The Oprah Podcast

BUY THE BOOK! The American Way of Killing by Malcolm Gladwell⁠https://amzn.to/4jvQMuE⁠ Malcolm Gladwell - one of America’s foremost thought leaders - examines our country’s obsession with guns and the devastating toll gun violence has taken on our communities. In his new book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, Malcolm challenges some of our most deeply held beliefs about American gun violence: what we’re missing about the root cause of most violence, how modern medicine is obscuring the reality of the problem, why the answer might be more police—not less—and how we’ve lost sight of the historical context surrounding the Second Amendment. Oprah and Malcolm speak with a Chicago based E.R. doctor who lost 15 close friends and family members to gun violence. He teaches students as young as fourth grade how to treat a gunshot wound. This episode also offers some common sense solutions to a seemingly intractable problem.00:00:00 - Welcome Malcolm Gladwell, author of “The American Way of Killing”00:04:20 - European vs. American police00:08:50 - Stats around more police00:09:50 - Malcolm’s experience with guns00:13:30 - Welcome Dr. Pratt00:16:33 - Talking to kids about gun violence00:19:15 - Changing gun violence00:21:00 - Treating gun shot wounds00:25:13 - The 2nd amendment00:29:00 - Crime vs. violence00:33:45 - Instrumental vs. expressive violence00:40:00 - Are we learning from our mistakes?00:43:00 - The gun problem is not unsolvableFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:⁠https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

BUY THE BOOK!Start with Why by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/4xQ0ETDSimon Sinek’s landmark New York Times bestseller Start with Why transformed how leaders, entrepreneurs and employees think - inspiring them to shift their focus from what they do to why they do it. Simon brought this revolutionary concept to life with his Ted Talk, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" which instantly went viral - and now ranks as the fourth most-watched Ted talk of all time with more than 90 million views. In this conversation, Oprah and Simon talk about how to feel more energized, optimistic and engaged in your work and life - especially at times of high anxiety and uncertainty. Simon answers questions from several viewers including a woman who is considering leaving her 9-5 job to become an entrepreneur, one who is still looking for her dream job at age 49 and another who is terrified about losing her identity as she faces retirement. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who may be feeling a little lost and looking for clarity, direction and optimism. 00:00:00 - Welcome Simon Sinek, author of “Start with Why” 00:05:15 - The golden circle 00:09:15 - Asking for help00:10:30 - Why vs. intention 00:13:30 - The thread of your life 00:17:40 - The age of the Influencer 00:20:10 - Optimism meaning00:27:10 - Introverts and extroverts00:28:40 - Blocking out doubt when chasing your why00:32:30 - Jobs are not safe00:34:50 - Find your guiding question00:41:40 - Is a "dream job" a goal?00:48:39 - The friend test 00:54:00 - The importance of relationships 00:55:20 - The key to finding your why00:57:00 - A well-lived lifeFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

BUY THE BOOK!'Give Me a Year' by Shonda Scotthttps://amzn.to/4xGhu7iWhen is the last time you tried something new? Entrepreneur and author Shonda Scott, whose book Give Me a Year: 12 New Things to Embrace Change and Live Your Best Life chronicles how she stepped outside her comfort zone, embraced change and challenged herself to try something new every month for a full year. Shonda shares how those experiences helped her find joy, overcome fear and keep moving forward even when life took some unexpected turns. Then, Oprah meets writer Jason McBride whose viral article “How to Create a Life You Love: No Magical Thinking Required” struck a chord with its message that building a fulfilling life isn’t about having the perfect job, relationship or circumstances it’s about taking responsibility for the life you’re creating. They talk about what it really means to stop living by someone else’s blueprint, learn from things that don't go as planned and create a life we actually love.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome Shonda Scott, author of ‘Give Me a Year’00:03:20 - Why she wrote the book00:08:00 - Write it down and vision birds00:09:48 - Overcoming fears00:11:20 - Pull up a seat to the table00:12:40 - Imposter syndrome00:16:30 - How to show up for ourselves00:22:00 - Put yourself at the top of your list00:24:30 - Shonda’s top 3 things00:27:44 - Small changes to create big ones00:29:00 - Welcome Jason McBride00:32:00 - The three things you can control in your life00:34:30 - Failure is part of the processFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!Inner Excellence by Jim Murphyhttps://amzn.to/4rhK0ulPerformance coach and bestselling author Jim Murphy’s book Inner Excellence took the world by storm and rocketed to #1 after NFL wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading it during a playoff game. Seemingly overnight the book became a New York Times bestseller, resonating far beyond the world of sports. Drawing from the powerful lessons in Inner Excellence Jim shares the mental tools you can cultivate to help manage your mind, unlock your potential and expand what's possible in your life. He also discusses his transformative new book, The Best Possible Life, revealing how you can cultivate greater peace, purpose and fulfillment.00:00:00 - Welcome Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence00:04:40 - Jim’s path to inner excellence00:07:40 - The pursuit of joy 00:11:40 - How to manage our minds 00:13:20 - 5 questions to clear a mental block00:15:30 - 2 paths in life 00:18:40 - Post sports identity00:21:30 - The definition of Zoe 00:24:10 - Jim’s advice to those on the journey 00:27:00 - How to figure out what matters 00:30:30 - How to detach from the outcome of your goals 00:35:50 - Power of intention 00:39:55 - We are all human 00:41:20 - Keeping our ego in check 00:47:55 - The pursuit of success  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!The Healing Power of Resistance by Dr. Tara Narulahttps://amzn.to/4h1TDu1Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America. One of the country’s leading cardiologists is ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula who, earlier this year, released her New York Times bestselling book The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being. Oprah and Dr. Narula discuss the hidden warning signs of heart disease and how you can take better care of your cardiovascular health. Dr. Narula also explains how your connection to faith, purpose and hope can help you live a more meaningful life and beat the odds of heart disease. We also hear from a young woman in her thirties currently living with heart failure, another woman who used GLP-1s with great results towards her cardiovascular health and a patient who says Dr. Narula saved her life.00:00:00 Welcome Dr. Narula, author of “The Healing Power of Resilience"00:05:20 - Stats of women’s heart health 00:11:20 - Cardiovascular disease is happening to women younger and younger00:16:30 - Stress, women and heart health00:24:10 - 60% of Black women live with cardiovascular disease 00:25:50 - social determinants of health 00:29:15 - Heart benefits of GLP-1s00:32:20 - Menopause and heart health 00:37:00 - High blood pressure and heart health 00:39:20 - Faith, purpose and your health 00:42:40 - Life’s essential 8 checklist Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!The Stoic Virtues Series by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/4z0bLeIOprah is joined by bestselling author and Stoicism expert Ryan Holiday on her porch for a thought-provoking conversation about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us navigate modern life. Drawing from his bestselling book The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan explains why this 3,000-year-old philosophy remains relevant today and how its timeless wisdom can help us respond with greater clarity, resilience and purpose to whatever life puts in our path. Ryan breaks down the four core virtues of Stoicism and the three essential Stoic disciplines offering practical tools for overcoming modern challenges. At the heart of the conversation is one of Stoicism’s most powerful teachings: We may not control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Oprah and Ryan are also joined by three listeners applying Stoic principles in powerful ways: an emergency room physician who relies on Stoicism to navigate medical tragedy, an entrepreneur rethinking her relationship to success and failure and a mother hoping to teach her tween daughter how to use Stoicism as a tool for resilience and emotional strength.00:00:00 - Welcome Ryan Holiday, author of “The Daily Stoic”00:03:20 - What is stoicism 00:04:00 - The 4 virtues of stoicism00:06:30 - Action is the cure to predicaments00:08:20 - The story we tell ourselves00:13:50 - Welcome Dr. Dan Dworkis or Stoicism in the ER 00:16:00 - How philosophy relates to other labels 00:18:38 - Oprah’s favorite quote00:20:05 - Loving what happens00:23:10 - Why choose stoicism 00:26:50 - Can you be grounded and driven? 00:29:00 - Is stoicism relevant to today?00:31:26 - Raising kids with a stoic outlook00:35:30 - One daily practice 00:39:20 - Nothing is wasted Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!"Death Is But a Dream" by Dr. Christopher Kerrhttps://amzn.to/4fHtrmvOprah is joined by neurologist and hospice physician Dr. Chris Kerr to explore the mysterious phenomenon of end-of-life visitations. Through decades of research and his life-affirming book Death Is But a Dream Dr. Kerr’s work has sparked a profound paradigm shift reframing so-called “deathbed dreams” as very real end-of-life experiences. Dr. Kerr and his team have conducted more than 1,500 interviews with fully lucid patients nearing life’s end. Again and again patients describe vivid encounters with deceased loved ones that feel not dream-like, but strikingly real. Those who appear are often the people they loved most deeply—the ones who mattered most in their lives. In this episode you'll also hear from a woman whose mother experienced an “end-of-life awakening”—a phenomenon known as terminal lucidity, in which a dying person temporarily regains mental clarity and awareness, often using those precious final moments to say goodbye to loved ones.00:00:00 - Welcome Dr. Chris Kerr, author of “Death Is But a Dream”00:03:00 - Being present for the last breath00:04:26 - Common end of life experiences00:06:15 - Dreams close to death00:08:15 - Definition of end-of-life experience00:10:00 - Kids end of life experiences00:12:10 - Dealing with end of life00:15:30 - A dying patient describes her dreams00:21:00 - Patients describe end of life00:25:15 - Caregivers should know this00:26:10 - Dr. Kerr’s dying fatherFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381