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. 124 – Mindful of Race with Ruth King
For episode 124 of the Metta Hour, Sharon is re-releasing a previously released episode of the podcast from 2018, featuring a conversation with author,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 123 – Embodied Change with Dr. Rick Hanson
Dr. Rick Hanson visits Sharon to explore resiliency, lasting traits, and the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. In this episode of the Metta Hour,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 122 – Being a Human in the Time of Coronavirus
Many are experiencing loneliness and deep feelings of disconnect during this period of quarantine due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Sharon Salzberg offers wisdom for…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 121 – A Pandemic of Love w/ Shelly Tygielski
Mindfulness teacher and grassroots community organizer Shelly Tygielski joins Sharon Salzberg for a conversation around supporting one another through community and integrating mindfulness into…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 120 – Responding to Suffering in the Time of Coronavirus
Sharon Salzberg shares a reflection and guided practice around how we relate to suffering and better recognize when we are swept away by the…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 119 – Finding the Middle Ground
Recorded live at the University of Virginia’s Contemplative Sciences Center, Sharon offers her perspective on the evolving role of contemplative practice in modern life…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 118 – Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
For Episode 118 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon sits down with professor, clinical psychologist, and author Dr. Shauna Shapiro. Shauna is an internationally…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 117 – Connecting the Dots Between Practice and Action with Carla Goldstein
For Episode 117 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with teacher and activist, Carla Goldstein. Carla Goldstein, JD, is president of Omega Institute…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 116 – Nourishing Your Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Sona Dimidjian
For Episode 116 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon shares a conversation with Dr. Sona Dimidjian. Dr. Sona Dimidjian is a professor in the Department…