The Dr. Phil Podcast

Why the 2026 Midterms Could Be the Death of Us

The Dr. Phil Podcast

Show Notes

America is being sold a “hate election,” and your body is paying the price. Dr. Phil breaks down the 2026 midterms’ war of words, from both parties to your social media feed, and reveals the science behind it. Hate spikes cortisol, fuels anxiety and paranoia, and raises heart disease risk by 19%. On The Real Story, Dr. Phil gives you a five-step plan to stop the hate cycle before Election Day. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ 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. This episode is brought is brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text 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.

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