Coping Conversations
Coping Conversations
Dr. Bob Phillips
"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.
374: Pamela Gray - Screenwriter, Playwright ("A Walk on the Moon")
My guest is an acclaimed screenwriter and playwright whose screenwriting credits include A Walk on the Moon, which she has now adapted into a new Off-Broadway musical. We discuss the autobiographical inspiration behind the story, the journey from screenplay to stage, overcoming early rejection, and much more.
Jul 9
36 min
373: Amy Ephron - Best-Selling Author, Screenwriter, Jounalist
My guest is a prolific writer, having written a number of bestsellers, including A Cup of Tea, and her latest, "Unseasonably Cold". We discuss her method of writing, her love for historical fiction and what she calls a hybrid, messages she hopes readers take from her book, and much more.
Jul 2
21 min
372: James Burrows - (Television director, "Taxi", "Cheers", etc.) - In Memoriam
In honor of the recent passing of legendary television sitcom director James Burrows, here's an encore presentation of my interview with him from 2022.
Jun 25
20 min
371: Daphne Reid - Actress ("The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")
My guest is perhaps best-known for playing "Aunt Viv" on "The Fresh Prince from Bel-Air." She is an accomplished actress, producer, and creative entrepreneur. We discuss reinvention, resilience, and staying creatively engaged at every stage of life— and much more.   
Jun 18
23 min
370: Julius La Rosa - Singer, Radio/Television Performer - from our Archives
My guest on this archived show, originally airing in 1996, was a popular singer and actor who worked on both television and radio. We discussed his career, the state of music, how he'd deal with highs and lows, and much more.
Jun 11
17 min
369: Melba Tolliver - Pioneering Journalist and News Anchor
My guest is a pioneering journalist and broadcast news trailblazer. We discuss courage under pressure, maintaining identity in the workplace, standing firm in your values—and much more.  
Jun 4
29 min
368: Tim Matheson - Actor ("Animal House", "Virgin River"), Author ("Damn Glad to Meet You")
My guest is a legendary actor, director, and author. We discuss his longevity in Hollywood, resilience through reinvention, lessons from his memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You", and much more.
May 28
25 min
367: Bill Cartwright - NBA All-Star (NY Knicks, Chicago Bulls), Author ("Living Life At The Center")
My guest is a former All-Star NBA basketball player, coach, and executive. We discuss his career, his new book "Living Life At The Center," thoughts about playing alongside Michael Jordan, life lessons he's learned along the way, and much more.
May 21
31 min
366: Anthony Lucero- Filmmaker, Author, Director ("Paper Bag Plan", "East Side Sushi")
My guest is an award-winning filmmaker, director and author. We discuss his latest film, "Paper Bag Plan" (inspired by his own family situation), the awards the film has won, how this film inspires despite the real-life struggles it portrays, and much more.  
May 14
24 min
365: Aida Turturro - Actress ("The Sopranos")- from our archives
My guest is a multi-talented actress, perhaps best known for "The Sopranos". We discuss her career, as well as her medical problem, rheumatoid arthritis, and much more.
May 7
16 min
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