Built By Design: The Addiction

The harm isn't a glitch…it's the product working as designed. Families reveal how social media was engineered to addict children and keep parents locked out. Dr. Phil hands parents the checklist to see if their child is hooked. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online: Join Now: https://JoinDeleteMe.Com/PHILBrought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is Israel ranked the 8th happiest country in the world — despite war, October 7th, and rising antisemitism?In this Oct 7th Anniversary special, we reveal the secret to Israel's happiness in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Based on Gallup data since 2005, not a poll — Israel outranks dozens of peaceful nations. How? It's not about an easy life. It's about a meaningful life.We break down the 4 pillars of Israeli resilience: FAITH, FAMILY, PURPOSE, and EDUCATION — from Ha-Tikvah and high birth rates to Israelis flying home to serve, with insights from Gil Troy, Natan Sharansky, and Viktor Frankl.If you've ever wondered how people find hope, belonging and joy under pressure — this will change how you see happiness.👉 COMMENT: What gives YOUR life meaning right now?Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/The best way to spend your break? A game that's actually good for your brain.Try It Yourself: BingoBlitz.com - The #1 Online Bingo Game This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil speaks with Israeli passenger Yaniv Huyan about his quick thinking and courage that helped save Flight 1073 - and the moments that changed everyone on board.Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every major social media platform has made the same calculated bet: your child's safety is worth less than their bottom line. And not one of them moved until the lawsuits started hitting the stock price. Dr. Phil speaks with a special education teacher whose entire career was built on protecting children ... and who still couldn't protect her own daughter from a predator who found her through a popular gaming platform. Her attorney, one of the country's leading sexual abuse litigators, breaks down exactly how these platforms were designed to fail your kids. And a child safety advocate who has taken on Meta, Google, and Epic Games explains why this isn't one bad actor ... it's how the entire industry operates. If your child has a phone, a tablet, or access to any screen ...this episode is about your child. Tonight’s guests reveal the warning signs every parent needs to know, what to do if something has already happened, and why the only language these platforms have ever responded to is money. The courtrooms are catching up. But are they moving fast enough? https://www.envoytv.com/This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online: Join Now: https://JoinDeleteMe.Com/PHILSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Phil is discussing a historic shift in education. Students across the country are being withdrawn from their public schools, and being homeschooled at rates reported to be 3 times higher than before the pandemic, with no slowing down. But an issue some are raising when it comes to homeschooling, is the concern that many states lack oversight, assessments, and regulations that could leave children vulnerable for neglect and abuse. Just this past year, the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate filed a report that recommended tighter Connecticut state oversight for homeschoolers. The OCA claimed after conducting two investigations, they had serious concerns that some parents are taking advantage of what they claimed was Connecticut’s complete lack of oversight in order to isolate children and abuse them. Dr. Phil will speak Diane Connors who is the founder and co-president of the Connecticut Homeschool Network. Diane claims homeschooling is the safest place for children, and the OCA report is not transparent and is misleading to give law makers a reason to infringe on the parental rights of parents in how they educate their children.Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid PartnershipBrought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr Phil breaks down the rise of AI-generated faith, digital cults, and AI companions that don't just answer you — they mirror you. From chatbots that reinforce any belief to warnings about delusions, loneliness, and mental health, this is The Real Story behind worship in the age of artificial intelligence. What you'll hear:What Spiralism is and how an AI-generated religion signed up 10,000 followersHow sycophantic chatbots create "hidden truths" by just agreeing with youWhat experts are warning about AI psychosis, spiritual delusions, and psychological harmWhy loneliness and the search for meaning are driving AI worship and the future of religionIf you've ever asked ChatGPT for spiritual advice, meaning-of-life answers, or prophecy — watch this first before you trust it as a prophet. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil/ *Paid PartnershipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most parents believe sex trafficking happens somewhere else, to other families, other kids, in foreign places, or dark alleyways. That belief is exactly why it keeps happening. Tonight, a survivor whose trafficking began at just eight years old, while she was still living at home. No kidnapping. No running away. No warning signs anyone wanted to see. Her story exposes how exploitation can start quietly, embed itself in everyday life, and continue for years without being recognized for what it is. Also, joining the conversation is Nate Lewis, a survivor himself and founder of The Innocent, who works directly with law enforcement to stop trafficking before it escalates.Together, they dismantle the myths parents cling to, reveal where this crime actually hides, and explain why so many communities miss it, until it’s too late. This is not a story about “bad parents” or “bad kids.” It’s about access, blind spots, and a reality most families are dangerously unprepared to face. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid PartnershipSponsored by HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Visit: https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two mothers who lost their children to filicide... and refused to let it be the end of the story. According to the FBI, approximately 500 children are killed by a parent every single year in the US. Nearly 10 a week. And most of the time, there were warning signs that courts and law enforcement ignored ... until it was too late. Hope Hooton warned family court repeatedly that her estranged husband was dangerous. The court still gave him unsupervised custody. In May 2024, he shot and killed their two children, 7-year-old Alec and 6-year-old Lydia,  and turned the gun on himself. Hope responded by going to the Arizona State Capitol, and her bill, the Alec and Lydia Act, passed the House unanimously. Brandi Morey-Pols called law enforcement when her 6-year-old son Rowan didn't come home from a custody visit. She was told it was a civil matter. No Amber Alert. Three days later, Rowan and his father were found dead in a camper. She founded The Rowan Project and fought for the Rowan Act, expanding Amber Alert criteria in custody cases.  Two women. Three dead children. One broken system,  and the mothers who decided to fix it. May also bring in Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who sees this pattern in her courtroom.CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/This episode is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid PartnershipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Religious parents don't have to sit down and shut up. Dr. Phil explains the Supreme Court ruling that backs them. A Christian father is suing the Lake Washington School District in Washington State after it denied his religious opt-out request from LGBTQ lessons, Pride Month instruction, and pronoun requirements at Henry David Thoreau Elementary School. Dr. Phil breaks down the lawsuit, Alliance Defending Freedom's role, Washington's 2024 LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum law, the Supreme Court's 2025 Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling on parental rights and religious freedom, and the Religious Liberty Commission report on how parents can respond when a school says no. Know your rights, use your rights. This is The Real Story.  This episode is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.CarShield is how you move from chaos to control. Their protection plans are built to cover a deep bench of mechanical issues, thousands of parts across cars, trucks, and SUVs… without putting a cap on how far you drive. That’s not just coverage. That’s control. Call CarShield today: 1-800-588-8501 more info: https://carshield.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kary-Ann Parkinson let her 5-year-old son Sam walk half a mile alone to a pond in their Williamsburg, Virginia, gated community. Now she's a convicted criminal, placed on Virginia's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry for 7 years for trusting her own kid. Dr. Phil breaks down the case, dividing parents: is this justice, or the criminalization of independence?Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 352-845-0659 or visit https://chapter.com/phil. *Paid PartnershipThis episode is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.