Oprah's Super Soul

Oprah sits down with bestselling author and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor for a powerful discussion on uncertainty, grief, faith, resilience, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. In this thought-provoking conversation with Oprah, bestselling author, professor, and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor explores why uncertainty, loss, and sadness may hold some of our greatest opportunities for transformation. Rather than running from difficult emotions, she shares how embracing them can lead to deeper wisdom, courage, faith, and self-discovery. Full episode “Barbara Brown Taylor: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark” originally aired August 13, 2018. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 23, 2018. Oprah talks with Oscar-winning actress, mother and wife Julia Roberts, who shares the most daring thing she's ever done, the top quality she taught her children and when she feels the most vulnerable. Julia opens up about her private life, including the truth about her 16-year marriage and how tabloids affect her family. She talks about a negative Instagram experience and what she believes are the neurological effects of social media. Julia reveals the surprise her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, orchestrated for her 50th birthday. Julia explains why she's living a dream starring in her new Amazon series, "Homecoming," based on the psychological thriller podcast of the same name, and starring in the movie "Ben Is Back," co-starring Oscar-nominated actor Lucas Hedges. Julia also opens up about her spiritual practice, the lesson that took her the longest to learn and what she's most grateful for. Part 1 of 2.

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In this candid conversation, Alanis Morissette reflects on the lessons she learned through fame, anxiety, self-discovery, and the lifelong journey toward authenticity and inner peace. In this conversation with Oprah, Grammy Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette opens up about the unexpected realities of fame, her struggles with anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and her search for deeper meaning. She shares the lessons that helped her move beyond external validation and reconnect with her authentic self. Full episode “Alanis Morissette: Is Happiness Temporary? (Maybe That’s Okay)” originally aired August 22, 2017. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 22, 2018. Is there more to life than we can see? Writer, director and film producer Jonas Elrod discusses his documentary “Wake Up.” At work one day, Jonas suddenly started seeing angels, auras and ghosts. Perplexed by his new ability to experience the supernatural, he set out on a soul-seeking journey, looking for a deeper meaning to his life. In the film, Jonas documents his spiritual exploration to find larger truths about the universe, inviting us all to accept that there is more to this life than meets the eye. Jonas’ then-girlfriend, Mara Evans, joins the conversation to discuss her initial skepticism of his supernatural powers. Jonas and Mara are now happily married.

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Oprah sits down with Cheryl Strayed to explore how loss can become a catalyst for transformation, leading us toward greater compassion, courage, and self-acceptance. After losing her mother and feeling completely lost, Cheryl Strayed embarked on a journey that would change her life forever. In this powerful conversation with Oprah, the bestselling author of “Wild”, “Tiny Beautiful Things”, and “Brave Enough” shares profound lessons on grief, courage, vulnerability, healing, purpose, and the power of telling your truth. Full episode “Cheryl Strayed: Brave Enough” originally aired December 4, 2017. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 18, 2018. Oprah continues her conversation with icon, legend and survivor Tina Turner about her new book, "Tina Turner: My Love Story," and the upcoming Broadway musical based on her life, "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." In this two-part podcast, Tina reveals that she has privately suffered several life-threatening illnesses over the past five years. She explains how the health scares caused her to look back and reflect on her six-decade career, and how her faith in Buddhism and the love of her life, husband Erwin Bach, helped her through these difficult times. Tina also opens up about her explosive marriage to the late Ike Turner, her strained relationship with her mother and the devastating suicide of her eldest son, Craig. Part 2 of 2.

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Oprah sits down with spiritual teacher Caroline Myss for a powerful discussion on life purpose, intuition, spirituality, self-worth, personal growth, and transformation. In this unforgettable conversation, Oprah sits down with bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and renowned intuitive Caroline Myss to explore some of life's biggest questions: How do you discover your purpose? How do you know if you're on the right path? What is intuition really trying to tell you? And why do so many people betray themselves without even realizing it? Caroline shares her powerful teachings on intuition, sacred contracts, spirituality, grace, prayer, self-worth, and personal transformation. She explains why "If you have life, you have purpose," how to recognize when you're draining your own power, and what it truly means to trust yourself and your path. Full episode “Caroline Myss: Discovering Your Life's Purpose” originally aired July 25, 2018. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 17, 2018. Oprah talks with icon, legend and survivor Tina Turner about her new book, "Tina Turner: My Love Story," and the upcoming Broadway musical based on her life, "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." In this two-part podcast, Tina reveals that she has privately suffered several life-threatening illnesses over the past five years. She explains how the health scares caused her to look back and reflect on her six-decade career, and how her faith in Buddhism and the love of her life, husband Erwin Bach, helped her through these difficult times. Tinaalso opens up about her explosive marriage to the late Ike Turner, her strained relationship with her mother and the devastating suicide of her eldest son, Craig. Part 1 of 2.

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In this fascinating conversation, Shirley MacLaine opens up to Oprah about reincarnation, past lives, karma, death, spirituality, and the lessons she's learned on her lifelong quest for truth. For more than 30 years, Oprah Winfrey and Shirley MacLaine have discussed some of life's biggest questions. In this fascinating conversation, the Academy Award-winning actress, bestselling author, and spiritual pioneer opens up about reincarnation, past lives, aging, death, karma, and the spiritual search for deeper meaning. Full episode “Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation” originally aired April 11, 2011. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 10, 2013. New York Times best-selling author, ordained minister and licensed psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explains how she overcame a series of personal setbacks and a condition she describes as "emotional anorexia." As a best-selling author, a regularly featured expert on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and host of her own national radio show, Dr. Robin appeared to have it all. However, after a serious car accident left her unable to work, Dr. Robin fell into a financial crisis. Dr. Robin says the situation became so dire she was spiritually drained and felt lost. Dr. Robin discusses how she confronted what she calls a gnawing hunger in her soul and how she finally nourished her spirit back to life. Dr. Robin also talks about her book "Hungry: The Truth About Being Full," in which she teaches readers how to recognize, survive, embrace and conquer what she calls "emotional hunger." 

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