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. 133 – Real Change Series: Anu Gupta
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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 132 – Real Change Series: Yung Pueblo
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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 131 – Real Change Series: Sylvia Boorstein
For episode 131 of the Metta Hour, Sharon speaks with her close friend, Sylvia Boorstein for the Real Change Podcast Series. Sylvia Boorstein has…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 130 – Real Change Series: Joel Leon
For episode 130 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Joél Leon. Joél is a performer, author, and storyteller who writes and tells…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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. Sensei Joshin Byrnes is a…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – 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…