Best Of Dr. Phil

Many women are itching to run to the altar, but Dr. Phil's guests say they are ready to run for the hills! Meet Kelly, who calls herself a runaway bride, and Chad, who says weddings are too expensive. Can Dr. Phil get them to commit? More information: http://drphil.com Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shanda Sharer,12, was brutally murdered in 1992 with four teenage girls convicted. For the first time on national television, Shanda’s mother, Jacque, and sister, Paije, confront Hope Rippey, one of Shanda's killers. Will Hope acknowledge the pain? Part 2 Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/network/Stage29Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sleepy Indiana town awoke one winter morning in 1992 to news the lifeless body of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was discovered in an open field. She had been stabbed, strangled, beaten and burned alive. Who committed this vicious and heinous crime? Part 1 Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents, are you worried your son or daughter's frequent nights out on the town might be more than harmless fun? Is your child's fondness for shopping breaking your bank account? Dr. Phil has strong words for two 20-somethings with serious addictions. More information: http://drphil.com Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They smoke, drink, speed, pop pills, disappear all night and disrespect their parents all day. They are teens gone wild and Dr. Phil has a wake-up call for them and their parents. Parents, if you're in power struggles with your teen, don't miss this show! Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think of negotiations, corporate boardrooms come to mind but really it happens every day in your own house. Learn the principles of making a deal, how to compromise to get what you want, plus five things you might not realize you can bargain for! Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil explored the topic of infidelity on a recent show sparking debates and thousands of viewer responses. Dr. Phil addresses a flood of comments on his social media and answers the question: "Is it possible to make your marriage affair-proof?" Part 2 Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil peels back the curtain on cheating spouses when he talks to six women from the online group Mistresses Anonymous. Plus, learn how to inoculate your relationship from infidelity with Dr. Phil's tips! Part 1 Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil digs into a heartbreaking story of a father's search for his missing daughter, then the loss of his grandchildren taken away by the man who may be guilty of their mother's disappearance. Don't miss this chilling tale that spans three generations. Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you married to a controlling person? Dr. Phil's guests are wives who say their husbands try to control every aspect of their lives, and they are headed for divorce if their spouses don't stop their controlling behaviors. Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most asked-about guests on Dr. Phil returns--Brandon! Plus, a desperate family turns to Dr. Phil to save their daughter who is addicted to OxyContin and heroin.  Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teens are obsessed with love more than ever. Parents are concerned over measures their daughters take to keep a boyfriend. A poll asked teens about extreme behavior, some saying they had sex when the didn't want to. Parents, don't miss these safety steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when an unhealthy relationship threatens to tear a mother and daughter apart? Giesel says her 18-year-old daughter is boyfriend-obsessed and is damaging her promising future. Watch drama unfold as a pregnancy scare rocks this teen's life. https://www.drphil.com/ To advertise: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During tough financial times, families face some of the biggest pressures. When parents are on edge and fighting with each other, children are often a casualty of their hostility. http://drphil.com/ Interested in advertising? https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tammy and Paul wed for eight years until their marriage ended. After nine months apart the couple secretly remarried, unbeknownst to their families, who would not approve. Weeks after saying "I do" a second time, the two are having doubts of their own. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family squabbles are hard to avoid -- especially during the holidays -- but what happens when that behavior escalates to cursing, yelling and even physical attacks? Dr. Phil sits down with a family on the brink of falling apart. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent study shows that the number of men and women having extramarital affairs is on the rise. Could your spouse be cheating on you? Dr. Phil's guests are struggling with the aftermath of infidelity. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some couples vow "for better or worse." With a 50% divorce rate in America, in the midst of marital crises ranging from separation to unfaithfulness, Dr. Phil helps manage rocky marriages. Dr.Phil tells how to survive infidelity or when to call it quits. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil talks with parents who say it Is difficult to raise their teen daughter in an oversexed, celebrity-obsessed, cosmetic surgery-seeking society. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money is the number one reason why couples say they get divorced. The country's current financial crisis has resulted in more couples getting buried in a landslide of debt which takes its toll on a marriage. Is your marriage on the rocks because of debt? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How well do you know your teenager? Could your child be participating in risky or illegal activities right under your own roof? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bride-to-be takes on her future mother-in-law in an ugly feud that has torn a family apart. Can Dr. Phil cut through the drama and broker some peace for this family? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a household is in total meltdown and filled with constant battles? Meet a mother who is afraid of her 17-year-old son and the stepfather who says he's caught in the middle. But is the boy the only one to blame for the chaos in the house? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen writes to Dr. Phil saying her husband mentally abuses her by telling her how fat she is, how terrible she looks, criticizes her makeup, calls her names, tells fat jokes. She hides in a bathroom to eat and he won't touch her "until she loses 200 lbs." For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From petty theft to check fraud, Dr. Phil's guests say they are addicted to stealing, and it is destroying their families. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues the dramatic story of Wade and Michelle. What started out as the story of a husband who admitted to being a sex addict and a compulsive liar, has turned into a frightening story of alleged rape and murder. Part 3 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle thought she had a perfect marriage until Wade admitted to keeping a horrible secret from his wife. Little did she know this one revelation would be the tip of the iceberg. Dr. Phil continues the startling story of Wade and Michelle. Part 2 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should you stay in a marriage with your husband if you find out a secret that disgusts you? Wade made a shocking confession to his wife, Michelle, only after he failed a polygraph test that she made him take. Will he now come clean? Part 1 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "If I could lose five more pounds, I'd be perfect"? Darlene and Jennifer have been starving themselves in the name of perfection, but are they also killing themselves on their quest? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They track your every move and monitor your conversations. This may sound like the latest GPS locator, but they are actually meddling moms! For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They threaten, scream, intimidate and even bite. They are not tantrum-throwing tots ... they are bullying dads! For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cindy tells her own alcohol history. Sarah emerges from her addiction haze. Dr. Phil reunites the twins with Perry, their father. Leaving The Dr. Phil House, a stop at the studios and a goodbye to Dr. Phil, the twins head to separate rehab centers. Part 3 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One day off heroin Sarah begins painful withdrawals. Tecoa struggles with drug cravings while two weeks clean and six months pregnant. Are Dr. Phil's efforts sabotaged between the twins? Dr. Phil shows the girls a terrifying look into their future. Part 2 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil sits down with mom Cindy with footage of her daughter Sarah's street life: prostitution, smoking crack cocaine and shooting heroin. Twin Tecoa tells how it began. Off the streets and into The Dr. Phil House, will the girls commit to rehab? Part 1 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet three women ready to divorce controlling, chauvinistic husbands. At Dr. Phil's Man Camp, an intensive week-long stay in The Dr. Phil House, can these couples repair the damage from their toxic attitudes, explosive fights and abusive behaviors? Part 5 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet three women ready to divorce controlling, chauvinistic husbands. At Dr. Phil's Man Camp, an intensive week-long stay in The Dr. Phil House, can these couples repair the damage from their toxic attitudes, explosive fights and abusive behaviors? Part 4 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet three women ready to divorce controlling, chauvinistic husbands. At Dr. Phil's Man Camp, an intensive week-long stay in The Dr. Phil House, can these couples repair the damage from their toxic attitudes, explosive fights and abusive behaviors? Part 3 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet three women ready to divorce controlling, chauvinistic husbands. At Dr. Phil's Man Camp, an intensive week-long stay in The Dr. Phil House, can these couples repair the damage from their toxic attitudes, explosive fights and abusive behaviors? Part 2 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet three women ready to divorce controlling, chauvinistic husbands. At Dr. Phil's Man Camp, an intensive week-long stay in The Dr. Phil House, can these couples repair the damage from their toxic attitudes, explosive fights and abusive behaviors? Part 1 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manipulative, violent, controlling, downright diabolical. These are words Anna-Laura uses to describe her mother-in-law Janice. She says Janice is forcing her husband Morgan to choose between his mother and his wife. What can this family do to get along?  For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you imagine getting an inheritance, you might assume all your financial problems would be solved. But can the money be more trouble than it's worth?  For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you constantly have to compromise to get along with your mate? Do you feel like you have to give up a vital part of yourself to be in a relationship? Dr. Phil talks to controlling guests, and the loved ones who feel trapped by them. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil follows up with Charles and Tracy. After coming to the conclusion that his dream of being shared by his wife and mistress was never going to happen, did Charles follow through and end his relationship with the other woman? Part 2 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a man introduce another woman into his marriage and form a healthy, "triangular" relationship, in which he is shared by his wife and his mistress? Part 1 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do couples give up too easily on marriage? More newlyweds, married only a few months, are pulling off their wedding bands and calling it quits. Dr. Phil's guests haven't even been married a year, and are already wondering if they made the right decision.  For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes a good wife? Is it cooking, cleaning, raising the kids and having great sex? Dr. Phil says too few couples understand what it means to be a "Mrs." He delves into the role of the wife in 2005. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you and you're beloved say "I do," it's "for better or worse." But what happens when all you feel is the "worse" part and wind up trapped in a bad marriage? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tense family drama continues. Dr. Phil sent Private Investigator Harold Copus thousands of miles through three countries including the jungles of Belize to find two sisters, Allene and Mollie, who were abducted by their father one year ago. Part 3 For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dr. Phil on a search for two missing girls abducted by their father. Private Investigator Harold Copus travels thousands of miles and through a jungle. Will this search lead to the girls? Who has them and more disturbingly, for what purpose? For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil shines a light on missing children. Some are taken by strangers, but more frequently a parent is the one to abduct them - too often with terrifying results. For more information: https://www.drphil.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/TheBestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil addresses the question all women want to know the answer to: What’s wrong with men? With the help of TIME Magazine writer and comedian Joel Stein, Dr. Phil tries to solve the mystery of what makes men tick. First up, single ladies Shannon, Emily and Caroldean all have a gripe -- or 10 -- about men! They face off with Christopher, Kayo and Marcus, self-proclaimed jerks who want to explain their points of view. Watch sparks fly as the singles debate dating, sex and relationships. Then, Kaydee says her husband of six years, Mike, is broken, and she can’t find the “man”ual. He won’t bring her flowers, he won’t buy her cards, he won’t even take out the trash! You won't believe the reason Mike gives for being romantically challenged. And, don’t miss the couple’s hilarious home videos about what really annoys them about each other. Plus, Dr. Phil dispels the myths about men. What is fact and what is fiction? You may be surprised! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can married people be friends with someone of the opposite sex without sex getting in the way? At what point does a friendly relationship become an affair of the heart or emotional infidelity? Meet Randy, who says his wife, Amanda, has crossed that line. He says that during their 11-year marriage, Amanda has been emotionally unfaithful time and time again, with men ranging from online acquaintances to arock-and-roll singer who happened to be Randy’s best friend. As a former Navy Seal, Randy says he feels like he’s in a constant state of red alert because he has to watch Amanda like a hawk. Amanda says her emotional entanglements are just fantasies, not real cheating. She’s not looking to replace her husband but merely wants a little more freedom because Randy’s controlling behavior makes her feel like a prisoner in her own marriage. Can this marriage, rocked by betrayal and facing a true time of reckoning, continue? And how great a role does drinking play in Amanda’s indiscretions? Plus, the couple’s three little girls suffer the fallout from their mom and dad’s problems. Learn the classic parenting mistake Amanda and Randy make that you don’t want to repeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How young is too young to tie the knot? Dr. Phil meets three couples in their early 20s who have relationships rocked by betrayals, domestic violence and infidelity. Tara, 22, says her common-law marriage is full of hatred. She says her partner, Matt, calls her terrible names, doesn’t help her with housework or their three children, and has even threatened to kill her. Matt, 26, says Tara likes to fight and goes into attack mode over little things like an empty toilet paper roll. Then, Monica, 20, says she can’t take another day in her marriage and has filed for divorce for the second time. She says her husband, Cadum, is lazy, has cheated on her twice and acts like a teenager rather than a husband and father. Cadum, 22, says his wife is controlling, and their fights have become physical. And, Jenna, 21, says every day with her fiancé, Ed, is hell. She’s called off the wedding at least eight times because of their constant out-of-control fighting, and they often call family members to pick up their two children so they can fight. Ed, 21, says Jenna beats him and has broken his collarbone with a table leg, yet he’s the one who gets arrested. Dr. Phil offers to put these couples up in The Dr. Phil House for an intensive three-day relationship overhaul. Can these young couples get their relationships back on track for the sake of their children? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're suffering through the difficult economic times and looking for ways to save money, get out your pen and paper and start taking notes! Dr. Phil's guests offer real tips to help you save money on clothes, utilities and vacations. Plus, learn how to cut your grocery bill in half and how to entertain your family on the cheap. The Economides family has mastered the art of spending less. They say they have the secret to living on $44,000 a year, even with five children. You might be surprised how easy it is to implement their frugal ways of living. See how far they can stretch $100 at the grocery store and how they expand their family wardrobe on just $75. Then, Daniel and Mandy say they keep blowing their budget and need help reining in their spending. They've separated twice because of money issues and have even filed for bankruptcy. How should they realign their lifestyle? And, Ashley is a stay-at-home mom who says she's been able to slash her grocery bills by more than half. Learn how she does it and how you can too! Plus, find out how you can win a $1,000 Shell gas card. Don't miss these amazing tips and tricks to live on less that will put money in your pocket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've heard people complain, "If I only knew then what I know now, I wouldn't be in this mess," but what about those times when you choose not to see the writing on the wall? Dr. Phil meets couples who say their relationships went from bad to worse after they said, "I do," and now their families are broken.Melody was 18 when she got pregnant and moved in with Scott, and for two years, they argued nonstop. Before they got hitched, Melody says Scott would say, "I'm not in love with you. I wish you would leave, andI wouldn't marry you for a million dollars," so why did she walk down the aisle with him? Scott says Melody pushed him into fatherhood and marriage, and there are times he doesn't love his wife. Should this couple cut their losses now, or do they have a chance for a successful union? Next, Sheree and Shawn were married for nine years and have two teenage sons. Although they've been divorced for more than five years,Sheree says Shawn won't accept it, is still in love with her and finds ways to threaten and harass her. Shawn admits he still loves Sheree, but says she betrayed him when he was dying of cancer, and now she's alienating him from his kids. Is he playing what Sherree calls the "sick card"? Hear from a woman who takes care of Shawn. Is she contributing to Shawn's behavior? Then, hear what the teenage sons have to say. And, find out the five questions you should ask yourself before you end your marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The current economic crisis has everyone on edge. It’s more important than ever to talk to your kids about money, and today,Dr. Phil gives you the tools you need to have that conversation.His first guests, Lora and Kris, say they want help because their 15-year-old daughter, Katy, loves to shop –-with their money –-and she doesn’t take care of the items she buys. She’s already on her second iPhone, second iPod and third laptop! Katy admits she’s a little spoiled but says every teenager wants nice things. Lora and Kris admit they have a hard time telling their daughter no. How will Katy do when asked to balance the family budget? Then, Dr. Phil leads a round table discussion about money with a group of fourth and fifth graders. Find out their reactions when they learn how many bags of groceries you could buy with the amount of money it costs for an iPod. Plus, financial expert Susan Beacham shares the dos and don’ts for teaching kids about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bridal party may look beautiful, the guests may arrive on time, and the best man may remember the rings, but sometimes the best-planned ceremonies can go horribly wrong. Dr. Phil’s first guest, Gi’Zelle, is well acquainted with wedding disasters. When she woke up on her special day, she had no idea she’d end the evening eating pizza at home with her bridesmaids. Gi’Zelle says the man of her dreams left her at the altar, and she hasn’t seen or spoken to him since. In the four years since the young woman was jilted on her big day, she says she hasn’t been on a single date. Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s surprise for her! And, Brandi says a series of mishaps marred the day she wed Robert. But nothing could prepare her for the biggest calamity of them all, one that caused her to be rushed to the hospital in her wedding gown! Robert says he thinks his wife feels their relationship is doomed because of that incident. How can Brandi let go of the painful memories and move on? And, Carrie got hitched at a chapel in Las Vegas and says everything that could go wrong did. She says her wedding gifts were stolen, the reception food was undercooked and the rabbi who officiated the service was actually a reverend in disguise! Her husband, Mitch, says the ceremony was fine, and he wants his wife to get over it. How can Carrie move past the guilt? Plus, was your wedding or honeymoon a catastrophe? Log on to DrPhil.com and find out how you could win a seven-night trip to Fiji! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For many girls, a fairytale wedding day is a sweet fantasy -- but getting the proposal can be a real nightmare! Amber and Rich are struggling through commitment issues. They live, work and have children together, and say they're happy but can't seem to take the next step. Rich sold Amber on his plan to marry her after five years, so why hasn't he proposed after nearly seven? Does he have valid reasons for resisting marriage? After Dr. Phil challenges him, will Rich decide to walk down the aisle ... on Dr. Phil's stage? Next, Jill has taken the leap and been divorced seven times. Why does she pick the wrong men, and what can she do to make her next union last? Then, Candy describes her first marriage as lasting 18 miserable years, and she regrets how she poisoned her daughters against men during that time. What will it take to change her daughter, who calls herself the Runaway Bride? Plus, a don't-miss moment happens in Dr. Phil's audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil delves into the anatomy of addiction with two families on the verge of losing it all. Rigo was a police sergeant in charge of keeping crime off the streets, but at home he was taking up to 2,000 pain pills a month. He says his addiction caused him to lose everything he loved including his job and his family. Now he fears he’ll lose his beautiful home and his marriage too. Rigo says he’s been sober for seven weeks, but his wife of seven years, Robin, is doubtful. She says she’s seen him get sober and relapse so many times, if his current sobriety doesn’t stick, she will divorce him. Is Rigo doing everything he can to stay clean? Then, Chuck is an unemployed therapist due to his alcohol addiction. He says he’s had so many DUIs and spent so much time in jail, he can’t keep track anymore. He says he quit the bottle 90 days ago, but his wife of two years, Janet, calls him a habitual relapser. Is divorce in their future? If you think a loved one may be struggling with an addiction, or if you suspect your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol, don’t miss this show! Learn the no-holds-barred truth about addiction, rehabilitation and sobriety, what to look for, and the cutting-edge medication and treatment that helps addicts get sober and stay sober. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine cleaning your house for hours on end, washing your hands up to 30 times a day -- sometimes until they bleed -- and having the urge to repeatedly check that doors are locked and appliances are turned off. This may sound like extreme behavior, but 2.2 million American adults live with a debilitating illness known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Learn the warning signs and what you can do to overcome anxiety. Lisa says she’s so petrified of germs that she scrubs her kitchen floor four to five times a day and constantly washes her hands. She even homeschools her three young children because she’s afraid that being around other kids will make them sick! Her husband, Khristian, fears that they’re raising a bunch of “shut ins” who will be terrified of going out into the real world. Will Lisa be able to manage her disease and move forward with her life? Plus, Phyllis, a former guest, says she cleaned 16 hours a day and rarely left her home. Find out how she’s doing today, and hear the advice she has for Lisa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They’re self-absorbed, spoiled and entitled brats, otherwise known as Generation Me. MTV correspondent Kim Stolz recently hit the streets of New York to find out how the younger generation feels about this label. Don't miss the candid responses. Then, Bradley, 24, says he wants to be rich and drive a Lamborghini, but he only wants to put in 80 percent of the effort. He still relies on his mom, Christine, to pay his rent and other bills. Will Bradley learn to stand on his own two feet? Plus, Monica says her 18-year-old daughter, Courtney, is an “entitlement princess,” and she gives the teen money just to keep the peace. Will mom and daughter get a wake-up call? And Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me, reveals why many young people are narcissistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re not getting any younger, and the race is on to say “I do.” Sharon is 48 and says her biological clock is ticking away. She recently got engaged to a man whom she acknowledges is flawed, and she says her family doesn’t approve of her husband-to-be. Can she get them to accept her beau before they walk down the aisle, or do her relatives have a reason to be concerned? Then, Shea from the reality show Southern Belles: Louisville says that as she was planning her big day, she learned that her fiancé allegedly cheated. Now that the wedding is off, can Shea pick up the pieces and move on? Plus, a dating coach explains the biggest dating mistakes women make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you ever fib? Did you know that people lie three times in 10 minutes when they're trying to get to know each other? Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of why people tell tales and how to put an end to the falsehoods. Erin admits that a lie she told her ex-husband, Eric, destroyed their marriage and led to divorce. Is Erin now ready to be honest, or is she still hiding the truth? And, does this couple have a chance of making it work the second time? Next, Dr. Robert Feldman sheds light on why men and women are dishonest. Then, Michelle was engaged to a man whom she thought was her soul mate, until she hired a private investigator and found out he was lying to her. Should she ever trust him again? Dr. Phil offers advice for how to change your relationship with a liar. And, Dr. Phil shares Tweet she received of lies people have told. Is yours one of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I wanted to make someone jealous." "I was bored." "I wanted to feel closer to God." These are some of the 237 reasons why women say they have sex. In her new book, Why Women Have Sex, Dr. Cindy Meston lists the good, bad, silly and shocking reasons that women do the deed. She and Dr. Jennifer Berman, a sexual health expert, join Dr. Phil to talk about women and sex, and offer advice to couples with differing libidos. To get an idea of how women feel about having sex, Dr. Phil sends comedienne Kathleen Madigan to talk to women on the street. You may be surprised to hear some of the reasons women are intimate. Next, meet Maribel and Jeff. She says her number one reason to have sex is because she likes it.She's gone to great lengths, from dressing sexy to undergoing surgery, to engage her husband, but he's not interested. Jeff says he resists because he's worried he's going to have another heart attack. But is there an underlying reason why he refuses to make love to his wife? Then, Deanna says she only wants sex one way, but her husband Robert complains he's bored with the routine. What do they need to do to come together in the bedroom? And find out the top five reasons women have sex and how they compare to men's reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleach, bologna and super glue --Do you know what these items have in common? They have all been used by people to get revenge against another. Dr. Phil, along with criminal defense attorney Anthony Pope and revenge expert and blogger Dr. Gina Barreca, delve into headline-making revenge stories of retribution, like the women from Wisconsin who were arrested for using super glue on a man's private parts, and Michael Brewer, a 15-year-old who was badly burned after telling police that boys stole his dad's bike. Next, Todd says months after he separated from his wife, Deborah, she took revenge against him, and he landed in jail. He says now it's payback time, but find out why he doesn't act like it. Then, hear Deborah's side. When Dr. Phil drills down, will she admit to criminal activities? You won't believe the strange behavior of both Deborah and Todd. Anthony and Gina weigh-in on this battle, but they see it way differently. And, a woman tried to get even with her husband's ex-wife, but the outcome wasn't what she expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are your extravagant ways about to send you to the poorhouse? Dr. Phil explains the five biggest financial mistakes you could be making. Brad and Yvonne had a 3,200 square foot house, went on expensive vacations and hosted lavish parties for their friends. Now they say they live in a trailer in Yvonne’s parents’ backyard. In spite of their dire financial straits, Yvonne says her husband still wants to purchase a $1,800 watch! What’s behind Brad’s urge to splurge? Can the couple ever get out from under their mound of debt? And, the economic downturn is even forcing the wealthy to downsize. Dr. Phil talks to Vicki, Gina and Lynne of the Real Housewives of Orange County about how the cash crunch is affecting them. Find out what happened when Gina asked Vicki to borrow money. Plus, a top Hollywood divorce attorney shares some of the top mistakes women make when it comes to money and marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Married couples, listen up! Learn the top three mistakes you’re making that could have long-lasting negative effects on your relationship. Orlando and Sarah say they fight constantly, and their conflict never gets resolved. One spat turned physical and had their 2 1/2-year-old daughter in tears. Learn the eight non-negotiable rules all couples need to follow to fight fair. Next, Nikio and Nedra have two sets of twins under age 4, and Nikio says his wife undermines his authority when he’s disciplining the kids. Nedra says her spouse’s punishments are too harsh. Dr. Phil shares his thoughts about spanking. Plus, Marilyn Logan, the renowned “Money Lady,” reveals the biggest financial mistakes you could be making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think of negotiations, you may think of men in suits and corporate boardrooms, but negotiating happens every day -- even in your own house. Dr. Phil helps his guests negotiate everything from time spent watching football, to where a student gets to attend college, to the price of that new car and even what organs a spouse can donate when they pass away! Learn the principles of making a deal, how to compromise to get what you want and the biggest mistakes you can make when buying a new car. Plus, learn the five things you might not realize you can bargain for. Stop getting ripped off and start negotiating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a five-letter word that can come between loved ones and divide families forever: M-O-N-E-Y! Dr. Phil speaks with guests battling over inheritances and prenuptial agreements. Kathy says her father, Ed, betrayed her by losing close to a million dollars, which should’ve been her inheritance. Ed says he invested the money with his son, which didn’t turn out the way he planned and admits he wasn’t honest with his family about his financial decisions. Kathy says some of that money was meant for her children’s college funds, and she’s not sure she can ever forgive him. And, Stacy wants to know if she divorces her husband, will she be owed more than what her prenuptial agreement stipulates given her unique circumstances? Legal analyst Lisa Bloom weighs in on these money matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil and HLN’s Nancy Grace dissect recent headlines that they believe demonstrate how the system has failed. What if you found out your child was allegedly molested by a man after he’d been on the radar with police, the state medical board, the Attorney General’s office and even his own family and colleagues? How does this happen, and what can parents do to protect their kids? Then, girl-on-girl fighting has increased alarmingly, and some brawls are even videotaped and posted online. Tessa was 14 when she was beaten by a classmate while being videotaped. The video ended up on YouTube. So why didn’t they prosecute? And, why did three security guards in Seattle do nothing to intervene when a 15-year-old girl was savagely attacked and mugged by other girls in front of them? And wait until you hear who else failed to help – it may leave you asking, “What is wrong with people?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if you once embraced a lifestyle so terrible and so violent that it cost you your family, your friends and your freedom? Can you ever get over your past and make things right? Dr. Phil talks to two men who face this struggle. Tad and Josh joined ranks with white supremacists and neo-Nazi groups. Embracing hatred, they shut out anyone who didn’t share their views. Tired of feeling angry and empty, these men now want to turn their lives around. But is it too late to expect forgiveness? And can they forgive themselves? Don’t miss this powerful show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you’re a bride-to-be, planning your wedding can be an emotional time for you and your parents. But what happens when your family members are not exactly jumping for joy over your upcoming nuptials? From a mom who is worried her daughter is rushing into a marriage with a complete stranger to a bride who says her father is ruining her big day, Dr. Phil helps families figure out how to keep the happiest day in a young couple’s life from turning into a nightmare.And, are you sure you're preparing for a marriage and not just a wedding? Find out the questions you must ask yourself before walking down the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if you could find out if your man is at a higher risk for infidelity before you married him? Controversial research suggests there is a cheating gene, and certain tests can tell you if your partner may carry it! Angela says if she knew her husband, Jose, was going to be a cheater, she never would have married him. Jose has admitted to cheating eight times and claims he’s addicted to pornography. Is he choosing his behavior, or is it possible his brain is actually wired this way? Jose is put to the test. Will a simple brain scan tell Angela everything she needs to know about her husband’s cheating ways? Dr. Phil’s panel of medical experts discuss the new science behind a cheater’s brain and what can be done about it if your loved one is at a higher risk. Plus, learn the simple test to see if your partner is at risk just by looking at his hands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you more of an extrovert or do you tend to be neurotic? Learn about the five basic dimensions of personality, and take the Big 5 Test to determine which category you fall in! Brian is a mild-mannered fun husband and father, but when he sits behind the wheel, he says he gets so angry and aggressive that he constantly sprays other cars with windshield wiper fluid --going through as much as three gallons of fluid every week!Can he put the brakes on his temper before someone gets hurt? Next, meet Sam Gosling, professor of psychology and author of Snoop: What Your Stuff Says about You. See what he learns about the Dr. Phil staff and Dr. Phil when he snoops through the office! And, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass analyzes Darcy and Craig's behavior on a date. Is this couple of seven months compatible for the long haul? Plus, learn how to mesh your personality with someone who's opposite of you, and take a quiz to find out your dog personality! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil’s guests say the green-eyed monster is tearing apart their marriage. First, Paula claims she has been nothing but unwaveringly loyal to her husband, Mike, but he still questions her fidelity. This jealous husband admits he placed listening devices in the home, has set up surveillance cameras to follow her and has subjected Paula to not one, but two polygraph tests. Find out what other devices Mike uses to track his wife and why he’s so paranoid. Plus, when Paula gets a third polygraph by a Dr. Phil expert, will Mike's suspicions finally be confirmed? Then, Tara says she’s suspicious of her husband, Andrew. Can Dr. Phil help fill the void of trust in these relationships before it's too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents, are you worried your son or daughter’s frequent nights out on the town might be more than harmless fun? Believe it or not, binge drinking is not just a normal phase that college-aged kids go through. Kressa is extremely worried about her 20-year old daughter, Layla, who dropped out of college, started mixing drugs and alcohol and crashed multiple vehicles while driving under the influence. Layla, who has tried to get sober many times, says she loves the party lifestyle and has been waiting her whole life to be like the bad girls she sees on reality television. Can Dr. Phil deliver a wake-up call to Layla before she kills herself or someone else? Tiphany, a paraplegic, has a sobering message to deliver to the young woman. Then, Josh, 24, says he is addicted to shopping and has acquired nearly $100,000 in debt -- all to maintain his image as an up-and-coming recording artist. Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s strong words for these 20-somethings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s a woman to do when her spouse is constantly standing over her shoulder and nitpicking everything she does? Michelle says her husband, Jim, has controlled her for the 15 years that they’ve been together, and she’s fed up with his faultfinding. She says he tells her what to wear, how much she should eat, and even uses a GPS to track her whereabouts! Jim admits that his behavior is out of control and fears that he could be pushing his wife out the door. Why is he so critical of Michelle, and can Dr. Phil get the judgmental hubby to change his ways? Then, Sally says her husband, John, is so controlling that she spends most of her days picking up dust bunnies from the floor and only speaking when he allows her to. John says cleanliness is next to godliness and believes control is a matter of perception. See what causes him to go toe to toe with Dr. Phil! Will the couple get the help they’re seeking? It’s an explosive Dr. Phil you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the nursery rhyme goes, "Sugar and spice and everything nice -- that’s what little girls are made of." But what happens when little girls turn into big bullies? Dr. Phil examines why young girls are becoming cruel, mean and bossy, and he has help from the co-stars of Mean Girls 2, Maiara Walsh and Meaghan Martin. First up, Sheila says her daughter, Kayla, threatens other kids at school, steals their lunch and punches them -- and she’s only 9! But little Kayla says her 11-year-old sister, Haley, is the real bully. Find out why, and learn what’s behind the sisters’ mean girl attitudes. Plus, were Maiara and Meaghan ever bullied as kids? The actresses reveal painful playground memories and share tips to help young ladies empower themselves. And, Dr. Phil explains what parents can do when their daughter feels excluded by the popular girls at school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much should looking good factor into your relationship? Today’s guests say appearance matters, and their mate is not up to their standards! Sandi says after six years of marriage, she misses her husband, Otto’s, six-pack. He says working -- not working out -- is a priority for him, and nothing will satisfy his wife, who rates herself a 20 out of 10. But the couple does agree on one thing: whatever Sandi wants, Sandi gets. Will Otto agree to hit the gym? Then, Dawn worked hard to shed 150 pounds, and when the new svelte Dawn met Paul, sparks flew! He thought she was hot -- until she undressed. What is she hiding? Plus, discover why Dr. Phil wrestles with his decision to help Dawn and Paul. And, Cynthia says she’s embarrassed by her boyfriend’s outdated wardrobe, and refuses to be seen with him in public! Can a professional makeover change her opinion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ladies: What’s the key to succeeding in life --beauty or brains? Dr. Phil, along with CBS legal analyst and author of Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World,Lisa Bloom, shares words of wisdom for women who embrace superficial values to get ahead. Tiffany says looking beautiful is her number one priority, and she’ll do anything to become a reality star. She says she underwent gastric bypass surgery, lip injections and Botox --all in the pursuit of perfection. When Dr. Phil gives her a reality check she didn’t bargain for, can she handle the truth? Find out why this discussion gets cut short.Then, learn why former American Idol contestant Jessica Sierra says she’s haunted by her venture into the Hollywood spotlight. She has a strong message for women who say they’ll do anything to get ahead. And, it’s the return of Josie --one of Dr. Phil’s most talked about and controversial guests! Has the self-admitted spoiled and entitled girl changed her ways? Watch what happens when Lisa takes her to task for her inflammatory remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil’s guests say they have a moocher in their midst, but they don’t know how to kick this freeloader to the curb! Karen and Rex say they’re tired of their 24-year-old twins, Andrew and Justin, living under their roof. They say their sons don’t pay for rent, groceries or utilities, and to make matters worse are disrespectful and verbally abusive. The twins feel their parents owe them a lavish lifestyle, and say their father never enforces the eviction notices he gives them, so why would they ever leave? Will the couple be empowered to kick their grown kids out of their house? Then, siblings Kermeth, Patrice and Portia say they’re fed up with their younger brother, George, bumming off their mom. They say he can’t keep a job, lives rent free and even stole his niece’s TV and sold it for gas money! George says he feels like the family outcast, and he’s doing the best he can. Can Dr. Phil help this family get their little brother get back on track? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The men take on the women in a hilarious debate about who can do it better! Attorney and legal analyst Dan Abrams, author of Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else shares the compelling evidence behind his book and why women are superior to men in a variety of ways! Joining the debate are comediennes Kate Rigg and Kathleen Madigan, comedian Kirk Fox, music producer David Foster and his fiancée, Yolanda Hadid, and co-host of the Emmy Award-winning show The Doctors and author of Paper Dollhouse, Dr. Lisa Masterson. They all have something to say about Dan’s findings! Who comes out on top in the battle of the sexes? Cast your vote on DrPhil.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learning your spouse is a cheater is devastating, but how do you recover when his lover is also your best friend? Carly, 22, and her 24-year-old husband, Mikey, say they fell in love as teens and tied the knot seven years later. The young wife says that she and Mikey were happy newlyweds until eight months after their wedding, she found him in bed with her best friend and bridesmaid, Jessica. Caught in the act, Jessica, 24, claimed that it was the first and only time --but was it? Carly says she later learned that the single stint between the sheets had spiraled into a no-limits love affair, and now she feels like she's stuck in the middle. Can her marriage survive? What about her friendship? Mikey admits he’s in love with both women, and doesn’t know who to choose. Desperate for a resolution, he reached out to Dr. Phil for guidance. Can Dr. Phil help him decide? Plus, Jessica filed for divorce from her husband --Mikey's cousin, with whom she has a child --and says she’ll fight to be with Mikey no matter what it takes. Watch sparks fly as Dr. Phil untangles a web of deceit that's tearing apart both friends and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is a beautiful 23-year-old who says that using drugs makes her feel complete, but in reality, she knows she's just a lost little girl and a liar. After dropping out of three rehab programs for an Oxycontin addiction, she says she wants to come clean with her parents and kick her substance abuse once and for all. Her parents, Susie and Ken, believed Tiffany stopped using drugs on her own, but she recently confessed that she’s been abusing Suboxone, a drug used to treat opiate addictions, and now she wants Dr. Phil’s help to confess an even bigger secret --she uses heroin every day and steals from her parents to support her habit. Ken, a police detective, says he’s embarrassed to have an addict for a daughter, but admit she still financially supports Tiffany by paying her bills, insurance and even buying her a new car. Is Tiffany finally ready to commit to getting healthy for good? What underlying family issues are contributing to her illness? And, who does Tiffany blame for her downward spiral? Dr. Phil spells out the roles and responsibilities of each family member when a loved one is addicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How old is too old to be living in your parents' basement? Twenty-three-year-old Justin is a high school dropout who has lost 12 jobs and calls his family's basement home. Justin’s stepfather, Bill, and his mother, Bonnie, say they don't understand why Justin has stopped trying to climb life's ladder of success, and are sick of trying to encourage him to move out and on with his life. Justin and his sister, Brianne, say their stepfather is a bully whose name-calling and tough love has backfired and made the situation worse. Bill says he's only trying to motivate Justin. Can Dr. Phil give these parents the tools they need to help Justin stand on his own two feet? And, Kris makes her living as a college prep advisor but admits she can’t motivate her own sons to excel at anything other than mooching. In fact, both of her sons have dropped out of college!Twenty-year-old Charlie says he’s racked up so many legal fees from the trouble he's caused that he can’t afford to move out, and his 19-year-old brother, Cody, appears to be following in his footsteps. Can these parents help their adult children find their independence? Don't miss Dr. Phil's advice for parents who want to raise motivated and contributing adults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While 2012 is fast approaching, three wives say when it comes to household chores, they feel like they live in the 1950s. Cam, a stay-at-home mom, says her husband of four years, Kyle, is a “slob” who refuses to clean up after himself. Bridget, who works full-time, says she spends 18 hours a day cleaning her home, yet her husband of 16 years, Mike, won’t take out the trash or pick up his dirty clothes. And after 39 years together, Debi says her husband, Rick, admits he neglects household chores, but claims it’s too late for him to change. See what happens when roles are reversed and the men are forced to step into their wives' shoes. Can Dr. Phil teach these old dogs new tricks? Watch as the couples air their 'dirty laundry' and attempt to call a truce! Plus, if you need a day off from your housework, don’t miss a chance to win a $500 SpaFinder.com gift certificate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never a bridesmaid, always a bride? Some women may dream of having Monette's problem: She's a bride-to-be preparing for her eleventh trip down the aisle! What's her secret to inspiring so many men to pop the question? It may sound like she's reliving a fairytale, but once the "honeymoon" is over, why can’t she make the marriages stick? This time, Monette says her relationship with her fiancé, Anthony, is different, and she's preparing an elaborate dream wedding themed around the number 11–scheduled for 11/11/11 with 11 bridesmaids and 11 groomsmen. But Anthony says he has concerns about Monette's past repeating itself. Is the couple spending too much time planning the wedding --and not the marriage? Dr. Phil outlines critical warning signs that may indicate the outcome of this relationship. Will he ease Anthony’s nerves, or send him running for the hills? And, Monette's daughter, Mercedes, 19, says she's worried about the effects that yet another marriage could have on her teenage brother. Plus, Monette's bridesmaids chime in on their friend’s eagerness to tie the knot. Is it all in good fun, or is there more at stake? Then, Stacey and Stephen came to Dr. Phil to discuss their future as a couple, but an incident the night before their appearance landed her on the show alone, and Stephen in jail! Find out what happened. Plus, are you ready for marriage? Don't miss Dr. Phil's advice for couples preparing for their big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are today’s kids more entitled than past generations? Research shows that 80 percent of college graduates are moving back in with Mom and Dad, and many appear to be earning a degree in laziness! Dorothy says her son, Johnnie, isa spoiled con artist who attended more than four years of college, never earned a degree and has moved in-and-out of her home twice, free-of-charge. Johnnie says he never wants to find a job, and thinks his mom –who he claims is a multi-millionaire --is just being “greedy.” Dorothy says her son dropped out of college, traveled the world on an $84,000 inheritance intended for his education, and once threatened to burn down her house if she didn’t give him $5,000. She says she has found him odd jobs, provided his transportation and even bribed him to finish college, but he won’t stop freeloading. Dr. Phil shells out some tough love to both mom and son.Then, Maria says she cooks, cleans and does laundry for her 24-year-old daughter, Alexis, but the college graduate takes it all for granted. Alexis says she’s in a transitional period and isn’t ready to live on her own. Fed up, Maria says she has given her daughter eight months to save her money and get her own place –but is she being reasonable? Hear what Dr. Phil has to say, and get some tips on motivating anyone who is outstaying their welcome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Featuring a story from the A&E Network's real-life series of the same name, in this episode, Dr. Phil talks to a mother-in-law who admits to hating her son-in-law of 7 weeks, Steve. She continually belittles him by calling him "Dumbass Steve" and "Loser." She even programmed Steve in her phone as "Dumbass Steve." Her daughter wants her mother to stop attacking and start respecting her husband, otherwise she will walk out of her mother's life. Steve’s father-in-law, Jerry, wants his son-in-law to live up to his potential, but disagrees with his wife's verbal assaults as a way to motivate their son-in-law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all love to look our best, but how much is too much to spend on your appearance? Thirty-one-year-old bodybuilder Michael says he’s already spent $10,000 this year on tanning, vitamins, health food, hair transplants and Botox. Now he wants a $5,000 full-body hair removal procedure, but his wife, RoseAnn, refuses to support it. She says Michael’s pricey pampering has racked up thousands in debt and that he spends more time in the gym than with his own children. Fed up with his superficiality, RoseAnn says Michael needs a reality check and thinks Dr. Phil is the man for the job. Can he help Michael learn to put his family first? Then, Todd admits that he craves attention from women and can’t stop cheating on his girlfriend, Christina, who is pregnant with their first child. He says as a part-time disc jockey, women constantly flirt with him, and he worries that he’ll never be faithful. Hear what Dr. Phil calls the real reason for Michael’s infidelity and his shocking advice for Christina. If you or anyone you know is addicted to attention, this is one wake-up call you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your marriage headed down the aisle of divorce? Denise says she and her husband of two years, Rick, are physically abusive, constantly argue, rarelyhave sex and are in so much debt, they're struggling to pay the bills and keep food on the table for their five children. Denise claims Rick is controlling, deceitful and may be facing prison time for money-related charges. Rick says Denise is just as much to blame for their marriage's meltdown. He claims she threatens to sleep with other men and enables her mother, Sandy, to instigate their arguments. Hear why Sandy says she refuses to stop intervening. Is she a meddling mom, or justified in worrying about her daughter's safety? You may be surprised by Dr. Phil's advice for this family. Plus, learn the six quickest ways Dr. Phil says couples ruin their marriages. Is your relationship at risk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kayla, 18, and Vincent, 17, say that they dated for just four months before Kayla discovered she was pregnant. Shortly before giving birth to Milo, now 9 months, the young couple broke up. Kayla's mom, Jill, and stepdad, Mike, believe Kayla got pregnant intentionally, to earn a role on one of the popular teen pregnancy reality TV shows --a claim Kayla denies. Kayla says as a teen mom, she quickly realized she was in over her head and signed custody of Milo over to her mom.Jill and Mike say that Kayla is immature and would rather party than be a mother. Can Dr. Phil get Kayla to step up and be the mom her son needs? Then, Vincent joins the show with his father,Lewis. Who do they believe should be raising Milo? And, is Vincent doing all he can to be a good father?Plus, do you think TV shows about teen mothers glamorize or prevent teen pregnancy? Log on to DrPhil.com and vote! And, tune in to learn about the three most important conversations that you must have with your daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does love really conquer all? James, 41, quit his job and left his wife and three children to pursue a relationship with his 18-year-old former student, Jordan. The couple says they're not breaking any laws, want to set the record straight with Dr. Phil, and want Jordan's mother, Tammie, to stop her Facebook "smear campaign" against them. In a national exclusive,Tammie confronts James for the first time on Dr. Phil’s stage. Find out how the attraction began and why Tammie says James is lying. Were there secret meetings before Jordan turned 18? And, what does Jordan stand to lose? Parents, how would you react if your child started a relationship with his or her former teacher? Weigh in at DrPhil.com! (link: http://community.drphil.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three percent of all children born in the United States each year are the product of extra-marital affairs. What happens when these children -- a result of lies and deception -- grow up and learn the circumstances surrounding their birth? Germaine says she is five months pregnant and engaged to Trevor, the father of her unborn child. But, Trevor already has a wife. Germaine says Trevor constantly lies to her and his wife, and she wants to know if he is ready to end the deceit and commit to her. Hear what Dr. Phil thinks about the future of their relationship. Then, Krista says she was 11 years old when she learned she was the product of an affair, and her world came crashing down. She says the pain, anger and guilt she feels affects every area of her life, including driving a wedge between her and her husband of 11 years. Will an emotional exercise with Germaine help Krista find a new perspective on life? And, will Germaine and Trevor begin to understand how their behavior may have lifelong consequences for their unborn child? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gina says her fiancé, Jeremy, is physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, and that in the last year, he has beaten her at least once a week, and they’ve been in at least 50 altercations. Gina says Jeremy has wrestled her to the floor, choked her, cracked her teeth, slammed her head against a wall, beaten her with a belt buckle and driven a nail through her arm. And, when Gina was three months pregnant, she says Jeremy did the unthinkable --he raped her. What does Jeremy say happened? Find out why Gina says she believes Jeremy will kill her. And hear why, despite her fear, she says she will never leave him. Jeremy admits that he physically abuses Gina, but adds that she is often the aggressor in their fights. With so much anger in the house, the couple says their 2-year-old son has begun to display aggressive tendencies. Can Dr. Phil get to the root of what's really wrong and stop the cycle of violence? Hear how secrets from Gina's and Jeremy's childhoods could be the culprit. If you know someone who is trying to escape an abusive relationship, learn the steps to take by visiting DrPhil.com(link: http://www.drphil.com/). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-spouses Pam and Jim say they’ve spent nearly $1 million combined in a battle for custody of their 9-year-old daughter, Dawn -- a fight that includes multiple arrests, restraining orders and accusations of abuse and molestation. Pam says her ex-husband is a vindictive, narcissistic liar, and she has proof that their daughter is afraid of him. She also claims that Jim abused her for years and is now trying to destroy her life -- but is he? Jim says his ex-wife is mentally ill and should not have custody of Dawn. He says Pam has tried to kill him in front of their daughter, and he has proof that she has physically abused Dawn. Can Pam and Jim stop finger-pointing and mud-slinging and do what’s best for their daughter? Plus, Pam agrees to take a polygraph test. Don’t miss the results! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darcy says that her sister Jennifer’s home is in a state of complete chaos. She says Jennifer and her husband, Ralph, have no rules, their kitchen is bare, the electricity is often shut off, and they put their needs ahead of those of their four children --who are acting out as a result. Darcy says her nephews, 8 and 10, smoke marijuana, play with weapons and recently started a local forest fire --and that the 10-year-old once wrote a note asking for someone to kill him in his sleep. She says her 12-year-old niece was recently called to truancy court, and her 16-year-old niece is having unprotected sex in the home with her older, live-in boyfriend. Ralph concedes that he’s struggling to provide for his family financially and has made mistakes as a parent, but says Jennifer is to blame, claiming she’s checked out as a mother. Jennifer admits she’s detached from her family, struggles with depression and has trouble maintaining the household. She also confesses that she witnessed Ralph abusing their children but did nothing to stop it --a claim Ralph does not deny. With this family in dire need of a resolution, Dr. Phil stages a no-nonsense intervention. Are Jennifer and Ralph willing to take the necessary steps to save their family? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April says her world came crashing down when she discovered her husband, Jeff, had a secret cell phone with racy photographs and text messages from another woman on it. After 15 years of providing fancy cars, expensive vacations and a beautiful home on the river for her family, she says the betrayal cut deeply. Jeff admits to the affair, but says his infidelity is not what ruined their marriage and that their relationship was rocky long before he cheated. He claims April is verbally and physically abusive and emasculates him for not making enough money. Can -- and should -- this marriage be saved? Then, Charnay says after one month of marriage, she learned her husband J-uan cheated and fathered a child with his ex while he was engaged to Charnay. She says she never would've married him had she known the truth, and that their relationship has been deteriorating ever since. J-uan wants to save their marriage, but Charnay wants to know if she should, "run like hell." Dr. Phil shares his insight and perspective on this marriage. And, can any marriage survive infidelity? Don't miss Dr. Phil's advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2010, Rachel says she was in love and planning to marry the man of her dreams, but just days before their beachside wedding, her fiancé, Dan Wozniak, was arrested for murder. According to investigators, Wozniak shot and killed the couple's neighbor, Samuel Herr, and his friend, Juri “Julie” Kibuishi, and then allegedly dismembered Samuel’s body and scattered his remains in a park. Wozniak, who is behind bars awaiting trial, was indicted by a grand jury on two felony counts of special circumstances murder, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Now, two years after the grisly murders, Rachel has been arrested and charged with three counts of accessory after the fact. Prosecutors believe she lied to help her then-fiancé cover up his alleged crimes. Facing four years behind bars, Rachel, along with her attorney, speaks out, claiming she was duped by Wozniak and knew nothing of his alleged crime. Then, Samuel Herr’s father, Steve, weighs in. Hear why he believes Rachel is playing the greatest role of her life -- that of an innocent victim. And, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas details why he says Rachel’s story just doesn’t add up. Is Rachel a victim, or did she help cover up a crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices