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. 130 – Real Change Series: Joel Leon
For episode 130 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks Joel Leon.
Joel is a performer, author, and storyteller who writes and tells stories for Black people. Born and raised in the Bronx, Joel spe…
01:01:41 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
Ep. 129 – Real Change Series: Sebene Selassie
For episode 129 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with friend and colleague, Sebene Selassie for the Real Change Series.
Sebene Selassie has been teaching meditation workshops, courses and re…
00:43:37 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Ep. 128 – Real Change Series: Sensei Joshin Byrnes
For episode 128 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Sensei Joshin Byrnes for the Real Change Series.
00:55:41 |
Tue 11 Aug 2020
Ep. 127 – A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment with Bethany Saltman
For episode 127 of the Metta Hour, Sharon chats with Bethany Saltman about her new book, Strange Situation.
Bethany is an author, award-winning editor, and researcher. Her work can be seen in magazi…
00:52:02 |
Mon 27 Jul 2020
Ep. 126 – Revolutionary Love with Valarie Kaur
For episode 126 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with civil rights activist, filmmaker, lawyer and innovator, Valarie Kaur.
Valarie is the founder of The Revolutionary Love Project and has won polic…
00:47:28 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Ep. 125 – The Inner Work of Racial Justice w/ Rhonda V. Magee
For episode 125 of the Metta Hour, Sharon is re-releasing a previously released episode of the podcast from 2018, featuring a conversation with colleague Rhonda V. Magee.
Rhonda is Professor of Law …
00:57:16 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Ep. 124 – Mindful of Race with Ruth King
For episode 124 of the Metta Hour, Sharon is re-releasing a previously released episode of the podcast from 2018, featuring a conversation with author, teacher, and activist, Ruth King.
Ruth King is…
01:00:26 |
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Ep. 123 – Embodied Change with Dr. Rick Hanson
Dr. Rick Hanson visits Sharon to explore resiliency, lasting traits, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality.
In this episode of the Metta Hour, Sharon is joined by Dr. Rick Hanson, th…
01:07:15 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Ep. 122 – Being a Human in the Time of Coronavirus
Many are experiencing loneliness and deep feelings of disconnect during this period of quarantine due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Sharon Salzberg offers wisdom for being with ourselves in these dif…
00:30:48 |
Wed 20 May 2020
Ep. 121 – A Pandemic of Love w/ Shelly Tygielski
Mindfulness teacher and grassroots community organizer Shelly Tygielski joins Sharon Salzberg for a conversation around supporting one another through community and integrating mindfulness into socia…
00:54:18 |
Mon 04 May 2020
Ep. 120 – Responding to Suffering in the Time of Coronavirus
Sharon Salzberg shares a reflection and guided practice around how we relate to suffering and better recognizing when we are swept away by thought, pain and emotion.
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00:29:19 |
Thu 23 Apr 2020
Ep. 119 – Finding the Middle Ground
Recorded live at the University of Virginia’s Contemplative Sciences Center, Sharon offers her perspective on the evolving role of contemplative practice in modern life and how we can find the middle…
00:52:36 |
Tue 07 Apr 2020
Ep. 118 – Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
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00:49:18 |
Mon 23 Mar 2020
Ep. 117 – Connecting the Dots Between Practice and Action with Carla Goldstein
For Episode 117 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with teacher and activist, Carla Goldstein.
Carla Goldstein, JD, is president of Omega Institute and cofounder of the Omega Women's Leadershi…
00:56:32 |
Mon 24 Feb 2020
Ep. 116 – Nourishing Your Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Sona Dimidjian
For Episode 116 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon shares a conversation with Dr. Sona Dimidjian.
Dr. Sona Dimidjian is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University …
00:48:07 |
Tue 11 Feb 2020
Ep. 115 – Leslie Salmon Jones
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00:54:26 |
Tue 28 Jan 2020
Ep. 114 – Remembering Ram Dass with Mirabai Bush and Raghu Markus
For Episode 115 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon sits down with Mirabai Bush and Raghu Markus in remembrance of the life and teachings of Ram Dass, who passed away on December 22, 2019.
In this int…
00:43:11 |
Mon 06 Jan 2020
Ep. 113 – A Liberated Mind with Steven C. Hayes
For Episode 113 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon is in conversation with Dr. Steven C. Hayes, PhD.
Steven C. Hayes is a professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is the author o…
00:59:07 |
Mon 30 Dec 2019
Ep. 112 – A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy with Adreanna Limbach
For Episode 112 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with meditation teacher Adreanna Limbach.
Adreanna Limbach is a meditation instructor, personal development coach, and the author of the book…
00:55:31 |
Mon 16 Dec 2019
Ep. 111 – Walking Through Anger with Dr. Christian Conte
For Episode 111 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon interviews Dr. Christian Conte, PhD. Christian is a licensed professional counselor, a certified Domestic Violence Counselor, and one of a handful of…
00:55:00 |
Mon 02 Dec 2019
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