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The Oprah Podcast

Harpo 79 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Oprah Podcast features new conversations with Oprah Winfrey and leading thinkers, newsmakers, authors, and cultural figures. The weekly series explores themes like happiness, resilience, consciousness, and connection, aiming to help listeners live their best lives. Oprah discusses what matters most to her guests and highlights authors from The Oprah Book Club.

Episodes

The Correspondent: The Story Behind the Unexpected Bestseller Everyone is Reading
The Correspondent: The Story Behind the Unexpected Bestseller Everyone is Reading Aug 20, 2026 00:44:29 BUY THE BOOK!The Correspondent by Virginia Evanshttps://amzn.to/4xasavHOprah sits down with Virginia Evans, author of the story readers can’t stop talking about: The Correspondent. Selling over two million copies and translated into over 35 languages it’s the book that has captured readers. Although it's her first published novel, it's the eighth book Virginia's written and one she never
How to Get Along When Every Generation Thinks Differently
How to Get Along When Every Generation Thinks Differently Aug 18, 2026 00:56:33 BUY THE BOOK!'Generations' by Jean Twenge⁠https://amzn.to/45yTwiQ⁠ For the first time in history we are living in a society with seven different generations. Oprah and a multi-generational audience are joined by Dr. Jean Twenge who is a psychology professor at San Diego State University. She’s also the author of the definitive book on this phenomenon, Generations: The Real Differences Bet
Quiet Quitting: Why Women Are Emotionally Checking Out of Their Marriage
Quiet Quitting: Why Women Are Emotionally Checking Out of Their Marriage Aug 13, 2026 00:45:53 BUY THE BOOKS!The Balancing Act by Nedra Glover TawwabSecure Love by Julia MenannoLast fall, an article in The Cut entitled “The Women Quietly Quitting Their Husbands” went viral, putting words to something many women around the country have been quietly experiencing. The article focused on the phenomena of women in their 40’s who have emotionally detached from their marriages but have ch
A Doctor Says You Need 17 Minutes Outside Every Day. Here’s Why
A Doctor Says You Need 17 Minutes Outside Every Day. Here’s Why Aug 11, 2026 00:45:46 BUY THE BOOK!The Indoor Epidemic by John La PumaDr. John La Puma joins the podcast to discuss his eye-opening book, Indoor Epidemic, and the life-changing research behind it. We now spend an astonishing 93% of our lives indoors and according to Dr. La Puma our health is paying the price. The good news? Just 17 minutes a day of intentional time in nature can improve sleep, sharpen focus, l
We've Never Been Meaner. Here's Why.
We've Never Been Meaner. Here's Why. Aug 6, 2026 00:50:23 BUY THE BOOK!The Power of Us by Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packerhttps://amzn.to/4ch3Y23Do you feel like people have become meaner and ruder recently? Does it sometimes feel like civility has left the building? If you feel that way, you are not alone. A recent study found that 53% of Americans believe society is uncivil while more than a third say they almost always or often see peop
Is Stoicism the Secret to a Good Life?
Is Stoicism the Secret to a Good Life? Aug 4, 2026 00:43:21 BUY THE BOOK!The Stoic Virtues Series by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/4z0bLeIOprah is joined by bestselling author and Stoicism expert Ryan Holiday on her porch for a thought-provoking conversation about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us navigate modern life. Drawing from his bestselling book The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan explains why this 3,000-year-old philosophy r
The Life Lessons Maya Angelou Taught Oprah
The Life Lessons Maya Angelou Taught Oprah Jul 30, 2026 01:02:32 BUY THE BOOK!'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou In a special episode of The Oprah Podcast Oprah looks back on some of the most profound lessons she learned and has continued to share from one of her greatest mentors - mother-sister-friend, Dr. Maya Angelou. It’s been 12 years since Maya Angelou passed, however Oprah says she taught her more than any other single human
What End-of-Life Dreams Can Teach Us About Living, with Hospice Doctor Christopher Kerr
What End-of-Life Dreams Can Teach Us About Living, with Hospice Doctor Christopher Kerr Jul 28, 2026 00:28:44 BUY THE BOOK!"Death Is But a Dream" by Dr. Christopher Kerrhttps://amzn.to/4fHtrmvOprah is joined by neurologist and hospice physician Dr. Chris Kerr to explore the mysterious phenomenon of end-of-life visitations. Through decades of research and his life-affirming book Death Is But a Dream Dr. Kerr’s work has sparked a profound paradigm shift reframing so-called “deathbed dreams” as very
The Alarming New Risks of Cancer Everyone Needs to Hear
The Alarming New Risks of Cancer Everyone Needs to Hear Jul 23, 2026 01:01:58 BUY THE BOOK!'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer' by Dr. Siddhartha MukherjeeWhy is cancer on the rise amongst the younger generation? Oprah sits down with world-renowned oncologist, New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee to find out. In this powerful and deeply personal discussion about the new edition of his groundbreaking b
Why 'Theo of Golden' Has Touched Millions of Readers with Allen Levi and Oprah
Why 'Theo of Golden' Has Touched Millions of Readers with Allen Levi and Oprah Jul 21, 2026 00:56:07 BUY THE BOOK!Theo of Golden by Allen Levi What began as a quietly self-published novel, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, has become a literary phenomenon. First introduced in 2023 with no agent or marketing campaign the book built a devoted grassroots following through word of mouth. It eventually gained national attention, secured a bonafide publisher and become a #1 New York Times bes
Your Life Changes When Your Beliefs Do with Shawn Achor and Oprah
Your Life Changes When Your Beliefs Do with Shawn Achor and Oprah Jul 14, 2026 01:08:52 Buy the Book: The Power of Beliefs by Shawn AchorOprah sits down with renowned positive psychology researcher and bestselling author Shawn Achor to discuss his new book, The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life. While teaching at Harvard University and working with organizations around the world Shawn has spent more than tw
She Lost Her Mother at Age 11 and Taught Oprah a Lesson She Never Forgot
She Lost Her Mother at Age 11 and Taught Oprah a Lesson She Never Forgot Jul 7, 2026 00:29:19 One of her guests Oprah has never forgotten was an 11-year-old girl named Kate who had recently lost her mother to cancer. In a conversation that touched millions Kate shared one of the many memories she treasured most was a special night when she and her mom sat together eating a bowl of Cheerios. It was a poignant reminder that the moments that matter most are not always the grand vacat

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