Super Soul · February 18, 2026 · 30:27

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

Philosopher Jean Houston discusses her book 'The Wizard of Us,' which reinterprets The Wizard of Oz as a spiritual journey toward authenticity. She shares how Dorothy's quest for heart, brains, and courage mirrors our own potential for transformation. Houston also reflects on her spiritual awakening at age six and her work with mythologist Joseph Campbell. Oprah reveals her favorite spiritual lesson from the film. (Originally aired April 25, 2018.)

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Influence of Mythologist Joseph Campbell

Houston discusses how mythologist Joseph Campbell's work on the hero's journey influenced her own understanding of myth and personal transformation.

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Highlights

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The Wizard of Oz as a Transformational Myth

Jean Houston proposes that The Wizard of Oz offers a mythic template for personal transformation, with Dorothy's journey representing the quest for heart, brains, and courage.

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Editorial

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Jean Houston's Early Spiritual Awakening

Houston describes a profound spiritual awakening she experienced at the age of six.

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References

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The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons from Oz — Jean Houston

Misc

✧Jean Houston had a spiritual awakening at age 6.

✧She has worked with luminaries including Hillary Clinton.

✧She calls herself an 'evocateur of the possible' and a 'midwife of souls.'

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