#233: Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better

If, given the deeply suboptimal circumstances in which we find ourselves right now, you are cycling through anxiety, depression, anger, and apathy, I suspect this conversation with legendary meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg may elevate your mood. It certainly worked for me. I was in a little bit of a dark place when I hopped on the line with her— stuck in a story about how this pandemic is a waking nightmare with no expiration date. But there is something powerful about talking to someone who has spent 50 years dedicated to meditation and Buddhism. She provides a reframing, a dose of perspective, and practical, science-backed skills. Plus, like many of the best meditation teachers, she is quite funny. Enjoy.

Sharon Salzberg’s Resources: 

• Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/
• Books: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/books-audio/
• Podcast: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/metta-hour-podcast/

How to access Ten Percent Happier Live: 

• Website: www.tenpercent.com/live
• In the Ten Percent Happier App: https://app.tenpercent.com/link/content?course=f004bf9f-9acd-4b02-bf47-753a02b61043
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3AWCFuxotrXmgqUHQdwyg