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You Don't Get Through The Day Alone - Sharon Salzberg on DL Ep. 36
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- Dharma Lab
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Sharon Salzberg joins Richie Davidson and Cortland Dahl for a conversation about loving-kindness, connection, and the quiet ways our lives are supported by others. At a time when many people feel lonely, cut off, or pulled into habits of criticism and competition, Sharon offers a simple experiment: pause, notice who makes your life possible, and see what happens when appreciation becomes part of daily life. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She has written fifteen books, including Lovingkindness and Real Happiness . Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness , is available for pre-order and will be released in January 2027. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube ; Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts . If these conversations are useful, please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel . Episode Companion Flashcards The full conversation is below, lightly edited for readability. Chapter List * (00:00) A true icon, and a first story * (03:33) The Dalai Lama and the crutches * (09:35) What actually trips people up * (13:33) Why Sharon prefers the word “connection” * (18:30) A guided reflection * (21:26) Vulnerability, and the neutral person * (28:10) Attention, and what the science shows * (36:26) The obstacles, and where to start * (46:46) Little rituals, and eating as practice * (52:00) Parting thoughts Try this 2-minute Micro-Practice from Sharon Now (00:00) A true icon, and a first story Cort Dahl Hello, welcome everyone to another episode of Dharma Lab. I’m very honored and excited to be here with our two guests. Of course, I’m here with Richie Davidson, who many of you already know, one of the most well-known neuroscientists on the planet. And we’re here with a tr…