Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour Podcast
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common-sense vernacular.
Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humour, 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 among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty 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 fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness, will be released in January 2027. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. Learn more at www.sharonsalzberg.com. Photo via Tawni Bannister
Most Recent Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour Podcasts
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 187 – Dr. Galit Atlas
Sharon welcomes Dr. Galit Atlas for Episode 187 of the Metta Hour. Galit is an author, psychoanalyst, and clinical assistant professor at New York…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 186 – Stephen Cope
For episode 186 of the Metta hour, Sharon welcomes her longtime friend and colleague, Stephen Cope. Stephen is a best-selling author and scholar who…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 184 – Agapi Stassinopoulos
Author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos joins Sharon for a conversation on the Metta Hour Podcast Episode 184. Agapi Stassinopoulos is the author of “Wake…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 183 – Joél Leon
Performer, author, and storyteller Joél Leon returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 183. Born and raised in the Bronx, Joél writes and…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 182 – Mark Epstein
Author and Psychotherapist Mark Epstein, M.D. returns to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 182. A longtime friend and colleague, Mark and Sharon first…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 181 – Nadia Bolz-Weber
For episode 181 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon welcomes Pastor, author, and theologian Nadia Bolz-Weber. Learn more about Nadia: nadiabolzweber.com Today’s episode is…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…