Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.
She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. www.sharonsalzberg.com
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Ep. 229 – Jerry Colonna
For episode 229 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with teacher, author, and CEO whisperer Jerry Colonna for his second appearance on the podcast to talk about his new book, Reunion: Leadership and …
01:02:31 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Ep. 228 – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
For episode 228 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize ment…
01:03:43 |
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Ep. 227 – Mental Health Series with Joe Loizzo
For episode 227 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize ment…
01:12:07 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Ep. 226 – Dan Harris, Finding Your Way
For episode 226 of the Metta Hour, we’re bringing you an episode from the Ten Percent Happier Podcast in which Dan Harris interviews Sharon about her brand new book, “Finding Your Way.”
You can get …
00:51:55 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Ep. 225 – Katherine May
For episode 225 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes New York Times bestselling author Katherine May.
Click here to learn more about Sharon’s new book, Finding Your Way, available Oct 10th!
Katherine…
00:57:55 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Ep. 224 – Susan Bauer-Wu
For episode 224 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with Susan Bauer-Wu to talk about her new book, A Future We Can Love: How We Can Reverse the Climate Crisis with the Power of Our Hearts & Minds.
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00:54:13 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Ep. 223 – Mental Health Series with Dr. Sará King
For episode 223 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series.
In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize men…
01:24:17 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
Ep. 222 – Real Life Series with Andrés Gonzalez, Ali and Atman Smith
For episode 222 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are closing out the Real Life Series to celebrate Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”
This interview features a conversation between Sharon…
00:48:44 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
Ep. 221 – Real Life Series with Daisy Hernández
For episode 221 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series in celebration of Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” In this conversation, Sharon and Daisy Hernández s…
01:01:47 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Ep. 220 – Real Life Series with Mark Epstein
For episode 220 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”
This interview features a conversation between Sharon a…
00:58:51 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
Ep. 219 – Real Life Series with Joél Leon
For episode 219 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”
Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to re…
00:50:52 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
Ep. 218 – Real Life Series with Valarie Kaur
For episode 218 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”
This interview features a conversation between Sharon …
01:01:23 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Ep. 217 – Real Life Series with Dr. Gabor Maté
For episode 217 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon an…
00:48:34 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Ep. 216 – Real Life Series with Duncan Trussell
For episode 216 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” In this conversation, Duncan and Sharon speak about stat…
01:00:28 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Ep. 215 – Real Life Series with Courtney E. Martin
For episode 215 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing a special series celebrating Sharon’s new book, “Real Life.” In this conversation, Courtney and Sharon speak about expansion and the chall…
01:03:02 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Ep. 214 – Mental Health Series with George Mumford
For episode 214 of the Metta Hour, we continue our Mental Health Series with teacher and author George T. Mumford.
In this series, Sharon is speaking with teachers, experts, and health advocates to …
01:09:39 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
Ep. 213 - Real Life Series with Anu Gupta
For episode 213 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing a special series celebrating Sharon’s new book, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Anu Gupta, pulled f…
00:59:55 |
Mon 29 May 2023
Ep. 212 – Mental Health Series with Kimberly Brown
For episode 212 of the Metta Hour, we continue our Mental Health Series with meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown.
In this series, Sharon is speaking with teachers, experts, and health advoc…
01:02:05 |
Wed 24 May 2023
Ep. 211 – Real Life Series with Sarah Ruhl
For episode 211 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing a special series celebrating Sharon’s new book, “Real Life.” In this episode pulled, from the Living An Authentic Life Summit, Sharon and …
00:53:46 |
Thu 18 May 2023
Ep. 210 – Mental Health Series with Reggie Hubbard
For episode 210 of the Metta Hour, we are beginning a special Mental Health Series!
In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatiz…
01:02:41 |
Wed 10 May 2023
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