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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

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The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor 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 Salzbergis a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.She is one of the first to bring mindfulness

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Ep. 271 – Henry Shukman

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/10/14

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 has been leading a growing number of practitioners in Europe and the US. He is the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Henry has also created the app, The Way, and is the author of several books, including his latest

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Ep. 270 – Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances...

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/09/26

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 speaks about: • Brief History of IMS • The word Lovingkindness • the cultural baggage of “love” • The reality of interconnection • “Never throw anyone out of your heart” - NKB • Looking for the good • How to make a gratitude list • Sharon’s only

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Ep. 269 – Lovingkindness in Difficult Circumstances...

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/09/02

For episode 269, we bring you the first 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 speaks about: • Her travel adventure to North Carolina • Her first impressions of Asian philosophy • Changing our relationship to joy & delight • Transforming our relationship to suffering • Awakening to the realm of neutral experiences • Sharon’s

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01:02:47

Ep. 268 – Anxiety Series: Emma Seppälä

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/07/23

For episode 268, Emma Seppälä returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the eighth episode in the series. Emma Seppälä is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s

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Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/07/08

For episode 267, Deb Dana makes her first appearance on the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the seventh episode in the series. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work with trauma survivors and is the leading translator of this scientific work to

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Ep. 266 – Anxiety Series: Amishi Jha

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/06/24

For episode 266, Amishi Jha returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the sixth episode in the series. Amishi is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She studies the brain’s attention system and the effects of mindfulness training on resilience and

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Ep. 265 – Shannon Watts

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/06/11

For episode 265, Sharon speaks with and activist and author, Shanon Watts about her new book, Fired Up.Shannon is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the largest grassroots group fighting gun violence in the U.S. Known as the ‘summoner of women’s audacity,’ she has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Shannon is also an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation’s leading organizations for recruiting

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01:23:52

Ep. 264 – Anxiety Series: Soren Gordhamer

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/05/27

For episode 264, Soren Gordhamer returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.

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Ep. 263 – Anxiety Series: Richie Davidson

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/05/13

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, PhD, that originally aired in 2023.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers, and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. This is the fourth episode in the series. Richie Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of

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Ep. 262 – Anxiety Series: Scott Barry Kaufman

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/04/15

For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is founder of the Center for Human Potential and founder of Self-Actualization Coaching. Scott is the author of eleven

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Ep. 261 – Anxiety Series with Jenny Taitz

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/04/01

For episode 261, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour for our Anxiety Series. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition to treating clients in her private therapy practice, LA CBT DBT, she is the author of How to Be

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Ep. 260 – Anxiety Series with Dr. Jud Brewer

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/03/18

For episode 260, we are launching a new Anxiety Series on the Metta Hour. Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. To launch the series, Sharon sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer MD, Ph.D.Dr, Jud is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in

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Ep. 259 – The Force of Kindness Pt. 2

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/03/04

For episode 259, we bring you the second half of a two-part series on the Force of Kindness.Listen to the first part of this series released earlier in February of 2025 right here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stated, “My true religion is kindness.” Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion in action. Kindness is

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Ep. 258 – The Force of Kindness Pt. 1

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/02/18

For episode 258, we bring you the first half of a two-part series on the Force of Kindness.His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stated, “My true religion is kindness.” Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion in action. Kindness is the fuel that helps us truly “walk our talk” of love. Recording in December or 2024 by

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Ep. 257 – Fireside Chat with Christina Feldman

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/01/28

For episode 257 we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Christina Feldman.This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the seventh episode in this series. Christina is of the generation of dharma teachers that began teaching in the west in 1975 after spending some years in Asia studying and practice in both the Mahayana

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Ep. 256 – Norma Wong

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2025/01/14

For episode 256, we start off the year in podcasts with a conversation between Sharon and first-time guest Norma Ryuko Kawelokū Wong Roshi.Norma is a thought partner, a strategist, and a teacher. She is the abbot of Anko-in, an independent branch temple of Daihonzan Chozen-ji and serves practice communities in Hawai‘i, across the continental U.S., and in Toronto, Canada. She is an 86th-generation Zen Master, having trained at Chozen-ji for over 40 years. Norma has decades of experience in

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Ep. 255 – Elizabeth Gilbert

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2024/12/31

For episode 255, Sharon closes out the 2024 year in podcasts with an intimate conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert.Liz is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, Big Magic, the novels City of Girls and The Signature of All Things, and six other books of fiction and nonfiction — which altogether have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. She travels the globe giving talks and workshops that encourage people to lead brave, authentic, and creative lives, and her TED talk, “Your

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Ep. 254 – Fireside Chat with Ruth King

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2024/12/17

For episode 254, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Ruth King. This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the sixth episode in this series. Ruth King is the Founder of Mindful of Race Institute, LLC, and is a celebrated author, educator, and meditation teacher. She teaches mindfulness meditation retreats worldwide

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Ep. 253 – Cory Allen

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2024/11/26

For episode 252, Cory Allen makes his first appearance on the Metta Hour podcast.Cory Allen is an author, coach, podcaster, and influencer from Austin, Texas. He writes daily thoughts on mindfulness and mental clarity for his large Instagram following, reaching over a million people a week. Cory is the author of two books, his most recent, Brave New You, has just been released from Hay House in 2024 in hardcover, ebook and audiobook formats. His podcast And Then It Hit Me, has over 300 episodes to

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Ep. 252 – Kristin Neff

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg ·

2024/11/12

For episode 252, Kristin Neff returns to the Metta Hour for her third appearance on the podcast. Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Kristin runs the Self-Compassion Community, an online learning

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