Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

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Religion & Spirituality #219, Buddhism #5

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 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. www.sharonsalzberg.com

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Ep. 261 – Anxiety Series: Jenny Taitz
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Ep. 260 – Anxiety Series: Dr. Jud Brewer
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:06:31
Ep. 259 – The Force of Kindness Pt. 2
Mar 4, 2025 – 01:17:50
Ep. 258 – The Force of Kindness Pt. 1
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Ep. 257 – Fireside Chat with Christina Feldman
Jan 28, 2025 – 01:33:12
Ep. 256 – Norma Wong
Jan 14, 2025 – 00:53:18
Ep. 255 – Elizabeth Gilbert
Dec 31, 2024 – 01:05:25
Ep. 254 – Fireside Chat with Ruth King
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:13:16
Ep. 253 – Cory Allen
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Ep. 252 – Kristin Neff
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Ep. 251 – Ethan Nichtern
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Ep. 250 – Election Stress with Reggie Hubbard
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Ep. 249 – Anu Gupta
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Ep. 248 – Cortland Dahl
Sep 10, 2024 – 01:10:24
Ep. 247 – Fireside Chat with Joseph Goldstein
Aug 27, 2024 – 01:15:40
Ep. 246 – Susan Cain
Aug 12, 2024 – 00:56:53
Ep. 245 – Fireside Chat with Guy Armstrong
Jul 29, 2024 – 01:31:10
Ep. 244 – Valerie Mason-John
Jul 15, 2024 – 01:08:20
Ep. 243 – Fireside Chat with Tuere Sala
Jul 2, 2024 – 01:32:47
Ep. 242 – Emma Seppälä
Jun 19, 2024 – 01:11:07
Ep. 241 – Zindel Segal & Norman Farb
Jun 3, 2024 – 01:09:12
Ep. 240 – Fireside Chat with Kamala Masters
May 21, 2024 – 01:33:59
Ep. 239 – Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus
May 6, 2024 – 01:11:52
Ep. 238 – Lovingkindness Audiobook Excerpt
Apr 22, 2024 – 00:34:34
Ep. 237 – Fireside Chat with Jack Kornfield
Apr 10, 2024 – 01:33:31
Ep. 236 – Sameet Kumar
Mar 26, 2024 – 01:05:53
Ep. 235 – Suneel Gupta
Mar 11, 2024 – 01:01:21
Ep. 234 – Dan Harris
Feb 26, 2024 – 01:14:09
Dr. Jenny Taitz
Feb 13, 2024 – 00:52:32
Ep. 232 – Cecilia B. Loving
Jan 29, 2024 – 00:58:48
Ep. 231 – Sharon Salzberg’s Meditative Story hosted by Rohan Gunatillake
Jan 15, 2024 – 00:37:54
Ep. 230 – Roshi Joan Halifax
Jan 2, 2024 – 00:58:54
Ep. 229 – Jerry Colonna
Dec 11, 2023 – 01:02:31
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Ep. 225 – Katherine May
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Ep. 224 – Susan Bauer-Wu
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Ep. 223 – Mental Health Series with Dr. Sará King
Sep 11, 2023 – 01:24:17
Ep. 222 – Real Life Series with Andrés Gonzalez, Ali and Atman Smith
Aug 28, 2023 – 00:48:44
Ep. 221 – Real Life Series with Daisy Hernández
Aug 14, 2023 – 01:01:47
Ep. 220 – Real Life Series with Mark Epstein
Aug 2, 2023 – 00:58:51
Ep. 219 – Real Life Series with Joél Leon
Jul 17, 2023 – 00:50:52
Ep. 218 – Real Life Series with Valarie Kaur
Jul 10, 2023 – 01:01:23
Ep. 217 – Real Life Series with Dr. Gabor Maté
Jul 4, 2023 – 00:48:34
Ep. 216 – Real Life Series with Duncan Trussell
Jun 27, 2023 – 01:00:28
Ep. 215 – Real Life Series with Courtney E. Martin
Jun 14, 2023 – 01:03:02
Ep. 214 – Mental Health Series with George Mumford
Jun 5, 2023 – 01:09:39
Ep. 213 - Real Life Series with Anu Gupta
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Recent Reviews

kiotv

A refuge indeed!

This podcast is a refuge for me too! Hearing Sharon’s voice always brings me joy and comfort
Jon Katz Defense

Great teacher

Sharon is a great teacher. In my first guided meditation with her, I felt that I was limitless along with infinite time and space. Jon Katz
Leeann_in_CO

Precious guidance

Sharon is such a skilled, insightful, relatable and likable teacher - I always feel more grounded and lighter in spirit after listening to her podcasts, and walk away with tangible practice guidance.
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Every Metta Hour episode on Apple Podcasts posting is repetitiously identified by a useless title, "Episode 200: Sharon speaks with (another person)" and synopsis: "For episode 200 of The Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with (another person)" Rinse and repeat. It would be helpful if those limited 5-lines were a subject title and topic synopsis that is descriptive instead of just repeating the name-dropping and no idea of what the topic itself is. I have learned that these podcasts often are like overhearing a rambling conversation while getting set up for an interview of shallow-dives to sell the guest's book. I read one of Sharon's books long ago and liked it so I keep hoping to like the podcast, but I am finding I skip it a lot.
wgajr1

Such a wise person

Try to never miss one of Sharon’s podcasts. I learn something from every single one.
27slm

A healing spiritual guide

This is where I go for lessons, healing and guidance!
Taralikespodcasts

Refuge

This podcast is a refuge for me.
mtnmliver

Sharon

has the best laugh ever🤍
hwin77179

I’m glad I found you.

I feel that you offer concrete tools for people in trouble and it would be lovely if you interviewed people who work with addiction problems, for example. They say most homeless people are addicts. Many more are housed, functioning, still suffering. I am amazed at how the counseling folks beat around the bush about exactly the therapies they offer patients. It’s tiring to continue listening to people say the obvious and offer no solutions. For the most part this is all I hear. They recount their own stories and somehow miraculously stop being addicted. I don’t buy it. I do believe your practices can and should be offered to the addiction world. Not just the people addicted though. People are also just simply depressed. JMO.
Mellow Lion

Wow

What a talk! You were on your game for that one, thank you!
JazzFish(yeah thats right)

Great

I started listening to this podcast after I read Sharon’s book real happiness. Her wisdom and insight is a much appreciated calming presence in my life.
Seabeast171

Humorous, down-to-earth guidance and insight

I’ve been listening to the early episodes on repeat during the pandemic and feel like I’ve received a masterclass in meditation practice. Thank you Sharon for all you’ve given the world!
Laurafaye4411

Engaged

This podcast gives us an amazing opportunity to remain engaged! Thank you!
Kris, Queen of All

Sharon’s book “Faith” and healing from my stroke

I was given “Faith” a few years ago and I enjoyed Sharon’s warm, honest descriptions of her journey. Then I had a stroke. Over the past four years I’ve relied on this book to help me regain my footing. I listen to Sharon’s guided meditations to help me focus as I meditate - we know it helps to heal your brain! And now I’ve found this podcast! Sharon, my teacher, I cannot express my deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for you. You are a cherished and vital part of my healing. I hope you know how you have helped me recover my life. So much love for you!
Nishagra

Simply awesome!

Sharon Salzberg is an incredible teacher and the best that there is for making the ancient teachings and making the gift of meditation accessible for everyone. I can’t thank you enough for all that you do!
alive2create

This podcast is ENLIGHTENING

I am grateful to Sharon & friends for putting out this excellent podcast. It’s truly assisting my fledgling practice. I had a long term practice years ago and I drifted away. Now I am back as a beginner again and podcasts like these along with the numerous videos on youtube red are keeping my from going berserk during what seems like a super bizarre national nervous breakdown. Thanks to all you bodhisattva practitioners who have worked diligently to bring this wonderful information to light. 😊 🙏🏼
Nate-M-Seattle

Sharon is a gift to us!

Thank you, Sharon for this podcast. It makes me laugh and smile!
K Buchan

Golden goodness

Sharon is an astounding teacher. Never fails to spark insight, inspiration, wisdom, and love. Listen to open the heart and cultivate goodness! 🙏✨
AnthonyDissen

Simply Beautiful

Such a wonderful podcast full of tremendous wisdom and love!
Luna Basil

Yes!

I'm just learning about Sharon and I LOVE HER! I'm so thankful!
IRunforChocolate

Really great podcast

This is a great and heart-felt podcast.
Okeyren

Inspiring!

Sharon Salzburg I'm sure doesn't know that she's acted as my personal meditation coach the whole first year I meditated. Her guided meditations continue to be the corner stone of my practice. These interviews are a great way to reinforce all the mindfulness work I've done. Thank you, Sharon!
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Sharon is great Narrator is Not

Sharon is excellent but the introduction is unnecessary and extraneous. Sadly, I think his intro is more for him than for the listener.
Noah Lampert

Sharon Rules

Sharon is super down to earth but also possesses sky-like wisdom. In short, Sharon is AWESOME!
nataliegerette

wonderful

I search for Sharon on podcast interviews because when I run, I love to listen to her wise words. Things happen all day long and it has gotten to a point where I will hear my heart repeating some phrase such as "begin again", or "I did a stupid thing, but Im not stupid, begin again". Learning from this podcast helps in everyday life. Thank you for this opportunity to cultivate compassion , kindness and mindfulness in a pragmatic way.
treehug

awesome

i'm glad sharon has a podcast. her teachings are clear and calm and relatable. i love her way. i find myself intrigued by her experiences and how she folds them into deeper understandings. sometimes she has me cracking up and healing at the same time. love!