For episode 175 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes Christiane Wolf, MD, Ph.D., for a conversation about chronic pain.Christiane Wolf is a physician, meditation teacher, and author. She is the author of the May 2021 release, Outsmart Your Pain:

Ep. 239 – Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus

1 day ago 1h 11m

For episode 239, Sharon chats with friends Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus about their new audiobook Moving from the Movie of Me to the Movie of We.Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He is most known for his

Ep. 238 – Lovingkindness Audiobook Excerpt

16 days ago 35m 26s

For episode 238 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are releasing a special extended excerpt of the brand new Lovingkindness Audiobook, set for release by Shambhala on April 23rd, 2024.This thirty-minute excerpt includes the forward of the book, writ

Ep. 237 – Fireside Chat with Jack Kornfield

28 days ago 1h 33m

For episode 237, we are launching the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour.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

Ep. 236 – Sameet Kumar

Mar 26th, 2024 1h 5m

For episode 236, Sharon is in conversation with Sameet Kumar, Ph.D. Sameet is the clinical psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute.Sameet specializes in working with cancer patients and their caregivers. He is the author of Grieving Mind

Ep. 235 – Suneel Gupta

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 1m

For episode 235, Sharon speaks with Suneel Gupta.Suneel is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and host of a global documentary series. He studies leaders around the world to discover and share simpl

Ep. 234 – Dan Harris

Feb 26th, 2024 1h 14m

For episode 234, Sharon speaks with author and podcast host, Dan Harris.Dan is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling memoir, 10% Happier, about a fidgety, skeptical news anchor who finds meditation. He’s also the host of the Ten Perc

Dr. Jenny Taitz

Feb 13th, 2024 53m 21s

For episode 233, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles.Jenny completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale Uni

Ep. 232 – Cecilia B. Loving

Jan 29th, 2024 58m 48s

For episode 232, Cecilia B. Loving returns to the Metta Hour. Cecilia is an award-winning speaker, belonging and inclusion thought leader, consultant and author, who serves as the Senior Vice President Head of DEI for PBS.Her work in restorativ

Ep. 231 – Sharon Salzberg’s Meditative Story hosted by Rohan Gunatillake

Jan 15th, 2024 37m 54s

For episode 231 of the Metta Hour, Sharon Salzberg shares the journey of her spiritual life with the host of Meditative Story, Rohan Gunatillake.This episode was originally aired on Meditative Story, a podcast that combines the emotional pull o

Ep. 230 – Roshi Joan Halifax

Jan 2nd, 2024 58m 54s

For episode 230 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with her longtime friend, teacher and author, Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.Roshi is a Buddhist teacher, the founder and head teacher of the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, NM, a social activist, aut

Ep. 229 – Jerry Colonna

Dec 11th, 2023 1h 2m

For episode 229 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with teacher, author, and CEO whisperer Jerry Colonna for his second appearance on the podcast to talk about his new book, Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.Jerry is the CEO and co

Ep. 228 – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD

Nov 21st, 2023 1h 3m

For episode 228 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist w

Ep. 227 – Mental Health Series with Joe Loizzo

Nov 6th, 2023 1h 14m

For episode 227 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist w

Ep. 226 – Dan Harris, Finding Your Way

Oct 23rd, 2023 51m 55s

For episode 226 of the Metta Hour, we’re bringing you an episode from the Ten Percent Happier Podcast in which Dan Harris interviews Sharon about her brand new book, “Finding Your Way.”You can get a copy of “Finding Your Way” in hardcover or eb

Ep. 225 – Katherine May

Oct 9th, 2023 1h

For episode 225 of the Metta Hour, Sharon welcomes New York Times bestselling author Katherine May.Click here to learn more about Sharon’s new book, Finding Your Way, available Oct 10th!Katherine May is an internationally bestselling author and

Ep. 224 – Susan Bauer-Wu

Sep 27th, 2023 55m 13s

For episode 224 of the Metta Hour, Sharon sits down with Susan Bauer-Wu to talk about her new book, A Future We Can Love: How We Can Reverse the Climate Crisis with the Power of Our Hearts & Minds.Susan is an organizational leader, clinical sci

Ep. 223 – Mental Health Series with Dr. Sará King

Sep 11th, 2023 1h 26m

For episode 223 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series.In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist wi

Ep. 222 – Real Life Series with Andrés Gonzalez, Ali and Atman Smith

Aug 28th, 2023 48m 44s

For episode 222 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are closing out the Real Life Series to celebrate Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Andrés Gonzalez, Ali, and Atman Smith, rec

Ep. 221 – Real Life Series with Daisy Hernández

Aug 14th, 2023 1h 4m

For episode 221 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series in celebration of Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” In this conversation, Sharon and Daisy Hernández speak about the emergence of equanimity on the

Ep. 220 – Real Life Series with Mark Epstein

Aug 2nd, 2023 59m 44s

For episode 220 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Mark Epstein, recorded for the Living An Aut

Ep. 219 – Real Life Series with Joél Leon

Jul 17th, 2023 52m 47s

For episode 219 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.”Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own li

Ep. 218 – Real Life Series with Valarie Kaur

Jul 10th, 2023 1h 1m

For episode 218 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Valarie Kaur, recorded for the Living An Au

Ep. 217 – Real Life Series with Dr. Gabor Maté

Jul 4th, 2023 48m 34s

For episode 217 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Dr. Gabor Maté about states of contraction

Ep. 216 – Real Life Series with Duncan Trussell

Jun 27th, 2023 1h 1m

For episode 216 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” In this conversation, Duncan and Sharon speak about states of contraction. How we get stuck there and