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. 54 – Real Love Series: Bell Hooks
Sharon is joined by Bell Hooks for a heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of love. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 53 – Real Love Series: Emma Seppälä
Sharon is joined by Dr. Emma Seppälä to discuss some of the science behind love and compassion. Emma Seppälä Ph.D is the Science Director…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 52 – Real Love Series: Holistic Life Foundation
Sharon is joined by Holistic Life Foundation co-founders Andres Gonzalez and brothers Ali and Atman Smith for a conversation around the role of love…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 51 – Real Love Series: Ram Dass
Sharon sits down with Ram Dass and Raghu Markus for a conversation about Ram Dass’s relationship with his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and how…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 50 – Love Your Enemies
Live from Deepak HomeBase, Sharon shares wisdom on learning to love your enemies. Love your enemies? An enemy – whether within or without –…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 49 – Contemplating Intentionality
Live from the Garrison Institute, Sharon contemplates the role of intentionality in our actions. Joined by the co-host of the evening, Ethan Nichtern, Sharon…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 48 – Person, Place, Thing with Randy Cohen
On this special episode of Metta Hour, Sharon visits humorist Randy Cohen’s podcast, Person Place Thing, to talk about her most inspirational “Thing,” the…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 47 – Living in the Dharma: Insight Meditation Society Benefit with Joseph Goldstein
Sharon and Joseph talk about overcoming obstacles through meditative practice and living in the dharma. Recorded live from the Insight Meditation Society’s 40th-anniversary benefit….
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 46 – Getting Used To It
In this episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon is joined by Roshi Joan Halifax to take questions from the audience on patience, teaching…