Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana

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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,

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Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

1 hour 4 minutes 56 seconds

1 month ago

Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana

For episode 267, Deb Dana makes her first appearance on the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. 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 seventh episode in the series. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work with trauma survivors and is the leading translator of this scientific work to the public and mental health professionals. A founding member of the Polyvagal Institute, Deb developed the signature Rhythm of Regulation® Clinical Training Series: The Science of Feeling Safe Enough To Fall in Love with Life and Take the Risks of Living. She is also the author of many books, her most recent 2025 release, Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection. In this conversation, Deb and Sharon speak about:Overview of Polyvagal TheoryHow Deb came to her workUnderstanding our nervous systemHow Polyvagal Theory impacts anxietyBeing with anxiety vs being hijacked by itThe spaciousness of Ventral RegulationSympathetic versus parasympatheticThe biological imperative of connectionHistory of co-regulation in PVTThe Autonomic LadderImpact of a clinician’s compassionTransmitting cues of safety to othersSavoring the practice of 30 secondsThe difference between inconvenience and dangerThe Rhythm of RegulationBreath as a regulatory toolGathering GlimmersBuilding the capacity to face suffering differentlyBreakdown of a glimmer practiceHaving a sensitivity to our traumaDeb closes the conversation with a guided practice on the Story of the Three States. To learn more about Deb’s work, you can visit her website right here and checkout her latest books: the Glimmers Journal and the Nervous System Workbook. Check out the first episode in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer on Ep .260 of the Metta Hour Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.