In this episode, Wendy speaks with meditation researcher and clinical psychologist, Nicholas Van Dam. Nicholas is the Director of the Contemplative Studies Centre at the University of Melbourne—the first such center in Australia. His work explores how meditation and mindfulness can support well-being, and help with conditions like anxiety and depression. Thi ... Show More
Feb 27
Wendy Hasenkamp – Widening the Aperture
Since this podcast launched, Wendy Hasenkamp has guided listeners through 84 in-depth conversations, bringing warmth, curiosity, and intellectual depth to every episode. After five years with the show and over 13 years with the Mind & Life Institute, Wendy is stepping into a new ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2025
Jon Kabat-Zinn – The Heart of Mindfulness [From the Archive]
Enjoy this episode with renowned meditation teacher, author, and creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jon Kabat-Zinn. This spacious and personal conversation is full of insights on a wide range of topics, including: what drew him to meditation; his development of ... Show More
1h 42m
Jul 2025
Ep. 268 – Anxiety Series: Emma Seppälä
<p><strong>For episode 268, Emma Seppälä returns to the Metta Hour for our ongoing Anxiety Series.</strong></p><p>In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and different researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times. T ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2024
The Healing Power of Meditation: 5 Ways Meditation Supports Your Recovery from Porn Addiction
<p>In this episode of 'Unhooked', host Jeremy Lipkowitz explores the critical role of meditation in recovering from porn addiction. He outlines five key benefits that meditation provides: developing mindfulness, strengthening self-control, cultivating emotional resilien ... Show More
16m 58s
Jul 2025
Emergent Phenomena with Daniel M. Ingram
Today, host Prof. Pierce Salguero sits down with Dr. Daniel M. Ingram, a retired ER physician, co-founder of the Emergent Phenomena Research Consortium, CEO of Emergence Benefactors, and a noted adept in Buddhist meditation. Together we explore “emergent phenomena,” or the spirit ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2025
Embracing life's dance: A conversation on chaos, calm, and the human condition with Shiv Sengupta
'Nobody has a handle on this thing called life. Life is a dance you learn to engage with on a day to day basis'. Shiv Sengupta is an author and teacher who I discovered over on Substack. He has a really fascinating perspective on life, spirituality, and the human experience. As a ... Show More
1h 22m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator</p> <p>Since 19 ... Show More
