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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. As one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, she has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness (now in its second edition) and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness, will be released in January 2027 by St. Martin’s Essentials. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed eight million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.
Learn more at sharonsalzberg.com.
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Ep. 298 – Ann Tashi Slater
For episode 298, Sharon sits down with first-time guest Ann Tashi Slater. Ann Tashi Slater (https://www.anntashislater.com/) is the author ofTraveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World (https://www.anntashislater.com/trave
Ep. 297 – Chris Germer
For episode 297, Sharon sits down with Chris Germer to discuss his new book, Self-Compassion for Shame. Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of several books in
Ep. 296 – Tim Desmond
For episode 296 Tim Desmond returns to the Metta Hour to discuss his new book series with Sharon. Tim Desmond is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University, and student of Zen Master Thich Nh
Ep. 295 – Caverly Morgan
Caverly Morgan joins Sharon for episode 295 of the Metta Hour Podcast to talk about her book, The Heart of Who We Are (https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Who-We-Are-Realizing/dp/B0BHF4ZWHV/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=193860737707&channelId=4&clpRedir=Y&di
Ep. 294 – George Mumford
Beloved teacher, coach and author George Mumford returns to the Metta Hour for episode 294 to talk about the 2nd edition release of his book,The Mindful Athlete (https://georgemumford.com/the-mindful-athlete-book/). George Mumford (https://
Ep. 293 – Engaged Compassion: Shelly Tygielski
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 292 – Engaged Compassion: Rev. Paul Raushenbush
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 291 – Oneika Mays
Author and teacherOneika Mays (https://www.oneikamays.com/) joins Sharon for episode 291 of the Metta Hour podcast. For over a decade, Oneika has brought yoga and mindfulness practices to people who have felt left out, judged, and alone— fr
Ep. 290 – Remembering Bob Thurman with Mark Epstein
Sharon comes together withMark Epstein (https://www.markepsteinmd.com/) to remember the life of dear friend and colleague, Robert AF Thurman, for episode 290 of the Metta Hour. Robert AF Thurman (https://bobthurman.com/) (August 3, 1941 – J
Ep. 289 – Engaged Compassion: Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 288 – Engaged Compassion: Reggie Hubbard
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 287 – Engaged Compassion: Mirabai Bush
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 286 – Engaged Compassion: Parker J. Palmer & Jerry Colonna
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 285 – Engaged Compassion: Anu Gupta
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 284 – devon and nico hase
For episode 284, devon and nico hase return to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about their new book, This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership. devon and nico serve as guiding teachers of the online dharma commu
Ep. 283 – Engaged Compassion: Valarie Kaur
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 282 – Elisha Goldstein
For episode 282,Elisha Goldstein (https://elishagoldstein.com/), PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity. Elisha Goldstein is
Ep. 281 – Engaged Compassion Series: Jerry Colonna
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whet
Ep. 280 – IMS 50th Anniversary w/ Dipa Ma
For episode 280 of the Metta Hour, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society, which opened doors on Valentine’s Day in 1976. Today, IMS is one of the Western world’s oldest and most respected meditation retre
Ep. 279 – Jack Kornfield
For episode 279, Jack Kornfield returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, “All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World.” Jack trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has t
Ep. 278 – Parvati Markus
For episode 278, Sharon sits down with author and friend,Parvati Markus (https://www.parvatimarkus.com/), the editor of the new Ram Dass book, “There is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness.” Parvati is a developmental editor who has
Ep. 277 – Kid's Series: Richie J. Davidson
For episode 277, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book,Kind Karl (https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl), released on December 9th! Written with Jason Gruhl, this i
Ep. 276 – Kid's Series: Sumi Loundon Kim
For episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book,Kind Karl (https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl), released on December 9th! Written with Jason Gruhl, this i
Ep. 275 – Kid's Series: Holistic Life Foundation
For episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book,Kind Karl (https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl), out now! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated pict
Kind Karl Book Launch with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus!
Sharon joins Raghu and Duncan on the Mindrolling Podcast to discuss the loving-kindness lessons in her first children’s book, Kind Karl. Together, they explore how mindful kids grow into mindful adults and why these teachings matter. Kind K
Ep. 274 – Kid's Series: Meena Srinivasan
For episode 274, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book,Kind Karl (https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl), coming out on December 9th! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, th
Ep. 273 – Kid's Series: Dr. Christopher Willard
For episode 273, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book,Kind Karl (https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl), coming out on December 9th! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, th
Ep. 272 – Kid’s Series: Susan Kaiser Greenland
For episode 272, we are launching a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year
Ep. 271 – Henry Shukman
For episode 271, Sharon sits down with poet, author and Zen master Henry Shukman. After a spontaneous spiritual awakening at the age of 19, Henry embarked on a long journey of healing and deeper awakening through meditation. Since then, he
Ep. 270 – Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances Part 2
For episode 270, we bring you the second of a two-part episode from the archives. Recorded in the early 2010s in a visit to Asheville, North Carolina, Sharon is teaching on Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances. In this teaching, Sharon
