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. 232 – Cecilia B. Loving
For episode 232, Cecilia B. Loving returns to the Metta Hour. Cecilia is an award-winning speaker, belonging and inclusion thought leader, consultant and author,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 231 – Sharon Salzberg’s Meditative Story hosted by Rohan Gunatillake
For episode 231 of the Metta Hour, we are bringing you a rebroadcast of Sharon’s appearance of Meditative Story hosted by Rohan Gunatillake. Meditative…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 230 – Roshi Joan Halifax
For episode 230 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with her longtime friend, teacher and author, Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D. Roshi is a…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 229 – Jerry Colonna
For episode 229 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with teacher, author, and CEO whisperer Jerry Colonna for his second appearance on the…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 228 – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
For episode 228 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 227 – Mental Health Series with Joe Loizzo
For episode 227 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 226 – Dan Harris, Finding Your Way
For episode 226 of the Metta Hour, we’re bringing you an episode from the Ten Percent Happier Podcast in which Dan Harris interviews Sharon…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 225 – Katherine May
For episode 225 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes New York Times bestselling author Katherine May. Today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp….
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 224 – Susan Bauer-Wu
For episode 224 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with Susan Bauer-Wu to talk about her new book, A Future We Can Love:…