Coping Conversations

About Coping Conversations

"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.

Publisher

Dr. Bob Phillips

Category

education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2019

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

390 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   390: Dr. Bob Phillips - Starting Conversations and Breaking the Ice

   Starting conversations with strangers can feel awkward, but it doesn't have to be. On this episode of Coping Conversations, host Dr. Bob Phillips shares simple, natural ways to break the ice, including why an observation may work better than a question. Learn how to recognize when someone wants to talk, keep conversations going, and turn everyday encounters into meaningful connections.

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

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

   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.

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   388: Sal Richards - Honoring the Late Comedian

   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.

Who has been a guest on Coping Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tomas Arana
• Tim Gray
• Terrie Snell
• Connie Francis
• Bitty Schram

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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