Oprah's Super Soul
Self-Improvement
About
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Super Soul Special: Maria Shriver, Part 2: Forgiveness, Love and the Truth
Oprah continues her conversation with Maria Shriver, who shares insights from her book "I've Been Thinking...". They discuss forgiveness, love, truth, and reclaiming personal power. Shriver also addresses the possibility of running for pol…
- Super Soul Special: Maria Shriver, Part 1: Reflections, Prayers and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
Maria Shriver joins Oprah to discuss her book, "I've Been Thinking...", sharing insights on reflections, prayers, and meditations. They also delve into their long-standing friendship and the impact of Maria's mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver…
- Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 2: Finding Life, Hope and Redemption on Death Row
Oprah continues her interview with Anthony Ray Hinton, who discusses his experiences on death row, his path to freedom with the help of Bryan Stevenson, and his adjustment to life outside prison. He shares lessons learned on death row, inc…
- Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 1: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row
Oprah Winfrey interviews Anthony Ray Hinton about his memoir, "The Sun Does Shine," detailing his wrongful conviction, 30 years on death row, and his journey toward forgiveness and freedom.
- Super Soul Special: will.i.am: The Future of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence
Oprah Winfrey speaks with musician and tech entrepreneur will.i.am about his focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, and education in STEM fields. They also discuss the impact of social media, digital etiquette, and how technology can…
- Super Soul Special: Diana Nyad, Part 2: Find a Way
Oprah Winfrey continues her conversation with marathon swimmer Diana Nyad about her historic swim from Cuba to Florida. Nyad discusses how she maintained her resolve and found mindfulness while achieving her goal despite significant obstac…
- Super Soul Special: Diana Nyad, Part 1: The Swim of Her Life
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, marathon swimmer Diana Nyad reflects on her historic achievement of swimming from Cuba to Florida at age 64. She discusses her motivations, her personal mantra, and the inspirations that sustained her…
- Super Soul Special: Dr. Shefali Tsabary: Conscious Parenting Can Change the World
Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Shefali Tsabary discusses the principles of conscious parenting and her book, The Conscious Parent, on Oprah's Super Soul. She explores why traditional parenting methods may be ineffective and how a pre…
- Super Soul Special: Thich Nhat Hanh: How to Listen with Compassion
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh discusses mindful meditation, his background in nonviolent resistance during the Vietnam War, and his meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also explains the practic…
- Super Soul Special: Marianne Williamson: A Return to Love
Best-selling author Marianne Williamson discusses the 20th anniversary of her book "A Return to Love" and its exploration of love as a key to inner peace. Marianne and Oprah Winfrey discuss the nature of fear, human power, and living in th…
- Super Soul Special: Jay Williams: You Can Survive Your Worst Mistake
Former NBA player Jay Williams discusses his career-ending motorcycle accident and his journey toward spiritual and mental recovery with Oprah Winfrey. Williams reflects on how the aftermath of his accident helped him redefine his purpose…
- Super Soul Special: Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz'
Philosopher and author Jean Houston joins Oprah to discuss her career, her spiritual awakening, and the lessons found in the classic story The Wizard of Oz. They explore how the tale can serve as a catalyst for living an authentic life.
- Super Soul Special: Timothy Shriver: Fully Alive, Discovering What Matters Most
Oprah Winfrey interviews Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics, about his memoir, 'Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most.' They discuss lessons learned from Special Olympics athletes, the importance of vulnerability, and h…
- Super Soul Special: Madonna Badger: Finding Light After Unimaginable Tragedy
Madonna Badger discusses with Oprah Winfrey how she found the strength to continue living after a fire claimed the lives of her three children and her parents. She shares her journey through grief, the spiritual connection she maintains wi…
- Super Soul Special: Tim Storey: How Do You Turn a Setback into a Comeback?
Oprah Winfrey interviews author and motivational speaker Tim Storey about overcoming life's setbacks. The episode explores strategies for turning difficult circumstances into personal growth and manifesting dreams.
- Super Soul Special: Jack Kornfield: Buddhism 101
Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield discusses the fundamental principles of Buddhism and how mindful living can be applied to daily life. He shares insights on cultivating spiritual practice, quieting the mind, and connecting with one's innate…
- Super Soul Special: Malala Yousafzai: What is Your Defining Moment?
Activist Malala Yousafzai discusses her advocacy for girls' education, the defining moment of the attack against her, and her path to becoming a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Her father, Ziauddin, also joins the conversation to reflect on th…
- Super Soul Special: Carole Bayer Sager: Music as Prayer
Oprah Winfrey interviews singer, songwriter, and painter Carole Bayer Sager about her career, hit songs, and memoir, "They're Playing Our Song." They discuss her musical influence, personal challenges, and her journey to finding healing th…
- Super Soul Special: The Rev. Ed Bacon: Do You Recognize Grace?
Oprah Winfrey interviews the Rev. Ed Bacon, author of "8 Habits of Love," about identifying grace in daily life and during difficult times. They discuss the differences between fear and love, the divine within, and the relationship between…
- Super Soul Special: Yara Shahidi: Next-Generation Actress and Activist
Oprah Winfrey interviews actress and activist Yara Shahidi at the Apollo Theater. They discuss her career in television, her family history regarding the civil rights movement, her views on social issues, and her upcoming education at Harv…
- Super Soul Special: Lin-Manuel Miranda: Creativity and Compassion
Oprah Winfrey interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Apollo Theater about the creation of the musical Hamilton. They discuss the themes of legacy, Miranda’s childhood, his family, and the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
- Super Soul Special: Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
Oprah Winfrey interviews Trevor Noah at the Apollo Theater about his upbringing in South Africa, his life under apartheid, and his career. They discuss his memoir, "Born a Crime," and his experiences with poverty and family.
- Super Soul Special: Salma Hayek Pinault: Making Peace with Yourself
In this special edition of Oprah's Super Soul, Oprah Winfrey interviews Salma Hayek Pinault at the Apollo Theater. The actress discusses her experiences with sexual harassment, her activism, her approach to aging, and the importance of sel…
- Super Soul Special: Stephen Colbert: Finding Your Stride
Stephen Colbert joins Oprah Winfrey at the Apollo Theater to discuss his talk show, faith, handling ego, and his views on love. This episode features the full interview, including bonus content not aired on the OWN special.
- Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson
Oprah interviews Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams, and Phoebe Robinson in a special episode at the Apollo Theater. The guests discuss their careers, personal lives, faith, and social perspectives.
- Super Soul Special: Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture?
Oprah Winfrey interviews director and writer Jordan Peele at the Apollo Theater about his film "Get Out." The conversation covers the creation of the movie, its cultural impact, and how Peele manages his professional success.
- Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah
Oprah Winfrey hosts a special from the Apollo Theater featuring conversations with Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault, and Trevor Noah. The guests discuss topics including the film Get Out, the Time's Up movement, and life in apartheid-era…
- Super Soul Special: Dani Shapiro: What Do You Believe?
Best-selling author Dani Shapiro joins Oprah to discuss her spiritual journey and the quest to define her personal beliefs after a question from her son. She explores how this path led her to a deeper and more appreciative way of living.
- Super Soul Special: Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling: Brave New Worlds
Oprah Winfrey interviews Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling about ambition, personal growth, and their film "A Wrinkle in Time." The conversation also covers the themes of the movie, which was directed by Ava DuVernay.
- Super Soul Special: Ram Dass: The Life of a Spiritual Teacher
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, cultural icon Ram Dass discusses his journey from Harvard professor Richard Alpert to a global spiritual teacher. He shares insights into his early life, his collaboration with Timothy Leary, and the…
- Super Soul Special: Janet Mock: Redefining Realness
Transgender advocate and author Janet Mock discusses her journey, the importance of living authentically, and her book, Redefining Realness, in this conversation from Oprah's Super Soul. She explores the process of self-discovery and accep…
- Super Soul Special: Amy Purdy: The Power of Visualization
Oprah Winfrey discusses resilience, visualization, and inner strength with Amy Purdy. Purdy shares her experiences as a Paralympic snowboarder and author following the loss of her legs at age 19.
- Super Soul Special: Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, producer Brian Grazer discusses his book, A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. He shares how cultivating curiosity as a daily spiritual practice can lead to a more satisfying, connected, and s…
- Super Soul Special: Thomas Moore: A Religion of One's Own
Religious scholar and psychotherapist Thomas Moore joins Oprah to discuss his approach to spirituality, the soul, and personal growth. They explore his books, including A Religion of One's Own and Ageless Soul, focusing on finding meaning…
- Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 2: Best Advice She Ever Received
In this conversation originally aired in 2018, Oprah Winfrey speaks with Dr. Maya Angelou about living with gratitude, aging, and the most impactful advice she ever received. During the session, Dr. Angelou discusses personal revelations t…
- Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, Oprah discusses the life and legacy of her mentor, Maya Angelou. Angelou recalls her relationship with her mother and the significant impact of nine words from her youth that helped her face adversity.
- Super Soul Summer: David Brooks The Road To Character
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, author and columnist David Brooks discusses the process of building moral character and a deeper inner life. He draws on historical examples and personal experience to explore themes of self-sacrifice…
- Super Soul Summer: Brother David Steindl-Rast: Happiness Begins With Grattitude
Brother David Steindl-Rast joins Oprah to discuss the practice of gratefulness as a path to lasting joy and well-being. He also explores the spiritual meanings of love, hope, and living a grateful life.
- Super Soul Summer: Rev. Ed Bacon Do You Recognize Grace?
Oprah Winfrey hosts Rev. Ed Bacon, author of "8 Habits of Love," to discuss recognizing grace in everyday life and during difficult times. They cover the balance of fear and love in one's relationship with God, the divinity within all peop…
- Super Soul Summer: Adyashanti: Falling Into Grace
Spiritual teacher and author Adyashanti discusses the nature of grace, the importance of separating thoughts from one's true identity, and methods for resolving negative energy. He also explores themes from his books, including personal su…
- Super Soul Summer: Rainn Wilson Why Are We Here?
Actor Rainn Wilson joins Oprah to discuss his spiritual upbringing, his digital platform SoulPancake, and his perspective on life's big questions. This episode is part of the Super Soul Summer series.
- Super Soul Summer: Wes Moore - Is Your Job Your Life's Purpose
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, author and veteran Wes Moore discusses his journey of self-discovery and finding one's life purpose. He offers guidance for those feeling unfulfilled in their careers and explains why he chose to purs…
- Super Soul Summer: Brené Brown Rising Strong
Brené Brown joins Oprah to discuss the phases of Rising Strong—the reckoning, the rumble, and the revolution—and how to overcome false narratives. This episode explores themes of courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness.
- Super Soul Summer: Caroline Myss Discovering Your Life's Purpose
Spiritual teacher and author Caroline Myss discusses how to use intuition to identify one's life purpose. She explains three daily practices and signs of fulfilling one's potential, while sharing her personal views on forgiveness, love, an…
- Super Soul Summer: Pastor Wintley Phipps Becoming the Person You Were Created To Be
Pastor and activist Wintley Phipps discusses his book, "Your Best Destiny," exploring how faith, character, and the eight pillars of God's ethos can lead to a purposeful life. This episode is part of the Super Soul Summer series.
- Super Soul Special: RuPaul Charles: We’re All In Drag
RuPaul Charles discusses his philosophy on identity, self-love, and human connection in this episode of Oprah's Super Soul. He explores the concept that we are all in drag and explains how to look beyond labels and stereotypes.
- Super Soul Special: Rob Bell: Let's Talk About God
Pastor Rob Bell discusses his progressive interpretation of the Bible and his book, "What We Talk About When We Talk About God," on this episode of Oprah's Super Soul. He explores the shift from religion to spirituality and his principles…
- Super Soul Special: Jack Canfield: Fulfilling Your Soul’s Purpose
Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, discusses how to align personal vision and goals with one's life purpose. He explores techniques for discovering these goals by following one's internal instincts based on…
- Super Soul Special: Shawn Achor, Part 2: How to Find Happiness in Today’s World
In this episode of Oprah's Super Soul, Harvard-trained researcher and author Shawn Achor discusses how to find happiness in a hyper-connected world and ways to increase happiness for others.
- Super Soul Special: Shawn Achor, Part 1: The Secrets of Happy People
Harvard-trained researcher and author Shawn Achor discusses his science-based findings on happiness and positive psychology. He shares practical steps to increase joy and reduce depression on this episode of Oprah's Super Soul.