logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2017
35m 27s

Phil Jackson: The Soul of Success

Oprah
About this episode

They call him the Zen Master. Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson says that when he began coaching the Chicago Bulls, and later the Los Angeles Lakers, he drew upon the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams. He used tai chi, yoga and meditation to help his players live in the moment and put their egos in check. Learn why Phil says, “What I put into the lives of others will come back unto its own.”

Up next
Jul 9
Super Soul Summer: Caroline Myss Discovering Your Life's Purpose
Original Air Date: July 25, 2018Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. This is one of Oprah's favorite SuperSoul Conversations. New York Times be ... Show More
36m 21s
Jul 2
Super Soul Summer: Pastor Wintley Phipps Becoming the Person You Were Created To Be
August 22, 2018Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. Pastor, education activist and U.S. Dream Academy founder Wintley Phipps discusses how fait ... Show More
34m 24s
Jun 25
Super Soul Special: RuPaul Charles: We’re All In Drag
Original Air Date: January 17, 2018 Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. Underneath his over-the-top hair, makeup and outfits, RuPaul Charles b ... Show More
48m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2023
Phil Jackson
In this episode, Rick speaks with Phil Jackson. Phil Jackson is the head coach with the most NBA titles. His holistic approach to coaching, influenced by Eastern philosophy, led to his nickname, "The Zen Master,” and later to his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 
2h 55m
Dec 2021
Jeanie Buss talks about Lakers struggles, growing up in the Showtime Lakers era, conflicts with her brother and originally not wanting to hire Phil Jackson on Uncut with Jay Cutler
Jay sits down with the owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss, and they immediately dive into the struggling Lakers squad in 2021. Plus Jeanie talks about growing up around the Lakers in the 1980s when her father bought the team, how her father was advised NOT ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2022
7x World Champion Phil Heath Takes the Stage with Jordan Belfort| Wolf's Den #150
On this episode of the Wolf’s Den, Jordan is joined by 7 time Mr. Olympia World Champion Phil Heath. Straight out of a college basketball career Phil decided to take his talents to the world of Professional bodybuilding. Through perseverance and applying many of the same principl ... Show More
57m 18s
Mar 2019
Kobe and Shaq - Stay Hungry or Lose | 4
Shaq and Kobe have finally led the Lakers to their first NBA Championship since 1988. Coach Phil Jackson warns the team: once you win your first championship, it gets even harder to muster the fire needed to win the second.That may be true, but not for Kobe. He’s never been hungr ... Show More
25m 52s
Mar 2019
Kobe and Shaq - Who’s The Boss? | 3
Shaq and Kobe have been playing together for three seasons now, but they still haven’t managed to win a championship for the Lakers. The issue is clear to everyone: these NBA superstars have a super-sized beef, and it’s having a negative effect on the whole team. At this rate, it ... Show More
26m 14s
Aug 2018
Shaquille O'Neal
At over 7 feet tall, Basketball Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal was born to play hoops, but that doesn't mean it came easy. Shaquille talks about his life and the lessons he's learned in his journey from 20-year-old draft pick to seasoned statesman of th ... Show More
37m 55s
Apr 2016
George Mumford
George Mumford has taught mindfulness and meditation to some of the greatest athletes of all time: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. In partnership with the legendary coach Phil Jackson, Mumford taught meditation to the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2022
Isiah Thomas
This week, KD and Eddie talk to NBA legend Isiah Thomas. The two-time NBA champion discusses everything from his Hall of Fame career, to his time as an executive and head coach in the league. Plus, Isiah talks his upbringing on the westside of Chicago, how the vaunted Chicago sty ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2024
Untold Stories About Young Kobe, Beating Jordan, Latrell Sprewell, Larry Bird & More | STORY MODE
In this edition of STORY MODE, Brian Shaw (3x NBA champion, 14-year NBA vet & Clippers assistant coach) joins to discuss playing with the Young Lakers 3-Peat and his time with the Orlando Magic. Also, the guys talk about playing MJ fresh off his first retirement and what it was l ... Show More
1h 31m