For episode 207 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are celebrating the release of Sharon’s new book, Real Life, with a recording of her virtual book launch event.
Recorded on April 11, 2023, and hosted by the Insight Meditation Society’s Book Club, this event features a conversation with Sharon and JoAnna Hardy, moderated by Dan Harris.
In this conversation, Sharon, JoAnna, and Dan speak about:
- The impetus for the book, Real Life
- How committed meditators can still be stuck
- Where Sharon struggles with openness
- Joanna’s journey with shame
- The difference between guilt and shame
- Handshake practice
- Growth mindset versus fixed mindset
- Joanna’s daily practice
- Love taking the form of fierce compassionNavigating a meditation drought
- The growing pains of learning new things
- What role community plays in Real Life
- Aging gracefully and staying open
- What authentic living means to Sharon