The Oprah Podcast

How to Navigate Life’s Big Transitions with Oprah and Bestselling Author Jim Collins
Jim Collins, author of 'Good to Great,' reveals how his new research on life's major transitions, 'cliffs' and 'fog,' and innate 'encodings' can help anyone find purpose and navigate change at any age.

Oprah with Belle Burden on the Collapse of Her 20 Year Marriage & Her Bestselling Memoir
Belle Burden recounts the sudden, bewildering collapse of her 20-year marriage and the unexpected path to self-discovery and a bestselling memoir, revealing how betrayal can force a profound re-evaluation of one's life and identity.

Oprah & Tech Leaders on What AI Means for Your Job, Health, Family & Future
Oprah and leading tech experts dissect the dual nature of AI, from its potential to revolutionize medicine and work to its capacity for societal chaos, job displacement, and profound ethical dilemmas, urging collective action to steer its future.

Oprah and Kristin Cabot in an Exclusive Interview about the Coldplay Kiss Cam
Kristin Kat, the woman at the center of the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam video, shares the devastating personal and professional fallout, including death threats and public shaming, revealing the hidden truths behind the internet spectacle.

HAPPINESS PROFESSOR: How to Discover the Meaning of Your Life with Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur Brooks, the Harvard Happiness Professor, reveals how to combat the modern 'age of emptiness' by defining and actively pursuing life's true meaning through coherence, purpose, and significance.

When Your Kids Won’t Put Their Phones Down, with Oprah & Addiction Specialist Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford addiction specialist, explains why children's devices are potent digital drugs, leading to addiction and dysregulation, and offers actionable strategies for parents to intervene.

Tayari Jones: “Kin” | Oprah’s Book Club
Author Tayari Jones reveals the deeply personal and divinely inspired process behind her novel "Kin," exploring themes of chosen family, dignity, and the enduring power of female friendship.

Oprah and Experts: Setting Boundaries with Toxic Family Members
Oprah re-evaluates the growing trend of family estrangement, acknowledging her past role in its normalization, and brings together experts and individuals to discuss the nuanced differences between setting boundaries and complete no-contact, especially within the context of abuse versus everyday conflict.

Growing Your Passion into a Business with Oprah and Jürgen Ingels
Tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Jürgen Ingels shares 50 practical lessons from his book 'Start, Grow, Sell' on building and scaling a business, from managing finances to cultivating passion.

Discover AWE Daily with Oprah and Dacher Keltner
Psychologist Dacher Keltner reveals how the emotion of awe, defined as encountering vast mysteries, is a universally accessible, everyday experience that significantly reduces anxiety, depression, physical pain, and even fosters social connection and healing.

How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten
Oprah Winfrey, author Jennifer Wallace, and guests explore 'mattering' as a fundamental human need, revealing how its erosion contributes to a social health crisis and offering actionable strategies to cultivate deep connection and purpose.

Your Brain on Revenge with Oprah and James Kimmel, Jr.
Revenge, often mistaken for justice, is revealed as a brain disease and deadly addiction, with profound implications for personal healing and preventing violence.

Serena Williams and Oprah on Deciding to Take GLP-1 Medications
Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams, alongside endocrinologist Dr. Ana Yastaster, reveal their personal struggles with obesity and how GLP-1 medications provided biological relief and freedom from constant 'food noise' and societal shame.

What Is Your Full Potential — with Adam Grant and Oprah
Adam Grant and Oprah discuss how to unlock hidden potential by prioritizing character over personality, taking action despite fear, and redefining confidence as the belief in one's ability to learn and grow.
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