Did Oprah Winfrey Promote Pseudoscience? | Rise of Chopra, Oz, McGraw, Ray, Tolle, and McCarthy

[@jord_cthomas2929]

‘The Dr Grande Effect’ is not diagnosing anybody but only speculating about a situation like this 😂

[@KnutFan]

Thank you for your fair and balanced analysis on this matter🤣

[@baronmeduse]

In this case I think he should have diagnosed at least 'Dr' Phil and had him sectioned.

[@BeauJames59]

There's a new tee shirt idea there somewhere...."Let me remind you, I have not been diagnosed by Dr Grande"....

[@karlachilders1145]

@@BeauJames59 BEST ONE IVE HEARD YET!!

[@farnazrostami5302]

😁

[@rayross997]

"You get a cactus & you get a cactus, everybody gets a cactus!"

[@max_blak836]

😂🤣

[@suzannax]

🌵🌵🌵

[@angiedixon8017]

You, my friend, are hilarious!

[@sandydee8003]

Thanks Ray Ross🌵🚗🌵🚗🌵🚗🌵

[@grittychops6755]

NEWS FLASH: Psychologist causes world wide shortage of ornamental cacti

[@jy285]

Thanks for this. Oprah has amazing social skills, but pseudoscience is a plague on our society and she gave its practitioners a platform.

[@Lapis_and_Lazuli]

Science has become in itself its own religion. Many forget that it’s purpose is to measure and document physical reality. There are several ideas dubbed as “pseudoscience” that can not be proven or disproven. Yes, I know that’s a sketchy premise, and I don’t condemn those who don’t believe me when I speak of what I’ve experienced over the years. I don’t believe doctors promoting herbal supplements. But to say Extraterrestrials and extrasensory phenomena are not possible, i must disagree. I’ve seen extrasensory at work.

[@thejessicat]

I’ve been binging Dr. Grande videos lately, and I’ve gotta say, I LOVE how he consistently refers to “Dr. Phil” as “Phil McGraw”, with particular disdain. I got my psych MA from the same university where McGraw did his graduate work, and I remember worrying that the association was cheapening my accomplishment. He hasn’t been licensed to practice since 2006, so keep fighting the good fight!

[@gma1343]

As a medical instructor I was constantly having to instruct my students not to use information obtained from Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Oprah, or any others promoted TV personality. I spent hours presenting corrective information. Most of the information my students brought to my attention was not only dangerous but medically unfounded. It is frightening to think some may put these unfounded aspects to use.

[@michaelasanielevici1854]

All of these "doctors" giving bogus medical advice should be sued and made to pay for the bad outcomes. Once they pay reparations, fines for dispensing medical advice without a license, and het a bad name in the press, only then the public will realize that these are conmen. We need stronger laws and enforcement.

[@kateskeys]

It’s about the money. It’s always about the money.

[@kateskeys]

🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️AGREED

[@cobracommander8133]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but the answer is yes.

[@ClichéGuevara-2814]

Literally what I was going to say. I'd only add "...and profited massively from credulous followers of her particular cult."

[@dee9443]

Hahaha

[@suntiki33]

Same. Ha!

[@10o.-.-_-.-o010]

Yes! Dr. Phil and his "lie detector" tests. Case and point.

[@Ash-ms]

Same! I also feel like she promotes the prosperity gospel...

[@beatricebrown8221]

I experienced a different "Oprah Effect" when I was living and working in Santa Barbara, CA. I was very diligently saving money for a down payment on a house (one that would need lots of renovation, but hey, it was Santa Barbara). I was almost there when Oprah came to Montecito (a posh community in the hills of SB) and purchased a huge property with cash. This sent ALL the real estate prices through the roof and made purchasing a home in SB virtually unattainable for most academics like myself. Needless to say everytime I saw her name, I had a very negative visceral reaction.

[@voyaristika5673]

Not your HOME! I'm so sorry about that.

[@nancyjensen6409]

I wonder, didn't she realize the devastating effect that would have?

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

@@nancyjensen6409 Do you really think she cares. The rich do what ever they want.

[@jennypham3998]

@@Lifeletnothingholdudown some people do care even if they rich and powerful

[@MaxZed1101]

"A man named Phil McGraw." We all know we were waiting for shade to be thrown at him.

[@mariawoo843]

He claimed there was no need to worry about cov-19, because we had already been through cov-1 to cov-18 earlier =)=)=) And more children die in swimming pools each year than what was expected to die from covid-19... damn, he's good!

[@6teezkid]

@@mariawoo843 - Oh my Gosh!! I couldn’t believe what I was reading when I read your comment that Dr. Phil said we had already been thru COV - 1 to 18!!!! I’m in shock, actually! Now, I’ve never watched his show, but you can’t not know these people who pop up everywhere. In fact, just yesterday I was watching the KZbin Channel “The Behavior Panel” (the four men who are body language experts and that’s their field). They pick a person which is usually a criminal or a famous person who has recently been in news over some controversial issue and they read their body language. Anyway, they had Dr. Phil on their panel because of a person he had himself interviewed. So, the 5 of them discussed this man’s body language. I’ve never been able to pinpoint and say why I had no interest to ever watch his show. Of course, over the decades, you can’t help from running into them while channel surfing or being online. So, I have seen like one-minute spots of his show and left. Not once did his personality or interview style once grab me to keep me viewing. I’ve always seen him as kinda creepy with his one-look face that never changes. But, I’ve never judged him in any other way because I know you can’t fairly do that without any information at all. I seriously never saw him for more than a minute and maybe that happened 5 times or less over the past decades. I only watched Oprah probably 10 times over the decades. It’s not just those two. I do not like that kind of show anyway. I think I may have seen Ellen maybe 3 times. I think I’ve channel-surfed and when I’d see an extraordinary child doing something really talented, that could easily keep me. BUT, my question is, “Just HOW is it possible for people to put stock in ANYTHING he now says since he said that about COVID-19?!! I mean, when I watched him yesterday on Behavior Panel, I had no idea!! But, if I had, I would’ve never watched it because I would’ve known what a half-wit he is! Ewww! LOL! Thanks for sharing that. Omg, people never cease to amaze me in their psycho ways, narcissism, fraudsters, etc. So, Dr. Grande did a good program here exposing her for the fraudsters she has endorsed. I mean, I’ve never seen these people like Dr. Oz. I truly have zero interest in those shows. I actually don’t watch much TV. I stream most everything I watch. There’s just too much good streaming content (like some most excellent documentaries) to miss to go watch those shows. When Oprah was on, I had a business I was running. And kids! I just hardly watched TV. When Dr. Grande was rattling off the LONG LIST of crap that Oprah used to peddle, like new age stuff, fraudsters, magic, mystics, etc it blew my mind! No wonder we have so many generations of stupid people. Yes, I’m actually saying I’m not stupid. LOL! Like you aren’t or you wouldn’t have bothered to bring up what Dr. Phil said. OMG! I was thinking of going to search for that video to hear him say it, but I’m not sure I can handle it. Knowing that MILLIONS and MILLIONS of people watched him and Oprah every day and didn’t even KNOW when they were being bullshitted to??!! They don’t have that inner voice to know it when they hear it? I’m having a rant. I’ll let you go. Thx for sharing, tho. 👍🏼

[@puapucuve6643]

Him and Iyanla are both controversial figures.

[@jamesdean2137]

@@6teezkid you are very brave to note all of this--TV is for entertainment mostly--as a librarian I question the legitimacy of much of what I see on TV and if someone is caught scamming people once, I write them off. Most "news channels" are not registered as such with the FCC, CNN and even MSNBC are political opinion. The general public is not broadly educated, that is the problem.

[@yannick245]

Like what Mr. Grande does is any better! _(I'm absolutely no fan of Mr. McGraw and his bs)_

[@Big_Tex]

Coincidentally, I introduce myself by saying “I’ve never watched Oprah.”

[@BBD40]

I'm sure you made quality friends

[@maryannetetzschner6113]

Exactly! 🤢🤮

[@tarawalsh-arpaia3928]

Hi, I have never watched Oprah and no one in my family has. I have never watched Grey's Anatomy, Brits Abroad, celebrity Bog Brother or a million other things. And the relevance of this at an academic conference or in the courthouse halls is?????????????????? Tell me.

[@KoolT]

Lmbo

[@nameunknown007]

ROFL honestly I have not watched a single episode or even more than a couple mins of her interviews. Even recently the interview with Harry and Meghan, it's just the few seconds of the clips they showed on late night shows. Reminds me of Bill Burr's rant about her lmao

[@beagledog2001]

I believe that in the case of Oprah Winfrey, Ellen De Generes, and countless others, what Machiavelli said hundreds of years ago in "The Prince" is true: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

[@TomSchneider-gr5lc]

Machiavelli never said this. Lord Kelvin did.

[@petertreid]

When a person's unfettered narcissistic qualities are promoted, validated, and even revered on a grand scale it doesn't take too long for these narcissistic qualities to manifest themselves into a form of megalomania. In the same way that power is attractive, self-belief can morph into self-delusion and become counter-productive. When we measure success solely by levels of financial attainment and popularity it can be difficult to maintain any level of objectivity and level-headedness. If everybody tells you that you are some kind of god or godess, and your bank balance starts to reflect this hyper-inflated image, then you are prone to start believing in your own infallibility.

[@audreyh3357]

Very well stated!!!

[@valeriemacphail9180]

The only Oprah that people who do not receive American television ( ie most of the world) are aware of, is an actress they may have seen in a film "The Colour Purple". Like all television personalities in every country, famous nationally, but not internationally. Since the invention of KZbin however, the global viewer is exposed to more. One dated clip shows Oprah and the Louis Vuitton handbag(purse) in Rome story. The bottom line was, the shop assistant, hired and paid a salary to sell a franchised French product, decides to actually miss out on a lucrative sale of an insanely overpriced bag "..because she is black"! Louis Vuitton Rome vehemently denies any such episode. A handbag incident actually did take place with Oprah in Zurich where again she claims the assistant refused to sell her a bag for racist reasons. Anyone familiar with these up-market boutiques knows how absurd such a conjecture could be. The assistants have a sixth sense for money and wealthy clientele, but their knowledge of the English language is scholastic at best. Two things are obvious: Oprah's annoyance at not being recognised and revered, no will or effort to overcome the language barrier. It seems to me the one story was milked and spun off the other, trying to imply Europe is racist.(?) American style racism simply cannot be projected onto sophisticated Europe, light years ahead on the topic of integration. Until this story is cleared up, I detect a strong odour of BS.

[@adakadak1012]

Spot on, Peter!!!!!!!! Lots of people with megalomania claiming to be "gods and goddesses " nowadays. With NO proof to back up such claims!!

[@GrimeBot-io7ho]

Oprah, Trump, LeBron, Mussolini, Weinstein, Jay Leno, etc. The list is endless.

[@valeriemacphail9180]

@@GrimeBot-io7ho Anyone popular with the masses. I personally believe fame COULD make a person crazy. Fame AND wealth, WILL!

[@RoseRoseRoseRoseRoseRose]

The Dr. Grande Effect is when you see the notification of his latest videos and smile automatically. Now I want to learn about the Oprah Winfrey Effect. 😄❤

[@bthomson]

And count the cacti, notice the new lamp, comment on his wardrobe choice and wonder where Bella is!?

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

It's amazing she still has her audience after all the sketchy people she's promoted.

[@backthebusup]

Key word, “promoted”... Oprah never truly believed in all the crazy/pseudoscience guests on her show, IMO. It was all for show & money 💰

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@backthebusup Why would any sane person promote something they don't at least see as somewhat viable? That's like promoting bleach water to cure your toddler's cold (which happens, btw) by giving it a fancy name. If I promoted a group of people who believed public hangings of black people should be reentered into law, does that not mean I agree with it in some way? Either that, or I'm incredibly stupid.

[@bryceharper446]

Including Obama

[@dorothywillms4290]

@@backthebusup don’t kid yourself. If she had read and studied the Bible So much she would never even had half the crazies on her show. She needs to spend much time on her knees in repentance. She needs to be involved with people like Rick Warren, Franklin Graham, and many other Men of God. That’s what matters!! In fact the TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST are ALL THAT MATTERS,,…including Dr. Grandes opinions, which are just entertainment.

[@fulltimerver2355]

It's amazing how many rich, sketchy people there are with huge followings .

[@sweetvictory5643]

The very first Oprah's show I watched was the one with James Frey. Before that show she introduced his book A Million Little Pieces to her book club. James Frey claimed that this book was his memoir of addiction and recovery. However, some people who knew him having read his book told that he lied. Oprah got angry, invited him on her show and confronted him. However, she would not do it to Meghan and Harry, they are her golden geese...

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

Meg and Harry brought in the long green. Thats what shes about the long green not ethics.

[@sarahuber8567]

James Frey’s book is a great one and is a memoir. He did include some very minor changes like the outcome of somebody’s death and a couple of name changes to protect them. Oprah actually created a huge frenzy over some thing that did not need to be a frenzy and totally ruined him. Oprah autobiography. It is stated that she apologized to James Frey for the public shame and harm. She caused him over nothing. Let’s hope he never started drinking again over it.

[@9000ck]

Yes, she promoted 'The Secret' which was probably the most toxic product of the early 2000s.

[@karinperrott9890]

I’ve been leery of Oprah’s cult-like following for many years now. Thanks for your take on her.

[@valerieneal2747]

Especially when she promoted that whackadoodle Marianne Williamson. Talk about "cray cray"😨 And I CAN'T STAND DR. PHIL OR DR. OZ. Ugh!! 😵😵😵😵😵

[@rjules1083]

@@valerieneal2747 truth! Also the programming on her station “OWN” is garbage. And don’t get me started on how she promoted John of God, that trafficker and abuser!

[@MrRaulstrnad]

@@rjules1083 shell do anything and have anybody on the show if it brings a buck or two for her

[@valerieneal2747]

@@rjules1083 I know. That show with that psycho was beyond words. She always aligns herself with those kinds of people. And she was VERY CHUMMY with Harvey Weinstein. She even made a commercial years ago with Dump and Martha Stewart (she is creepy to) for Macy's before Christmas (YUCK😵) She hung out with Dumpy too.. She is disingenuous and also a narcissist. And I'm glad you mentioned her channel. I could never watch that or her. I do not like her. Never have.

[@beagledog2001]

As have I.

[@catalhuyuk7]

Its a sad state of affairs that the average citizen need to find guidance from people like Opra, Dr. Phil, and Dr Oz.

[@dianeyoung8068]

Universal healthcare might help people looking for help.

[@callum1651]

We've got the NHS in the UK but Jeremy Kyle made a career out of bullying people under the guise of helping them for a decade and people lapped it up

[@countrysunshinegal3038]

I've always thought that too. Why do we turn to the tv for advice on ANYTHING? It's really quite strange that people put so much confidence in people they don't even know.

[@vl4394]

It's because they deliberately brain damage at birth, and repeatedly thereafter.

[@Ignirium]

@@vl4394 You don't know that, how did you determine that is more true over another cause resulting is a person who seeks guidance from people like Opra, Dr. Phil, and Dr Oz? Are you just making up stuff youself while putting everyone in the same category in your multiple comments? you sound confused

[@meagles1333]

Dr Grande trying to keep a straight face while explaining the premise of The Secret. Priceless

[@seanwatts8342]

If he criticized it with any sarcasm, Oprah's army would destroy him...

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@seanwatts8342 Good thing Dr. Grande is a master at subtle sarcasm.

[@seanwatts8342]

@@-._.-KRiS-._.- ...about as subtle as a brick but still...

[@nancyjensen6409]

I haven't watched this yet, but I remember several years ago when a good friend and my oldest daughter raved about the Secret. When I began working full time, I had my husband record Oprah for me. Thank Heaven, my interest didn't last long. My opinions and those of our oldest daughter's have never jived.

[@lnc-to4ku]

You're the definition of balance (which is rare), Dr. Grande.... this was incredible, you gave her credit where credit was due, but you also pointed out that she may be too open minded. And I loved the Spider-Man quote "With great power comes great responsibility" ♡ The plants look so amazing, love the little lamp, but I think the little runt is up to his shenanigans again! 😄🪴

[@denisdaly1708]

She exploits her audience. Exploits their emotions and gulibility. She is gullible herself, except when deriving income. She is serious about money. She loves it.

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

Yeah, I’ve heard a lot of people including my mother think dr Oz is basically a quack

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Well ya he def is.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

You mom is correct!😛

[@jmklind]

Listen to your mom!

[@earthavi]

What he promotes now is majority BS for sure. The thing about Dr. Oz that makes me kind of sad and confused is that before he dove headfirst into pseudoscience, he was an incredible heart surgeon. Brilliant, even - and I’m saying this as someone who deeply dislikes him.

[@amyrussell860]

@@earthavi I agree with you. He has turned into a huckster.

[@2209panda1]

The Dr.Grande show "YOU GET AN ANALYSIS AND YOU GET AN ANALYSIS!"

[@rayross997]

"There's an analysis under your seat!"

[@Klove5343]

@@rayross997 😄

[@thestraightroad305]

“YOU GET A SNARK AND YOU GET A SNARK!”

[@dancingfirefly7761]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jpf77302]

Why didn’t my change of consciousness cure my Stage 4 cancer!? I tried so hard but it turned out that actual doctors with real medicine were the only thing that worked.

[@imeldahaloho4798]

And the real doctors less popular than O

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Hope your doing well. God Bless.

[@yasuke9317]

Glad you made it.

[@nigelcarren]

Well done for punching it on the nose JP! Total respect. 💪🌞🇬🇧

[@BeckBeckGo]

Right. Like lowering stress, exercise, relaxation, and eating well is great for your health, but if you’re sick, it’s time for biochemistry.

[@johnnolen8338]

"There's a term for alternative medicine that works. It's called medicine." - Tim Minchin

[@borninprovidence2965]

Well done. I’m a clinician. I grew up in poverty and experienced a variety of adversities. As such, I’ve found Oprah to be an inspiring, if not fascinating, person given the life she’s built for herself despite significant obstacles. And, over recent years I’ve questioned some of the people she promotes. Recently, she co-wrote a book with Dr. Bruce Perry on adverse childhood experiences and released a a docuseries on Appletv called The Me You Can’t See. I’ve only started to read the book, but I watched the docuseries. What I found most interesting is her perspective on perseverance which was accidentally revealed in one of the vignettes about a young woman she was attempting to ‘help’. Oprah struggled to understand the neurobiological nuances of how trauma affects people, largely because she’s so profoundly resilient and successful. In light of that, it makes sense why her career has been filled with elevating people and practices that have mass appeal (like magical problem solving) versus science or evidenced based practices. I won’t, however, fault her for appealing to society’s preference for easy solutions, a desire for sensational storytelling or fame by association. It’s a two way street. 😊

[@Mkylu]

The best part was Fred introducing himself with, "I was on Oprah" and then, "my name is Fred." As if that was more important than his own name. 😆

[@georgesehy8058]

Oprah had a traumatic childhood and has never really recovered. She is constantly looking for a savior to rescue her. When she "sees" people as having magical skills she is perhaps expressing her hope that her savior is among them. Her healing is onesided and so, misleading, as are her recommended gurus. Thanks for your intelligent discussion of who and what Opray really is to herself and to us.

[@beagledog2001]

Well said, I believe you made a good point here,

[@georgesehy8058]

@@beagledog2001 Thanks

[@beagledog2001]

@@georgesehy8058 you are welcome, sir.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

I appreciate your thoughts on Oprah. Funny u mention what Oprah is to us. I have never fallen into the ‘ode to amazing Oprah’ effect. Admittedly tho I often feel like the only middle aged white woman who does not worship the alter of Oprah.

[@beagledog2001]

@@IndigoBellyDance well said, I feel just the same! i

[@yomatejalseeya4765]

I particularly enjoyed Dr. Grande's burn on "The Secret" - 'now science-free!' 😂 😂 😂

[@beverlylawyer2286]

YES, GOOD ONE

[@anamarianistor5333]

Me too. I hated that book

[@Catlily5]

I think I saw a stupid movie called that. Prosperity doctrine is evil ...

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

@@Catlily5 I agree. Riches often mean spiritual riches and not material riches.

[@Catlily5]

@@nomiddlenamenmn427 In prosperity doctrine they are definitely talking about material riches.

[@elil8094]

I hope this isn’t weird but your voice is so soothing. I’ve been using your videos as background noise to help me get to sleep the last few days. I tend to get very anxious and my mind races as soon as I try to sleep. I think it’s because I have nothing to keep my mind occupied so it goes haywire. The videos help my mind focus on one thing so I don’t get that crazy anxiety before falling asleep. I find it very helpful. Thank you!

[@heidichard7206]

I do this too - not because my mind is overly anxious but rather, as a mental health nurse, I enjoy the Dr Grande 's analysis. I find his voice so soft and gentle, I am asleep within minutes😴

[@dancingfirefly7761]

Dr. Grande first started his channel in 2007, so he's been doing this for 14 years. He has 885K subscribers! A lot of hard work went into his channel. Kudos, Dr. Grande!

[@MuttsOverHumans]

I remember being assigned Chopra at college. My classmates had a huge discussion. When my turn came up, i said "It doesn't make sense."

[@joyciejd9673]

That guy could talk for hours and it sounded “pretty” but it was all hot air…I agree with you. It didn’t make sense

[@HkFinn83]

Surely it was being studied as some sort of cultural artefact, right? There isn’t a college that has deepak chopra on a real reading list, right? Right?...Right?

[@jim409]

Chopra is one of the many pseudo idiot guru types in india where a lot of people are very religious.

[@jessicafrost4563]

I was assigned it as well and found it too convoluted and disorganized to gain anything from.

[@davidcaram7675]

Thank you for the reference to " With great power comes great responsibility"

[@BigZebraCom]

Just a reminder, I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; Only speculating what could be happening now that a lamp has been included in the background.

[@seriouslyjoking2]

lol

[@niamhryan9677]

Ha yeah I spotted the lamp too. Its lovely

[@backthebusup]

Lmao 🤣

[@themobbit9061]

Thanks for taking about this. I’m a therapist who deals with trauma and I’ve noticed that some traumatized people use new age and various healing modalities as a way to keep the trauma repressed - a means to feel like they’re healing their traumatic memories without really integrating the pain of the memories. So the pursuit of these healing modalities becomes an unconscious deflection of the pain. They all tend to have “magical thinking” in operation from childhood - the willingness to believe in the power of their own positive (repressive) thought defense. I guess many people in our culture are willingly deceived by these modalities, which is easy because they do offer temporary relief and can be helpful in the healing of trauma as grounding tools - but not the end goal

[@darren430]

People might find this hard to believe, but I was recommended The Secret by a treating psychiatrist! She had several copies that she had already given to some of her clients. I didn't see her anymore after that.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. I believe there is a blurring of entertainment and reality. It why I loathe Reality TV, which is deception.

[@ChristinePerez903]

Oprah did good things to help people, because of that people see her as this perfect person, they don’t see that she makes mistakes as well. Great video Dr Grande!!

[@fredrika27]

I agree that Oprah makes mistakes, that she can support questionable topics/projects and that she isn't perfect. That is why she changed the direction of her show about 30 years ago because she at least understood the impact she had. That said, you can't point to any other woman who has done as much positive for people as she has. If Oprah wants to do pseudoscience, that's her choice. People don't have to listen if they don't want to. People also have to take responsibility for what they choose to believe! To put everything on Oprah isn't fair! What you've forgotten: science often fails people! When this is happens, people look for alternative cures including pseudoscience, prayer and quack cures. In closing, I want to say your commentaries are now following a trend in which you're literally making money off analyzing-some people may say bashing- celebrities who are yellow press fodder. That you question Winfrey's use of pseudoscience is hypocritical when you are also making peddling your own kind of pseudoscience! As they say, takes one to know one!

[@ritamead6318]

@@fredrika27 Yes! Science often fails people. And is often proven wrong..

[@thinktwice8860]

@@fredrika27 Science sometimes fails people, not often. Malignant narcissists, con artists, and the suck up flying monkeys that follow them let people drown by the millions. I can like a person, but change my opinion of them as new facts are discovered. Truth is the only thing that I want, no matter who’s feelings get hurt. Name one thing that Dr Grande said about Oprah that was false?

[@fredrika27]

@@thinktwice8860 Reread what I wrote! I said Grand's stance on Oprah is hypocrisy because he is doing the same thing Oprah is: making money off the topic of the day by analyzing Oprah. Regardless of whether or not he says anything negative, people can take his views, much like what they do when Oprah says something, as truth. There needs to be a clear disclaimer on these videos to protect Grande from being sued because dispute what he says, he also has many negative things about a person which in my opinion is a form of passively slandering and libeling a person's name. His criticism can viewed as negative and often are. While he's telling people to be careful of Oprah, people need to be careful of Grande!

[@sherunswithscissors]

@@fredrika27 - you do know Dr Grande is an actual scientist?

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

“Cholesterol fee, sugar free, science free...”😂😂😂😂 This was a fair and accurate analysis. It’s really puzzling why Oprah would support pseudoscience. The people that she promoted would certainly be nowhere near where they are now if it wasn’t for her support. Your story was interesting, I liked how you explained him that being on Oprah wasn’t an accomplishment...😁 Excellent review Dr. Grande.❤️ *Btw, the new lamp shade is super cute.✨🥰

[@chriser555]

so are you

[@KatJ3st]

Pseudo science sells ads on tv!😏

[@Zddcffggfgv]

@@KatJ3st yea she did it for money...

[@flash_flood_area]

And some people wanted her to run for president. Yikes.

[@raydavison4288]

People are always calling for celebrities to run for POTUS. I don't why. The 2 celebrities who were elected to that office were just plain awful.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

You know, we might of had the "white wave" rise regardless of Trump or Oprah in the office. Results would have probably been very similar.

[@raydavison4288]

@@-._.-KRiS-._.-: Yep. And I doubt that Oprah would have been any better at "presidenting" than Trump.

[@beagledog2001]

can you imagine?

[@flash_flood_area]

@@beagledog2001 the mind boggles

[@sol2937]

The book of the secret should be called: How to turn the Universe into a slave to your selfish desires.

[@cyruscherry35]

Im into Tolle but that book the secret is complete nonsense and it doesn't work for anyone

[@beagledog2001]

well said

[@catherineblair550]

@@cyruscherry35 It works but it doesn't always work. It's not a law like gravity. If conditions are right it can open doors but it doesn't control external factors.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

Thank u The secret was just a cover for how to selfishly get what u want.

[@victoriannagerdes3652]

I want to tell you how much I've gained from watching your BPD videos. I was diagnosed in 1996 (16) but was diagnosed with severe depression in 1987 (age 7). I have found & tell those with BPD to become an expert in their disorder & your videos are immensely helpful. I have been "pimping" your material to my TikTok, Instagram & Facebook friends/followers. Thank you for giving us straightforward and clinical but understandable information. I adore you for helping through the day in the life of a mental health cripple... I'm digging my way out & I feel empowered now. I hope you read this.

[@dee9443]

The Oprah Effect- "Sugar free, science free" 🤣🤣🤣

[@CalmKit]

Not exactly “sugar free” look at her coaching supporters on this board… most likely all paid from Sunshine Sachs

[@Mountlougallops]

money for Oprah

[@mrazik131]

cholesterol free, light bulb went off in my head !

[@janekay9220]

@@CalmKit FD

[@eek1759]

This is one of the most inadvertently terrifying videos you have ever done. Hero worship is absolutely terrifying. The truth, I feel, is that Oprah does not believe in anything she puts on her shows. She is simply extremely adept at tugging on peoples' emotions. She figures out what is currently affecting people and capitalizes on it to get ratings/money.

[@annakchf7084]

Indeed! Is it ever about anything BUT making money??? Things like the link to sex offender John of God and the crimes involving her school in South Africa such as sexual abuse and a dead infant being found in a bag, should be enough to cancel Oprah forever, but people forget fast and suddenly she’s there again in our screens interviewing Harry and Meghan and all evil (if it was ever known to the big masses) is suddenly forgotten. Talking about brainwashing!

[@johne5543]

@@annakchf7084 To be brainwashed, doesn't a person first need a brain? lol

[@beverlylawyer2286]

yup

[@tomruth9487]

DaffodiMarmalade, Yes, that's exactly it, she's tugging on peoples emotions to win them over.

[@Peakfreud]

Dont forget, she also Panders to Women, Oprah is Misandry personified

[@bthomson]

Dr. Grande - where do you get your wonderful fans? You definitely deserve them but where do they come from? They magnify your already magnificent wit into something otherworldly! So much learning but also SO MUCH FUN!

[@desertportal353]

Best comment here. By far.

[@bonniea.1941]

We love you too, B Thomson! 😀❤️

[@katherinethomson8824]

Years ago a psychiatrist acquaintance of mine told me I could learn how to ignore my migraines and they would go away. He said he was successful in doing this himself. The next time I had a migraine, I decided to try it. The pain got worse and worse. I ignored it more and more as I lay curled up on my bed. Suddenly, with only 2 seconds of warning, I had to projectile vomit. It was the first time I had ever vomited from a migraine, and continued to be a new symptom for my headaches for many years. I've been much more skeptical of psychiatrists ever since. There are too many bad ones out there.

[@barbarataylor4090]

I enjoyed the Oprah Winfrey show in its heyday. More recently, I have lost respect for her, more specifically after the Harry and Meghan interview. The Royal family got trashed and Oprah allowed this. Nothing short of disgraceful! A big $ grab.

[@Johnny.Fedora]

That inconsequential nonsense is what made you sit up and take notice of what purveyor of useless crap Winfrey is?

[@MoonChild-nw6oy]

One should ask why is there a Royal family?

[@baberoot1998]

Lol. A lady in the 80's sitting on the couch all afternoon, eating bon-bons, and watching Oprah. Lol. Took you all these years to figure out what a shady woman she is? Lol. She fooled you in the 'early days'. She is the same today...as she was back then. A looney. You were fooled.

[@sideswiped6874]

@@MoonChild-nw6oy LOL you will be happy to hear that I asked a young lady from England that was here in the USA if she has ever seen the Royals. as she waved her hand and arm she said no, and that no one cares about the Royals, all the TV stuff you see is just TV stuff, no one cares about them. LOL I also asked her if she ever saw Paul or Ringo, she said no.

[@sideswiped6874]

@@MoonChild-nw6oy LOL you will be happy to hear that I asked a young lady from England that was here in the USA if she has ever seen the Royals. she said no, and that no one cars about the Royals, all the TV stuff you see is just TV stuff, no one cars about them. LOL I also asked her if she ever saw Paul or Ringo, she said no.

[@RJ.87]

The amount of edits and cuts while talking about 'The Secret', is very telling in regards to your opinion on the matter, doc! I fully agree though ;-)!

[@Zddcffggfgv]

You must be new here....he edits...like all other channels. How many copies of The Secret did you buy for your loved ones? HAHAHAHAHA

[@Nan-Elle]

@@Zddcffggfgv lol

[@lisamcdonald2877]

The bullshit in The Secret is toxic if taken seriously. My vibrations are all messed up now and attract stray dogs and pigeons. I am neither.

[@RJ.87]

@@lisamcdonald2877 Haha, yes! Have you tried making a vision board :P?

[@sayhello5377]

How dare you question her, Peasant? If Oprah says so, it is true. All hail the queen! (Sarcasm...)

[@user-vw6xp5nl6t]

You get a car

[@rockradstone]

@@user-vw6xp5nl6t It's under your seat! 😜

[@justamannn8674]

She has shortened her title from Queen Oprah to the more religious POPErah, she excepts low curtsy’s and ring kissing.

[@suestone6156]

THIS WOMAN IS DEMONIC!!!

[@joan-lisa-smith]

Thanks Dr Grande, great (and important) topic and a nice break from popular figures and their crimes. At some point will you start doing some vids again on basic psychology stuff like your old vids? Now that you have so many followers they could help a lot of people.

[@crystaljenkins2353]

Almost every time Dr. G makes a joke I think back to when my husband and I first started watching these videos. We thought we were just watching an informational video; we didn’t expect to be laughing. There was that first time we looked at each other puzzled…ummm what? “I think he must be joking,” Hubby said. And that’s when we decided we were fans. ☺️

[@quarteracreadventures855]

Dr. Grande is as dry as a bone; I love him so

[@francesbernard2445]

Dr. Grande thank you! I am getting tired of hearing the line, "Don't overthink." Dr. Grande I am glad that you found a person qualified with enough education to work for you who will probable not ever use that same line.

[@watm80]

Oprah is not doing too well with promoting Harry and his wife is she?

[@patrickmazza1]

Is it possible ?

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

🤭

[@mjbelle23]

Not one bit after the interview it made me not like them at all , when I loved them

[@leonieromanes7265]

Oprah actually did quite well from the interview, financially. Harry and Megan not so much.

[@ginafromjax9432]

WHAT!!! Who is having that conversation?

[@mikeabel7577]

"Does Oprah promote pseudoscience?" The answer is: DUH 🙄

[@LouigiVerona]

She promoted so much pseudoscience, but not a single skeptic.

[@louniece1650]

My Stupid arse bought in hook, line, and sinker 💯🤷‍♀️

[@TrojansFirst]

How do skeptics improve people’s lives? What Oprah was doing was moving people from a fundamentalist religious view to a progressive spirituality that promotes universal values. Meditation is also scientifically proven to improve lives. Tolle is a big meditator.

[@burt591]

@@TrojansFirst A Skeptic is gonna question things to make sure that what you are promoting is actually true, if you care about truth then skepticism is very important

[@TrojansFirst]

@@burt591 the problem with many skeptics is they are not skeptical of this idea of objective truth..

[@burt591]

@@TrojansFirst What do you mean?

[@livjasmine7522]

The story at the end…you always brighten my day, Dr. G.

[@CaraHTheRealCie]

I just remembered an amusing story about The Secret. When my son was in the 8th grade, one of his teachers was obsessed with The Secret. She had the class read it and then write a letter to themselves to be opened when they were 21 about how reading The Secret changed their lives. My son wrote "dear future me, I hope you still think this is stupid." When he turned 21, he opened the letter to himself, read it, and declared, "yes, younger self, I still do."

[@AedanGUnit]

I’ve got all kinds of positive vibes yet my lower back continues to hurt. My back just doesn’t get it 🙄

[@bh5606]

O is a legend in her own mind.

[@MrRaulstrnad]

unfortunately she is a legend to the majority of people never in history has someone gone so far by doing so little

[@synewparadigm]

For a while, She was the richest woman in America

[@bh5606]

@@synewparadigm ..means nothing..

[@bh5606]

@@MrRaulstrnad Add Taylor Swift to that group.

[@MrRaulstrnad]

@@cht2162 but what has she really done acts outraged when the producers determine it will get good ratings acts emotional to play the audience just aimless chatter without reason or purpose sour grapes sure but surely there must be a better way to inform people

[@ginkellum178]

A case of another celebrity pretending to be a psychologist... giving advice to folks that need trained doctors... we called folks like Chopra "snake oil sellers" when I was growing up... by the way...nice new lamp in the background...very cozy.

[@C.Noble13]

Best buddy with Harvey's Weinstein . The book of Satanic panic Michael Aquino Army military mind Wars temple of Set radio waves. Lavey bible of Satan and Police departments in California Allegedly.

[@jmklind]

@@C.Noble13 those are indeed all words. But, they don’t seem to fit together in the order you’ve selected.

[@C.Noble13]

@@jmklind It's shocking as a child to have watched... this is why. Green coffee beans Dr. Oz not traumatizing.

[@jmklind]

@@C.Noble13 are you attempting to speak like chopra where his word salad could just as easily be “wisdom” or “random sentence generator”?

[@thomashootman]

The truth is irrelevant.

[@wesleyt1193]

Love your videos and this one is no exception! I have an idea since you mentioned supernatural and psychics lately, would you be willing to do an analysis on Dolores Canon and her alleged abilities to hypnotize her clients and bring them back to their past lives? She made many claims about aliens, life after death and other such topics. It would make for a very interesting episode to hear your thoughts on her and her techniques. Thanks for all the knowledgeable and entertaining content!

[@Seabacon346]

Ooooh weeee Dr. Grande, I see you! Nobody's safe for the "I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video, only speculating..." Nice video as always! 🤣

[@SunsetGuitarist]

Hey quick story. Back in about 2004 I got caught up in an MLM that actually promoted the book The Secret 6:48. And I'm embarrassed to say that I was a bit caught up in that frenzy of being able to think whatever you want into existence. Which is the perfect propaganda for a multi level marketing company. Dog gone did i get suckered Into that scheme...

[@ST-nz4bf]

Don’t beat yourself buddy we all got sucked into the Big “O” effect !! Oprah’s phoney like a 3 Dollar Bill !! 👎👎👎☹️☹️☹️

[@beverlylawyer2286]

Being poor can be a protection

[@egg9206]

nothing to be embarrassed about, mlms are successful for a reason (and it’s not because their products are great lmfao)

[@lizsays3324]

The only reason I didn't get sucked into one years ago was because at the 'housewarming party' I attended, one person immediately figured out that it was actually an MLM recruitment scam. He started asking questions and things got awkward fast. It was a long time before I realized had bad MLMs can get and I wish I could go back and thank him for saving my clueless self.

[@brianpratt3224]

I don't think I could do Dr. Grande's job here. It must really hard to say a lot of things on this channel with a straight face.

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

The eyes and eyebrows tell alot.

[@cmeflywva]

I've worked in the mental health field for over thirty years and trust me it is very hard to keep a straight face.

[@tonyavalencia-lopez9393]

I’m ready for Dr. G to have his own show! 🤩

[@LainieS100]

I can't fully express how delighted i am that you discussed this topic. To my mind she appears to be money-grubbing, egotistical and unethical who preys on emotionally needy souls and will do anything that gets ratings and improves her bottom line.

[@ritar.7836]

Exactly, and that's one of the reasons why she got involved with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. If she had any scruples and were more sophisticated, she would have seen that her interview would not only hurt Prince Harry's immediate family but could also jeopardize political stability in the world on which we all depend. However, the woke, including millionaires and billionaires, seem to want to overhaul everything in the world order, making money along the way.

[@Dandelionfleur]

Thank you for this analysis, it clears up a lot of the conflict I felt regarding Orpah. It is an affirmation of my ability to have rational thoughts.

[@ruthsmith303]

I like the plaid shirt! Also, I thought I was alone in my distrust of Ophah's recommendations and protégés. Thanks for the content.

[@CalmKit]

Yes. She pushed unlicensed “coaches” who are not qualified in mental health.

[@jonathandewberry289]

What do you think "qualified" is suppose to mean or matter though? What does anyone care about "Unlicensed" or "Licensed" after all?

[@caravb5906]

You can be qualified but still rubbish in your job

[@CalmKit]

@@jonathandewberry289 professionals with ethics care. I guess you dont

[@CalmKit]

@@caravb5906 having ethical standards and having to answer to licensing boards and have possible professional, legal & ethical implications makes a HUGE difference in keeping mental health providers accountable! You won’t convince me otherwise.

[@caravb5906]

@@CalmKit this is a big subject and having qualified in counseling I can tell you that i understand about ethics and professionalism. I also have encountered people who are fully trained, supervised and registered but who still give room for doubt when it comes to the ability to do the role competently. These days it leans towards who you know and not ability

[@autumnedwards4448]

That story at the end and the way you tied it all together for the conclusion was so awesome!😍👏👏👏Dr Grande you are the best!💙💙

[@MsChampagneSanity]

I’m ashamed to admit I totally fell for the Oprah effect when I was younger, in my twenties. I was also very emotionally and psychologically vulnerable having gone through domestic violence. I mention that because after I moved in with my now husband, I stopped watching her and now, looking back or in current interviews, I cringe so hard. I even bought into the Tolle, “secret” crap back then. This isn’t to say I hate everything she stands for now, but I’m far better minded to not just go along with the vapid drivel that comes out of her mouth or the sensationalism she promotes.

[@megara4068]

I attended an event held by my alma mater. The speakers were two South African women who spoke about growing up in South Africa and apartheid. At the end of their talk there was time for a Q&A. I don’t remember the question one student asked, but their response has stuck with me all these years. The women spoke about how Oprah had given a large sum of money to create a prestigious school for girls in South Africa. They acknowledged the nice gesture, but they also said, “Oprah never asked us what we needed and where we believed the money was best served. She made the decision. If we had the chance to speak with her how we could best use that generous amount of money, we would have wanted to use it to improve the schools that already exist. We could provide a better education for many more girls and boys in our country.” The women acknowledged the gift and were grateful for it, but there is something disturbing about waltzing into a foreign country, deciding what’s best for them. It feels infantilizing when Oprah decided for South Africans what is best for them.

[@citizenoftheearth6]

it's her money and she can do whatever she wants with it. SA is notoriously corrupt.

[@megara4068]

@citizenoftheearth6 Most places are corrupt. If you have a problem with these two South African women or their critique of Oraph's influence in their home country, then go take it up with them. Westerners, almost always white Westerners, like voluntourism trips. They do some small amount of work, take selfies of themselves with children from the country they're visiting, and upload the photos for social media likes and validation. The "White savior" mentality involves barging into someone's country and telling them how they will fix the country's problems without asking any local folks what they need or the best ways to make things run smoothly in their own culture and environment. Folks with White savior complex encourage voluntourism, and, as Westerners do, push Western and/or Christian ideals onto these folks they claim they're helping. The idea that anyone deserves to be absurdly rich and that they can walk into a country, telling them what they need is, again, infantilizing as well as pressing capitalism on the people of that country whether they like it or not. We could go into an entirely different direction about the leeches and blood money of capitalism, but hopefully, this is enough for you to understand that it was the people of South Africa themselves who wanted to be consulted on how to best use money for children and education in their own country.

[@danb2622]

I always found Oprah to be, at best, abysmally annoying. Her program, which I admit I have not seen in many years, always struck me as a cry fest appealing primarily to rather shallow (and probably jobless) viewers. Her friendliness to anti-science doesn’t help warm me to her.

[@MrRaulstrnad]

exactly

[@juliewood4340]

She could care less about you being warm…

[@danb2622]

@@juliewood4340 Don't worry, Julie. I'm sure she couldn't care less about me. It's mutual. Happy now?

[@juliewood4340]

@@danb2622 Hater

[@danb2622]

@@juliewood4340 I guess not.

[@williamshears9953]

Would love to see a book review of Political Ponerology, a legendary book about the prevalence of psychopathy in politics

[@willman9567]

I used to like and respect her until about two years ago. Now she seems to be a grifter. She uses peoples traumas to make money. After looking back, she always did that. This year has been the worst. The Prince Harry stuff was cringe. Now her and Gayle seem like those gossiping old dragons that used to be at church. Lost all respect for her.

[@beverlylawyer2286]

thanks

[@RosieGirlRose101]

The Oprah Show was literally her job! She wasn’t using people’s trauma to make money. People chose to come on the show and talk about their stories, it was their choice. On the other hand, hearing other people talk about their trauma may have helped heal others watching. How was the Prince HRry stuff cringy? A couple wanting to speak their truth is cringy? 🙄🙄

[@archiebunkers7881]

@@RosieGirlRose101 Rosie, with respect, how can you believe anything from THAT ridiculous and cruel interview. All I can remember after seeing snippets is her "what!!" every now and then. This damaged her credibility forever. To persuade people in this way to reveal their unhappiness on television is inappropriate. Winfrey makes money from people's suffering. She's not a scientist nor anything else of worth, but she can draw an audience and make money from that. She harms people with her kind of 'truth'. She made money at a certain time and people do not fall for that anymore, You can say they wizened up.

[@RosieGirlRose101]

@@archiebunkers7881 i completely disagree with you on her work but that's your opinion. UNless you have a weird biase against Prince Harry and Meghan, why wouldn't you believe them? Weird.

[@lynchapman1238]

Have you not examined the various lies Megan has been proven to have told? Examine them in detail unless you have a bias completely For Harry and Megan

[@davidmayhew8083]

Thankyou for this perspective. It boggles the mind. The other big thing she was about was weight loss and gain and loss. What typical middle class woman isn't obsessed with this issue? When she lost weight she gave them all hope and fulfilled their aspirations. When she gained weight they could all so easily relate to her plight. Plus she was rich!!! Looking at the faces of the women in her audience when she came on stage was amazing! They were transfixed! Plus her being black helped them all feel just alittle less collective guilt.

[@KateWilliam75]

Ahhh ... "The Oprah Effect" explains to me what happened to Harry and Meghan. Any interest I had her had been waning and the Harry and Meghan interview finished me.

[@sherylbeamer7189]

“Presenting the FACTS and letting people decide for themselves” . Well said, Dr! Her lack of thoughtful follow up questions during and after Harry and his wife’s accusing the Royal family of negative behavior is a perfect example of this. ( in latter light of how many untruths were said it seems even less professional of Oprah, used to love her.)

[@ckwind1971]

I always have said, she's a terrible interviewer and journalist

[@einsteindarwin8756]

Yet there are people in “the biz” who say that she is the queen of interviewing.

[@lindanelson7332]

Thank you Dr. Grande for validating what I’ve been telling my friends for years.

[@lr8786]

She made money by any means necessary even if it means having to promote pseudoscience. Opening a girl's school in Johannesburg and not making sure it was run safely pretty much sums up where her priorities are. Wealthy get more wealthy when creating these charities.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Ya she did that to make herself look good

[@joyciejd9673]

Just like Harry and Megain

[@coweatsman]

Beware of billionaires baring gifts. Be it Elon, Bill Gates or Oprah.

[@coweatsman]

The sort of charity work I would admire is that which is unknown because the donor does not beat their chest in self congratulations. They are not "praying on street corners" so that they can be seen praying.

[@heyhorinshi]

And by not making sure it was run properly that’s like best case scenario... things could be rly shady 👀

[@timheavyable]

When Doctor G said negative effects like scars ,burns and agonizing pain with such a straight face i lost it. My country first got old repeats of Oprah long after she had become huge. First saw an episode when i was about 13 and immediatly thought she was full of crap. Im not american and her style and content along with the screaming crowd was madness .

[@videoettaceo8900]

Tolle doesn't say thinking is bad. He says being consumed by random thoughts, anxiety, strong feelings, etc. is a detriment to living in the moment. There is a time for purposeful thinking. It is necessary. But having your head stuffed with racing thoughts is not thinking. That's what he teaches.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Really? Does he have a degree in " Stating the Obvious "...?

[@YvieT81]

“Aaaaand you get a pseudo expert! And you get a pseudo expert! And you get a pseudo expert! You all get pseudo experts!!! Yaaaaaaaayyyy!!!”

[@wednesdayschild3627]

The good thing about Deepak Chopra was that he told people not to eat processed foods.

[@Bubbles99718]

So? Most anyone with half a brain does. Pretty low bar to set

[@sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926]

Don't eat processed food. Where's my book deal!??

[@wednesdayschild3627]

@@sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926 that was 25 years ago. That was unheard of.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

@@Bubbles99718 not 25 years ago. Back then the low fat processed foods was advised by doctors.

[@dannycarrington1601]

Even a broken clock is correct twice a day.

[@user-fu1nw7kh2h]

I enjoyed the part of Oprah that allowed people to share their life and experiences. As a teenager her show helped me cope with my obesity when there was no understanding and empathy around me .

[@pamiam9017]

I used to watch her back in the early 90s then I started to realise that almost every experience a guest had, she would start sniveling and telling her experience with something similar. I once mentioned it to a coworker who was American and she replied "Isn't she amazing?"

[@leighblacklocke7190]

Edifying and entertaining commentary!! Thank you, Dr. Grande!

[@sharonkeasling4403]

I don't think she's as "popular" as she was. Many of us haven't listened to her for years.

[@shanthishourya8082]

People abroad only know her bacause Tom Cruise jumped on her couch.

[@emmylou-y4b]

The O Network was tanking until Tyler Perry saved it with his soap operas and comedies. It's ironic that she has become very divisive while Perry gave a very touching speech (I believe it was at the Emmys) about uniting as a people. He doesn't seem to have any new shows on the O roster. I wonder if he's disillusioned with her antics.

[@coffeefish]

I remember when she said "some people just gotta die." I think she was talking about White people.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@shanthishourya8082 Do they know the craziness of Tom Cruise, the person?

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@coffeefish That's interesting because most of the world isn't white.

[@JustDr.S]

Fred: "Hi. I was on Oprah!" Dr. Grande: "Oh! In that case, you're hired!" Fred: "Really?" Dr. Grande: "Psych!" _hangs up_ (Sorry, I couldn't help it, Dr. G. that part cracked me up) 🤣

[@lnc-to4ku]

Lol! That's hilarious! 😆

[@Steponlyone]

She milks her audience, and her audience loves pseudo science and survives out of hope for a miracle that will improve their day to day lives. Oprah is just a “great” business woman.

[@jmklind]

@John Mann no, trump isn’t a great businessman.

[@michaelscott9018]

She capitalized on bored housewives

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

Very Trumpian when you think about it

[@Steponlyone]

@John Mann same technique basically, yes.

[@Zddcffggfgv]

I wouldn't say she is a great business woman any more than I would call a coc41ne dealer a great business person...her bs sells itself.

[@Kinkle_Z]

The "I've been on Oprah" anecdote reminds me of myself because, while it was hardly the first thing out of my mouth, I would eventually always get around to telling people about that after-party in Bob Dylan's small motel room with Janis Ian and Maria Muldaur and John Denver. But then, one time a local friend, who had heard the story before, was standing there as I retold it and rolling his eyes. Yes Kinky, we know. We've heard it before. Oops. I never ever told that story again. Hahaha! He was a Hollywood child star and perhaps he had gone through that too.

[@aleysb]

As I listened, I thought about where we are today. We can learn so much from this. Thanks!

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"The Secret" summary sounds like a device I keep in my nightstand 😉

[@misterx4757]

Wait a minute doc... I thought you picked your shirts based on "The Secret" and advice you received from Deepak. And you're saying no? For shame! I have to consult the Oprah book club about this. It's a lot to take in.

[@kati-ana]

What really confuses me is how many follow her every word and literally worship her. She and those she support are after only one thing, power, attention and greed. Sadly this world is filled with cult like mentality and thinking celebrities are so very extra special.

[@henryahoy]

she was this warm, successful friend in their living room every day, talking to them about their inner most fears and dreams, that's a lot of access to people's vulnerable spots

[@ekchulbuli]

That is called idol worshipping

[@sarabrant723]

"cholesterol-free, sugar-free, science-free"! Dr.G you are too funny! Just the way that you speak is so funny when you talk about stuff that you don't believe in you don't have to tell us that you don't like it by telling us that you don't like it..

[@DrogoBaggins987]

Her actions are loud and clear. She knows how to make money and make her money grow and knows it takes hard work and discipline. She has promoted feels over reals because it sells. Oprah isn't interesting. Her fans aren't interesting. The Oprah affect is very interesting. Something about her resonates with a lot of Americans.

[@lienlael3196]

I am overwhelmed, sometimes, of how easy we (including me) of course, are deceived by other individuals. I don't think it is a matter of poor education, but poor, or lack of awareness. Our hearts (including mine) of course, are truly deceitful and truly wicked. Fame, money, social status, religious ranks, narcissists, etc., etc., etc. Lord have mercy😳

[@lorraineprahm5461]

I could kick myself for supporting Oprah and the people she promoted. I've thrown away all the books she has recommended.Also the books her cohorts wrote.

[@samf.s.7731]

I think the problem is people not understanding that you can't trust a person's judgement in regards to everything, that's a fictional pedestal they're placing her on and worshipping her in an idol like fashion. She's a human being, she has contributed tremendously to my knowledge about many things and she always discussed the subjects she tackled on her show rather than just "report on them", the show's run time for an average episode was perfect and well segmented. I really enjoyed watching it. What I'm saying is, she is good at what she does, but that doesn't make her always right and it's not fair to hold her to that standard (Or anybody else for that matter). Thanks for the video Dr.Grande, I definitely think you explained (in detail) why it's important to keep in mind that celebrities can be wrong about endorsing certain things, and go as far as making false proclamations about those things, even when its to the best of their knowledge.

[@Zddcffggfgv]

I don’t think they pay attention to her at all...subconscious acceptance of whatever is on the plate.

[@lisamcdonald2877]

Gwyneth Paltrow, anyone?

[@IndigoBellyDance]

I find Oprah to be a cult of personality. Her followers hang onto her every word and product she promotes. If your product was promoted by Oprah u hit gold.

[@HkFinn83]

She’s an airhead pseud. And that Phil character is surely some sort of war criminal. He just looks the type.

[@doneestoner9945]

I remember when she platformed Marianne Williamson, who ran for president in 2016 with some kooky ideas.

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Yet, when all was said and done, Marianne Williamson turned out to have the most integrity of any of the candidates

[@lisamcdonald2877]

I read a Williamson book years ago and it wasn't bad. She's better than the typical New Age over-priviledged crap marketer

[@doneestoner9945]

I don't hate her. It's just that she is not qualified to be president of the U.S.

[@sarabechtler7921]

Your background looks amazing doc! If I may suggest though as a life long cactus 🌵 & succulent freak, these plants need high light or bright indirect 🌞. Looks a bit dark or too far from windows in that location. One way to work this..is to place them in a bright location, & then rotate all or some into your background for short periods, like around Time of shooting. They will require more water if moved into high light. Also those teeny tiny potted ones do better if transplanted to a bit larger pot i have found. Mine like clay pot with drain hole. Water once a month once in a bigger pot. Hope this helps🥰💙

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I really enjoyed this one!its refreshing for someone to recognize that life shouldn’t revolve around the most popular kid!!oprah did help me once..it was about sa..and she said to take a pic of yourself as a child and tell that child everything would be ok..it was very therapeutic..great video doc..and yet I have never been on Oprah!!explains a lot!!lololol