Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2026-09-16
Jay Shetty & Oprah Winfrey: books mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Sep 2026)
OPRAH WINFREY: The Life Lessons That Changed Everything
In a rare and deeply personal conversation, Jay sits down with Oprah Winfrey to reflect on the defining moments, hard-earned lessons, and extraordinary journey that shaped her life.
Oprah Winfrey discussed What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and others, Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss, and The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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What Happened to You?
What Happened to You? is a book on trauma, resilience, and healing co-authored by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist Dr.
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”
Where to get it
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Anatomy of the Spirit
Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss is a well-known spiritual guide that integrates various cultural and religious traditions to explore the energetic and emotional roots of physical healing.
Discussed“I remember doing a show with Carolyn Mace who wrote the book anatomy of spirit”
Where to get it
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The Seat of the Soul
Gary Zukav's The Seat of the Soul is a transformative spiritual guide that explores the evolution of human consciousness and the alignment of personality with the soul.
Discussed“I had read Gary Zukov's book in 1989 called Seat of the Soul and in that book he speaks of intention being one with cause and effect”
Where to get it
