Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Religion & Spirituality:Buddhism
For episode 228 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Mental Health Series. In this series, Sharon sits down with different teachers, experts, and health advocates to explore and destigmatize mental health by applying the tools of Buddhist wisdom and spiritual practice.
For this sixth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with Dr. Richie J. Davidson, PhD. Richie is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health.
In this episode, Sharon and Richie discuss:
The conversation closes with a guided meditation led by Richie. To learn more about Riche’s work or his different books, you can visit his website and check out the Center for Healthy Minds.
Join Richie’s upcoming course The Science of Flourishing: Well-Being Skills for Daily Life. Save 20% off the course using coupon code METTA20.
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Ep. 216 – Real Life Series with Duncan Trussell
Ep. 215 – Real Life Series with Courtney E. Martin
Ep. 214 – Mental Health Series with George Mumford
Ep. 213 - Real Life Series with Anu Gupta
Ep. 212 – Mental Health Series with Kimberly Brown
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Ep. 210 – Mental Health Series with Reggie Hubbard
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