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. 169 – Real Change Anthology: Art as Activism
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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 168 – Real Change Anthology: Grief to Resilience
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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 167 – Real Change Anthology: Agency in Action
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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 166 – Rev. Cathy Bristow
For episode 166 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Reverend Cathy Bristow. Rev. Cathy is an ordained Interfaith Minister and the founder…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 165 – Amishi Jha
For episode 165 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Dr. Amishi Jha, Ph.D. Amishi is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 164 – Robert Thurman
For episode 164 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon talks with her longtime friend and colleague, Bob Thurman. Known in the academic circles as…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 163 – Vlada Bortnik
For episode 163 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Vlada Bortnik. Vlada is co-founder and CEO of Marco Polo, the popular video…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 162 – Zainab Salbi
For episode 162 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Zainab Salbi. Zainab Salbi is a humanitarian, author, and chief awareness officer of Find…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 161 – Pamela Weiss
For episode 161 of the Metta Hour, Sharon is in conversation with Buddhist teacher and author Pamela Weiss. Pamela is among the few Buddhist…