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Oprah's Super Soul

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7 snips
Dec 4, 2023 • 42min

Build The Life You Want – Episode 3

Oprah and Arthur Brooks discuss the Friendship Pillar of Happiness, personality profiles, fulfilling careers, faith, and the power of love in this podcast.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 23min

Jesmyn Ward

Oprah interviews Jesmyn Ward, a two-time National Book Award winning author, about her new novel set in the 19th century during slavery. They discuss their upbringings in Mississippi, Jesmyn's writing hiatus after the loss of her partner, and the importance of portraying enslaved people as complex individuals. They also explore the power of writing to process grief and choose hope, and Jesmyn's joy at being recognized as a writer in Mississippi.
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17 snips
Nov 27, 2023 • 38min

Build The Life You Want – Episode 2

Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Build the Life You Want," discuss science-based research and actionable practices for living a happier life. They explore the power of giving love, the destructive nature of envy, resolving family conflict, and treating parents as more than an emotional ATM. They also emphasize the importance of shifting focus from oneself to others and the benefits of admiration over envy.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 34min

Super Soul Special: Thich Nhat Hanh: How to Listen with Compassion

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, discusses his dedication to mindful meditation and his legacy of nonviolent opposition to the Vietnam War. He explains the practice of compassionate listening and how it can ease suffering, end wars, and change the world. The podcast also delves into Thich Nhat Hanh's influence on Martin Luther King Jr., his journey to becoming a monk, the power of being present, feeding happiness, and understanding suffering. Additionally, it explores the similarities between the teachings of Buddha and Christ, and the concept of death and the continuation of life.
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92 snips
Nov 20, 2023 • 54min

Build The Life You Want – Episode 1

Oprah and Arthur Brooks discuss the science behind happiness, the four pillars of happiness, and the power of metacognition. They also explore the impact of social media on happiness, the difference between pleasure and enjoyment, and the importance of understanding and progress. Additionally, they discuss the profound impact of nature and being alone with your thoughts.
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14 snips
Nov 15, 2023 • 42min

Dr. Anita Phillips

Trauma therapist, minister, and author Dr. Anita Phillips joins Oprah to discuss her New York Times bestselling book on emotional well-being. They explore the connection between emotions and thoughts, the healing power of the vagus nerve, and the importance of acknowledging and tending to emotional pain. Dr. Anita emphasizes the significance of safety and love, cultivating for life, and merging spirituality and psychology.
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6 snips
Nov 13, 2023 • 54min

Introducing The Happiness Lab: Build the Life You Want... Advice from Arthur Brooks and Oprah

Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks discuss building the life you want, the struggle of happiness experts, and the power of negative experiences. They also explore the importance of understanding and managing emotions, giving sentimental gifts, encountering the sacred, and finding focus through walking in nature.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 25min

Super Soul Special: Faith, the Two-Legged Dog

Oprah discusses the lessons she's learned from animals, including her own dogs and Faith, a dog who learned to walk on two legs. She also explores the transformative impact of the program Puppies Behind Bars and shares a touching moment of reunion between a man and his beloved dog after a tragic event.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 16min

Super Soul Special: Dr. Alan Lightman: How to Lead a Less Hurried Life

Dr. Alan Lightman, MIT professor, physicist, and bestselling author, discusses spirituality and the COVID-19 pandemic's opportunity for a less hurried life. He explores the distinction between physical and spiritual universes, the benefits of the pandemic reset, and rebuilding a broken world.
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20 snips
Oct 25, 2023 • 36min

Super Soul Special: The Rev. Ed Bacon: Do You Recognize Grace?

The Rev. Ed Bacon, retired priest and author of '8 Habits of Love,' discusses recognizing grace in tough times. He explains the fear vs. love dynamic in our relationship with God and why embracing the God within us is crucial. He also answers whether religion and spirituality can coexist.

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