The Oprah Podcast

The two-time Emmy award-winning actress and star of Hulu’s all women divorce drama All’s Fair - Ms. Niecy Nash-Betts - joins the Podcast. Nicknamed “The Range” in Hollywood for her extraordinary ability to transcend both comedic and dramatic roles on television and in the movies. Oprah talks to Niecy about how from a young age she manifested her acting career. The two discuss Niecy’s marriage to her ‘’hersband,” Jessica Betts, after being married twice in the past to men. Niecy shares why she didn’t feel the need “to come out” and the mistakes she’s made as a mother to her three adult children. Niecy also takes questions from listeners about her fan-favorite show, All’s Fair on Hulu - now in its second season - and reveals what it’s like working on and off the set with her powerhouse co-stars Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Teyana Taylor and the legendary Glenn Close. And caregivers take note, Niecy talks about the challenges she faces providing care for her elderly father.00:00:00 - Welcome Niecy Nash00:02:30 - Niecy knew she was a performer00:03:15 - Her nickname “The Range”00:08:00 - Niecy’s Emmy speech00:10:40 - Has fame changed her?00:12:45 - Niecy’s greatest luxury00:14:30 - All’s Fair role00:19:00 - Favorite outfit from All’s Fair00:20:20 - Fatal Attraction with Glenn Close00:22:20 - Niecy’s wig obsession00:24:00 - Niecy on motherhood00:26:30 - 6 year wedding anniversary00:28:30 - On wife Jessica Betts00:33:45 - Going public on their relationship00:41:30 - Caretaking her father00:46:00 - Niecy’s ideal role00:48:40 - What she would not share00:49:24 - Rapid fire questionsFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

BUY THE BOOK!The Gold Standard by Colin Cowie https://amzn.to/4hSLdEdEvent planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie is here to discuss his book "The Gold Standard: Giving Customers What They Didn’t Know They Wanted." Oprah and Colin have a fun going down memory lane to discuss the countless parties they’ve thrown together including one of their all-time favorites, Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball. They look back on the year-long planning of the historic event that honored the lives of the Black women who paved the way for Oprah’s life and millions of others. They also reminisce about what it was like throwing parties for Oprah’s friends like Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones and Gayle King. Gayle joins the conversation to talk about her 50th and 70th birthday parties planned by Colin Cowie. Oprah and Colin Cowie both believe when having any type of celebration “love is in the details” which is why his book The Gold Standard is perfect for anyone looking for advice or tips on hosting a party your guests will never forget. 00:00:00 - Welcome Colin Cowie, author of “The Gold Standard” 00:03:15 - Love is in the details 00:04:50 - How do you want people to feel 00:07:30 - The most extravagant thing Oprah has ever done00:12:20 - Oprah’s never thrown a party for herself 00:13:28 - Gayle King joins 00:14:30 - Post party depression 00:17:20 - Planning the Legend’s who paved the way party 00:19:50 - Gayle’s surprise 70th00:24:40 - Advice for hosting your own event 00:29:45 - What Oprah’s learned from Colin 00:31:00 - What a well-lived life looks like Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

BUY THE BOOKS!I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activismhttps://amzn.to/4j14o11The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic Statehttps://amzn.to/4dwNaVFNadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people.00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning”00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

In this episode we’re joined by Jim Morrison, the first person ever to summit and ski down the North face of Mt. Everest, a seemingly impossible feat. Oprah and Jim talk about his process of preparing for his historic ski run after previously attempting the climb twice before. Jim also reflects on the unbelievable tragedies in his life and how he managed his grief. Jim lost his wife and children in a plane crash in 2011, then his partner and fellow famed mountain skier, Hilaree Nelson, died in 2022 in an avalanche right in front of Jim. Academy Award winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin joins the conversation to give his perspective on how he and their film crew prepared to record this extraordinary accomplishment for a new documentary, “Everest, The Other Side.” WATCH THE MOVIE“Everest: the Other Side” will play in theaters and IMAX worldwide starting October 30th. 00:00:00 - Welcome Jim Morrison00:04:30 - What goes through Jim’s mind on top of Everest 00:07:12 - What drove Jim to ski down Everest 00:09:25 - Jim lost his partner Hilaree 00:12:12 - Jim’s loss of his wife and two kids 00:17:00 - Jim’s definition of grief 00:30:00 - He failed to summit Mt. Everest 3 times00:32:56 - Director Jimmy Chin joins 00:49:50 - A well-lived life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

BUY THE BOOK!Ahead of All Parting by Barry Michels⁠https://amzn.to/3TTMT8B⁠ Psychotherapist and bestselling co-author of The Tools, Barry Michels, joins the podcast to discuss his extraordinary new memoir, Ahead of All Parting. This is a conversation for anyone searching for meaning in life’s most difficult moments and seeking to discover how transformation is possible in the face of extreme adversity. Barry has been diagnosed with a terminal brain disease, Lewy body dementia. Despite the inevitable pain and grief that come with a devastating health diagnosis, he now sees it as the path he was meant to walk—a path that has opened him up in ways he never thought possible, revealing the power of vulnerability, love, prayer and the written word. Drew Barrymore, one of Barry’s longtime clients, also joins the conversation to share the life-changing impact he’s had on her life. 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:14 - Welcome Barry Michels, author of Ahead of All Parting00:06:35 - Barry speaks on Lewy Body dementia00:09:20 - Grief after hearing a diagnosis00:12:18 - When did Barry notice something was off00:14:14 - Getting a diagnosis00:16:15 - Adversity has a purpose00:19:45 - Not hiding after a diagnosis00:20:25 - Welcome Drew Barrymore00:23:00 - Drew Barrymore on going through challenges00:25:50 - Drew Barrymore on watching Barry navigate his illness00:27:20 - How the diagnosis changed Barry as a therapist 00:28:30 - Appreciating life00:29:50 - Feeling guilt with a diagnosis00:38:22: Welcome Alex, who was diagnosed with kidney failure00:43:22 - Religion during a diagnosis00:49:20 - Barry Michels on writing00:54:00 - Barry Michels on seeing his mortality Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/⁠ Listen to the full podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381