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. 190- Barbara Fredrickson
For episode 190 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes Dr. Barbara Fredrickson.
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01:14:50 |
Thu 25 Aug 2022
Ep. 189 - Simran Jeet Singh
For episode 189, Sharon welcomes Dr. Simran Jeet Singh to the Metta Hour to speak about the Sikh philosophy of love and service.
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01:02:39 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
Ep. 188 – Jason Garner
For episode 188 of the Metta Hour podcast, Jason Garner joins Sharon to talk about life, practice, finding meaning, and refuge.
Jason is a spiritual seeker, author, and previously a Fortune 500 comp…
00:44:25 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Ep. 187 – Dr. Galit Atlas
Sharon welcomes Dr. Galit Atlas for Episode 187 of the Metta Hour.
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00:50:35 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
Ep. 186 – Stephen Cope
Stephen Cope and Sharon Salzberg come together in Metta Hour to discuss dharma and the shared struggles of humanity. In this episode Sharon and Stephen talk about:How Stephen arrived at Kripalu Cente…
01:08:06 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Ep. 185 – Jacoby Ballard
Sharon welcomes social justice educator, yoga teacher, and author Jacoby Ballard to the Metta Hour for Episode 185.
Jacoby has taught Queer and Trans Yoga since 2006. In 2008, he Co-Founded the Thir…
00:56:55 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Ep. 184 – Agapi Stassinopoulos
Author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos joins Sharon for a conversation on the Metta Hour Podcast Episode 184.
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01:05:06 |
Tue 31 May 2022
Ep. 183 – Joél Leon
Performer, author, and storyteller Joél Leon returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 183.
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01:09:06 |
Mon 16 May 2022
Ep. 182 – Mark Epstein
Author and Psychotherapist Mark Epstein, M.D. returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 182.
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01:07:20 |
Mon 02 May 2022
Ep. 181 – Nadia Bolz-Weber
Sharon welcomes Pastor, author, and theologian Nadia Bolz-Weber to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 181.
Nadia is an ordained Lutheran Pastor and the founder of the House for All Sinners & Saints …
01:02:49 |
Tue 19 Apr 2022
Ep. 180 – Rhonda V. Magee
Rhonda V. Magee returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for episode 180.
Rhonda is a Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco and has spent more than twenty years exploring the intersections of…
01:02:46 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
Ep. 179 – Margaret Cullen
For episode 179 of the Metta Hour Sharon speaks with Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, Margaret Cullen.
Margaret Cullen is a licensed psychotherapist and was one of the fi…
01:08:32 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
Ep. 178 – Dr. Omid Safi
For episode 178 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes her friend and colleague, Omid Safi.
In this conversation, Sharon and Omid discuss the nature of Radical Love and the many forms that love can take…
01:04:49 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
Ep. 177 – Bonnie Pitman
For episode 177 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Bonnie Pitman.
In this episode, Bonnie shares about her work in the art world and how she sees art as a doorway to contemplative practice. She a…
00:57:38 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
Ep. 176 - Neal Allen & Anne Lamott
For episode 176 of the Metta Hour, Sharon is joined by Neal Allen and Anne Lamott.
In this conversation, Neal shares his impetus for writing Shapes of Truth and how the book played a role in his fir…
00:56:24 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Ep. 175 – Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD
For episode 175 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes Christiane Wolf, MD, Ph.D., for a conversation about chronic pain.
Christiane Wolf is a physician, meditation teacher, and author. She is the autho…
00:53:12 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
Ep. 174 – Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
For episode 174 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.
Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human po…
00:57:54 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Ep. 173 – Real Change Anthology: Burnout to Balance
In celebration of the paperback book release of Sharon's latest book, Real Change, in November of 2021, the Metta Hour is releasing an anthology of interviews exploring the themes from the book.
The…
00:30:50 |
Tue 04 Jan 2022
Ep. 172 – Remembering Bell Hooks
For episode 172 of the Metta Hour, we bring you a special memorial episode in honor of Bell Hooks.
This episode features Sharon in conversation with bell and was originally released in May of 2017 a…
00:42:59 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
Ep. 171 – Real Change Anthology: The Interconnected World
In celebration of the paperback book release of Sharon's latest book, Real Change, in November of 2021, the Metta Hour is releasing an anthology of interviews exploring the themes from the book.
The…
01:01:50 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
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