Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Religion & Spirituality:Buddhism
For episode 220 of the Metta Hour, we are beginning a special Mental Health Series!
In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health. Applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual practice, this multi-part series airs every other week for the coming months. For the inaugural episode of the series, Sharon speaks with teacher and activist, Reggie Hubbard.
Mental Health Resources
Psychology Today Website to fine a therapist with Mindfulness Training
The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman Colleague of Sharon’s
Mark Epstein Psychiatrist & Author with a Buddhist lens
Nalanda Institute Contemplative Psychotherapy Program
Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/metta
Reggie Hubbard is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and the founder/chief serving officer of Active Peace Yoga. He has taught Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, major labor unions, leading progressive organizations, and individuals from all walks of life the simple tools for managing stress and bringing peace to mind, body, and spirit. Outside of his teaching, Reggie has held many senior strategic and logistical roles across various fields, ranging from global marketing, digital and community organizing, government relations, international education to Presidential campaigning. Reggie’s life work sits at the intersection of bringing more peace and balance to activists; guiding the wellness community toward being more engaged, concerned citizens; and enhancing the well-being of all walks of life.
In this conversation, Sharon and Reggie discuss:
• Reggie’s path in mental health as a political activist
• The 1 in 5 statistics of mental illness
• Mental Illness isn’t a weakness
• How stoicism affects mental health
• The role of Toxic Masculinity in mental health
• The challenges that black men face
• Reggie’s childhood story
• Not being able to control our thoughts
• What tools we can learn from marginalized communities
• The judgments we add to mental health
• Confronting our shame
• Finding joy even when things go wrong
• Adopting a both/and attitude
• Reggie’s tools for grief
• The role of community in our healing
The conversation closes with a guided sound meditation led by Reggie.
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Ep. 236 – Sameet Kumar
Ep. 235 – Suneel Gupta
Ep. 234 – Dan Harris
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Ep. 232 – Cecilia B. Loving
Ep. 231 – Sharon Salzberg’s Meditative Story hosted by Rohan Gunatillake
Ep. 230 – Roshi Joan Halifax
Ep. 229 – Jerry Colonna
Ep. 228 – Mental Health Series with Richie Davidson, PhD
Ep. 227 – Mental Health Series with Joe Loizzo
Ep. 226 – Dan Harris, Finding Your Way
Ep. 225 – Katherine May
Ep. 224 – Susan Bauer-Wu
Ep. 223 – Mental Health Series with Dr. Sará King
Ep. 222 – Real Life Series with Andrés Gonzalez, Ali and Atman Smith
Ep. 221 – Real Life Series with Daisy Hernández
Ep. 220 – Real Life Series with Mark Epstein
Ep. 219 – Real Life Series with Joél Leon
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