Oprah's Super Soul

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Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you with Oprah's Super Soul. Hear Oprah’s personal selection of her interviews with thought-leaders, best-selling authors, spiritual luminaries, as well as health and wellness experts. All designed to light you up, guide you through life’s big questions and help bring you one step closer to your best self.

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Super Soul Special: Anne La...

09.20.2023

Original Air Date: November 7th, 2018 New York Times best-selling author, public speaker and writing teacher Anne Lamott discusses what she says are the three types of prayers that can help anyone through challenging times. Anne says it's easy to ...

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09.20.2023 Super Soul Special: Anne Lamott: Three Prayers for Challenging Times Original Air Date: November 7th, 2018 New York Times best-selling author, public speaker and writing teacher Anne Lamott discusses what she says are the three types of prayers that can help anyone through challenging times. Anne says it's easy to ...
09.13.2023 Super Soul Special: Dr. BJ Miller: How to Die Original Air Date: November 12th, 2018 Dr. BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative care specialist who treats patients with life-altering and terminal illnesses at the University of California in San Francisco. Dr. Miller shares his revelations about a subject ...
09.06.2023 Super Soul Special: Ainslie MacLeod: Living the Life Your Soul Intended Original Air Date: August 15th, 2018 Author and psychic Ainslie MacLeod says your soul may hold the secrets to your path in life. Ainslie came to this conclusion more than a decade ago after a great epiphany took him from ...
08.30.2023 Super Soul Special: Ali MacGraw: Aging, Love and Sobriety Original Air Date: November 1, 2017 In 1994, iconic actress and author Ali MacGraw left Los Angeles and moved to Santa Fe to live her spiritual journey more fully. In a frank conversation, Ali discusses what she's come to know ...
08.23.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah’s Master Class: LL Cool J Original Air Date: October 3rd, 2018 Hip-hop legend, Grammy winner, TV and film star, devoted husband and father, LL Cool J has accomplished it all. Nevertheless, it's easy to see a scenario where it never would have happened. As a ...
08.16.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah and Common: Your Life in Focus Original Air Date: April 8th, 2020 As a part of “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Oscar-, Grammy-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning rapper, actor, writer, philanthropist and activist Common talks in front of a live audience in Denver. In ...
08.09.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah’s Master Class: Jay Z Original Air Date: July 18th, 2018 Rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur and hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter charts his unlikely rise from the Brooklyn projects to superstardom, sharing what he's learned along the way. Since 1996, the 21-time Grammy winner has ...
08.02.2023 Super Soul Special: Marie Forleo: Everything is “Figureoutable” Original Air Date: May 22nd, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, entrepreneur and award-winning web host Marie Forleo explains why she believes everything in life is what she calls “figureoutable.” Marie wonders, “Why do some people ...
07.26.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 6 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, everything comes together for the remarkable and soul-stirring conclusion to parts 9 ...
07.19.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 5 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, Abraham describes what it was like working during COVID and answers questions ...
07.12.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 4 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode on parts 5 and 6, Abraham shares how his experiences influenced his ...
07.05.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 3 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, they discuss parts 3 and 4 and how the unlikely meeting of ...
06.28.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 2 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, Oprah and Abraham discuss parts 1 and 2, including the first of ...
06.21.2023 The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 1 Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, Oprah and Abraham discuss his journey into medicine and how he crafted ...
06.14.2023 Trailer: The Covenant Of Water Podcast, A 6-Part Series The Covenant of Water is a six-part Super Soul podcast series hosted by Oprah Winfrey in conversation with bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese. The series explores all 10 parts of his acclaimed novel: family secrets, romance, spirituality, medical mysteries and ...
06.14.2023 Super Soul Special: Michael B. Jordan: Exceeding His Dreams Original Air Date: February 13th, 2019 Award-winning actor and producer Michael B. Jordan discusses his skyrocketing career and why he says his life has already "exceeded his dreams.” Michael’s breakout performance came in 2013’s “Fruitvale Station,” directed by visionary Ryan ...
06.07.2023 Super Soul Special: Lynne Twist: The Soul of Money Original Air Date: January 15th, 2018 Would you like to expand your wealth and improve your relationship with money? Lynne Twist, author of the groundbreaking book "The Soul of Money," exposes three deep-seated financial myths and explains how letting go ...
05.31.2023 Trials to Triumph: Sheryl Lee Ralph With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Sheryl Lee Ralph has a trove of both trials and triumphs to her credit. In this sneak speak episode of OWN’s podcast, Trials to Triumphs, host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins talks with The ...
05.31.2023 Super Soul Special: How Does That Feel? Original Airdate: October 28, 2020 From October 19, 2001 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah talks to Mattie Stepanek, an 11-year-old boy who, despite having muscular dystrophy, has written two New York Times best-selling inspirational books of poetry, Heartsongs and Journey Through ...
05.24.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tracee Ellis Ross: Your Life in Focus Original Air Date: February 19th, 2020 As a part of WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Golden Globe winner, Emmy-nominated actress and style icon Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Oprah for their first one-on-one interview. In ...
05.17.2023 Super Soul Special: Understanding “A Return to Love” Original Air Date: November 11th, 2020 Spiritual leader, activist and author Marianne Williamson discusses her New York Times best-selling book A Return to Love. She explains her concepts of love and inner peace, and what she considers a real miracle: ...
05.14.2023 Bonus Episode - Super Soul Special: Shefali Tsabary: The Awakened Family Original Airdate: March 18, 2019 In her second Super Soul Conversation, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary discusses the revolution of conscious parenting, creating an awakened family and raising confident children. Dr. Shefali shares teachings from her book ...
05.10.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Love and Connection Original Air Date: February 17th, 2021 Everything we do, every relationship we have, succeeds or fails based on our level of true spiritual connection with others. How do we get back on track when we find ourselves disconnected from people? ...
05.03.2023 Super Soul Special: Sister Joan Chittister: The Time is Now Original Air Date: May 27th, 2019 Author, activist and Benedictine nun Sister Joan Chittister discusses her book, The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage. In a powerful conversation, Sister Joan defines what it means to be a prophet ...
04.26.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah’s Next Chapter: Patti LaBelle Original Air Date: November 3rd, 2013 Oprah and music icon Patti LaBelle meet at the famed Apollo Theater for a conversation about Patti's extraordinary 50 years in show business. Patti reflects on a lifetime of music memories and what it ...
04.19.2023 Super Soul Special: Viola Davis Original Air Date: April 19th, 2021 Oprah talks with Viola Davis, the most nominated Black actress in Oscar history, about her film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In yet another superb performance, Davis inhabits “the mother of the blues” in an ...
04.12.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah’s Next Chapter: Tina Turner Original Air Date: August 25th, 2013 Oprah heads to the South of France for an intimate conversation with rock and roll legend, Tina Turner. In the only interview following the iconic singer's private wedding ceremony in Switzerland to longtime love ...
04.05.2023 Super Soul Special: First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell to The White House Original Air Date: December 19th, 2016 Oprah sits down with First Lady Michelle Obama in the First Family’s private residence about life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and her eight years as First Lady of the United States. They also discuss ...
03.29.2023 Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 2: Best Advice She Ever Received Original Air Date: January 24, 2018 Oprah’s heart-to-heart conversation with the late Dr. Maya Angelou continues. Dr. Angelou shares some of her greatest life lessons on aging brilliantly and living with gratitude. She is moved to tears as she recalls ...
03.29.2023 Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life Original Air Date: January 22, 2018 In the first of a special two-part podcast, Oprah has a conversation with her beloved mentor, the late poet, author, icon, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. She's also the woman Oprah called her mother, ...
03.22.2023 Super Soul Special: Amy Schumer: A Modern-Day Warrior Woman Original Air Date: April 23, 2018 Amy Schumer, the Peabody- and Emmy-winning comedian, actress and best-selling author, discusses one of Oprah's favorite life lessons: You become what you believe. This message of empowerment is the theme of Amy's romantic comedy, ...
03.15.2023 Super Soul Special: Zainab Salbi: Giving Women a Voice Original Air Date: August 26, 2018 Women’s rights activist and international humanitarian Zainab Salbi discusses her dedication to helping women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives. An Iraqi-American, Zainab talks about growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, leading a ...
03.08.2023 Super Soul Special: Gloria Steinem: Letting the Road Take You Original Air Date: August 19, 2018 Women's rights pioneer and living legend Gloria Steinem talks to Oprah about her lifetime of travel, her political activism and her book "My Life on the Road." From her early days at the forefront ...
03.01.2023 Super Soul Special: Michelle Obama: Becoming, Part 1 Original Air Date: November 14, 2018 At the Hearst Tower in New York City, Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama sit down for a conversation about Mrs. Obama’s NYTimes number one best-selling memoir “Becoming.” The two speak in front of an ...
03.01.2023 Super Soul Special: Michelle Obama: Becoming, Part 2 Original Air Date: November 18, 2018 At the Hearst Tower in New York City, Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama sit down for a conversation about Mrs. Obama’s NYTimes number one best-selling memoir “Becoming.” The two speak in front of an ...
02.22.2023 Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 1: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row Original Air Date: June 12, 2018 Anthony Ray Hinton's memoir, "The Sun Does Shine," an Oprah's Book Club selection, chronicles his ability to endure, survive and thrive. Oprah sits down with Anthony to talk about his transformative, gripping and emotional ...
02.22.2023 Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 2: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row Original Air Date: June 12, 2018 Oprah continues her extraordinary interview with wrongly convicted death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton, who shares a remarkable story about an unlikely friendship he formed in prison. He explains how he eventually found his ...
02.15.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tarana Burke - Part 1 Original Air Date: September 15, 2021 Oprah sits down with the founder of #MeToo, Tarana Burke, to discuss her new memoir, Unbound. In this candid conversation, Tarana reveals how her own experiences with sexual abuse, shame and unkindness helped her ...
02.15.2023 Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tarana Burke - Part 2 Original Air Date: September 15, 2021 In part 2 of this powerful conversation, activist Tarana Burke tells Oprah about the spiritual awakening that led to her creating the #MeToo movement.
02.08.2023 Super Soul Special: Bryan Stevenson: The Power of Mercy and Forgiveness Original Air Date: June 6, 2018 Oprah sits down with Bryan Stevenson, the law professor, civil rights attorney and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, who shares why he has dedicated his life to giving a voice to incarcerated ...
02.01.2023 Super Soul Special: Wes Moore: Is Your Job Your Life’s Purpose? Original Air Date: May 20, 2018 Does this sound like you? After years working at the same job, you realize you've just been going through the motions for as long as you can remember. Wes Moore, a war veteran, entrepreneur, ...
01.24.2023 Nikole Hannah-Jones The 1619 Project Oprah speaks with Nikole Hannah-Jones about her New York Times bestselling book The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story which is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project issue of The New York Times Magazine from August of 2019. ...
01.18.2023 Quinta Brunson Abbott Elementary Oprah speaks with Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer, producer and actress Quinta Brunson to discuss her mega hit comedy series, Abbott Elementary. Brunson shares reflections about her childhood, her greatest mentors and the pivotal moments of her career.
01.11.2023 Super Soul Special: Daniel H. Pink: A New Mind Original Airdate: November 21, 2018 Is there one sentence that sums up your life? New York Times best-selling author of several provocative books about business, work and behavior Daniel H. Pink says a great person can be summed up in ...
01.04.2023 Super Soul Special: Father Richard Rohr: The Universal Christ Original Airdate: June 3, 2019 Contemporary theologian, mystic and author Father Richard Rohr discusses his new book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe. A Franciscan friar for more than 40 ...
12.28.2022 Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: INTENTION Original Air Date: December 16, 2020 Oprah Winfrey says intention is at the heart of her every decision and has become an intrinsic part of her spiritual journey. When she first encountered the idea of intention in Gary Zukav’s best-selling ...
12.21.2022 Super Soul Special: Adyashanti: Falling into Grace Original Airdate: July 30, 2018 Spiritual thinker, teacher and author Adyashanti explores the meaning of grace and how it shows up when and where we least expect it. Adyashanti offers practical insights into how and why the thoughts in our ...
12.14.2022 Super Soul Special: Kris Carr: How to Live a Crazy, Sexy Life Original Airdate: July 10, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist and cancer survivor Kris Carr teaches us how she let go of old habits in order to embrace her new ...
12.07.2022 Super Soul Special: Steven Pressfield: Unlock Your Creative Genius Original Airdate: January 9, 2019 New York Times best-selling author Steven Pressfield discusses his book "The War of Art." Steven offers practical steps on how to "unlock the creative genius" he believes lives inside all of us. He reveals four ...
11.30.2022 Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: FORGIVENESS Original Airdate: January 13, 2021 Oprah Winfrey says that for many people searching for peace and purpose, one of the biggest obstacles can be the struggle to forgive. Especially if one has suffered trauma, abuse or personal betrayals, forgiveness can ...

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