The Oprah Podcast

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The Oprah Podcast

The Oprah Podcast is home to all-new conversations featuring Oprah Winfrey and today’s foremost thought leaders, global newsmakers, best-selling authors, visionaries and cultural changemakers. Exploring timely themes, including happiness, resilience, consciousness and connection, the weekly series aims to help listeners on their journey to lead their best life. Oprah talks to people about what matters most to them in this moment. Every month, she will feature interviews with authors called ‘Oprah’s Book Club Presented by Starbucks’ with live audiences in Starbucks across the country.

  1. Oprah’s Latest Pick, a Memoir About the Power of Telling Secrets

    2 DAYS AGO

    Oprah’s Latest Pick, a Memoir About the Power of Telling Secrets

    BUY THE BOOK! "The Tell: A Memoir” by Amy Griffin, is published by The Dial Press and available wherever books are sold. Link to buy "The Tell" on Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-tell/id6504264689 Link to listen to "The Tell" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6CmdJvuI1KKenB0hsL4s?si=004e2885bcc14199 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah 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.  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Instagram Facebook TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m

  2. 4 MAR

    Can Psychedelics Heal Mental Trauma? With Harvard Professor Michael Pollan

    BUY THE BOOK! “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. This episode is brought to you in part by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/OPRAHPODCAST For more information on The Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. Professorship Fund, Psychedelic Research On Secular Spirituality And Well-Being - https://griffithsfund.org/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  3. 25 FEB

    You’re WORTHY of the Life You Want

    BUY THE BOOK! "Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love" By Thema Bryant, Ph.D. - available here. In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, renowned psychologist, author, and minister Dr. Thema Bryant shares practical ways we can heal the relationship we have with ourselves and those closest to us. Dr. Thema integrates both clinical insights along with spiritual wisdom and teaches how to nurture our relationships, which she says enhances our overall quality of life. Dr. Thema also answers questions from people who Zoom in from around the country that desire to heal the relationships in their own lives. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  4. Oprah Picks Your Next Cozy Read | The Oprah Podcast

    18 FEB

    Oprah Picks Your Next Cozy Read | The Oprah Podcast

    BUY THE BOOK! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744560/dream-state-by-eric-puchner Buy at Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/dream-state/id6504841280 Listen to the Audiobook on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x3YoAvjZDfv7zEFg4CB8N?si=547a878fa812404f In this episode of Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks, Oprah and author Eric Puchner discuss his newest book "Dream State" - a novel New York Times bestselling author Elin Hildebrand calls “an absolute masterpiece.” Set in Montana, Oprah’s 111th book club pick is a page turner and emotional rollercoaster that spans 50 years in the lives of college friends starting in the early 1990s. As we witness this tight circle experience friendship, a love triangle, marriage, raising kids aging and death, the novel evokes powerful questions about what really matters in life. For this conversation, Eric and Oprah are joined by a live audience enjoying Matcha Lattes in a Starbucks cafe in the iconic Empire State Building. Eric talks about character development, his writing process and his thought-provoking depiction of friendship, marriage and parenting while taking questions from the audience of avid readers. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Instagram Facebook TikTok Listen to the full podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts #oprahsbookclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  5. 11 FEB

    The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast

    In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones. With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, Esther offers frank sexual advice along with her thoughts on dealing with betrayal, life transitions and relational burn out. Couples and individuals will join via Zoom to hear Esther do what she does best: reveal the hidden truth beyond the stories we tell. She’ll also discuss her ingenious conversation-starter card game, “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel.” Thank you to our partners at Ulta Beauty. They want to help you celebrate all the relationships in your life - not just the romantic ones! Share a post, tag your bestie and @ULTABEAUTY and share why they’re so special to you! Ulta Beauty will help pay the joy forward with a chance to receive a ‘surprise and delight’ beauty experience. www.ulta.com “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel” is available on her website, And Esther's books are available here: https://www.estherperel.com/books Conflict to Connection: https://www.estherperel.com/courses/turning-conflict-into-connection  Desire Bundle: https://www.estherperel.com/course-bundles/the-desire-bundle  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  6. 4 FEB

    Healing Your Childhood Trauma | The Oprah Podcast

    BUY THE BOOK! "What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey, published by FLATIRON BOOKS | MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS, is available wherever books are sold. Go here for more information about Dr. Bruce Perry’s work Buy the book on Apple Books Buy the book on Spotify In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, world-renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Bruce Perry, offers his advice on how to heal from childhood wounds. Oprah and Dr. Perry co-authored the #1 New York Times bestselling book, What Happened to You? Which has sold over 1 million copies. Dr. Perry discusses why asking this simple question is so important to understanding one’s story and behavior. He also gives scientific and practical guidance on why certain traumas can have lasting impacts on our lives and how little moments of hope make all the difference. Oprah shares stories from her own life offering ways to overcome our challenges. People from around the country join via Zoom to share their experiences and receive advice from Dr. Perry and Oprah on how to heal and move forward from their personal traumas. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  7. 28 JAN

    What Parents Get Wrong About Money and Their Kids | The Oprah Podcast

    BUY THE BOOK!  "Priceless Facts about Money" by Mellody Hobson, published by CANDLEWICK | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, is available wherever books and audio books are sold.  In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, financial expert and Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, ‪Mellody Hobson, offers practical advice to simplify financial conversations for families. Mellody shares details about struggling with money as a child, lessons she's taught her daughter and fascinating historical facts about money from her New York Times best-selling children's book, "Priceless Facts About Money." People from around the country join via Zoom to ask Mellody how to address financial questions and situations with their children.  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  8. 21 JAN

    How People Treat You Differently After Weight Loss | The Oprah Podcast

    In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah continues her conversation with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, about the anti-obesity GLP-1 medications that are changing the world of weight loss. Oprah and Dr. Ania talk about what happens to a person’s mental health, body image and how the world treats them after losing a significant amount of weight. Joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman, assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Oprah and Dr. Ania speak to people using the GLP-1 medications like long-time Harpo producer, Brian Piotrowicz, who reveals how people treat him differently now that he’s lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. Several other guests from across the country also share how their lives have changed after GLP-1 weight loss including a woman who lost over 160 pounds. Finally, we will get an update from several guests that appeared on the ABC Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution including high school student Maggie who lost over 100 pounds. For more information on Dr. Rachel Goldman Follow Dr. Rachel on Instagram Follow Michaela on TikTok Follow Michaela on Instagram Follow Anna on Instagram Follow Jewell on TikTok Follow Jewell on Instagram Follow Jewell on YouTube Follow Marissa on Instagram Follow Marissa on TikTok Follow Oprah’s Producer Brian on Instagram Watch Part 1 Here. SUPPORT THE SHOW Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Instagram Facebook TikTok Listen to the full podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts #oprahsbookclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
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The Oprah Podcast is home to all-new conversations featuring Oprah Winfrey and today’s foremost thought leaders, global newsmakers, best-selling authors, visionaries and cultural changemakers. Exploring timely themes, including happiness, resilience, consciousness and connection, the weekly series aims to help listeners on their journey to lead their best life. Oprah talks to people about what matters most to them in this moment. Every month, she will feature interviews with authors called ‘Oprah’s Book Club Presented by Starbucks’ with live audiences in Starbucks across the country.

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  • Creator
    Harpo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16

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