S8 E1 • Oprah & Shirley MacLaine: The Soul Of A Star

Over the years, legendary actress Shirley MacLaine's outspoken spiritual beliefs have become just as well known as her iconic roles in classic films like The Apartment and Terms of Endearment. In 1983, Shirley published Out on a Limb, which detailed her spiritual journey and went on to have a great influence on Oprah's own spirituality. Does Shirley feel that she has paved the way for our ongoing cultural conversation about the soul?

Première diffusion : 23 mars 2014

S8 E2 • Oprah & Gary Zukav: Celebrating 25 Years of “The Seat of the Soul”

Oprah interviews spiritual teacher and New York Times best-selling author Gary Zukav for the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking book The Seat of the Soul. Oprah and Gary offer fresh insights into popular topics such as healing addiction, understanding emotions and challenging fears. Plus, they discuss how much closer Gary feels we are in our evolution toward becoming multisensory beings (with the ability to experience more than the five senses can detect), how his spiritual life has evolved over the decades and how we can apply the principles taught in The Seat of the Soul to see the world in a new way.

Première diffusion : 30 mars 2014

S8 E3 • Oprah & Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg: The World Beyond What We Can See

Oprah sits down with award-winning filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg to discuss his time-lapse nature photography and the inherent spirituality revealed through nature. Louie, whose TED talk on gratitude has been viewed more than 6 million times, captures breathtaking images on film that are often unseen by the naked eye and that celebrate the gift of life. As Oprah and Louie view some of his most magnificent work, they discuss how nature can act as one of our greatest spiritual teachers. A firm believer that beauty is nature's tool for survival, Louie also shares how the awe of seeing nature can make one more present and mindful and can help us connect to our inner voice. By allowing viewers to see that which can't be seen, Louie hopes to cultivate gratitude and an awareness that nature is a reflection of the human experience.

Première diffusion : 6 avril 2014

S8 E4 • Oprah & Book Club Author Sue Monk Kidd: The Soul of A Writer

Oprah sits down with best-selling phenomenon Sue Monk Kidd, author of the latest selection from Oprah's Book Club 2.0, The Invention of Wings. Together, they explore the richly layered personal path of this prolific and beloved writer. Sue also shares her fondness for rituals, her devotion to faith and her courage to follow her soul's calling.

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2014

S8 E5 • Oprah & Adyashanti: Falling Into Grace

Oprah is joined by spiritual teacher and author Adyashanti to explore the meaning of grace and how it shows up when and where we least expect it. Adyashanti offers practical insights into how and why the thoughts in our heads must not be mistaken for our true identities, and talks about how he believes recognizing this simple truth will awaken us to a new reality. He and Oprah also discuss his book Falling into Grace: Insights on the End of Suffering as well as his latest release, Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 2014

S8 E6 • Oprah & Bestselling Author Elizabeth Lesser: The Healing Power of Love

Oprah sits down with best-selling author and Omega Institute co-founder Elizabeth Lesser, who describes her sister's battle with cancer and how becoming her bone marrow donor transformed their relationship. Author of the New York Times best-seller Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow, Elizabeth is once again broken open in the midst of a challenging, yet spiritually enlightening, time. Elizabeth shares with viewers why the bone marrow transplant is a metaphor for a deepening relationship with her sister, how she is navigating this challenging time, and the relevant spiritual practices we can all apply to help ourselves grow. Plus, award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell shares the inspiration behind his beloved daily comic strip, Mutts. Patrick describes how he strives to uplift as well as entertain.

Première diffusion : 27 avril 2014

S8 E7 • Oprah & Tracy McMillan: Soulmates, Love & Marriage

Oprah speaks with relationship writer Tracy McMillan, author of Why You're Not Married...Yet, about the spiritual path for relationships. Tracy wrote a blog post called "Why You're Not Married," which is one of the most viewed articles ever on The Huffington Post. Through her trademark humor, Tracy shares what she believes are the spiritual aspects of love, and why our ability to love ourselves is key to loving someone else.

Première diffusion : 4 mai 2014

S8 E8 • Oprah & Arianna Huffington: Her Big Wake-Up Call

Oprah interviews entrepreneur and media mogul Arianna Huffington to discuss the surprising spiritual wake-up call that shifted her perception of success. They talk about why it's critical to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world in order to thrive, which Arianna touches on in her new book, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.

Première diffusion : 11 mai 2014

S8 E9 • Oprah & Dr. Shefali Tsabary on How to Raise a Conscious Child

Oprah speaks with parenting expert and author Dr. Shefali Tsabary about her revolutionary ideas on raising happier and more conscious children. She believes that traditional methods of parenting and disciplining are broken, and that if done consciously, the parenting journey “holds the potential to be a spiritually regenerative experience for both parent and child.” They also discuss her book, “The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children.”

Première diffusion : 18 mai 2014

S8 E10 • Oprah & Shawn Achor: The Secret of Happy People Part 1

Oprah sits down with Shawn Achor, a Harvard-trained researcher and the New York Times best-selling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage, to discuss the secret of happy people. As a highly sought-after speaker in the area of positive psychology and happiness, Shawn shares what he believes are actionable steps to help diminish depression, increase joy and create a more positive outlook. Plus, Shawn reveals his personal path to happiness.

Première diffusion : 25 mai 2014

S8 E11 • Oprah & Shawn Achor: The Secret of Happy People Part 2

Oprah sits down with Shawn Achor, a Harvard-trained researcher and the New York Times best-selling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage, to discuss the secret of happy people. As a highly sought-after speaker in the area of positive psychology and happiness, Shawn shares what he believes are actionable steps to help diminish depression, increase joy and create a more positive outlook. Plus, Shawn reveals his personal path to happiness.

Première diffusion : 1 juin 2014

S8 E12 • Oprah and Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey: The Conscious CEO

Oprah sits down with the co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, John Mackey, for a rare conversation about the mindfulness, creativity, adventure and love that goes into running his billion-dollar business. A strong believer in the adage "Follow your dreams," John shares his inspiring personal story and why he believes it's critical that we all strive to live more conscious lives. He and Oprah also discuss his New York Times best-selling book Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business.

Première diffusion : 8 juin 2014

S8 E13 • Oprah and Def Jam's Russell Simmons: Success Through Stillness

Oprah sits down with media mogul and spiritual seeker Russell Simmons, who shares the surprising secret to his success. Known as the godfather of hip-hop and the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, Russell shares how we can all live calmer, healthier and more mindful lives through the practice of meditation. He and Oprah also discuss his new book, Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple.

Première diffusion : 15 juin 2014