Podcasts about metta

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) An brief over view of the Bramaviharas, focusing on Metta for easy being, neutral being and self

For episode 264, Soren Gordhamer returns to 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 fifth episode in the series. Soren Gordhamer is the founder and host of Wisdom 2.0, the premier conference exploring living with greater mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in the modern age. He is also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, along with Jack Kornfield and Yung Pueblo, which invests in companies creating a more just and compassionate world. Soren is also the founder of the Lineage Project in NYC, and also spent a year on the Global Walk for a Livable World, a three-and-a-half world walk. He and Jon Kabat-Zinn also co-hosted the Mitigation Retreat, which was a free 3-month course held every weekday offering meditations and teachings during Covid. Soren is the author of numerous books. His latest, The Essential: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction, was released in May of 2025. In this episode, Sharon and Soren speak about:The context for cultural anxiety The development of social mediaBecoming aware of our storiesDo we need a new narrative?Redefining our worthRevamping our North StarHarnessing all our energiesDismantling our armorHow shame drives mental healthThe point of vulnerability Dalai Lama meeting formerly incarceratedLiving from a place of lackRam Dass' somebody-nessSoren walking the worldThe role information plays in anxietySoren closes the conversation with a guided meditation. To get a copy of Soren's new book, The Essential, visit his website right here.Listen to Soren's first appearance on the Metta House from 2020 right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BOLD Signal and Functional Connectivity Associated with Loving-Kindness MeditationIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his team explore the neuroscience behind loving-kindness meditation (Metta) and its impact on brain function. Using fMRI, this study compared experienced meditators and novices, uncovering key differences in brain activity and connectivity during the practice. The findings reveal that meditators exhibit reduced activity in the posterior cingulate cortex—a region linked to self-referential thinking and mind-wandering—suggesting a more present-centered and selfless focus. Additionally, meditators showed distinct patterns of functional connectivity, emphasizing a shift in emotional processing, inner speech, and memory networks. Tune in to learn how loving-kindness meditation transforms the brain and fosters compassion.Full Reference:Garrison, K. A., Scheinost, D., Constable, R. T., & Brewer, J. A. (2014). BOLD signal and functional connectivity associated with loving-kindness meditation. Brain and Behavior, 4(3), 337-347. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.219Let's connect on Instagram

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Using the power of kindness and relaxation when feeling afraid

Welcome to the Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast! This episode is a recording of a Metta meditation, Loving Kindness meditation, taught live on World Meditation Day, observed on May 21st to honor people around the world sharing the practice of meditation, to promote global mental health and peace.May you be healthy, happy and safe.May you be free of suffering.May all beings be healthy, happy, and safe.May all beings be free of suffering.(repeat to yourself)May I be healthy, happy and safe.May I be free of suffering.Namaste.Click here for 10 Tips to Celebrate World Meditation DayTo learn more about my classes, workshops, yoga and meditation retreats:​⁠Subscribe to my VIP newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠VIP pre-booking for my Bali Bliss Yoga Retreat May 11-18, 2026 started this week. ​⁠⁠Become a VIP to receive pre-booking info, including a VIP promo code to save $500!Subscribe to my YouTube channel⁠​⁠Interested in Yoga Teacher Training with me?⁠​Follow me on Instagram @spirituallyfityoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Find out more about me at ⁠SpirituallyFitYoga.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠Escape to Costa Brava with Amelia! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yoga and meditation retreat at the sunshine coast of Barcelona, Spain! October 20-25, 2025 - I have one room left!⁠Would you like to support me and/or my podcast?⁠Click on this link & scroll down to subscribe to my podcast for as little as 99 cents per month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your subscription supports my production costs and time to create these episodes for you. Spreading the word with your recommendation helps me reach others with my yoga & meditation offerings.Thank you for supporting me!I'm here to lead you to your personal power and peace through yoga,Much love,❤️ Amelia AndaleonCertified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Educator, and owner of the Spiritually Fit Yoga RYS (Registered Yoga School)⁠SpirituallyFitYoga.com⁠

Let's hear it for the early Buddhist women! Mahajapapati was the first Buddhist nun and leader of the women's ordained sangha, and her two chief disciples were Khema and Uppalavanna. Maitrisiddhi explores some challenging material - and also very inspiring texts around the beginning of the bhikkhuni sangha. The talk also features Mara - the embodiment of everything that holds us back. How do we free ourselves from his insidious whispers? Talk given at Taraloka Retreat Centre as part of the series Daughters of the Buddha, 2025. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

1. Andrew Rayel & Robbie Seed & Susana - A Love Like You (Uplifting Extended Mix) 2. Alan Morris & Leddra Chapman - Never Saw You Coming (Extended Mix) 3. Andre Wildenhues & Helena Kristiansson & Stacey Jay - Lighthouse (André Wildenhues Extended Remix) 4. Roman Messer & Jaki Nelson & Six Mists - Just Be You (Extended Mix) 5. Lost Witness & Jodie Poye - Losing Love (Extended Mix) 6. Jonny Deyo - How Does It Feel (Extended Mix) 7. Para X - Atmospherica (Extended Mix) 8. Mike Bound - Oasis (Extended Mix) 9. Cenk Basaran - The Forgiven (Extended Mix) 10. U-Mount - So Why (Extended Mix) 11. FAWZY & Andy Lizard - Exordium (Extended Mix) 12. Alatheia - Voidwalker (Extended Version) 13. Eternal Waves & Rixson - Antidote (Extended Version) 14. Paipy - Ocean (Extended Mix) 15. Sauli - Innerspace (Extended Mix) 16. Andy Judge - Neon Skies (Extended Mix) 17. Laucco - Atris (Extended Mix) 18. Ed Sanchez - Elysium (Original Mix) 19. Metta & Glyde - Afterglow (Original Mix) 20. Impulse Wave - Your Laughter Never Ends (Extended Mix) 21. Ralphie B & Frank Waanders Pres. Collide1 - No Tomorrow (Extended Mix) 22. David Wynne - Become One (Extended Mix) 23. BetaHouse Mafia - Last Landing (Extended Mix) 24. Andy Roden - Reflux (Extended Mix)

For episode 263 of the Metta Hour, we are continuing our Anxiety Series with a re-release of a conversation with Dr. Richie J. Davidson, PhD, that originally aired in 2023.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 fourth episode in the series. Richie Davidson 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.Join Richie's upcoming course The Science of Flourishing: Well-Being Skills for Daily Life. Save 20% off the course using the coupon code METTA20.In this episode, Sharon and Richie discuss:• How Richie came to this path• Meeting Daniel Goleman and Ram Dass• How Danny Goleman brought Sharon to her first retreat• The term “Mental Health”• Innate Goodness• Believing in Growth Mindset• A vision of possibility for ourselves• The role of systemic oppression in mental well-being• Intergenerational Resilience• Richie's four pillars of well-being• Personal mental hygiene• “The road to Lhasa goes up and down” - Mingyur Rinpoche• The value of community and teachers in mental health • Richie driving Mingyur Rinpoche• Contemplative Neuroscience• The Science of Flourishing Course• Richie's new book project• 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00. Episode 286 (Intro) - Trance All Over The World [00:00:00] 01. Artena - Apricus [Reason II Rise Music] 02. Risen & Vasily Goodkov - Ruined My Life [Interplay Global] 03. Richard Durand & Alina Renae feat. Nicholas Gunn - For You [Blue Dot Trance] 04. JOSEPH JAMES (IRL) & Deirdre McLaughlin - Remember Me [Fables] 05. Pharos T - Believe In You [Deep Space | Music] 06. Christopher Corrigan - Belfast [Ablazing Records] 07. A.R.D.I. - Silence In Your Eyes [Sub.Mission Recordings] 08. Forces - Exodus [Suanda Dark] 09. Lost Witness x JODIE POYE - Losing Love [Future Force Recordings] 10. Andrew Rayel & Robbie Seed & Susana - A Love Like You (Uplifting Mix) [Find Your Harmony] 11. James Dymond & call me AL - Ordinary World [Amsterdam Trance] 12. Metta & Glyde - Afterglow [One Forty Music] 13. Bryn Whiting - Supernova [Future Force Recordings] 14. 0Gravity - Falling Leaves [FSOE] 15. Vivacity (NO) & Nico Cranxx - Initium [Reason II Rise: REALMS] 16. CrIsKo - Don't Believe In Love [Suanda Dance] 17. Kaimo K - Fallout [Molekular Sounds] 18. BiXX - The Road Less Traveled [FSOE] 19. Talla 2XLC & DJ Tandu - Angelfalls [Technoclub Retro] 20. Tim Air & Vadim Spark - Esperanto [Suanda Music] 21. DJ Phalanx - Starlight [Reason II Rise: UPLIFT] 22. Crisy - Recollect [Full On 140 Records] 23. John O'Callaghan - Riverside (Paul Denton Remix) [Subculture] 24. Andy Roden - Reflux [Damaged Records] 25. Matt Robertson - Remember [VANDIT Records]

TTech 379 - Name Is CriticalTrack Listing:1: Craig Connelly - Found You (Extended Mix) - Black Hole Recordings2: Skazi, Omiki feat. Lynn - Stay (Extended Mix) - Treasure Records 3: Grant Trowbridge - Stardust (Extended Mix) - Borderline4: Yelow and Aytaro - Stargazing (Extended Mix) - Magic Island Elevate5: Steve Meyer - Back To Earth (Extended Mix) - Rated Records6: Kilton - In the Shadows (Extended Mix) - Regenerate Records7: Bluespark - Crystal Dragons (Extended Mix) - PROXIMUM 8: Lostly - Golden Teacher (Extended Mix) - FSOE9: Izzy & Lawrence Hope - Kairos (Extended Mix) - Alter Ego Records .10: Metta and Glyde - Unkonscious (Original Mix) - One Forty Music11: Name Is Critical - Activation (Original Mix) - Free12: Adam Schofield - Don't Cry (Extended Mix) - HTE13: Andrea Montorsi & Nick The Kid - Love 2 Keep (Extended Mix) - HTEPodcast - Search "Name Is Critical Podcast"http://nameiscritical.podomatic.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcasthttps://music.amazon.com/podcastshttps://www.deezer.com/en/show/3315052Mixcloud -http://www.mixcloud.com/TranceTechnologyPodcast/http://www.mixcloud.com/NameIsCritical/Facebook-Trance Technology -http://www.facebook.com/groups/170457666300769/Name Is Critical -https://www.facebook.com/nameiscritical

Sara hits a roadblock in love and zazen and takes the opportunity to teach us how to turn the worms that turn us sideways into features not bugs. How can insecurity be a source of confidence? What do we do when the “you” who is actually the ultimate “it” is also what's getting in the way of us getting it? Can the teachers who shut us down be the perfect tool for opening ourselves up? And can Mark Zuckerberg handle the depths of our Metta?? Find out here!

Listeners will discover how equanimity functions as a stabilizing force in our emotional lives. Margaret emphasizes that it allows us to experience deep compassion, loving-kindness, and joyousness without being overwhelmed by our feelings. By observing our reactions to the roadside scenarios—where a stranger elicits mild compassion, a neighbor stirs more involvement, and a best friend creates profound emotional turbulence—she elucidates the varying shades of our emotional engagement and the importance of a balanced response. Throughout the discussion, Margaret stresses the importance of "not self" (non-attachment) as a foundational practice for cultivating equanimity. This practice encourages us to observe situations with clarity and discernment, freeing us from being engulfed by our emotions. She also highlights that true compassion encompasses both emotional understanding and practical actions, such as offering assistance to those in need. Importantly, equanimity does not imply cold detachment; rather, it invites a mindful approach to life's challenges, providing us with the tools to navigate our emotions with grace.

In this reflection I consider the uncontrollable aspects of tertiary-Fi. Supporting themes: Metta processing of the nail and the grenade; Imagining, pursuing and negotiating your best life; The politics of race; The N- word; Leadership subordination and hierarchies; Rational and irrational feelings. Typology: Ni, Te and Fi; Ni and Se; Te and Fi; Tertiary Fi and Tertiary-Fi.

What is the spiritual community and how does it differ from the group? Why is it important? How does the spiritual community come into being? How can I be part of the conditions for it to arise? Kalyacitta takes us on a heart-felt and imaginative exploration of the spiritual community, drawing on her own experience of bringing about a true Sangha. Talk given on a retreat for women who have asked for ordination as part of a series on 'The Group, the Individual and The Spiritual Community' given at Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre as part of the series Becoming an individual in today's world, 2024. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now! https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/free-buddhist-audio-community/id75081757 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H2lgkYallHtPiMQQdWWOC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

DAY TWENTY-NINE April Mindful Minutes challenge:Metta for Healing (29 minutes)Welcome to Spiritually Fit Yoga!    I'm Amelia Andaleon your host and your guide for this month's April Mindful Minutes challenge! For Day 29 I am leading you through a full Loving Kindness Meditation for Healing. If you missed yesterday, listen to ep. 244 if you want to hear about the origins and benefits of metta or loving kindness meditation. If you're new here to my podcast, welcome!  If you want to start this 30-day challenge from the beginning, go back to ep. 216 & start at Day One. At the end of this challenge I will post a link in the episode notes to receive my Meditation Starter Kit and online Meditation Teacher Training course.WATCH the 30-minute episode tomorrow to receive the promo codes to get the Meditation Starter Kit for FREE and 50% off my Meditation Teacher Training Course.Click here for all the April Mindful Minutes episodes in this Spotify playlist.Our Day 29 meditation invites you to reflect within a little deeper. With that in mind, please read this I am not a doctor, therapist or professional health care provider.  "This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. If you have any health concerns or before making any changes to your treatment plan, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional.  Please be mindful and responsible for your own health care choices.   If you have, or suspect that you have, a medical concern, please contact your health care provider to seek professional medical attention without delay.”----------Check in with me to let me know how this 30-day challenge is going for you! Leave a note in the podcast comments box below, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DM me at instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ connect with me on my website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.UPCOMING WORKSHOPS with me at Life Time Walnut Creek: (Members book in the Life Time app. Non-members, DM me.)May 2 FRIDAY 530-7PM  ARM BALANCE BASICS May 9 FRIDAY 630-8PM  HONOR THE DIVINE FEMININETo learn more about my classes, workshops, yoga and meditation retreats, follow me here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Escape to Costa Brava with Amelia! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yoga and meditation retreat at the sunshine coast of Barcelona, Spain! October 20-25, 2025 - I have one room left!⁠Subscribe to my VIP newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram @spirituallyfityoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more about me at SpirituallyFitYoga.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Yoga Teacher Training with me?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for online offerings. Insight Timer is a free app.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My intention is to lead you to your personal power and peace through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices.Much love,❤️ AmeliaWould you like to support my podcast? Subscribe to my podcast for as little as 99 cents per month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your subscription supports my production costs and time to create these episodes for you. If you found this episode valuable, share it with friends, tag me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spirituallyfityoga .Leave a 5-star rating and review. Spreading the word with your recommendation helps me reach others with my yoga & meditation offerings.Thank you for supporting me!THANK YOU TO MY PODCAST SPONSORUBINDI.COM, my booking site for my classes. Use code AMELIA to save 50% off the Essentials plan!

Send us a textWhat if the key to addressing our climate crisis lies not just in technology and policy, but in our inner development? In this thought-provoking conversation, coach and writer Ryan Grist reveals a powerful framework that connects personal growth to planetary healing.Drawing from his article "Coaching to Support Outer Change," Grist explores how the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals have inspired a complementary framework called the Inner Development Goals. These inner goals—organized into five pillars: stable self, adaptive mind, connected heart, inclusive collaborator, and courageous changemaker—provide a roadmap for the internal skills we need to face our greatest environmental challenges."Where things often break down is in the human dimensions," Grist explains. "It's in relationships, stress, mindset, and overwhelm." While technological solutions receive substantial funding and attention, the "soft skills" that enable effective collaboration, perspective-taking, and compassionate action have been historically undervalued. Yet these skills may be exactly what we need to navigate the complexity of climate change.The conversation takes a particularly meaningful turn when Grist demonstrates how compassion functions as a trainable skill. Through practices like Tonglen (breathing in suffering, breathing out healing) and Metta meditation, he shows how we can expand our capacity for connection—even with those we find difficult. "Hurt people hurt people," he reminds us, suggesting that sending compassion instead of more hurt transforms not just relationships but our approach to shared problems.As we face political uncertainty and growing eco-anxiety, Grist offers "muscular hope" as an antidote—not wishful thinking, but a practiced conviction that positive change remains possible. The conversation concludes with a compelling invitation to identify which inner development dimension needs attention in your life, and to explore how strengthening these skills might ripple outward, creating change from the inside out.Watch the full interview by clicking here.Find the full article here.Learn more about Ryan here.Subscribe for free to Ryan's monthly publication on Substack! Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

Parami explores themes of friendship through poems by Robert Burns and quotes from Sangharakshita and from the Pali Canon. Excerpted from the talk Burns, Bhante and the Buddha: Themes of Friendship and Solidarity given at Glasgow Buddhist Centre as part of the series Burns, Bhante and the Buddha, 2024. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

Empathy is deeply rooted in human nature, but what is the Buddhist perspective on this complex emotion? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores the concept and meaning of empathy from both a Buddhist and a meditator's point of view, highlighting its connection to wisdom and its potential to extend beyond personal relationships. Triple Gem of the North is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessibility to those seeking mindfulness and meditation. If you would like to support our efforts, please feel free to click on the link below. Any amount is greatly appreciated. We wouldn't be here without you and your support! https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=REpssFhPJ37UcC02cV0sfgQuThMfKUdgi9J4TvWS-u4SeG3V0KfnW3VQ_nUvIwOAQBu9Ou9kpYfI0tp9

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This Dhamma talk was offered on April 19, 2025 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of human relationships? You're not alone. In a world filled with challenges, the Brahmaviharas offer us a lifeline—four divine abodes that can transform our interactions and elevate our spirits. In the latest episode of the Death Dhamma podcast, host Margaret Meloni invites us on a journey through the heart of compassion. She illuminates the path of Metta, Karuna, Mudita, and Upeka—concepts that aren't just philosophical; they're practical tools for navigating the stormy seas of modern life.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Reclaim our relationship with our beloved Earth through Metta and Indigenous wisdom.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Inviting this warmth in meeting all that we are and cultivating kindness

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Inviting this warmth in meeting all that we are and cultivating kindness

For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series.In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is founder of the Center for Human Potential and founder of Self-Actualization Coaching. Scott is the author of eleven books, including Rise Above, his forthcoming book set for release in 2025. Scott is also host of The Psychology Podcast— which has received over 30 million downloads. In this conversation, Sharon and Scott speak about:• Having growth motivation• Shifting the narrative of anxiety• Scott's childhood experiences• Curiosity versus grit• How to shift out of fear• Creating space around anxiety• Welcoming our beautiful monsters• Broadening the Window of Tolerance• Experiencing a sense of bothness• Scott's new book, Rise Above• Victim versus empowerment mindset• Learned Hopefulness• Finding the light within• Pros and cons of sensitivity• The blessings of gratitude and aweThe episode closes with Scott leading a Tonglen practice.You can learn more about Scott's work right here and check out his new book, Rise Above, right here.Check out the first two episodes in the Anxiety Podcast Series with Dr. Jud Brewer right here and Dr. Jenny Taitz right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This guided meditation, grounded in the practice of Metta, invites us to awaken the heart by softening the body and quieting the mind. We begin with the simple image of a smile—opening to warmth, ease, and presence. With a tender attention, we rest with breath, sensations, and sound—gently returning when the mind drifts. As we offer loving phrases like “May I feel happy” and “May I be free,” we nourish a deep sense of well-being and connection, embracing this life with compassion and an open heart.

The Buddha taught the Metta or LovingKindness Meditation as an antidote for fear. In this meditation we explore grounding in the elements of the body to turn with compassion to whatever needs to be met.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how to not hold hatred in our hearts using this sutta.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how to not hold hatred in our hearts using this sutta.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring how to not hold hatred in our hearts using this sutta.

Meditación budista (METTA) para atraer bendiciones

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Metta can be seen as turning toward with friendliness. This talk explores how to turn toward charged experiences.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Metta can be seen as turning toward with friendliness. This talk explores how to turn toward charged experiences.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Metta can be seen as turning toward with friendliness. This talk explores how to turn toward charged experiences.

For episode 261, Dr. Jenny Taitz returns to the Metta Hour for our Anxiety Series. Jenny is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition to treating clients in her private therapy practice, LA CBT DBT, she is the author of How to Be Single and Happy and End Emotional Eating. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. In this episode, Sharon and Jenny discuss:Jenny's approach to anxietyEmotions are contagiousThe superpower of emotional regulationCultivating an inner lifeThree-point check-inHow to break-up with overthinkingGetting groundingCognitive diffusionNaming your inner criticSitting with uncertaintyBuilding a hope kitBox-breathingLovingkindness Doing good deedsExamining assumptionsSurfing emotional urgesSharon closes with a hypothetical situation about anxiety which Jenny advises on. You can learn more about Jenny's work and get a copy of her book, Stress Resets, on her website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is another guided meditation from Delson Armstrong whereby he takes you through the Metta meditation and subsequently ends with looking at the 5 aggregates and seeing their impersonality. Guided Meditation 1 hr with Bell

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For episode 260, we are launching a new Anxiety Series on the Metta Hour. Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. To launch the series, Sharon sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer MD, Ph.D.Dr, Jud is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, and a research affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.In this episode, Sharon and Dr. Jud discuss:The neuroscientific definition of anxiety Fear of the futureHow we simulate the futureThe difference between planning and worryingAnxious feeling versus thoughtQualifiers for mental health diagnosesThe research behind Mental NotingThe antidote to anxiety is curiosityExploring gratification to its endHow much does worrying help?Thinking isn't what changes behaviorWe're wired for happinessNeuroscientists don't talk about willpowerInternet myths about anxietyDeprivation curiosityHow misinformation fuels anxietyCollective anxietyDefault Mode NetworkFive Finger BreathingNoticing our “oh no” momentsKindness and curiosity are best friendsThe Unwinding Anxiety AppThe conversation closes with a short guided curiosity practice. You can learn more about Dr. Jud's work and get a copy of his book, Unwinding Anxiety, right here and learn more about his Mindshift Recovery App right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“A powerful way of practicing metta is to invite in the feeling of love without specific words or images. You become a beacon of kindness. Then whatever arises as you sit—thoughts, people, images, concerns—will be held in that kindness.” – Jack KornfieldThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack offers listeners instruction on:Metta and invoking the spirit of love within ourselves Holding all that arises during meditation with kindness Letting our body have a sense of care and well being Allowing ourselves to soften, relax, and rest easily Feeling completely supported by the earth below us Opening our hearts and minds via the metta sutta of loving-kindness Suffusing the whole world with unobstructed, sublime love“The ideal as you practice is to find your own way, to find what most naturally resonates with yourself as a gateway to open the heart.” – Jack KornfieldThis episode was originally recorded for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation Livestream for Feb 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say success isn't served on a silver platter—it's poured into a glass and drunk with strategy. Introducing the unstoppable entrepreneur Metta Risdal, the powerhouse behind UNI Tequila—a premium, organic tequila brand that's shaking up the industry. From her humble beginnings in Norway to navigating the high-stakes world of liquor distribution in the U.S., Metta shares how she turned her passion into a thriving business. She reveals the challenges of launching a tequila brand, the secrets behind UNI's smooth taste, and the power of strategic partnerships in scaling a business. Plus, we drop some serious knowledge on success, mindset, and why tequila is the healthiest choice for drinkers.    Find out what it takes to break into one of the most competitive industries in the world with zero experience and discover why UNI Tequila is making waves in the market—and how you can get involved.   What You'll Learn: Learn about the challenges and strategies behind building a successful tequila brand from scratch, from sourcing to distribution.   Highlights: From Norway to New York The Tequila Business Unfiltered Why Tequila? Scaling the Business Marketing Matters Lessons from Real Estate Entrepreneurial Mindset Resources Mentioned:  https://unitequila.passionspirits.com/ You can follow today's guest at: https://www.instagram.com/mettatequila/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/unitequila/?hl=en    Watch the full video episode on Brad's Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182 Watch the full video episode on Brad's Youtube here: https://bradlea.tv