{"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. 276 – Kid's Series: Sumi Loundon Kim","slug":"ep-276-kid-s-series-sumi-loundon-kim","published_at":"2025-12-24T15:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896/ep-276-kid-s-series-sumi-loundon-kim","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg-588896","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/dcdc8b2f-54d8-4338-a765-91370f0d63b7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/dcdc8b2f-54d8-4338-a765-91370f0d63b7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"For episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl , released on December 9th!  Written with Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness .  In this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them.  For the fifth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with Sumi Loundon Kim. Sumi is the Buddhist chaplain at Yale University. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, she is the founding teacher of Buddhist Families of Durham (NC). She is the author of  Blue Jean Buddha ; The Buddha’s Apprentices ; Sitting Together and of the children's book Goodnight Love: A Bedtime Meditation Story .  In this conversation, Sumi and Sharon speak about: Sumi’s early life in Zen community Sumi’s first visit to IMS at age 16 The value of spiritual practice during adolescence  Teaching meditation to kids through song Benefits of group practice for parents and kids Working with the five senses Implicit learning, leading by example Nurturing kindness in self-talk Creating a home as a sanctuary Designated device-free family time Meditation for college students Social connection promoting self-regulation Psychological fluency  A bedtime meditation for kids: “Goodnight Love” Get a copy of Sumi’s book “Goodnight Love” right here . You can learn more about Sharon’s brand-new children’s book, Kind Karl, right here . 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