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Death is something we all have to face, yet most of us avoid talking about it—until we have no choice. But what if we approached it differently? What if we could embrace the inevitable in a way that brings peace, purpose, and even a sense of fulfillment?

Our guest today, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN, has spent her career at the bedside of over 1,000 end-of-life patients as a hospice and oncology nurse. She is the Founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute, and her work in end-of-life education has earned her recognition as a Humanitarian Ambassador by Oprah Magazine. In her new book, The Good Death: Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life, she shares what it truly means to have a “good death” and how we can prepare for it—both for ourselves and our loved ones.

If today was your last day, what would you regret? What’s missing? What’s left unsaid? The answers to these questions aren’t just about dying—they’re about truly living.

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Website: https://www.suzannebobrien.com/ 

Book: https://thegooddeathbook.com/

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Introducing Wendy Suzuki: 2 Powerful Tools To Use When You Feel Stressed Out (This Will Lower Your Anxiety in 1 Minute) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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What’s one thing that’s been stressing you out lately?

Have you noticed any physical signs of stress in your body?

Today, Jay with renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki to explore the science of anxiety, stress, and resilience. Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion and Healthy Brain, Happy Life, where she explores how movement, mindfulness, and positive habits can enhance brain function. 

Jay and Wendy discuss the physiological effects of chronic stress, how it impacts key brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, and why movement, breathwork, and mindfulness are essential for improving brain health. They also examine why so many people ignore their own stress cues and how simple daily habits can rewire the brain for greater well-being.

Wendy opens up about her personal experience with grief, explaining that the flip side of anxiety and grief is deep love. She shares why embracing these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is key to healing. Jay also reflects on his own journey of overcoming anxiety and the mindset shifts that foster growth and resilience.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Breathwork

How to Use Movement to Improve Brain Health

How to Identify Your Personal Stress Cues

How to Build Resilience After Trauma

How to Create a Morning Routine for Mental Clarity

How to Foster Meaningful Social Connections for Brain Health

Instead of letting stress and anxiety control you, start taking small, intentional steps to rewire your mind for resilience, clarity, and joy.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Get to Know the Brain's Potential

02:10 What Makes a Healthy Brain?

04:35 The Complexity of the Brain

06:12 Scientific Difference Between Anxiety and Stress

09:42 Breathing Techniques for Anxiety

15:36 The Dangers of Chronic Stress

17:34 Protect Your Brain from Stress and Anxiety

19:38 What's Your Morning Routine?

21:39 Exercise Promotes Better Brain Function

23:36 Staying Focused Takes Effort

26:34 Start Small to Build a Habit

28:38 Everyday Anxiety Versus Anxiety Disorder

33:05 How to Look at Anxiety Differently

36:24 Approaching Grief with Positivity

40:03 How Resilient is the Brain?

42:57 Emotional Trauma 

45:19 Can We Resilience Against Trauma?

47:29 The Joy Conditioning

52:32 The Classic Growth Mindset

57:13 What Happens in the Brain During Healing 

01:00:20 The 5 Pillars of Better Brain Health

01:05:48 Find a Natural Place of Community Gathering

01:07:43 Develop the Love for Learning

01:11:37 Your Brain is Beautiful

01:14:04 Does Positive Affirmation Work?

01:15:05 4 Things That Make Memories Stick

01:19:35 How to Strengthen Your Memory

01:20:47 Wendy on Final Five 

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Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion

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Women excel in school—higher GPAs, more degrees, more advanced education—yet the moment they enter the workforce, the advantage disappears. And when it comes time for promotions, the numbers tell a stark truth: for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women make the jump. This gap compounds over time, keeping women from reaching senior leadership long before they ever get a shot at the top.

This is what our guest today, Kweilin Ellingrud, calls The Broken Rung—the single biggest obstacle preventing women from advancing in their careers. As a McKinsey senior partner, researcher, and co-author of The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women—and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It, Kweilin has spent years studying this issue and developing actionable strategies to help women navigate and overcome these barriers—regardless of whether their companies are ready to fix the system.

No one’s saying you have to climb the corporate ladder. If you want to build your own, take a completely different route, or burn the whole damn thing down—I support you. But if you do want to climb, the bare minimum should be that your ladder is as solid, as high-reaching, and as accessible as anyone else’s.

So climb. We’ll be holding the ladder for you.

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Women in the Workplace 2024 Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace 

Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtestv2.html 

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Introducing Halle Berry: I Thought I Would Skip Menopause from The Tamsen Show.

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Hollywood said this would be a career ender. Doctors dismissed her. But Halle Berry refused to be silenced and made sure the world heard her voice on Capitol Hill. 

In the premiere episode of The Tamsen Show, Halle opens up like never before about the shocking way she learned she was in menopause, why women have been misled by the medical community, and how she’s fighting to change the narrative around aging and women’s health for good.

Halle Berry is the founder of the women’s longevity and wellness platform Re-spin, an Academy Award-winning actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate leading a new conversation around menopause and culture.

She gets real about finding love in later life, letting go of the pressure to be forever 35, and why menopause is a basic human rights issue. If Halle Berry couldn’t find answers about her own body, it’s no wonder millions of women are struggling too.

Halle is giving us solutions. If you want to thrive in your second act, listen now to learn:

• The truth about menopause and why women deserve better

• How menopause almost ruined Halle’s relationship and the harsh reality of painful sex

• How to take control of your sex life with confidence

• The most important lesson Halle learned about advocating for her own body

• What Halle Berry does to look and feel her best in menopause, including her go-to health, beauty, and longevity secrets

• The power of community and how to feel less alone

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The word influencer gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean in today’s digital world? It’s more than just followers and filters—it’s about impact, leadership, and showing up authentically on the world’s biggest online stages.

Rachel Levin, the force behind RCLBeauty101, is redefining what it means to be a digital creator, musician, and entrepreneur. With over 14 million YouTube subscribers, 4 million Instagram followers, and 1.4 million TikTok fans, she’s a trailblazer shaping trends and setting new standards across multiple industries. Her debut single, Myself, and latest release, IDWABF, continue her mission of empowering and inspiring audiences worldwide.

In This Episode, We Cover:

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOn2ipDFGKckPixQ7MXd_OA 

YouTube RCL Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/rclbeauty101 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rclbeauty101/?hl=en 

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/rclbeauty101?locale=en-US 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rclbeauty101?lang=en  

Link To Single: “Lost In My Mind” 

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Introducing Amy Griffin Confronts Her Darkest Secret in “The Tell” from The Oprah Podcast.

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"The Tell: A Memoir” by Amy Griffin, is published by The Dial Press and available wherever books are sold.

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In this episode of Oprah’s Book Club Presented by Starbucks, Oprah sits down with Amy Griffin, founder of the investment firm G9 Ventures, to discuss her powerful new memoir, The Tell. This groundbreaking and deeply moving book chronicles Amy’s journey of confronting her painful past to embrace the truth of who she is today. In a heartfelt and vulnerable conversation, Amy reflects on how facing her deepest trauma has freed her from chasing perfection and achievement for validation, allowing her to find peace within herself. Amy details the moment she awakened to the buried memories of her past—a revelation that ultimately set her on a path to healing. Amy takes questions from the audience as she shares how the telling of her story has deepened her connection with herself and those around her.

For this conversation, Amy and Oprah are joined by a live audience enjoying the seasonal Starbucks ® Anniversary Blend coffee in a Starbucks café in Chicago, Illinois.

This conversation is not intended to offer medical advice. Psychedelics remain illegal in most states, consult your own healthcare professional before considering any kind of mental health treatment. 

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive.

This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world.

Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are.

✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business.

✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development.

✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents.

Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you.

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Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com

Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison

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Introducing ⁠Lewis Howes: The Scarcity Belief That’s Blocking You from Making Money & How to Feel Rich Even When You’re Broke from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Have you ever avoided looking at your finances?

If money were a person, how would you describe your relationship with it?

Today, Jay welcomes back his long time friend, Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. He is the host of The School of Greatness podcast, one of the top-ranked business and self-development shows in the world, where he interviews some of the most influential leaders in business, wellness, and personal growth.

The conversation highlights key principles for transforming one's financial mindset, including the power of awareness, gratitude, and generosity. Jay and Lewis examine how early experiences with money influence current financial behaviors and emphasize the importance of developing a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity. By recognizing and reshaping these beliefs, financial opportunities can be approached with clarity and confidence.

Lewis emphasizes on the distinction between making money easy and chasing easy money. While many seek quick financial success, they explore the pitfalls of short-term thinking and the long-term benefits of building sustainable wealth through skill development, strategic planning, and emotional resilience. The concept of mapping out financial goals is introduced as a way to create structure and direction in money management.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Identify and Change Your Money Beliefs

How to Develop Awareness Around Your Financial Habits

How to Shift from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset

How to Invest in Yourself to Build Long-Term Financial Success

How to Create a Clear Financial Plan for Stability and Growth

How to Use Energy, Passion, and Curiosity as Valuable Currency

Financial freedom isn’t just about earning more—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing abundance, and making intentional choices that align with long-term success. 

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Awareness Around Money and Finances

06:23 How to Get Out of Debt

09:44 How to Attract Financial Abundance

14:28 Rewire Your Brain to Earn More Money

16:22 The Mindset Habit to Unlock Abundance

20:11 Create an Opportunity to Showcase Your Value

27:08 3 Skills to Create Valuable Connection

33:41 Building a Foundation for Your Dream Career

35:44 Can You Manifest Money?

41:01 What’s Your Relationship with Money?

48:32 Generosity Attracts Abundance

53:10 Lessons from Quick and Easy Money

57:55 Invest in Your Self Growth

01:00:51 Money Cant Solve All Problems

Episode Resources:

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Lewis Howes | TikTok

Lewis Howes | Instagram 

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Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life

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Ever caught yourself thinking, Why am I like this? Maybe you wish you were more outgoing, less anxious, better at setting boundaries, or just less awkward at small talk (or maybe that’s just me).

But this episode isn’t about forcing you to become someone you’re not. It’s about understanding how personality works, what’s actually within our control, and whether we can tweak the internal settings to become a version of ourselves we actually like being.

And that’s exactly what our guest set out to prove—through science and a little self-experimentation.

Olga Hazan is an award-winning journalist, staff writer for The Atlantic, and the author of Me, But Better, where she explores the science of personality change. But she didn’t just research it—she spent a year experimenting on herself, testing whether she could intentionally reshape key aspects of her personality. Because why just write about something when you can live it?

The truth is, whether you like it or not, you are changing. The question is: do you want to have a say in how?

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Website: https://olgakhazan.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/olganator/

Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Me-But-Better/Olga-Khazan/9781668012543

Substack: https://olgakhazan.substack.com/

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Introducing Can Psychedelics Heal Mental Trauma? With Harvard Professor Michael Pollan from The Oprah Podcast.

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“How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence” by Michael Pollan

“Fire in the Hole!: The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success” by Bob Parsons

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah and bestselling author Michael Pollan discuss the potential of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin (also known as magic mushrooms) and LSD as a benefit to help relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, anxiety, addiction, or depression. Michael’s 2018 book, "How to Change Your Mind", was a watershed moment in the rising national conversation about the use of psychedelics in guided therapy.

Michael describes his own psychedelic experiences as well as additional guests, including GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons, who share their stories about how psychedelics helped them improve their mental well-being, cope with trauma and grief and achieve spiritual transcendence. Pollan taught for many years at UC Berkeley and is currently a professor teaching creative writing at Harvard.

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