The Oprah Podcast

Quiet Quitting: Why Women Are Emotionally Checking Out of Their Marriage

August 13, 2026·45 min·5-min readconversationalculture
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The Oprah podcast explores the viral phenomenon of women "quietly quitting" their marriages—emotionally disengaging while staying physically present—sparked by Monica Corcoran Harel’s article in The Cut. This cultural moment reveals a deeper crisis of emotional disconnection, unmet need

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Guest

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Monica Corcoran Harel

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Oprah WinfreyMonica Corcoran HarelNedra Glover TawwabJulie Menanno

Books

The Balancing Actby Nedra Glover TawwabSecure Loveby Julie Menanno

Research & Papers

The Cut

Topics

Mental HealthParentingTherapy

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