Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour Podcast
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 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 twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness.
Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com
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Most Recent Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour Podcasts
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 61 – Real Love Series: Tricycle Magazine
For the 11th episode of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon is interviewed by James Shaheen, the Editor and Publisher of Tricycle Magazine. This…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 60 – Real Love Series: Rosanne Cash
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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 59 – Real Love Series: Jack Kornfield
For episode nine of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon speaks with meditation teacher and author, Jack Kornfield. Sharon and Jack Kornfield originally met…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 58 – Real Love Series: Tim Ryan Pt.1
For episode eight of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon talks with Congressman Tim Ryan about love in the political landscape. Tim Ryan currently…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 57 – Real Love Series: Tara Brach
For episode seven of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon talks with meditation teacher and author, Tara Brach. Tara Brach is the author of…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 56 – Real Love Series: Dr. Mark Epstein
For the sixth episode of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon sits down with renowned psychiatrist and author, Dr. Mark Epstein. Mark Epstein has paved…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 55 – Real Love Series: Tim DeChristopher
For her fifth episode of the Real Love Podcast Series, Sharon speaks with environmental activist Tim DeChristopher. In December of 2008, Tim disrupted a…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 54 – Real Love Series: Bell Hooks
Sharon is joined by Bell Hooks for a heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of love. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg – Ep. 53 – Real Love Series: Emma Seppälä
Sharon is joined by Dr. Emma Seppälä to discuss some of the science behind love and compassion. Emma Seppälä Ph.D is the Science Director…