From March 6, 1990: Oprah and Dr. Paul Pearsall, neuropsychologist and author of the New York Times best-seller, The Power of the Family, take the audience through a ‘rituals test’ to assess their family health. Dr. Pearsall discusses why families are failing, the importance of developing the “us” quotient and how just 15 minutes of spending time together as ... Show More
Nov 18
The Honeymoon Cruise Ship Mystery: The Bride Speaks Out
<p>Original Air Date: 1-18-2006</p><p>Jennifer Hagel Smith, whose husband, George Smith, disappeared during a honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean, speaks out about his bloody disappearance. Then, Adam Goldstein, then-president of the cruise line, comes face-to-face with Jennife ... Show More
41m 19s
Nov 4
The Seven Levels of Marriage
Original Air Date: 5-11-1987 In this episode, Oprah explores the seven levels of marriage: Beginning, Acceptance, Parenthood?, Family, Rebirth & Reconciliation, Humdrum and Freedom. First, she invites three married couples, each at different stages, to talk about their relationsh ... Show More
42m 23s
Sep 10
Why I Always Dreamed of Being a Sister Wife
<p>Christine Woolley always knew she wanted to be in a plural marriage. She grew up in a fundamentalist Mormon community, loved having two moms and several grandmothers, and wanted to raise her own children in that environment. As an adult, and after Woolley married a man with tw ... Show More
48m 33s
Jun 2021
126: Family Brand: How to Establish The Culture and Values You Want in Your Family
<p>In 2020, Chris and Melissa Smith started the podcast and website Family Brand, to help families figure out what they want to stand for and be remembered by. Having a family brand is a way to strengthen your family. </p><p>Since then, they’ve taken dozens of families through th ... Show More
42m 4s
Jan 2025
Oprah and Business Leader Mellody Hobson Share the Money Advice You Need to Know Now
In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, financial expert and Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson, offers practical advice to simplify financial conversations for families.
Mellody shares details about struggling with money as a child, lessons she's taught ... Show More
53m 2s