Chapter

The Dark Side of Dr. Phil
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53:51 - 59:42 (05:51)

The podcast host discusses the tough lessons learnt from Dr. Phil's particularly egregious guest choices and exploitation tactics.

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The Dr. Phil show has been criticized for exploiting its guests and promoting questionable advice.
53:51 - 56:39 (02:48)
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Dr. Phil
Summary

The Dr. Phil show has been criticized for exploiting its guests and promoting questionable advice. The show is also known for sending troubled kids to a ranch in the middle of nowhere, which is emotionally damaging for many of them.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Dr. Phil
Episode
Part Two: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The episode delves into the tragic past of a young TikTok user, Gabby, who pretended to be a surrogate on social media, highlighting her mental health struggles and the isolating effects of constant bullying and trauma.
56:39 - 58:31 (01:51)
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Mental Health
Summary

The episode delves into the tragic past of a young TikTok user, Gabby, who pretended to be a surrogate on social media, highlighting her mental health struggles and the isolating effects of constant bullying and trauma.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Dr. Phil
Episode
Part Two: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Dr. Phil's show is criticized for callously exploiting people who are struggling, and for being more focused on entertainment than on actually helping its guests.
58:31 - 59:42 (01:11)
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Dr. Phil
Summary

Dr. Phil's show is criticized for callously exploiting people who are struggling, and for being more focused on entertainment than on actually helping its guests.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Dr. Phil
Episode
Part Two: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards