the ups and downs of an interesting life and musical career.
38: André "Doctor Dré" Brown: Co-host on the MTV program, Yo! MTV Raps with Ed Lover
February 13, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 8.93 MBMy guest, a Long Island, NY, native, is an American radio personality, a co-host on the MTV program, Yo! MTV Raps with Ed Lover. We discuss his musical roots, how he knows the "other" Dr. Dre, and how he's dealing with his diabetes and its complications.
37: Joan Van Ark: Actress with a Heart
February 06, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 5.21 MBMy guest is popular actress Joan Van Ark, perhaps best known for playing Valene Ewing on the hit TV show Knots Landing. We discuss her career, her thoughts about the recent Kobe Bryant tragedy, her warm feelings about Bette Davis, and her charity work.
36: Jennie Garth: Actress and AHA Advocate
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.44 MBThis show's guest is popular actress Jennie Garth who, among other roles, starred in Beverly Hills 90210 and What I Like About You, and appeared on Dancing With The Stars. We discuss how she has coped with her heart disease, her father’s death, and her daughter’s juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Her positive attitude is key, and something to be admired. We discuss all of this, as well as the work she is doing with the American Heart Association.
36: Jennie Garth: Actress and AHA Advocate
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.44 MBThis show's guest is popular actress Jennie Garth who, among other roles, starred in Beverly Hills 90210 and What I Like About You, and appeared on Dancing With The Stars. We discuss how she has coped with her heart disease, her father’s death, and her daughter’s juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Her positive attitude is key, and something to be admired. We discuss all of this, as well as the work she is doing with the American Heart Association.
35: Tony Dow: Sculpting a Life For Himself After "Leave It To Beaver"
January 23, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 11.7 MBMy guest on this episode is actor Tony Dow, perhaps best known as Wally Cleaver on the classic television series "Leave It To Beaver." We discuss his career, how he's coped with being a child star, and how he's branched out in other creative directions besides acting.
34: Austin Pendleton: Actor and Conqueror
January 16, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBMy guest is perhaps best known for playing the stuttering public defender in the hit movie, "My Cousin Vinnie." But he's much more than that. We discuss his career in movies and in theater, and how he conquered his stuttering problem, even when asked to play that role in a movie.
33: Don Larsen: The Perfect Yankee
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 8.08 MBStill known as the only player in baseball history to pitch a perfect game in the World Series, New York Yankee pitcher Don Larsen appeared on "Coping Conversations" in 1996 (to celebrate the 40th anniversary of that unbelievable achievement). Now, twenty-four years later, in honor of the 64th anniversary of Don's historic event, this show has been digitally-remastered and it is the first time it's been available on this website. (Please forgive the sound quality!)
32: Phlash Phelps: SiriusXM Radio's 60s on 6 Phunny Pharmer
January 02, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MBMy guest is the popular morning man on SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s 60s on 6 station, Phlash Phelps. We discuss his career in radio, the difficulties he’s had to deal with in his career, and how he has famously incorporated his love for geography and travel into his work.
31: Jerry Mathers: What's "The Beaver" Doing Now?
December 26, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 3.36 MBMy guest is best known for playing “The Beaver” on the classic television show, “Leave It To Beaver.” We discuss his being an actor for his entire life, as well as he has coped with type 2 diabetes.
30: Aimee Ginsburg Bikel: The City of Light
December 19, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 4.67 MBMy guest was married to legendary actor, singer Theodore Bikel, perhaps best known as Tevye on stage in Fiddler on the Roof. Before his death, he wrote a children's book called, The City of Light, which, after his death, his wife Aimee expanded and just published. We discuss the book, its role in helping people deal with insensitivities, and other important messages.
29: Donny Most: Much More Than Ralph Malph
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 3.86 MBMy guest played Ralph Malph on the hit TV show "Happy Days." But he is known for more than that. An accomplished singer and actor, we discuss his career, how he's coped with being typecast, and how he’s coped with his wife’s Parkinson’s Disease.
29: Donny Most: Much More Than Ralph Malph
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 3.86 MBMy guest played Ralph Malph on the hit TV show "Happy Days." But he is known for more than that. An accomplished singer and actor, we discuss his career, how he's coped with being typecast, and how he’s coped with his wife’s Parkinson’s Disease.
28: Donna Mills: Making Time for a New Movie and a New Hobby
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 3.62 MBMy guest is popular actress Donna Mills, perhaps best known for playing Abby Cunningham on the hit TV show Knots Landing. She is currently appearing in the new movie, “Carol of the Bells.” We discuss her career, how she coped with playing the villainous Abby, her warm feelings about Carol of the Bells, and her new hobby of being co-owner of an award-winning vineyard.
27: Lee Purcell: Carol of the Bells
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 12.7 MBMy guest is veteran actress Lee Purcell, perhaps best known for the movie “Valley Girl” but a star in numerous movies, television shows, and stage productions. She is currently starring in the new movie, “Carol of the Bells.” We discuss the unique nature of this movie and her thoughts about her long career.
27: Lee Purcell: Carol of the Bells
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 12.7 MBMy guest is veteran actress Lee Purcell, perhaps best known for the movie “Valley Girl” but a star in numerous movies, television shows, and stage productions. She is currently starring in the new movie, “Carol of the Bells.” We discuss the unique nature of this movie and her thoughts about her long career.
26: Jackie Martling: The Joke Man
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode's guest loves to make people laugh. In fact, his nickname is "The Joke Man". Becoming well known for his regular appearances on The Howard Stern Show, he has developed a popular career as a stand-up comedian, author, and overall funny man.
26: Jackie Martling: The Joke Man
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode's guest loves to make people laugh. In fact, his nickname is "The Joke Man". Becoming well known for his regular appearances on The Howard Stern Show, he has developed a popular career as a stand-up comedian, author, and overall funny man.
25: LaMonte McLemore: From Hobo Flats to the 5th Dimension
November 14, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.31 MBMy guest is a founding member of the popular singing group, the 5th Dimension- LaMonte McLemore. We discuss his new book, "From Hobo Flats to the 5th Dimension", co-authored with Robert-Allan Arno, his career with the 5th Dimension, and the difficulties in his life that he was able to overcome.
24: Ruta Lee: Tireless Humanitarian for The Thalians
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBMy guest is veteran actress, dancer, humanitarian Ruta Lee, who starred in such classic films as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Witness for the Prosecution, and Funny Face. She is also known for her decades-long involvement in the charity organization The Thalians.
23: Charlie Daniels: Grammys and GEICO
October 31, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.54 MBGrammy-award-winning country singer Charlie Daniels is perhaps best known for his 1979 hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. He has been active as a singer for more than 50 years, and in 2008 was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, a lifelong dream. With dozens of successful albums and singles; his newest CD is “Land That I Love”. We discuss his career, the stroke that he suffered early in 2010, and his surprisingly popular GEICO commercial.
22: Steven Taibbi: Grateful Guilt: Living in the Shadow of My Heart
October 24, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 13.2 MBSteven Taibbi is the author of the new book, "Grateful Guilt: Living in the Shadow of My Heart". We discuss his serious lifelong medical issues, starting at birth, as well as how he’s coped with all of this and the lessons that he can teach people for coping.
21: Bobby Richardson: New York Yankees Extraordinaire
October 17, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 9.97 MBIn honor of the start of another season of baseball, listen to an interview with one of the most popular New York Yankees of all time, Bobby Richardson. Bobby, who played second base during the era of Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra, among other big names, has been considered by many the glue that held the team together. Now 80 years old, we discuss his career, as well as his spiritual beliefs and love of family.
20: Anson Williams: From Happy Days to Happier Days
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 4.15 MBMy guest, Anson Williams, played Potsie Weber on the hit TV show "Happy Days." We discuss his career, how he's coped with his recent experience with colon cancer, his relationship with Dr. Heimlich (of Heimlich maneuver fame) and his experience dealing with the dangers of driving drowsy.
19: Gabrielle Stone: Eat, Pray, # FML
October 03, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.66 MBGabrielle Stone is an actress, author, dancer, and director... and also the daughter of one of our previous guests, Dee Wallace. She is currently getting a lot of buzz for her newest book, “Eat, Pray, #FML”. We discuss her acting career, her relationship with her famous parents, and how her book helped her cope with adversity.
18: Jodie Sweetin: From Addiction to Recovery to Joy
September 26, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 11.5 MBJodie Sweetin, perhaps best known for playing Stephanie Tanner on TV's “Full House," has gone through a lot in her young life. We discuss her autobiography, “Unsweetined”, which includes stories about her addictions, failed marriages, and her successful recovery, as well as the current joy in her life.