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Is Stoicism the Secret to a Good Life?

August 04, 2026

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...

The Life Lessons Maya Angelou Taught Oprah

July 30, 2026

BUY THE BOOK!'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou In a special episode of The Oprah Podcast Oprah looks back on some of the most profound lessons she learned and has continued to share from one of her greatest mentors - mother-sister-friend, Dr. Maya Angelou. It’s been 12 years since Maya Angelou passed, however Oprah says she taught her more than any other single human being and those lessons continue to help guide her and so many people in their lives. A victim of severe t...

What End-of-Life Dreams Can Teach Us About Living, with Hospice Doctor Christopher Kerr

July 28, 2026

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 ...