Oprah's Super Soul

Former professional basketball player Jay Williams opens up about his near-fatal motorcycle crash, his regrets, and how he's learned to fulfill his destiny. He reflects on his journey of self-discovery and personal growth, including finding a new purpose and accepting his physical limitations. Jay shares his dark moments, contemplation of suicide, and the power of support from loved ones. Despite the worst decision he made, Jay believes it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him.

Legendary producer, writer, and director Norman Lear discusses changing the TV landscape, his spiritual journey, and political activism. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from 'All in the Family,' 'The Jeffersons,' and 'Good Times.' Lear believes laughter is a powerful unifying spiritual expression. Topics also include joyful stress, relatable content, heart health, creating Archie Bunker, gratitude, religion, and expressions of love. They emphasize the importance of success stories and screening for heart risk. They mention Rodney Strong vineyards and their wines.

Panache Desai, a contemporary thought leader and spiritual teacher, discusses the transformative power of energy and how to overcome anger, fear, and insecurity. He shares advice on achieving our infinite potential and identifying our soul signature. They explore embracing our true selves, recognizing mistakes as growth opportunities, and the impact of becoming a parent. The episode also touches on unconventional love, accepting our uniqueness, and embracing our brilliance while overcoming fear.

Anne Lamott, New York Times best-selling author, discusses the three types of prayers for challenging times. She emphasizes that prayer can take many forms, including anger or silence. Anne shares insights from her book 'Stitches' and her recovery from addiction. She highlights the importance of finding meaning and appreciating the sacred in everyday life.

Dr. BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care specialist, shares his unique perspective on death and life. He discusses his own near-death experience, the importance of living in the present moment, and why we need to rethink our views on death. Dr. Miller also highlights the power of compassion and service in patient care and explores the concepts of love and forgiveness.

Psychic Ainslie MacLeod discusses decoding the soul and living the life your soul intended. He shares his journey of embracing psychic abilities and explores concepts like soul levels, soul ages, and spirit guides. The importance of passion, preordination, and paying attention to your soul's desires is highlighted for living a fulfilling life.

Iconic actress and author, Ali MacGraw, discusses aging with grace, lessons in love from past marriages, and how sobriety enhanced her connection to her soul. The podcast also explores spirituality, the impact of pain and aging on society, setting boundaries, morning rituals, and finding inner peace.

LL Cool J, hip-hop legend and Grammy winner, reflects on forgiveness and the power of family. He discusses his turbulent childhood, success in the music industry, and his commitment to being a devoted husband and father.

Oscar-winning rapper, actor, writer, philanthropist, and activist, Common, shares his journey of love and self-discovery. He discusses the importance of expressing love through intention and action, personal growth following a breakup, the power of self-reflection and self-love, and the divine expression of writing. The podcast explores the transformative power of love in relationships and personal crises.

Original Air Date: July 18th, 2018Rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur and hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter charts his unlikely rise from the Brooklyn projects to superstardom, sharing what he's learned along the way. Since 1996, the 21-time Grammy winner has dominated an evolution in popular culture, with more than 35 million records sold and 14 number one Billboard hits (second only to the Beatles). Candid, raw and real, Jay-Z offers personal revelations about integrity, failure and why knowing your truth is everything. He reflects on the challenges of growing up without a father and how they made their peace before his father's death. The entertainer offers his thoughts on the healing power of hip-hop and why we all must search for our own truth. Jay-Z says, "Belief in oneself and knowing who you are, I mean, that's the foundation of everything great."  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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.