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1. She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning

   22 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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   I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism

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   The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State

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   Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people.

   00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning”

   00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out

   00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece

   00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize

   00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors

   00:18:00 - Online criticism

   00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia

   00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney

   00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women

   00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia

   00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp

   00:37:35 - Falling in love

   00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing

   00:43:45 - The aftermath of war

   00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation

   00:53:50 - Survival is not the end

   00:56:00 - Building a new life

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2. He Lost it All, Then Did the Impossible

   20 oktober 2026 · 57 min

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   In this episode we’re joined by Jim Morrison, the first person ever to summit and ski down the North face of Mt. Everest, a seemingly impossible feat. Oprah and Jim talk about his process of preparing for his historic ski run after previously attempting the climb twice before. Jim also reflects on the unbelievable tragedies in his life and how he managed his grief. Jim lost his wife and children in a plane crash in 2011, then his partner and fellow famed mountain skier, Hilaree Nelson, died in 2022 in an avalanche right in front of Jim. Academy Award winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin joins the conversation to give his perspective on how he and their film crew prepared to record this extraordinary accomplishment for a new documentary, “Everest, The Other Side.” Lees meer

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   00:00:00 - Welcome Jim Morrison

   00:04:30 - What goes through Jim’s mind on top of Everest

   00:07:12 - What drove Jim to ski down Everest

   00:09:25 - Jim lost his partner Hilaree

   00:12:12 - Jim’s loss of his wife and two kids

   00:17:00 - Jim’s definition of grief

   00:30:00 - He failed to summit Mt. Everest 3 times

   00:32:56 - Director Jimmy Chin joins

   00:49:50 - A well-lived life

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3. What If Your Greatest Adversity Has a Purpose?

   15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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   Ahead of All Parting by Barry Michels

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   Psychotherapist and bestselling co-author of The Tools, Barry Michels, joins the podcast to discuss his extraordinary new memoir, Ahead of All Parting. This is a conversation for anyone searching for meaning in life’s most difficult moments and seeking to discover how transformation is possible in the face of extreme adversity. Barry has been diagnosed with a terminal brain disease, Lewy body dementia. Despite the inevitable pain and grief that come with a devastating health diagnosis, he now sees it as the path he was meant to walk—a path that has opened him up in ways he never thought possible, revealing the power of vulnerability, love, prayer and the written word. Drew Barrymore, one of Barry’s longtime clients, also joins the conversation to share the life-changing impact he’s had on her life.

   00:00:00 - Intro

   00:02:14 - Welcome Barry Michels, author of Ahead of All Parting

   00:06:35 - Barry speaks on Lewy Body dementia

   00:09:20 - Grief after hearing a diagnosis

   00:12:18 - When did Barry notice something was off

   00:14:14 - Getting a diagnosis

   00:16:15 - Adversity has a purpose

   00:19:45 - Not hiding after a diagnosis

   00:20:25 - Welcome Drew Barrymore

   00:23:00 - Drew Barrymore on going through challenges

   00:25:50 - Drew Barrymore on watching Barry navigate his illness

   00:27:20 - How the diagnosis changed Barry as a therapist

   00:28:30 - Appreciating life

   00:29:50 - Feeling guilt with a diagnosis

   00:38:22: Welcome Alex, who was diagnosed with kidney failure

   00:43:22 - Religion during a diagnosis

   00:49:20 - Barry Michels on writing

   00:54:00 - Barry Michels on seeing his mortality

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4. What Every Woman (and Man Who Knows Her) Needs to Know About Menopause

   13 oktober 2026 · 49 min

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   The Book of Menopause

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   Millions of women continue to suffer in silence or confusion without the guidance or resources they need to feel prepared for perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. Oprah talks with Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director of Oprah Daily, to discuss The Book of Menopause: Real Talk, Real Science, Real Strategies for Your Next Chapter - the new book from the editors of Oprah Daily. Drawing on insights from leading doctors, psychologists and women’s health experts, the book offers practical guidance to help demystify menopause. It offers help understanding how the body is changing, strategies for navigating symptoms and new perspectives to offer information and empowerment for what's next. Oprah and Pilar share their own personal experiences and explore why menopause is still surrounded in misinformation and shame. Joining them are board-certified OB/GYN and menopause practitioner, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

   00:00:00 - Intro

   00:00:43 - Welcome Editorial Director of Oprah Daily: Pilar Guzmán

   00:02:55 - Oprah’s experience with menopause

   00:04:30 - Why is there still stuff we don’t know about menopause

   00:06:35 - How to take away the shame of menopause

   00:08:37 - Welcome Dr. Mary Claire Haver

   00:10:30 - What happened with the Women’s Health Intiative?

   00:14:40 - GLP-1’s and Hormone Therapy are game-changers for Menopause

   00:20:00 - Welcome Dr. Lisa Mosconi

   00:22:48 - Brain fog in menopause

   00:26:20 - Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause

   00:29:40 - Alzheimer’s disease in women

   00:37:55 - What all women should ask their doctor

   00:40:25 - Menopause in relationships

   00:45:00 - The biggest surprise in menopause research

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5. Why Is America Different Than Every Other Country When It Comes to Guns?

   8 oktober 2026 · 47 min

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   The American Way of Killing by Malcolm Gladwell

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   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 police

   00:08:50 - Stats around more police

   00:09:50 - Malcolm’s experience with guns

   00:13:30 - Welcome Dr. Pratt

   00:16:33 - Talking to kids about gun violence

   00:19:15 - Changing gun violence

   00:21:00 - Treating gun shot wounds

   00:25:13 - The 2nd amendment

   00:29:00 - Crime vs. violence

   00:33:45 - Instrumental vs. expressive violence

   00:40:00 - Are we learning from our mistakes?

   00:43:00 - The gun problem is not unsolvable

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6. Amanda Rizkalla: “Hungered” | Oprah’s Book Club

   6 oktober 2026 · 33 min

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   The 125th Oprah’s Book Club selection is the stunning debut novel Hungered by author Amanda Rizkalla. Written from the perspective of 12-year-old Sofia, Hungered gives a unique look inside the world of a family who is unhoused. Amanda shares how her personal experience of losing their housing and living in a car with her family as a child inspired her to write this poignant and beautiful story. Oprah and Amanda have a thoughtful discussion about how - despite the daily struggle to survive - the fictional Sofia and her family are still able to experience joy, humor and compassion. We hear from several readers including a young woman who says that Amanda’s novel resonated with her because she also experienced being unhoused as a child.

   00:00:00 - Welcome Amanda Rizkalla, author of “Hungered”

   00:02:10 - Amanda shares why she wrote the book

   00:05:00 - The plot of Hungered

   00:06:40 - Understanding being unhoused

   00:12:40 - Growing up mixed race

   00:18:15 - Amanda on choosing the mother’s career

   00:22:20 - Theme of not belonging

   00:26:15 - Amanda’s writing process

   00:28:40 - The ending of the book

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7. The Optimism We All Need Right Now with Simon Sinek

   1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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   Start with Why by Simon Sinek

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   Simon 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 help

   00:10:30 - Why vs. intention

   00:13:30 - The thread of your life

   00:17:40 - The age of the Influencer

   00:20:10 - Optimism meaning

   00:27:10 - Introverts and extroverts

   00:28:40 - Blocking out doubt when chasing your why

   00:32:30 - Jobs are not safe

   00:34:50 - Find your guiding question

   00:41:40 - 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 why

   00:57:00 - A well-lived life

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8. 30 Years of Oprah’s Book Club: The Authors Behind the Stories We Love

   29 september 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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   The Oprah Book Club storefront

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   To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Oprah’s Book Club - Oprah is joined by four multiple-award winning, best-selling authors including: Viola Davis, Barbara Kingsolver, Abraham Verghese and Ocean Vuong. In her backyard under the oak trees Oprah and these masterful storytellers have a thoughtful conversation about the craft of writing, their processes and the significance the reader brings to their work. Among their works they discuss these Oprah's Book club picks: Finding Me, Demon Copperhead, The Poisonwood Bible, The Emperor of Gladness and The Covenant of Water.

   00:00:00 - Welcome authors Barbara Kingsolver, Abraham Verghese, Viola Davis and Ocean Vuong

   00:04:30 - Finding characters

   00:06:50 - Becoming a writer

   00:09:00 - How Viola became a writer

   00:12:48 - Viola reading her memoir

   00:17:20 - What writers are noticing about right now

   00:22:30 - What does being a bestseller mean

   00:28:00 - Greatest compliments about their work

   00:39:50 - The magic of writing

   00:43:00 - When is a sentence done?

   00:47:30 - Finding your title

   00:52:00 - Is writing personal therapy?

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9. Give Yourself a Year to Try 12 New Things and Embrace Change

   24 september 2026 · 40 min

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   'Give Me a Year' by Shonda Scott

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   When 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 book

   00:08:00 - Write it down and vision birds

   00:09:48 - Overcoming fears

   00:11:20 - Pull up a seat to the table

   00:12:40 - Imposter syndrome

   00:16:30 - How to show up for ourselves

   00:22:00 - Put yourself at the top of your list

   00:24:30 - Shonda’s top 3 things

   00:27:44 - Small changes to create big ones

   00:29:00 - Welcome Jason McBride

   00:32:00 - The three things you can control in your life

   00:34:30 - Failure is part of the process

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10. How to Work with Difficult People (Without Losing Yourself)

    22 september 2026 · 49 min

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    How to Work With Complicated People by Ryan Leak

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    New York Times bestselling author Ryan Leak joins Oprah at her tea house for a practical conversation about navigating difficult workplace relationships. Drawing from his book How to Work with Complicated People Ryan shares why the people we work with, more than the work itself, often determine how fulfilled we feel on the job. He breaks down four strategies for working through challenging dynamics, introduces the idea of an “expectations detox” and offers a powerful reminder: we’re all complicated to someone else. This conversation isn’t about fixing other people, it’s about growing ourselves through greater self-awareness, understanding, and emotional maturity. Oprah and Ryan are also joined by listeners with real workplace dilemmas, tackling questions about bridging generational divides, leading with empathy while still meeting goals and setting healthy boundaries with colleagues who seem beyond complicated. It’s a practical and relatable conversation filled with tools to help anyone build stronger relationships at work and beyond.

    00:00:00 - Welcome Ryan Leak, author of “How to Work with Complicated People”

    00:04:50 - People problems at work

    00:07:00 -We never think we’re the problem

    00:07:58 - 4 ways people deal with complicated people

    00:11:30 - Importance of partnership

    00:12:20 - Expectations detox

    00:14:50 - Our unrealistic expectations

    00:15:38 - What should we do in the moment

    00:18:20 - Be the adult in the room

    00:21:00 - Generational differences

    00:24:00 - Questions to ask

    00:27:50 - How to communicate better

    00:29:20 - How to set the tone as a leader

    00:33:00 - You choose your reaction

    00:34:28 - Why half of Americans quit

    00:39:10 - When is it not possible

    00:43:00 - How to grow yourself

    00:44:40 - One word Ryan lives by

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