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Books by Oprah Winfrey mentioned on podcasts

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4 books across 15 episodes on 9 podcasts.

What Happened to You? is Oprah Winfrey’s most mentioned book on podcasts, brought up in 10 episodes across 6 podcasts (3 episodes with a recommendation). In all, 4 books by Oprah Winfrey have come up in 15 episodes on 9 podcasts, led by What Happened to You? (10 episodes), Build the Life You Want (3 episodes) and Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free (1 episode), through September 17, 2026.

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1. 

   What Happened to You?

   10 episodes · On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Behind the Bastards, The Mel Robbins Podcast

   What Happened to You? is a book on trauma, resilience, and healing co-authored by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist Dr. Bruce D. Perry.

   Discussed

   “Not until probably 2020 just during the pandemic when I was going over a book that I had written with Dr. Bruce Perry about what happened to you”

   Oprah Winfrey On Purpose with Jay Shetty OPRAH WINFREY: The Life Lessons That Changed Everything 2026-09-16 ▶ Play 7:48

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2. 

   Build the Life You Want

   3 episodes · ChooseFI, The Ramsey Show, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

   Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey is a contemporary guide that integrates ancient wisdom and modern philosophy to help readers cultivate greater happiness.

   Discussed

   “I think like one of the more recent ones that I I probably will read but I haven't read is Arthur Brooks's recent book it's a living your best life or something like that co- offered with Oprah win freaks I had read strength to strength before that right yeah that one's called build the life you want the Ardent”

   Frank Vasquez ChooseFI 508 | 5% SWR, Revealed Preferences, and the 3 Stories | Frank Vasquez 2024-09-09 Listen at 9:14

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3. 

   Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free

   1 episode · The Megyn Kelly Show

   Discussed

   “She's opening up about her weight loss journey in a new book sharing how she overcame the shame of not being able to manage my weight. It's called Enough Your Healthier Weight and what it's like to be free. Enough is a collaboration between Winfrey and Dr. Ana M. Just buff, an endocrinologist and professor at Yale.”

   Megyn Kelly The Megyn Kelly Show Shocking Busfield Allegations, Oprah's Obesity Spin, and New Kohberger… 2026-01-16 Listen at 1:08:30

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4. 

   What I Know For Sure

   1 episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast

   Discussed

   “I want to read to you this passage in your blockbuster bestsellers. This is the 10th anniversary edition. What I know for sure.”

   Mel Robbins The Mel Robbins Podcast Oprah Winfrey: How to Find Your Unique Purpose, Authentic Power, and C… 2026-09-17 Listen at 50:59

   Where to get it

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