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. 97 – Raising Resilient Children with Dr. Christopher Willard and Dr. Mark Bertin
For the 97th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon shares a conversation about raising resilient children with Mark Bertin, MD & Christopher Willard,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 96 – Dr. Amishi Jha
For the 96th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with Dr. Amishi Jha Ph.D. Amishi is a Neuroscientist, an Associate Professor of…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 95 – Gary Gach
For the 95th Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon converses with meditation teacher and author Gary Gach. Gary Gach has been meditating and writing for nearly…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 94 – Ram Dass & Mirabai Bush
For the 94th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon interviews Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush about their newest book, Walking Each Other Home:…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 93 – Eddie Stern
For the 93rd episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon sits down with author and teacher Eddie Stern. Eddie is a yoga teacher from…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 92 – Lynn Nottage
For the 92nd episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with playwright Lynn Nottage for a live event was recorded at New York Insight…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 91 – Ellen Agler
For episode 91 of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with friend and author, Ellen Agler. Ellen serves as the CEO of the END…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 90 – Guy Armstrong
For Sharon’s 90th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, she speaks with longtime friend, Guy Armstrong. Guy Armstrong has practiced Insight Meditation for over…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 89 – Krishna Das
For the 89th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with her longtime friend and colleague, Krishna Das. Sharon and KD originally met…