Escaping “The Field”: Michelle Dowd's True Story of Survival

Renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. J. Patrick Johnson talks about how medicine is changing and the markers that can tell whether someone is likely to have Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - the brain condition associated with repeated blows to the head. Plus, Dr. Phil talks about safety tips for children with Tracie Arlington Founder and lead instructor of Play It Safe Defense. She’ll cover empowering children with knowledge and techniques to combat verbal defense, bullying, sexual assault prevention and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juli 20191h 9min

Every single one of us has some kind of sense of humor, but only a precious few can make all of us laugh. Cedric The Entertainer is one of those rare people with near-universal appeal who has put together a hugely successful career as a beloved stand-up comedy legend, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, a popular game show host, a sitcom star, an iconic movie star, and just for good measure he’s been awarded an honorary doctorate. For the last thirty years, he’s been one of our most important and influential public voices. The comedy legend, who stars in and executive produces The Neighborhood and appears in the hit TV comedy The Last O.G., opens up about his life before comedy, including working as an undercover security guard at Sears, his philosophy with hecklers, the Kings of Comedy Tour, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 20191h 2min

We all strive to do our best. That’s why we love champions. We love to win. Americans in particular love to learn how to win. Tennis Champion Coco Vandeweghe has done just that. She has learned how to become a champion. And she’s learned from some of the best. Her immediate family boasts Olympians, former NBA players, and even a Miss America. For her competing and winning is a way of life. Anyone who wants to win has something to gain from her passion, intellect, commitment, struggle, dedication and her ability to deal with enormous pressure. Not just a champion but an outspoken advocate for equality and fairness in sports and in everything she does. Hear what Dr. Phil and Coco have to say. https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Juli 20191h 5min

Best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright and radio and television personality Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil on this week’s Phil in the Blanks podcast. Albom, whose books include Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven among others, opens up about how writing Tuesdays with Morrie changed his life forever, his fascination with heaven, what he learned from Chika, a little girl he was raising as his daughter who died of a brain tumor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Juli 201952min

People have been talking about the potential of the internet since its inception. Amanda Cerny has fulfilled some of that vast potential in staggering ways. With more views and viewers than some cable channels this young lady has redefined media in the 21st Century in ways that has changed our future. There are hundreds of millions of people trying to accomplish what she has accomplished and yet only a handful have managed to compete at her level. Listen in as Dr. Phil finds out who she is and how she has come so far in such a short time, and explore her vision for the future.  https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juni 201952min

Winning the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the greatest prestigious award given in the field of comedy can be the most rewarding experiences of your life. Jay Leno, one of the most successful talk show host and comedian, shares his love for cars, techniques on saving money and insights into an ultimate garage. Hear what Jay tells Dr. Phil about having one of the most famous and successful careers in the history of American humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Juni 201945min

The Jonas Brothers are back – and they’re opening up to Dr. Phil on the next Phil in the Blanks podcast! Kevin, Joe and Nick, who formed their rock band in 2005 and broke up in 2013, give their first interview since reuniting in March. Find out what they kept inside all these years, what to expect on their new tour, and more! The Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins tour, with special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw, kicks off this Summer! The Jonas Brothers’ ‘Chasing Happiness’ clips provided courtesy of Prime Video. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juni 20191h 25min

Former Police Chief David Brown is best known for his steady leadership during the 2016 Dallas sniper shooting. During the shooting, five police officers were killed, and seven other officers and two civilians were injured. On this week’s episode of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Chief Brown sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Phil. He shares why he became a police officer, how he humanized the men and women behind the badge, new solutions for school shootings and more. For more information: https://www.drphilintheblanks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Juni 20191h 11min