Sharon Salzberg

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

A pioneering meditation teacher and co-founder of Insight Meditation Society who has spent over 50 years bringing mindfulness and Buddhist practices into mainstream American culture. She is an author of 14 books, including *Love and Kindness*, and is recognized for advanced meditation techniques addressing rumination and for teachings on love, connection, and shadow work. Podcasts feature her as an expert voice on meditation practice and Buddhist-informed approaches to emotional well-being.

Appears On

Good Life Project 10% Happier with Dan Harris Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson The Psychology Podcast

Episode Appearances

Good Life Project · Mar 19, 2026

How Toxic Positivity Wrecks Lives & Relationships (and What to Cultivate Instead) | Dr. Deepika Chopra

“Referenced for loving-kindness meditation practice using micro-moments of positive intention toward strangers”

Toxic Positivity vs Real OptimismNeuroscience of Hope and ResilienceNervous System Regulation and Safety

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 16, 2026

The Science of Emotion Regulation: Strategies for When You're Anxious, Angry, or Comparing Yourself To Other | Marc Brackett, Ph.D

“Meditation teacher and Joseph Goldstein's partner; discusses uncertainty and curiosity in emotional regulation”

Emotion Regulation Strategies and FrameworksCognitive Reframing and Distance Self-TalkPermission to Feel and Meta-Emotions

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026

Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy

“Meditation teacher referenced for advanced techniques in working with rumination during meditation”

Consciousness definition and hard problem of consciousnessMeditation practice and rumination interruptionPsychedelic-assisted therapy and MDMA therapy

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 18, 2026

A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry

“Buddhist teacher whose meta instruction approach influenced Devon's practice methodology”

Meta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation PracticeBrahma-Viharas (Four Divine Abodes): Meta, Karuna, Mudita, UpekkhaGenerosity (Dana) as Spiritual Practice

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 15, 2026

How To Handle Constant Exhaustion (Without Blaming Yourself) | Jay Michaelson

“Meditation teacher cited for the insight 'it's not what's going on, it's how you relate to it'”

Self-compassion practices and fierce compassionMindfulness investigation of exhaustion and fatigueSleep hygiene and screen time management

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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson · Feb 9, 2026

Reducing Reactivity (Without Becoming a Doormat) with Sharon Salzberg

“Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society; author of 14 books including Love and Kindness; pioneering teacher bringing mindfulness to mainstream American culture over 50 years ago”

Mindfulness and emotional awarenessReactivity reduction techniquesCognitive diffusion and thought-feeling separation

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The Psychology Podcast · Dec 4, 2025

End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

“Guest who discussed love, connection, and Buddhist concepts of shadow work”

Human Potential and Intelligence AssessmentPersonality Trait Malleability and ChangeHabit Formation and Behavioral Change Systems

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