Ep 16. Debbie Ford / Soul Pancake
- October 7, 2012
Super Soul Sunday season 3 episode 16 brings two thought-provoking segments to viewers in an inspiring yet contemplative way. Host Oprah Winfrey and her guests offer insights and opinions aimed at uplifting and transforming the lives of viewers.
The first segment features Debbie Ford, a spiritual teacher, and author of the New York Times bestselling book "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers." Ford came to prominence in the 1990s with her innovative workshops that brought together self-help, psychodrama, and spirituality. She passed away in 2013, at the age of 57 years from complications related to cancer.
In this episode, viewers will see a previously recorded interview with Ford where she shares her journey of discovering the "shadow self." This shadow self is the part of the human psyche that is unknown to the conscious self, it is the repressed and hidden part where our fears, insecurities, and behaviors exist. Ford talks about how ignoring the shadow self leads to self-sabotage and how embracing it can lead to healing and integration.
The conversation also touches on Ford's book "Spiritual Divorce," and how going through a divorce can be the catalyst for positive transformation in one's life. She encourages viewers to embrace their pain and not avoid it because the pain of divorce can be a powerful force for inner growth. The conversation is intense, insightful, and inspiring.
The second segment features SoulPancake, a media company that creates thought-provoking content to promote joy, curiosity, and human connection. The company was founded in 2008 by actor Rainn Wilson, Joshua Homnick, Devon Gundry, and Golriz Lucina.
The segment opens with a brief overview of the company's origin and a tour of their studios. The conversation then transitions to an interview with Golriz Lucina, the creative director and executive producer of SoulPancake. She shares the inspiration behind their uplifting and inspiring content and how they aim to promote positivity, hope, humor, and creativity with their work.
Lucina explains the importance of vulnerability and empathy in their work. She shares that creating content that invites viewers to be open, reflective, and vulnerable are essential to promote conversations that matter. Lucina's inspirational talk reminds viewers of the power of positivity and the beauty of human connection.
The segment ends with a clip of SoulPancake's hit web series "Kid President" where a young boy spreads joy, hope, and positivity. The brief clip is indicative of SoulPancake's uplifting and inspiring content.
Overall, Super Soul Sunday season 3 episode 16 is an inspirational and transcendent experience for viewers. The two segments aim to uplift and inspire viewers to connect with themselves and others, promoting transformation on a personal and societal level. The show inspires the audience to embrace their true selves, accept their shadows, and not be afraid to show their own vulnerability and empathy towards others.
