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. 151 – Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander
For episode 151 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Dr. Will Van Derveer MD and Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC. Will and Keith are…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 150 – Karen Stewart
For episode 150 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Karen Stewart. Karen is a Mental Health Psychosocial Support Specialist and Licensed Clinical Social…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 149 – Tim Desmond
In episode 149 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Tim Desmond. Tim is a psychotherapist, author, Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University New…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 148 – Insight Meditation Society 45th Anniversary
For episode 148 of the Metta Hour, Sharon celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. Founded by Sharon, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 147 – Being Ram Dass with Roshi Joan Halifax and Rameshwar Das
For episode 147 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with her longtime friends and colleagues Rameshwar Das and Roshi Joan Halifax Ph.D. about the…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 146 – Vulnerability & Asking For Help w/ Trudy Goodman, PhD
For episode 146 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with colleague and friend Trudy Goodman, PhD. Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 145 – Healing Collective Trauma, w/ Thomas Hubl
For the 145th episode of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with teacher, author, and facilitator Thomas Hübl. Thomas has been facilitating large-scale events and…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 144 – Zindel Segal, Ph.D.
For episode 144 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Zindel Segal, Ph.D. Zindel is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 143 – Real Change Series: Sarah Jones
For episode 143 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with Sarah Jones. Sarah is a Tony® Award-winning performer, writer, comedian and activist. Called “a…