Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar discuss the pros and cons of keeping secrets. They explore the reasons behind secret-keeping, the impact of secrets on relationships, and the potential positive effects of keeping good secrets. The chapter also touches on the consequences of keeping secrets in a marriage and the importance of open communication and self-acceptance for a happy life.

Poet and downtown icon Eileen Myles reading a poem by James Schuyler; archival tape of Maya Angelou interviewed by George Plimpton, the founding editor of the Review; the legendary actor and writer Wallace Shawn reading Denis Johnson’s famous story “Car-Crash While Hitchhiking”; and a true story by Sadie Stein, read by herself, about doing the twist alone on a Tuesday night.

Original Air Date: February 17th, 2021Everything we do, every relationship we have, succeeds or fails based on our level of true spiritual connection with others. How do we get back on track when we find ourselves disconnected from people? In this episode of “Super Soul,” Oprah sits down with acclaimed spiritual teachers—including Jill Bolte Taylor, Dr. Maya Angelou, Sister Joan Chittister, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, Meagan Good, Rob and Kristen Bell, President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Brené Brown, Tracy Morgan, Phil Jackson, Shawn Achor, Gloria Steinem, Bryan Stevenson, Malala Yousafzai, and Elie Wiesel—to discover the steps we all can take to find creative ways to nurture the bonds of love and a connection with the people in our lives, and then gradually expanding that to the rest of the world. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah’s Emmy Award-winning show “Super Soul Sunday.” You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah’s best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

Renowned poets and authors Maya Angelou, Aldous Huxley, and Arthur C Clarke discuss courage as a catalyst for change, exploring human nature and personality, speculating on the future and city evolution, and the impact of technology on communication.

Learn how iconic figures like Eddie Jones, Maya Angelou, and Leonard Bernstein faced their fears and rose above them. Discover strategies for challenging fears, finding humor in adversity, and overcoming immobilization. Explore the transformative power of facing fears head-on for personal growth and resilience.