Hypochondriac, High Drama, Or Really Sick: My Sister's Illness Is Destroying Our Family Pt. 1

The current economic crisis has everyone on edge. It’s more important than ever to talk to your kids about money, and today,Dr. Phil gives you the tools you need to have that conversation.His first guests, Lora and Kris, say they want help because their 15-year-old daughter, Katy, loves to shop –-with their money –-and she doesn’t take care of the items she buys. She’s already on her second iPhone, second iPod and third laptop! Katy admits she’s a little spoiled but says every teenager wants nice things. Lora and Kris admit they have a hard time telling their daughter no. How will Katy do when asked to balance the family budget? Then, Dr. Phil leads a round table discussion about money with a group of fourth and fifth graders. Find out their reactions when they learn how many bags of groceries you could buy with the amount of money it costs for an iPod. Plus, financial expert Susan Beacham shares the dos and don’ts for teaching kids about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202144min

For many girls, a fairytale wedding day is a sweet fantasy -- but getting the proposal can be a real nightmare! Amber and Rich are struggling through commitment issues. They live, work and have children together, and say they're happy but can't seem to take the next step. Rich sold Amber on his plan to marry her after five years, so why hasn't he proposed after nearly seven? Does he have valid reasons for resisting marriage? After Dr. Phil challenges him, will Rich decide to walk down the aisle ... on Dr. Phil's stage? Next, Jill has taken the leap and been divorced seven times. Why does she pick the wrong men, and what can she do to make her next union last? Then, Candy describes her first marriage as lasting 18 miserable years, and she regrets how she poisoned her daughters against men during that time. What will it take to change her daughter, who calls herself the Runaway Bride? Plus, a don't-miss moment happens in Dr. Phil's audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202145min

Imagine cleaning your house for hours on end, washing your hands up to 30 times a day -- sometimes until they bleed -- and having the urge to repeatedly check that doors are locked and appliances are turned off. This may sound like extreme behavior, but 2.2 million American adults live with a debilitating illness known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Learn the warning signs and what you can do to overcome anxiety. Lisa says she’s so petrified of germs that she scrubs her kitchen floor four to five times a day and constantly washes her hands. She even homeschools her three young children because she’s afraid that being around other kids will make them sick! Her husband, Khristian, fears that they’re raising a bunch of “shut ins” who will be terrified of going out into the real world. Will Lisa be able to manage her disease and move forward with her life? Plus, Phyllis, a former guest, says she cleaned 16 hours a day and rarely left her home. Find out how she’s doing today, and hear the advice she has for Lisa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202148min

They’re self-absorbed, spoiled and entitled brats, otherwise known as Generation Me. MTV correspondent Kim Stolz recently hit the streets of New York to find out how the younger generation feels about this label. Don't miss the candid responses. Then, Bradley, 24, says he wants to be rich and drive a Lamborghini, but he only wants to put in 80 percent of the effort. He still relies on his mom, Christine, to pay his rent and other bills. Will Bradley learn to stand on his own two feet? Plus, Monica says her 18-year-old daughter, Courtney, is an “entitlement princess,” and she gives the teen money just to keep the peace. Will mom and daughter get a wake-up call? And Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me, reveals why many young people are narcissistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202148min

"I wanted to make someone jealous." "I was bored." "I wanted to feel closer to God." These are some of the 237 reasons why women say they have sex. In her new book, Why Women Have Sex, Dr. Cindy Meston lists the good, bad, silly and shocking reasons that women do the deed. She and Dr. Jennifer Berman, a sexual health expert, join Dr. Phil to talk about women and sex, and offer advice to couples with differing libidos. To get an idea of how women feel about having sex, Dr. Phil sends comedienne Kathleen Madigan to talk to women on the street. You may be surprised to hear some of the reasons women are intimate. Next, meet Maribel and Jeff. She says her number one reason to have sex is because she likes it.She's gone to great lengths, from dressing sexy to undergoing surgery, to engage her husband, but he's not interested. Jeff says he resists because he's worried he's going to have another heart attack. But is there an underlying reason why he refuses to make love to his wife? Then, Deanna says she only wants sex one way, but her husband Robert complains he's bored with the routine. What do they need to do to come together in the bedroom? And find out the top five reasons women have sex and how they compare to men's reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202148min

What if you could find out if your man is at a higher risk for infidelity before you married him? Controversial research suggests there is a cheating gene, and certain tests can tell you if your partner may carry it! Angela says if she knew her husband, Jose, was going to be a cheater, she never would have married him. Jose has admitted to cheating eight times and claims he’s addicted to pornography. Is he choosing his behavior, or is it possible his brain is actually wired this way? Jose is put to the test. Will a simple brain scan tell Angela everything she needs to know about her husband’s cheating ways? Dr. Phil’s panel of medical experts discuss the new science behind a cheater’s brain and what can be done about it if your loved one is at a higher risk. Plus, learn the simple test to see if your partner is at risk just by looking at his hands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202147min

Are you more of an extrovert or do you tend to be neurotic? Learn about the five basic dimensions of personality, and take the Big 5 Test to determine which category you fall in! Brian is a mild-mannered fun husband and father, but when he sits behind the wheel, he says he gets so angry and aggressive that he constantly sprays other cars with windshield wiper fluid --going through as much as three gallons of fluid every week!Can he put the brakes on his temper before someone gets hurt? Next, meet Sam Gosling, professor of psychology and author of Snoop: What Your Stuff Says about You. See what he learns about the Dr. Phil staff and Dr. Phil when he snoops through the office! And, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass analyzes Darcy and Craig's behavior on a date. Is this couple of seven months compatible for the long haul? Plus, learn how to mesh your personality with someone who's opposite of you, and take a quiz to find out your dog personality! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202146min

When you’re a bride-to-be, planning your wedding can be an emotional time for you and your parents. But what happens when your family members are not exactly jumping for joy over your upcoming nuptials? From a mom who is worried her daughter is rushing into a marriage with a complete stranger to a bride who says her father is ruining her big day, Dr. Phil helps families figure out how to keep the happiest day in a young couple’s life from turning into a nightmare.And, are you sure you're preparing for a marriage and not just a wedding? Find out the questions you must ask yourself before walking down the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202147min