Oprah invites Emmy-winning actress and political activist Kerry Washington to her home to talk about her new memoir, Thicker Than Water. In this revealing conversation, the notably private Washington opens up about enduring difficult childhood trauma, her struggles with her own body image, mental health, and the revelation of a shocking family secret that c ... Show More
Feb 25
Super Soul Special: Jay Williams: You Can Survive Your Worst Mistake
Originally aired April 30, 2018. Former professional basketball player Jay Williams opens up to Oprah about his near-fatal, career-ending motorcycle crash, his regrets and how he's learned to fulfill his destiny despite those who say he threw it all away. Jay was poised to become ... Show More
32m 28s
Feb 18
Super Soul Special: Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz'
Originally aired April 25, 2018. American philosopher and best-selling author Jean Houston describes herself as an "evocateur of the possible" and a "midwife of souls." She sits down with Oprah to talk about her expansive career, mythologist Joseph Campbell, her work with luminar ... Show More
30m 27s
Aug 2023
Oprah's Most Memorable Guests
<p>Original Airdate: April 21, 2009</p><p>Over the years, Oprah has interviewed close to 28,000 people from all walks of life. Let’s take a look back on the interviews we'll never forget. We’ll revisit the Mississippi man who shed over 300 pounds, the ex-husband of Susan Smith, t ... Show More
37m 39s
Jun 2023
Oprah's "What Can You Live Without?" Experiment Part II
<p>Original Airdate: May 20, 2009</p><p>Two families are willing to strip their homes to the bare bones -- no cell phones, no computers, no TV! Find out how they cope with their new normal. Then, one mom gets a huge reality check. What happened to all her stuff? Hear about her th ... Show More
36m 59s
Oct 2023
Kerry Washington
<p> Kerry Washington is many things—actress, producer, director, activist, mother, and wife. She’s always projected a strong, family-focused persona, but in a new memoir called Thicker than Water, she details the struggles that sometimes roiled beneath that perfect veneer. S ... Show More
43m 16s
Oct 2023
Family Secrets or Big Reveal? (with Kerry Washington)
<p>When actress Kerry Washington’s parents told her a massive family secret five years ago, it shook her entire world. And despite being an extremely private person, Kerry decided to reveal this shocking information in her new memoir, “Thicker Than Water.” Sam and Kerry discuss h ... Show More
44m 52s
Jun 2023
Oprah's What Can You Live Without Experiment?
<p>Original Airdate: March 2, 2009</p><p>In the wake of Suze Orman's challenge to go without certain things -- like spending money, using credit cards, and eating at restaurants -- Oprah challenges two families to go without for seven days, then talks to them to see how they did. ... Show More
36m 27s
Sep 2023
Kerry Washington ON: How To Shift Anger Into Compassion, Shame Into Strength and Break Generational Trauma
Have you ever resented someone from keeping a secret from you? Do you often put other people's feelings before your own? In this incredibly vulnerable episode with Kerry Washington, we dive into the complicated nature of family and generational trauma. We learn about how both com ... Show More
1h 48m