Shaka Senghor Session: Things I Learned in Prison You Can Apply to Your Life

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Super Soul Special: Marianne Williamson: A Return to Love

Originally aired May 2, 2018. Best-selling author Marianne Williamson talks about the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking book "A Return to Love." A global phenomenon, the book went on to sell more than 1.5 million copies in the United States and has been published in 23 diffe ...  Show more

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

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