Ep. 263 – Anxiety Series: Richie Davidson

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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 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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Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Religion & Spirituality,

Society & Culture

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Ep. 263 – Anxiety Series: Richie Davidson

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

1 hour 4 minutes 15 seconds

1 week ago

Ep. 263 – Anxiety Series: Richie Davidson

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 Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought-after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health. Join Richie’s upcoming course The Science of Flourishing: Well-Being Skills for Daily Life. Save 20% off the course using the coupon code METTA20. In this episode, Sharon and Richie discuss: • How Richie came to this path • Meeting Daniel Goleman and Ram Dass • How Danny Goleman brought Sharon to her first retreat • The term “Mental Health” • Innate Goodness • Believing in Growth Mindset • A vision of possibility for ourselves • The role of systemic oppression in mental well-being • Intergenerational Resilience • Richie’s four pillars of well-being • Personal mental hygiene • “The road to Lhasa goes up and down” - Mingyur Rinpoche • The value of community and teachers in mental health • Richie driving Mingyur Rinpoche • Contemplative Neuroscience • The Science of Flourishing Course • Richie’s new book project • The conversation closes with a guided meditation led by Richie. To learn more about Riche’s work or his different books, you can visit his website and check out the Center for Healthy Minds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.