Iyanla Vanzant Opens Up About Losing Her Daughter & Finding God Again | Super Soul Sparks

Iyanla Vanzant Opens Up About Losing Her Daughter & Finding God Again | Super Soul Sparks

Author: Oprah September 20, 2026 Duration: 11:15
In this unforgettable conversation, Oprah Winfrey sits down with bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and "Iyanla: Fix My Life" host Iyanla Vanzant for a profound Soul-to-Soul discussion about trauma, healing, surrender, faith, and purpose. Iyanla shares deeply personal stories from her journey, including growing up in poverty, surviving childhood abuse, becoming a mother at a young age, struggling with depression, overcoming a suicide attempt, and finding the spiritual path that transformed her life. She also reveals how the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Jamia forever changed her understanding of grief, God, forgiveness, and the meaning of life. Full episodes “Iyanla Vanzant, Part 1 Put the Pieces Back Together" and “Iyanla Vanzant, Part 2 Find Peace” originally aired August 7, 2017. Listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts. 

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