Nicole Avant is a philanthropist, diplomat, filmmaker, actress and author. Her father, Clarence Avant, was a music legend and entertainment mogul, and her mother, Jacqueline Avant, was a legendary philanthropist. Nicole grew up around some of the most extraordinary artists of our time, and drew from her upbringing to create a noteworthy career of her own. Bu ... Show More
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Ally Love: “You’re Okay”
<p>Ally Love is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. She’s a Peloton instructor, model, dancer, TODAY Show contributor, arena host of the Brooklyn Nets, CEO and founder of her female empowerment company, ‘Love Squad’... and so much more. She’s a one-woman hype-machine, on a mission ... Show More
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Dec 2023
Lynne Twist: “It’s Such a Gift to Be Alive Right Now”
<p>Lynne Twist is a global visionary committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger, empowering the status of women and girls, supporting social justice and environmental sustainability. The scope of Lynne’s impact ranges from working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, to wor ... Show More
41m 6s
Sep 2025
Matthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith
54 films. Global fame. But what price did he pay? In this powerful conversation, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the dark side of fame, the one decision that changed his life, and why resistance not talent was the real key to his success. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Awar ... Show More
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How to stay hopeful, soulful, and joyful with Victoria Hutchins
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1h 16m
Sep 2025
How a Sense of Purpose Changes Your Brain, Body, and Future
Many people feel caught in worry, fear, and constant striving—chasing achievements yet never feeling truly fulfilled. The restless “monkey mind” jumps from one thing to the next, amplifying stress and turning setbacks into heavy burdens. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Yo ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2024
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, and professor of film, known for his captivating leading roles and versatility. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films, beginning with his breakout role in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, that ... Show More
2h 5m
Apr 2025
Special: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Is Dying
From October 9, 1997: Oprah talks with author and psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross about her autobiography, Wheel of Life. A pioneer in death and dying studies, Elisabeth shares the greatest lessons she’s learned from those who are dying, how she is welcoming death at the end o ... Show More
35m 1s
Jul 2024
How the Giving Heart Can Leave a Philanthropic Legacy
On this week's episode, we sit down with Fadie Musallet, the Palestinian-American entrepreneur known for his philanthropy and multifaceted initiatives. Raised in Florida and deeply connected to his roots in Palestine, Fadie opens up about his life's journey, the legacy of his fam ... Show More
34m 20s
Jan 2025
Matthew McConaughey on Family, Fame, and Livin' Authentically
<p>How has Matthew McConaughey managed to keep his priorities straight while living in the spotlight? In today’s episode, he opens up about balancing family life with acting, treating life’s choices as experiments, and focusing on creating a lasting impact rather than chasing qui ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2024
Michael Sugrue - Audio Biography
Michael Sugrue: A Legacy of Intellectual Inspiration Michael Sugrue, born in 1957, was a distinguished educator whose passion for the Western intellectual tradition and philosophy touched the lives of countless students. He passed away on May 23, 2024, after a prolonged battle wi ... Show More
3m 45s