{"podcast":{"title":"Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg","slug":"metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896","podcast_index_feed_id":588896,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/db/a2/ce/83/dba2ce83-6780-4880-bfe2-c7f5a34a2058/7129c47eec1e1109a491660e247f48ce272dcad52626b22a4d2dca1c434a7c18039ccbe509cabaae252a36ab49d266a6db6bf2193fb8fdc667121380ab9fb91c.jpeg","author":"Be Here Now Network","episode_count":288,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 267 – Anxiety Series: Deb Dana","slug":"ep-267-anxiety-series-deb-dana","published_at":"2025-07-08T15:37:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896/ep-267-anxiety-series-deb-dana","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/0a5e1717-4bd8-48f9-afb3-b9c4df22732a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/0a5e1717-4bd8-48f9-afb3-b9c4df22732a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"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 Theory How Deb came to her work Understanding our nervous system How Polyvagal Theory impacts anxiety Being with anxiety vs being hijacked by it The spaciousness of Ventral Regulation Sympathetic versus parasympathetic The biological imperative of connection History of co-regulation in PVT The Autonomic Ladder Impact of a clinician’s compassion Transmitting cues of safety to others Savoring the practice of 30 seconds The difference between inconvenience and danger The Rhythm of Regulation Breath as a regulatory tool Gathering Glimmers Building the capacity to face suffering differently Breakdown of a glimmer practice Having a sensitivity to our trauma Deb 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 websi…","meta_description":"For episode 267, Deb Dana makes her first appearance on the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series. 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