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. 160 – Gala Narezo
For Episode 160 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Gala Narezo. Gala is a mother, artist, educator, and consultant whose work focuses on…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 159 – Kristin Neff
For episode 158 Kristin Neff returns to the Metta Hour to talk about her new book, Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 158 – Michael Schauch
For episode 158 of the Metta hour, Sharon is joined by Michael Schauch. Michael is a mountaineer, entrepreneur, and author. With early success as…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 157 – Yung Pueblo
For episode 157 of the Metta hour, Sharon speaks with meditator, writer, and speaker, Yung Pueblo – aka Diego Perez. Widely known by his…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 156 – Tara Brach
For episode 156 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with friend and colleague Tara Brach. Tara Brach has been practicing and teaching meditation…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 155 – Mark Nepo
For episode 155 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Mark Nepo. Mark is an author, poet, and spiritual teacher with over 40 years…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 154 – Tami Simon
For episode 154 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Tami Simon. Tami Simon is the founder of Sounds True, a multimedia company that…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 153 – Scott Shute
For episode 153 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with mindfulness teacher and author, Scott Shute. Scott Shute is the Head of Mindfulness and…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 152 – Dani Shapiro
For episode 152 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Dani Shapiro. Dani is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir,…