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Sep 2023
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243. Oprah Shares “The Letter from Glenn...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
About this episode
  • The moment Oprah finally knew who she really was;
  • The hidden gift of criticism, and the image to remember when you’re envious;  
  • Why “Slugging It Out” is a losing game;
  • How to let go of outcomes – and make peace with what you have to offer; and 
  • Oprah reads the letter Glennon wrote to her after her mother died – which she says changed her life.  


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