The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

This podcast highlights stories of selfless friendship, including a woman carrying her friend's quadruplets and a risky surgery to save a friend's life. It also showcases the bond between friends who overcame challenges and the power of perseverance. Additionally, it tells the stories of two friendships formed during tragic events and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and expressing appreciation.

Financial expert Suze Orman discusses the issue of people living in denial about what they can afford, highlighting the financial impact of dream weddings and the importance of saving money. They also discuss determining affordability when buying a house and reflect on the topic of denial and gratitude.

Lisa Ling reports on the devastating impact of heroin addiction in small communities, focusing on an entire family struggling with addiction. The podcast explores the lack of support and resources for addiction, the destructive impact on families, and the fear and choices of an addicted mother.

A podcast discussing cases of abusive relationships and self-defense. The stories include a woman defending herself against her abusive father, a mother who shot her husband, and a discussion about the complexities of abuse and the power of sharing secrets. The speakers also touch on ending sexual abuse and empowering others.

Dr. Laura Berman, a relationship therapist, discusses the importance of open and honest conversations about sex with children. The podcast covers topics such as sexting, pressures faced by girls, normalizing body exploration, a ten-year-old's frustration, understanding female and male anatomy, and introducing the concept of vibrators to teenagers.

Jackie Warner, star of Bravo's 'Work Out', Chris who came out as a lesbian but now involved with a man, and Dr. Lisa Diamond, a woman's sexuality expert, discuss women leaving men for other women. They explore topics like fluidity of sexuality, understanding the Kinsey Scale, gender differences in attraction, and personal experiences of attraction to women. Carol Leifer and Lori Wolf share their stories of leaving men for women, discussing self-discovery and sexual exploration.

Ed Begley Jr., the greenest guy in Hollywood, shares his commitment to living a sustainable lifestyle. They discuss their efforts like using solar ovens and buying electric cars. The podcast also includes a conversation with a sex-worker from the Bunny Ranch Brothel, challenging societal judgments and highlighting the multi-dimensionality of their lives.

The podcast discusses memorable interviews from the Oprah Winfrey Show, including weight loss, a woman who drowned her children, a transgender father, and the scandal involving evangelist Ted Haggard. They also explore sexual orientation, challenges to traditional labels, and the journey to acceptance. The hosts discuss loss, resilience, relationships, a tragic case, life changes, and Monica, a woman who raises her children without the use of her arms or legs.

A mother of three is released from prison after serving three years for attempted robbery. She shares her experiences and emotions while incarcerated and her hopes for a new beginning. The podcast also covers a major child pornography bust, raising awareness about child predators.

Original Airdate: April 16, 2009It’s a conversation many parents dread having. Ready or not, these are the questions you need to sit down and ask your teen. Oprah invites sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman to counsel a teen couple and their mothers about sex readiness. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou 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