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Oprah's Super Soul

Oprah's Super Soul

Dr. Robin Smith: The Truth About Being Emotionally Full

Sep 30, 2026 · 38 min · 15 segments

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 10, 2013. New York Times best-selling author, ordained minister and licensed psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explains how she overcame a series…

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 10, 2013. New York Times best-selling author, ordained minister and licensed psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explains how she overcame a series of personal setbacks and a condition she describes as "emotional anorexia." As a best-selling author, a regularly featured expert on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and host of her own national radio show, Dr. Robin appeared to have it all. However, after a serious car accident left her unable to work, Dr. Robin fell into a financial crisis. Dr. Robin says the situation became so dire she was spiritually drained and felt lost. Dr. Robin discusses how she confronted what she calls a gnawing hunger in her soul and how she finally nourished her spirit back to life. Dr. Robin also talks about her book "Hungry: The Truth About Being Full," in which she teaches readers how to recognize, survive, embrace and conquer what she calls "emotional hunger." * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on March 10, 2013. New York Times best-selling author, ordained minister and licensed psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explains how she overcame a series…

Speakers: Robin SmithGuestOprah WinfreyHost

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A Cascade of Losses2:46 – 4:07

Oprah WinfreyHost

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And we're joined today by Dr. Robin Smith, who was an expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show, for many years for a total of 35 appearances.

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Did you realize? 35

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times.

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35 times.

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I did realize that.

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That's a big deal.

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That's

Oprah WinfreyHost

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a very big deal to be on the Oprah show all those years.

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Oh

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yeah.

Oprah WinfreyHost

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During that time, you were helping so many people find their way.

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And in the past four years, it's been four years since we saw each other.

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And in those four years, a lot has happened.

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Too much.

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In that time, you lost your money.

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You lost your assets.

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Oh, yeah.

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Your house was flooded.

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Yeah.

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You were in a serious car accident.

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My house was burglarized, too.

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Oh,

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my goodness.

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And you lost your beloved dog, Callie.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:29

Yes.

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Psychological RecoveryHealth > Mental Health
Mental HealthHealth
Trauma and AdversityPsychology
Identity DevelopmentPersonal Development > Self-Awareness
Reclaiming Authentic IdentityPersonal Development > Self-Awareness > Identity Development
Maintaining Self-Worth Beyond Career and FamePersonal Development > Self-Awareness > Identity Development > Reclaiming Authentic Identity
Grief and Emotional DistressPsychology > Trauma and Adversity
Healing From Cumulative LossPsychology > Trauma and Adversity > Grief and Emotional Distress
Integrating Childhood Wounds Into Adult LifePsychology > Trauma and Adversity > Grief and Emotional Distress > Healing From Cumulative Loss
Faith-Based Meaning-MakingReligion > Spirituality
Finding Purpose in SufferingReligion > Spirituality > Faith-Based Meaning-Making
Conscious Relationship With God and Inner VoiceReligion > Spirituality > Faith-Based Meaning-Making > Finding Purpose in Suffering
Emotionally Depriving RelationshipsRelationships > Emotional Well-Being
Emotional AnorexiaRelationships > Emotional Well-Being > Emotionally Depriving Relationships
Accepting Crumbs Instead of Mutual FulfillmentRelationships > Emotional Well-Being > Emotionally Depriving Relationships > Emotional Anorexia
Therapy, Meditation, and PrayerHealth > Mental Health > Psychological Recovery
Awakening Through Depression and Life CrisisHealth > Mental Health > Psychological Recovery > Therapy, Meditation, and Prayer
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Emotional Well-BeingRelationships
Personal Development
Health
Religion
Psychology
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Self-AwarenessPersonal Development

A Cascade of Losses2:46 – 4:07

Oprah WinfreyHost

2:46

And we're joined today by Dr. Robin Smith, who was an expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show, for many years for a total of 35 appearances.

Oprah WinfreyHost

2:57

Did you realize? 35

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Robin SmithGuest

2:59

times.

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Robin SmithGuest

3:00

35 times.

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Robin SmithGuest

3:01

I did realize that.

R

Robin SmithGuest

3:02

That's a big deal.

R

Robin SmithGuest

3:03

That's

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:03

a very big deal to be on the Oprah show all those years.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:05

Oh

R

Robin SmithGuest

3:05

yeah.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:06

During that time, you were helping so many people find their way.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:10

And in the past four years, it's been four years since we saw each other.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:14

And in those four years, a lot has happened.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:16

Too much.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:17

In that time, you lost your money.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:20

You lost your assets.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:21

Oh, yeah.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:22

Your house was flooded.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:23

Yeah.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:23

You were in a serious car accident.

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Robin SmithGuest

3:25

My house was burglarized, too.

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Robin SmithGuest

3:26

Oh,

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:26

my goodness.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:27

And you lost your beloved dog, Callie.

Oprah WinfreyHost

3:29

Yes.

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