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. 268 – Anxiety Series: Emma Seppälä
For episode 268, Emma Seppälä returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana
For episode 267, Deb Dana makes her first appearance on the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 266 – Anxiety Series: Amishi Jha
For episode 266, Amishi Jha returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 265 – Shannon Watts
For episode 265, Sharon speaks with and activist and author, Shanon Watts about her new book, Fired Up. Shannon is the founder of Moms…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 264 – Anxiety Series: Soren Gordhamer
For episode 264, Soren Gordhamer returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 263 – Anxiety Series: Richie Davidson
For episode 263 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Anxiety Series with a re-release of a conversation with Dr. Richie J. Davidson,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 262 – Anxiety Series: Scott Barry Kaufman
For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 261 – Anxiety Series with Jenny Taitz
For episode 261, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour for our Anxiety Series. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 260 – Anxiety Series with Dr. Jud Brewer
For episode 260, we are launching a new Anxiety Series on the Metta Hour. Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers…