
Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings
Oprah Winfrey is delighted to introduce a new weekly podcast series from one of the great spiritual thinkers of our time: Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart’s wisdom will help you learn to quiet your mind, separate your ego from your true self and live a fully present life. Essential Teachings by Eckhart will provide a path to discover an enlightened state of consciousness. Oprah says Eckhart transformed her life and hopes these Essential Teachings will inspire you to seek your own higher purpose.
Latest episodes

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Nov 23, 2023 • 50min
Releasing Our Anxious Inner Narrative
Eckhart Tolle discusses how embracing adversity can lead to freedom and manifestation. He emphasizes the importance of staying present in the moment and becoming aware of our thoughts. Tolle explores transmuting fear and suffering into higher consciousness and how our level of consciousness can shape our reality.

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Nov 16, 2023 • 30min
Per Aspera Ad Astra: Through Adversity We Reach the Stars!
Eckhart Tolle addresses turning adversity into spiritual growth, providing guidance on emotional stability and the art of sustaining consciousness during difficult times. He discusses the inevitability of suffering and the importance of using wisdom as parents to protect our children and let them experience life's challenges. The podcast also introduces LeVar Burton's new show, Sound Detectives, and explores the impact of over-protectiveness on child development. It emphasizes finding a balance between safety and adventure, taking risks for growth, and the role of consequences in learning.

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Nov 9, 2023 • 35min
Rising Above Our Limited Sense of Self
Eckhart Tolle discusses affirmations to address self-criticism, dysfunctional family connections, and the power of healing. He explores the belief of not being good enough and the importance of presence and true self-confidence. The chapter also includes an advertisement for the podcast 'Sound Detectives' and a promotion for the Netflix adaptation of 'All the Light We Cannot See'.

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Nov 2, 2023 • 32min
Reaching the Depths of Our Being
Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of avoiding labels and staying rooted in awareness when dealing with mental disorders. He offers hope for healing and encourages listeners to connect with their deeper being. The podcast also explores the concept of unconditioned consciousness, conscious thinking, and observing inner states.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 30min
Feed Drop: Real Good Podcast
Eric Toda shares his experiences with discrimination and violence, the pressure of parental expectations, struggles with identity in a predominantly white town, discovering purpose and family legacy, awakening to advocacy, embracing identity and overcoming doubts, the power of being helpful and having an abundant mindset, supporting diverse communities and the evolution of American businesses, and the reach and impact of their work and the importance of finding support.

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Oct 26, 2023 • 42min
Amor Fati: Loving What Is
Eckhart Tolle shares his journey of writing The Power of Now, overcoming resistance to become influential. He introduces the concept of Amor Fati, loving one's fate. The importance of commitment and facing obstacles with stillness is discussed. Accepting the present moment and aligning with consciousness are explored. The concept of primary and secondary purposes, finding one's purpose, and the power of affirmations are highlighted. The speaker expresses gratitude and bids farewell, sharing love for everyone.

Oct 19, 2023 • 29min
Invincible Summer
Eckhart Tolle ponders the paradise of Hawaii and quotes Albert Camus' 'invincible summer.' He discusses finding inner strength during challenging times and returning to the present moment for inner peace. The concept of karma yoga is explored, emphasizing mindfulness in all actions.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 37min
Forgiving the Unforgivable
Eckhart Tolle answers questions on relieving anxiety through healing the pain body, the concept of unforgivable transgressions, and the necessity of forgiveness for spiritual evolution. He shares his own experience of forgiving an abusive father and emphasizes that forgiveness naturally flows as we outgrow our limitations.

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Oct 5, 2023 • 41min
Distinguishing Between Your Life and Your Life Situation
Eckhart Tolle jokes about a call from the Star Wars fleet, then discusses the difference between life and life situations. He emphasizes being present in the moment and warns against letting problems consume us. The chapters explore body awareness, conscious breathing, and integrating spirituality into daily life.

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Sep 28, 2023 • 28min
Freedom Comes from Awareness
Eckhart Tolle discusses the limitations of free will and the role of suffering in human evolution. He addresses a therapist's resentment towards God for her clients' abuse and explains that suffering is part of our awakening. The chapter also explores the concept of channeling spirits and the existence of suffering in relation to awakening consciousness.