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Oprah's Super Soul

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 35 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 37 minNew

Tina Turner: My Love Story, Part 1

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 17, 2018. Oprah talks with icon, legend and survivor Tina Turner about her new book, "Tina Turner: My Love Story," and the upcoming Broadway musical based on her life, "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." In this two-part podcast, Tina reveals that she has privately suffered several life-threatening illnesses over the past five years. She explains how the health scares caused her to look back and reflect on her six-decade career, and how her faith in Buddhism and the love of her life, husband Erwin Bach, helped her through these…

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4 Oct 2026 · 11 min

Shirley MacLaine’s Shocking Views on Reincarnation & Life's Meaning | Super Soul Sparks

In this fascinating conversation, Shirley MacLaine opens up to Oprah about reincarnation, past lives, karma, death, spirituality, and the lessons she's learned on her lifelong quest for truth. For more than 30 years, Oprah Winfrey and Shirley MacLaine have discussed some of life's biggest questions. In this fascinating conversation, the Academy Award-winning actress, bestselling author, and spiritual pioneer opens up about reincarnation, past lives, aging, death, karma, and the spiritual search for deeper meaning. Full episode “Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation” originally…
30 Sep 2026 · 32 min

Dr. Robin Smith: The Truth About Being Emotionally Full

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 10, 2013. New York Times best-selling author, ordained minister and licensed psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explains how she overcame a series of personal setbacks and a condition she describes as "emotional anorexia." As a best-selling author, a regularly featured expert on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and host of her own national radio show, Dr. Robin appeared to have it all. However, after a serious car accident left her unable to work, Dr. Robin fell into a financial crisis. Dr. Robin says the situation became so dire she was…
27 Sep 2026 · 10 min

How Saying Yes Changed Shonda Rhimes' Life | Super Soul Sparks

Shonda Rhimes shares with Oprah the life-changing lessons she learned during her transformative "Year of Yes." In this powerful conversation from Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Shonda Rhimes shares how a "Year of Yes" transformed every area of her life. From overcoming fear and extreme shyness to losing 110 pounds and finding greater happiness in relationships with herself and others, Shonda reveals the mindset shift that changed everything. Full episode “Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying ‘Yes’ (And ‘No’ Too)” originally aired November 15, 2017. Listen to full episodes wherever you get…
23 Sep 2026 · 37 min

Iyanla Vanzant: The Four Essentials of Trust

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on April 24, 2016. In her third SuperSoul Conversation, best-selling author, spiritual life coach and TV host Iyanla Vanzant discusses one of life's most difficult lessons: learning to trust. Based on her book “Trust,” Iyanla explains the importance of mastering what she calls the four essential types of trust: Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, and Trust in Life. She believes that without these four types of trust, we cannot flourish. Iyanla stresses the significance of building your trust muscles on a daily basis through…
20 Sep 2026 · 11 min

Iyanla Vanzant Opens Up About Losing Her Daughter & Finding God Again | Super Soul Sparks

In this unforgettable conversation, Oprah Winfrey sits down with bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and "Iyanla: Fix My Life" host Iyanla Vanzant for a profound Soul-to-Soul discussion about trauma, healing, surrender, faith, and purpose. Iyanla shares deeply personal stories from her journey, including growing up in poverty, surviving childhood abuse, becoming a mother at a young age, struggling with depression, overcoming a suicide attempt, and finding the spiritual path that transformed her life. She also reveals how the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Jamia forever changed her…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Suze Orman at the Apollo: Women and Money, Part 2

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 1, 2018. In a live appearance for the relaunch of her New York Times number one best-selling book "Women & Money," financial expert Suze Orman inspires a sold-out audience at Harlem's historic Apollo Theater. Suze believes the time has never been more right for women to take control of their finances. In this two-part special, Suze offers practical advice on how to financially protect yourself, spend your money more wisely and build a secure future. She stresses that money itself is not the end goal; it's the means to living a full…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Suze Orman at the Apollo: Women and Money, Part 1

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 1, 2018. In a live appearance for the relaunch of her New York Times number one best-selling book "Women & Money," financial expert Suze Orman inspires a sold-out audience at Harlem's historic Apollo Theater. Suze believes the time has never been more right for women to take control of their finances. In this two-part special, Suze will offer practical advice on how to financially protect yourself, spend your money more wisely and build a secure future. She stresses that money itself is not the end goal; it's the means to living a…
2 Sep 2026 · 26 min

Louie Schwartzberg: Nature Is Our Greatest Spiritual Teacher

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on April 6, 2014. Award-winning nature cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg discusses his breathtaking time-lapse photography and his viral video "Gratitude." He tells Oprah why he believes focusing on nature's beauty helps us experience a truer spiritual connection to the world around us and to the deepest parts of our souls. Louie says that the awe of nature can make us more present and mindful, and that it can help a person listen to his or her inner voice. Louie has filmed many different facets of nature in his career, but one subject has…
26 Aug 2026 · 34 min

Pico Iyer: The Art of Stillness

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 8, 2015. Best-selling author and travel writer Pico Iyer discusses the benefits of bringing stillness into our lives. Pico, a lifelong traveler who has journeyed all over the world, from India to Ethiopia to Cuba to Kathmandu, realized our lives are crowded, chaotic and noisy. He says there has never been a greater need to slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to be still. Pico walked away from a successful career writing for Time magazine in New York City, where he worked on the 25th floor and had a nice apartment on…
19 Aug 2026 · 33 min

Jon Kabat-Zinn: Mindfulness 101

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on April 12, 2015. With the demands of modern times, it can be difficult to live a life that feels truly balanced. Jon Kabat-Zinn, author and professor emeritus of medicine, says mindfulness can be a vital tool in cutting through the noise of daily life. Jon, the founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, offers an introduction to the practice of mindfulness and reveals how it can be used to help manage stress, anxiety, pain and chronic…
12 Aug 2026 · 35 min

Elie Wiesel: Living with an Open Heart

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on December 9, 2012. The late Nobel Peace Prize winner, professor, New York Times bestselling author, humanitarian and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel discusses his life-changing heart surgery and his latest memoir, “Open Heart.” He shares the fears associated with his life-saving operation and how they allowed him to re-examine his career and deepen his devotion to his family. Elie also explains what he hopes will be the destiny of his life's work. Elie Wiesel was just 15 years old when he was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Years…
5 Aug 2026 · 28 min

Ralph Lauren, Part 2: Celebrating 50 Years of Design

On the eve of his 50th anniversary gala event, iconic designer and philanthropist Ralph Lauren looks back on the half century of his storied career in the fashion business. At his world-famous The Polo Bar restaurant in the heart of Manhattan, Ralph discusses the future of fashion, managing his international business empire and his thoughts on the status of the American dream. In a rare, personal moment, Ralph talks about being a father, grandfather and husband. Also, Oprah shares how Ralph’s brand has touched her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Jul 2026 · 40 min

Ralph Lauren, Part 1: Celebrating 50 Years of Design

International fixture, innovator and true legend Ralph Lauren is celebrating his 50th year in the fashion industry. Ralph explains how passion, conviction and intention were the keys to his early success when he was selling ties out of a drawer in the Empire State Building. He reflects on the valuable life lessons he learned during his humble childhood in the Bronx, where he was raised by Russian immigrant parents. Ralph also shares the “out-of-body” experience he felt when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and how the health scare brought him a greater sense of empathy to his own life.…
22 Jul 2026 · 40 min

Rodger Kamenetz: The Hidden Path to the Soul

What do your dreams mean? Can you use them to transform your life? Award-winning poet, author, teacher and certified dream therapist Rodger Kamenetz explains how the deeper meanings of our dreams can lead us into spiritual realms we would otherwise never discover. In his book “The History of Last Night’s Dream,” he searches for the spiritual truths and directions of our dreams and, in the process, opens a new world to the soul. Oprah says, "What's so exciting about this book is that it talks about how there's a whole other life that we are living when we sleep, and that our dreams are there…
15 Jul 2026 · 34 min

Tracy McMillan: The Spiritual Aspects of Love

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on May 4, 2014. Oprah sits down with relationship expert Tracy McMillan, author of "Why You're Not Married...Yet," to talk about the spiritual path of relationships and the self-destructive behaviors that can hold people back from finding meaningful, authentic love. In 2011, Tracy published an article in The Huffington Post titled "Why You're Not Married." The piece went viral, becoming one of the all-time most popular articles on the site. Through her trademark humor, Tracy shares what she believes are the spiritual aspects of love, and…
8 Jul 2026 · 30 min

Jeff Weiner: Leading with Compassion

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on September 18, 2016. Former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner discusses his spiritual evolution, what it means to lead with compassion while finding meaning in your work, and his unique approach to running a multi-billion dollar tech company. Jeff stresses the importance of being clear about your vision and dreaming big. He explains how implementing core values from the top down has gave his company “an incredible competitive advantage.” Jeff also talks about what his life was like before meeting his wife, Lisette, and explains why it was a pivotal…
1 Jul 2026 · 39 min

Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee: Sufism 101

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired September 2, 2012. Sufi author, teacher and mystic Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee defines Sufism and explains how it's all about love and the heart. Llewellyn reveals what he believes to be the source of true happiness, and he discusses why it's difficult for people to embrace the idea of oneness when the world feels so broken. Llewellyn also shares why he believes technology helps connect us and create oneness around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jun 2026 · 32 min

Zainab Salbi: Giving Women a Voice

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired November 29, 2015. Women’s rights activist and international humanitarian Zainab Salbi discusses her dedication to helping women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives. An Iraqi-American, Zainab talks about growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, leading a life of privilege and luxury but also one of fear and terror. When she was 19 years old, Zainab left Iraq for an arranged marriage in the United States, which turned out to be abusive, forcing her to leave the marriage and start a new life. She later founded Women for Women…
17 Jun 2026 · 31 min

Gloria Steinem: Letting the Road Take You

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on October 25, 2015. Women's rights pioneer and living legend Gloria Steinem talks to Oprah about her lifetime of travel, her political activism and her book "My Life on the Road." From her early days at the forefront of the women's liberation movement to the founding of the groundbreaking Ms. magazine to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her decades of activism, Gloria Steinem has lived a full life. She reflects on how the most transformative ideas sometimes come from unexpected people and encounters. Most of all, Gloria…
10 Jun 2026 · 36 min

Mitch Landrieu, Part 2: A White Southerner Confronts History

This episode is a re-release. Oprah's conversation with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu continues. Mitch documents the historical removal of four Confederate monuments from New Orleans in his New York Times best-selling memoir, "In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History." In his book, Mitch writes, "Here is what I know about race. You can't go over it. You can't go under it. You can't go around it. You have to go through it." As the country remains divided along racial and political lines, Mitch and Oprah discuss the importance of forgiveness and how…
3 Jun 2026 · 41 min

Mitch Landrieu, Part 1: Mayor of New Orleans “In the Shadow of Statues”

This episode is a re-release. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Oprah for a candid, spiritual conversation about the realities of race, culture and politics in our modern age. He discusses his controversial, headline-making decision to remove four prominent Confederate monuments that stood in the city for more than 100 years. Mitch documents the removal of the monuments in his New York Times best-selling memoir “In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History.” He also shares personal stories from his youth, including the challenges of growing up as the son of the…
27 May 2026 · 38 min

Super Soul Special: Eckhart Tolle: Being in the Now

This episode originally aired November 11, 2012. New York Times best-selling author Eckhart Tolle returns for his second SuperSoul Conversation. Eckhart gives guidance on how to live in the present moment and shares tips for improving your own spiritual practices. Oprah and Eckhart discuss their groundbreaking “A New Earth” webcast, and Eckhart’s remarkable journey to true consciousness. Eckhart also explains how to avoid becoming a victim in your own mind and how to break free from stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 May 2026 · 38 min

Super Soul Special: Father Richard Rohr: Finding Your True Self

This episode originally aired February 8, 2015. 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 blocks our path. A Franciscan priest for more than 40 years and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Father Richard has firsthand understanding of how silence and meditation, deeper spiritual intuition and the inherent experience of love can lead to transformational discoveries within oneself. According to Father Richard, within each of us lies the true self…
13 May 2026 · 33 min

Super Soul Special: Elizabeth Lesser: The Healing Power of Love

This episode originally aired April 27, 2014. 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 the challenges life puts in front of her. Elizabeth explains how she used what she calls the healing power of love to “clear up” relationships in her life and why she believes we should never wait to have life-changing conversations with those we love. Since the publication of “Broken Open,” Elizabeth has been through many tough times, including the return of her younger sister's lymphoma and later…
6 May 2026 · 29 min

Super Soul Special: Maria Shriver, Part 2: Forgiveness, Love and the Truth

Oprah continues her conversation with Maria Shriver as the journalist, producer and author shares more from her number one New York Times best-selling book "I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life." Maria explains why she chooses to "see the good" and what it means to reclaim your personal power. "Lately," she says, "I've been choosing to widen my gaze beyond the daily news I consume and seek out the good -- the light, the love and the truth -- that's shining through the cracks." Oprah also asks the former first lady of California whether she will…
29 Apr 2026 · 24 min

Super Soul Special: Maria Shriver, Part 1: Reflections, Prayers and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

Maria Shriver, the Peabody- and Emmy-award winning journalist, producer and best-selling author, sits down with Oprah to share inspiring quotations, prayers and reflections featured in her number one New York Times best-selling book "I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life." Oprah and Maria discuss their nearly 40-year friendship and the lessons they both learned from Maria's mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Maria looks back on the personal challenges she's experienced, including how she found the strength to navigate her mother's death and the grief…
22 Apr 2026 · 37 min

Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 2: Finding Life, Hope and Redemption on Death Row

Oprah continues her extraordinary interview with wrongly convicted death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton, who shares a remarkable story about an unlikely friendship he formed in prison. He explains how he eventually found his way to freedom through the help of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. Anthony describes how he felt on the day he was finally released, in 2015, and how he adjusted to life outside prison. He also shares the powerful lessons he learned on death row: the true meaning of compassion, the root of racism and how we can all overcome our…
15 Apr 2026 · 37 min

Super Soul Special: Anthony Ray Hinton, Part 1: Freedom After 30 Years on Death Row

Anthony Ray Hinton's memoir, "The Sun Does Shine," the selection for Oprah's Book Club, chronicles his ability to endure, survive and thrive. Oprah sits down with Anthony to talk about his transformative, gripping and emotional story of faith, forgiveness and redemption. Oprah says, "I've been listening to people's stories for most of my career, since I was 19 years old, and this is one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard." In 1985, 29-year-old Anthony was convicted of the brutal murders of two fast food workers in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite no eyewitnesses, no evidence against…
8 Apr 2026 · 44 min

Super Soul Special: will.i.am: The Future of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence

Grammy-winning musician, producer, tech entrepreneur, author and philanthropist will.i.am is best known as the founder of the Black Eyed Peas. He shares why he's shifting away from making music and has been focusing his energy on using technology to create a better future through artificial intelligence and robotics. Oprah and will.i.am have a conversation about the dangers of technology, the era of social media, and how people have become "digitally rude." With a passion for giving back to underserved communities, will.i.am explains why he believes the key to ending poverty begins with…

About Oprah's Super Soul

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.

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