Ask Dr. Phil

And I e learned so much from his books, show & podcasts!

Not one question is asked or answered. I have no idea why it’s called “Ask Dr. Phil”. Not ONE minute without commercial interruption! More than half commercials. So frustrating. Dr. Phil brays his entire commentary at you in a condescending, scolding, arrogant manner. I only wish I had a dollar for every time I hear “DR PHIL!” yet AGAIN! Just like with his TV show, 15” of this you’ll feel like you’ve been beaten about the head with his merciless almighty brand and just want to make it stop. He does spoon out teensy bits of worthwhile thought, about one per episode, but what you have to endure to get it might leave you feeling irritated & disrespected. This man has things to teach, but it is overwhelmed by the force of his need to constantly massage his ego, and to increase his profits, and you are left with the hollow awareness that there will never be enough of either.

Is it possible the times she took trips or came home late, she may have “slept “ with another man and knowing her young son was actually not her husband’s? Having depression and trying suicide before, knowing she’s leaving to end her life brought her son to the water park for her last time, handed her son off to his biological father and went to Rockford Illinois to kill herself knowing he “Would Be Safe “ ?? That is the first thing I thought of. Even the time generated photos don’t look like Dad or his brother! HMMM!!! Natalie in southern Wiscosin

Phil's entire legacy is his show, in which he preys on society's most vulnerable and impressionable people. He sensationalizes their stories, advertises facilities, and capitalizes on people's struggles and trauma. Why? Simply because public humiliation and aggressive confrontation gets views. Remember the Jerry Springer Show? There are numerous horror stories from people who had been to Phil's show (i.e., an alcoholic who was set up to get drunk before bringing him on stage), and others who had lost family members to violent crimes and had declined to go on his show, only to find him siding with the convicted murderer. Phil and his show are utterly despicable and unethical.