Oprah's Super Soul
Episodes
Brené Brown: Rising Strong
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there: You have a strange or unpleasant encounter with someone, and you keep replaying it in your head all day long. You wonder what yo...
Dwayne Johnson
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special preview of a brand new podcast, “Oprah’s Master Class: The Podcast.” To subscribe now and listen for free, go to applepodcasts...
Gary Zukav: Finding Your Authentic Power
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Zukav is a spiritual pioneer, a master teacher and the author of four consecutive New York Times best sellers, including the internationally accl...
Father Richard Rohr: Finding Your True Self
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary theologian and author Father Richard Rohr discusses how we can reconnect to our true self by overcoming the many ways in which our ego bl...
Michael Pollan: Conscious Eating
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author and food expert Michael Pollan discusses our evolving relationship with food, what it means to eat with a fuller co...
Elizabeth Lesser: The Healing Power of Love
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author of the New York Times bestselling book “Broken Open,” Elizabeth Lesser shares how she likes to unwind, make each day matter and learn from ...
Wayne Dyer: The Art of Manifestation
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The late Wayne Dyer, known as the “Father of Motivation,” discusses his book “Wishes Fulfilled.” In his interview with Oprah, Wayne speaks can...
Maria Shriver, Part 2: Forgiveness, Love and the Truth
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah continues her conversation with Maria Shriver as the journalist, producer and author shares more from her number one New York Times best-selling...
Maria Shriver, Part 1: Reflections, Prayers and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Shriver, the Peabody- and Emmy-award winning journalist, producer and best-selling author, sits down with Oprah to share inspiring quotations, p...
Tom Brady, Part 2: Life After Football
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah’s conversation with superstar quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, continues. After nearly two decades in the NFL, Tom explains...
Tom Brady, Part 1: How to Reach Peak Performance
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare interview, the superstar of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, often called “the greatest quarterback of all-time,” reveals what he be...
Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 2: Finding Life, Hope and Redemption on Death Row
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah continues her extraordinary interview with wrongly convicted death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton, who shares a remarkable story about an unlikel...
Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 1: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Ray Hinton's memoir, "The Sun Does Shine," the latest selection for Oprah's Book Club, chronicles his ability to endure, survive and...
Bryan Stevenson: The Power of Mercy and Forgiveness
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with Bryan Stevenson, the law professor, civil rights attorney and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, who shares why ...
will.i.am: The Future of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy-winning musician, producer, tech entrepreneur, author and philanthropist will.i.am is best known as the founder of the Black Eyed Peas. He shar...
Diana Nyad, Part 2: “Find a Way”
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah’s conversation with marathon swimming champion and female warrior Diana Nyad continues. Diana captivated the world when, on her fifth and fina...
Diana Nyad, Part 1: The Swim of Her Life
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At 64, marathon swimming champion Diana Nyad inspired the world by becoming the first person to swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark ca...
Sarah Ban Breathnach: Surviving the Fall
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author of the international phenomenon “Simple Abundance,” Sarah Ban Breathnach opens up about the spiritual lessons she learned from earning a mu...
Wes Moore: Is Your Job Your Life’s Purpose?
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Dr. Phil, Part 2: The Keys to a Successful, Full and Contented Life
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah continues her conversation with Dr. Phil, who shares the principles of his spiritual foundation and how they shifted when he became a parent. Th...
Dr. Phil, Part 1: Lifelong Lessons on Accountability, Responsibility and Forgiveness
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist, TV host and author Dr. Phil McGraw sits down with Oprah to share personal stories from his childhood that he's never before spoken about...
Dr. Shefali Tsabary: Conscious Parenting Can Change the World
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and “New York Times” bestselling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary shares her eye-opening ideas on raising happi...
Thich Nhat Hanh: How to Listen with Compassion
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk, author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, sits down with Oprah to discuss his dedication to mindful meditation and his...
Marianne Williamson: A Return to Love
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Marianne Williamson talks about the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking book "A Return to Love." A global phenomenon,...
Jay Williams: You Can Survive Your Worst Mistake
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former professional basketball player Jay Williams opens up to Oprah about his near-fatal, career-ending motorcycle crash, his regrets and how he's le...
Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz'
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
American philosopher and best-selling author Jean Houston describes herself as an "evocateur of the possible" and a "midwife of souls.&...
Amy Schumer: A Modern-Day Warrior Woman
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Schumer, the Peabody- and Emmy-winning comedian, actress and best-selling author, discusses one of Oprah's favorite life lessons: You become what ...
Timothy Shriver: Fully Alive, Discovering What Matters Most
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with Timothy Shriver, the impassioned chairman of the Special Olympics and a member of the prominent Kennedy family, to talk about som...
Madonna Badger: Finding Light After Unimaginable Tragedy
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna Badger, who lost her three children and her parents in a devastating Christmas Day house fire, opens up to Oprah about how she found the stren...
Tim Storey: How Do You Turn a Setback into a Comeback?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with Tim Storey, the acclaimed author, motivational speaker, ordained minister and life adviser, to talk about finding deeper meaning ...
Jack Kornfield: Buddhism 101
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is Buddhism? How could it help your daily life? Is it a religion? And what does the statue we always see really represent? Jack Kornfield, one of...
Malala Yousafzai: What Is Your Defining Moment?
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In every life, there are defining moments when a person must decide whether to stand up for what is right or remain silent. At a young age, Pakistani ...
Carole Bayer Sager: Music as Prayer
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with Carole Bayer Sager, the Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter and painter, to discuss her legendary career. ...
The Rev. Ed Bacon: Do You Recognize Grace?
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with the Rev. Ed Bacon, a retired priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the author of the book "8 Habits of Love.&...
Yara Shahidi: Next-Generation Actress and Activist
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, Oprah sits down for the first time with Yara Shahidi, the teenage star of ABC's hit comedy "Black-ish" and...
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Creativity and Compassion
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, Oprah sits down with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the genius behind the Tony-, Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning...
Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In his interview with Oprah at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, Trevor Noah, the late-night comedy host and best-selling author of "Bor...
Jimmy Kimmel: What Do You Stand For?
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah speaks to joke-teller-turned-truth-teller Jimmy Kimmel about the watershed year that changed his personal life and public image. Jimmy reflects ...
Salma Hayek Pinault: More to Say About Harvey Weinstein, Aging and Gratitude
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After Oprah and Salma Hayek Pinault's conversation at the Apollo Theater in New York City, Harvey Weinstein issued a statement through his spokesperso...
Salma Hayek Pinault: Making Peace with Yourself
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In her interview with Oprah at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, activist, producer and Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault reveals why she publi...
Stephen Colbert: Finding Your Stride
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and best-selling author, dis...
Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In another special edition of "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah continues her one-on-one interviews at Harlem's world-famous Apollo T...
Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture?
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, Oprah sits down with Jordan Peele, the funnyman-turned-screenwriter/producer/director, for a one-on-one conversation at the world-...
Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of "SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah welcomes Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah to the legendary Apol...
Dani Shapiro: What Do You Believe?
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Dani Shapiro discusses one of life's biggest questions: What do you believe? When Dani's young son asked her what happens when we ...
Reese Witherspoon: It's About Time
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the Time's Up and #MeToo movements, Reese Witherspoon, the producer, activist and Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress, discusses her own story...
Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling: Brave New Worlds
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah sits down with Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling, her co-stars from the film "A Wrinkle in Time," for a lively conversation about amb...
Ram Dass: The Life of a Spiritual Teacher
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare interview at his home on the Hawaiian island of Maui, cultural icon Ram Dass sits down with Oprah to discuss his role as a global spiritual ...
Janet Mock: Redefining Realness
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Mock, the transgender advocate, television host and New York Times best-selling author, discusses her powerful journey, the importance of speaki...
Amy Purdy: The Power of Visualization
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After losing both her legs at age 19 as a result of bacterial meningitis, Amy Purdy survived to lead a life of extraordinary accomplishments. She embo...
Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Empire," Brian Grazer has produced some of the greatest films and television shows of the past 40 year...
Thomas Moore: A Religion of One's Own
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Religious scholar, psychotherapist and former monk Thomas Moore has dedicated his life to exploring the questions at the heart of theology. Thomas' cl...
Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 2: Best Advice She Ever Received
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah’s heart-to-heart conversation with the late Dr. Maya Angelou continues. Dr. Angelou shares some of her greatest life lessons on aging brillian...
Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Angelo...
RuPaul Charles: We’re All In Drag
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Underneath his over-the-top hair, makeup and outfits, RuPaul Charles believes that at the core “we’re born naked and the rest is drag.” It’s a...
Lynne Twist: The Soul of Money
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to expand your wealth and improve your relationship with money? Lynne Twist, author of the groundbreaking book "The Soul of Money,...
Rob Bell: Let's Talk About God
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time magazine named Pastor Rob Bell "one of the most influential Christian leaders in the country." Rob's progressive and unique interpretat...
Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson: A Better You Through Trust and Gratitude
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Williams is the songwriting legend behind hits such as Barbra Streisand's Oscar-winning song, "Evergreen," Kermit the Frog's beloved &q...
Gretchen Rubin: 8 Rules to Happiness
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A graduate of Yale Law School, Gretchen Rubin spent a year doing scientific research and practical projects in an attempt to discover how to lead a ha...
Geneen Roth: Conscious Eating
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author and weight loss pioneer Geneen Roth was one of the first people to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with...
Norman Lear: Lessons on Longevity
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the creator of some of the most groundbreaking shows in television history. Legendary producer, writer and director Norman Lear talks about cha...
Jack Canfield: Fulfilling Your Soul’s Purpose
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find your purpose? Jack Canfield is co-creator of the worldwide phenomenon “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, which has sold more...
Shawn Achor, Part 2: How to Find Happiness in Today’s World
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation with Harvard-trained researcher and New York Times bestselling author Shawn Achor continues. Shawn offers advice on how to turn down ...
Shawn Achor, Part 1: The Secrets of Happy People
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be happier? Harvard-trained researcher and bestselling author Shawn Achor shares his simple, achievable steps to diminish depression, i...
Sebastian Junger: The Quest for a Tribe
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Junger, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Perfect Storm” and “War,” discusses his newest book “Tribe: On Homecoming an...
Pema Chödrön: Dealing with Difficult Times
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Born in New York City, Pema Chödrön is one of the first Western women to be fully ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun. Pema explains how difficult ti...
Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams: Finding Soul Connections
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like more fun, love, laughter and adventure in your life? Oscar-nominated actress and best-selling author Mariel Hemingway and her boyfriend...
Cheryl Strayed: Brave Enough
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Strayed talks to Oprah about her book "Brave Enough," a collection of her own quotes, which Ch...
Elizabeth Gilbert, Part 2: What Is a Soul Mate?
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah's conversation with New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert continues. Elizabeth shares what she knows for sure about love, happine...
Elizabeth Gilbert, Part 1: Your Life’s Calling
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 memoir, "Eat, Pray, Love," sparked a global conversation about what it means to fulfill your life's purpose. Eliz...
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: “My Stroke of Insight”
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained brain scientist, describes how a massive stroke gave her a second chance at life. Dr. Jill couldn't walk, tal...
David Brooks: The Road to Character
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times columnist, political pundit and bestselling author David Brooks reveals how we can discover and build a stronger, more meaningful moral...
Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying “Yes” (And "No" Too)
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific TV show creator, writer and executive producer Shonda Rhimes reflects on her memoir “Year of Yes.” The force behind the hit shows "G...
Former Vice President Joe Biden: Hardship, Hope and Purpose
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Vice President Joe Biden reflects on his political career and his personal tragedies. The vice president shares how his faith informed his toug...
Marie Forleo, Gabrielle Bernstein and Mastin Kipp: 9 Ways to Become More Spiritual
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Three young, socially aware thought leaders from the next generation of soulful thinkers, Marie Forleo, Mastin Kipp and Gabrielle Bernstein, share the...
Oprah's Book: "The Wisdom of Sundays"
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition of "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah presents her latest New York Times number one best-selling book, "The ...
Ali MacGraw: Aging, Love and Sobriety
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 1994, iconic actress and author Ali MacGraw left Los Angeles and moved to Santa Fe in order to live her spiritual journey more fully. In a frank co...
Brother David Steindl-Rast: Happiness Begins with Gratitude
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Benedictine monk, author and scholar Brother David Steindl-Rast guides us to the source of lasting joy and the essence of grateful living. He invites ...
Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith: Manifest the Life of Your Dreams
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, spiritual pioneer and founder of the renowned Agape International Spiritual Center, offers several practices for manifes...
Eckhart Tolle: Free Yourself From Anxiety, Stress and Unhappiness
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Visionary thought leader and author of “A New Earth,” Eckhart Tolle explains his view of where we are in the state of the new Earth today. With a ...
DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good: Sex Worth Waiting For
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood power couple DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good discuss their faith, courtship and marriage as well as the spiritual keys to their successful re...
David and Francine Wheeler: Life After Loss
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On December 14, 2012, the unthinkable happened when a lone gunman shot and killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtow...
Shaka Senghor: Prison Taught Him the Power of Love, Forgiveness and Redemption
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah calls this interview one of the most powerful in her career. Author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor turned his life around a...
Phil Jackson: The Soul of Success
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
They call him the Zen Master. Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson says that when he began coaching the Chicago Bulls, and later the Los Angeles Lakers, h...
Michael Singer: Free Yourself from Negative Thoughts
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
His New York Times number one best-seller, “The Untethered Soul,” is one of the books that is always on Oprah’s nightstand. Author and spiritual...
Shirley MacLaine: A Legendary Seeker
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During her iconic 60-year Hollywood career, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was also a pioneer by being outspoken in her beliefs about spiritua...
Nate Berkus: Surviving the Storm
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah’s conversation continues with award-winning interior designer and best-selling author Nate Berkus. Nate describes how he picked up the pieces ...
Nate Berkus: Design for Your Spirit
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does your home make you feel? Does it lift you up or soothe your soul? Our surroundings greet us each morning and welcome us home each night. Awar...
Sister Joan Chittister: Two Words That Can Change the World
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Life changing wisdom and insights from one of America’s key spiritual voices. Sister Joan Chittister is a Roman Catholic nun and author of over 50 b...
Don Miguel Ruiz: Find Freedom, Happiness and Love
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the book that Ellen DeGeneres recommended to Oprah. Renowned spiritual teacher and best-selling author don Miguel Ruiz believes there are four ...
Howard Schultz: Pouring Your Heart into Your Business
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can a company have a soul? Oprah interviews the executive chairman of Starbucks Coffee Company, Howard Schultz, who shares his inspiring story of risi...
Pastor A.R. Bernard: Four Things Women Want from a Man
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pastor A.R. Bernard is the founder of the largest church in New York City, Brooklyn’s Christian Cultural Center. In his book “Four Things Women Wa...
Cookie Johnson: Why She Stood by Magic Through It All
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cookie Johnson, wife of NBA legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson, opens up about how her deep faith and spiritual belief...
President Jimmy Carter: His Prayers from Inside the White House
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner discusses how his faith guided him and how his global influence grew after he left the White Ho...
Rainn Wilson: Why Are We Really Here?
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Rainn Wilson of “The Office” fame comes with his own list of “Life’s Big Questions.” Rainn reveals his uniquely spiritual upbringing a...
Mitch Albom: The Dying Know the Secrets to a Good Life
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been twenty years since Mitch wrote about the most impactful life lessons he learned from his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was dying ...
Alanis Morissette: Is Happiness Temporary? (Maybe That’s Okay)
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette reflects on passion, art and the spiritual lessons that helped her become grounded. Alanis is...
India.Arie, Part 2: Refresh Your Spiritual Roots
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Oprah’s conversation with India.Arie, a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, the Grammy winner reveals how she returned to her spiritual ...
India.Arie, Part 1: Why She Walked Away from Music
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel spiritually exhausted but aren’t sure how to replenish or reconnect to your soul? Multiplatinum-selling singer India.Arie opens up ...
Joel Osteen: The Two Powerful Words That Can Change Your Life
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to manifest the life you want with two simple words. Pastor Joel Osteen, one of America’s most influential religious leaders, discusses pe...