Dr. Vivek Murthy

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the outgoing U.S. Surgeon General, offers his parting prescription for fighting loneliness and building lasting community.

America’s top doctor shares what he’s learned from his patients, his years on the frontlines of public health, and from his father’s tiny village in India.

Dr. Murthy also answers questions about how to overcome loneliness from people who Zoom in from around the country.

Also referenced in this episode: Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle

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The Oprah Podcast is home to all-new conversations featuring Oprah Winfrey and today’s foremost thought leaders, global newsmakers, best-selling authors, visionaries and cultural changemakers. Exploring timely themes, including happiness, resilience, consciousness and connection, the weekly series aims to help listeners on their journey to lead their best life. Oprah talks to people about what matters most to them in this moment. Every month, she will feature interviews with authors called ‘Oprah’s Book Club Presented by Starbucks’ with live audiences in Starbucks across the country.

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