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"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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389: Ilene Graff Returns — Mr. Belvedere, Broadway, Grief, and Gratitude

2026/10/22

Actress and singer Ilene Graff returns to join host Dr. Bob Phillips on Coping Conversations to discuss her memorable roles in Mr. Belvedere and Broadway's Grease, her upcoming musical show Travelin' Thru: A Roadmap of Gratitude, and her journey through grief following the loss of her husband and musical partner, Ben Lanzarone. We explore how she's finding strength, rediscovering herself through music, embracing gratitude, and moving forward after loss—and much more.

388: Sal Richards - Honoring the Late Comedian

2026/10/15

My guest in this archived show is the late comedian Sal Richards, author of the book "Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears." We discuss his book, the sadness most people don't know about, his entertainment career, and much more.

387: Jim Morris - Major League Baseball Player; Inspiration for "The Rookie"

2026/10/08

My guest is a former high school teacher and coach who lived his dream by pitching in the Major Leagues, whose career was immortalized in the movie "The Rookie." We discussed what led to him appearing in the big leagues, the importance of pursuing your dreams, his work as a motivational speaker, and much more.

386: Arnold G — International Recording Artist; Founder & Publisher, Shine On Hollywood Magazine

2026/10/01

My guest is an international recording artist and the founder and publisher of Shine On Hollywood Magazine, a global publication reaching readers in more than 140 countries. We discuss his journey from childhood poverty and homelessness to a multifaceted career in entertainment, technology, and media; how he transformed adversity into resilience and purpose; the importance of positive storytelling; and much more.

385: Morgan DiPrimo — Founder & CEO, Align33 Media, Mental Health Advocate

2026/09/24

My guest is the Founder and CEO of Align33 Media, a nonprofit organization focused on eating disorders and mental health. We discuss her personal journey that led to the establishment of this organization, separating identity from illness, how she turned lived experience into advocacy and purpose, and much more.

384: Jackie Martling Returns: Still Laughing, Still Performing, Still the Joke Man

2026/09/17

Comedian Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns to Coping Conversations for a third visit to talk about what he's doing now, decades of comedy memories, getting older without slowing down, coping through laughter, and much more.

383: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: Finding Your Way Forward

2026/09/10

In this special follow-up solo episode, I discuss practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss finding your way forward after a diagnosis, gaining a greater sense of direction, taking manageable next steps, and much more.

382: Shelley Fabares - Actress, "Coach"; Singer, "Johnny Angel" - In Memoriam

2026/09/03

In honor of the recent passing of actress Shelley Fabares, here's an encore presentation of my interview with her, taped during the COVID pandemic in 2020.

381: Adrienne Barbeau - Actress ("Maude", "Escape from New York")

2026/08/27

My guest is an award-winning actress, author, and voice-over artist, perhaps best known for her roles in Maude and Escape from New York. We discuss building a career that has lasted more than fifty years, reinventing herself across multiple entertainment fields, overcoming career challenges, and much more.

380: Tommy John - Legendary New York Yankees Pitcher- In Memoriam

2026/08/20

In honor of the recent passing of all-star pitcher, Tommy John, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2012.

379: Scott MacIntyre - Singer, American Idol Finalist - Archived Episode

2026/08/13

My guest is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and American Idol finalist who shares his remarkable personal and professional journey. We discuss his experience on American Idol and building a successful music career while living with blindness, facing serious health challenges, the role of resilience and hope in his life, and much more.

378: Peter Hoffman - Attorney, Hollywood Executive, Author ("Karmic Winds")

2026/08/06

My guest is a veteran Hollywood producer, studio executive, and author whose new memoir is Karmic Winds: Reflections of the Smartest Guy in Hollywood. We discuss the book, his extraordinary journey through success, failure, and redemption, the lessons he learned about power and ego, and much more.

377: Charles Rosenay - Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Actor

2026/07/30

My returning guest is an actor, producer, author, and event organizer. We discuss his upcoming witch festival, Connecticut's little-known witch history, why ghost stories continue to fascinate us, and much more.

376: Ken Lerner - Actor ("The Goldbergs"), Acting Coach (The Ken Lerner Studio)

2026/07/23

My guest is a veteran character actor and acting coach whose television credits include The Goldbergs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and dozens of other popular series. We discuss building a career that has spanned more than five decades, the realities of life as a character actor, coping with rejection in Hollywood, and much more.

375: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: A Special Solo Episode

2026/07/16

In this special solo episode, I discuss three practical strategies from my latest book, Living Well After Diagnosis: Practical Strategies to Cope, Move Forward, and Reclaim Your Life with Chronic Illness. We discuss overcoming the "What If?" spiral, redefining your "new normal," choosing your response to life's challenges, and much more.