• 387: Jim Morris - Major League Baseball Player; Inspiration for "The Rookie"
    Oct 8 2026

    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.

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    16 mins
  • 386: Arnold G — International Recording Artist; Founder & Publisher, Shine On Hollywood Magazine
    Oct 1 2026

    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.

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    31 mins
  • 385: Morgan DiPrimo — Founder & CEO, Align33 Media, Mental Health Advocate
    Sep 24 2026

    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.

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    22 mins
  • 384: Jackie Martling Returns: Still Laughing, Still Performing, Still the Joke Man
    Sep 17 2026

    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.

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    27 mins
  • 383: Dr. Bob Phillips - Living Well After Diagnosis: Finding Your Way Forward
    Sep 10 2026

    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.

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    14 mins
  • 382: Shelley Fabares - Actress, "Coach"; Singer, "Johnny Angel" - In Memoriam
    Sep 3 2026

    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.

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    39 mins
  • 381: Adrienne Barbeau - Actress ("Maude", "Escape from New York")
    Aug 27 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
  • 380: Tommy John - Legendary New York Yankees Pitcher- In Memoriam
    Aug 20 2026

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

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    20 mins