Super Soul Special: Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz'

Originally aired April 25, 2018. American philosopher and best-selling author Jean Houston describes herself as an "evocateur of the possible" and a "midwife of souls." She sits down with Oprah to talk about her expansive career, mythologist Joseph Campbell, her work with luminaries like Hillary Clinton and the moment she had her spiritual awakening at age 6. Jean discusses her book "The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons from Oz," which examines the timeless American classic "The Wizard of Oz," a mythic tale brimming with spiritual insights and lessons. Jean reveals how Dorothy's journey can be a catalyst to live an authentic life filled with heart, brains and courage. Oprah also shares her favorite spiritual lesson from "The Wizard of Oz." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Super Soul Special: Jean Houston: Lessons from 'The Wizard of Oz' is an episode from Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations by Oprah.

This episode is 30:27 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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