The Psychology Podcast

Written By Sharon Salzberg

Sharon joins the Psychology Podcast, hosted by Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott speaks with Sharon about navigating real life. When we are faced with trials and tribulations, it feels as if we’re alone. On top of that, our underlying assumptions about the world and ourselves can make us feel worse. Sharon shares with us useful tips that can help us deal with overwhelming emotions and pain. She believes that by cultivating these loving-kindness practices, it can help us feel more open and free, allowing our inner lights to shine forth.

In this episode, Scott and Sharon discuss:

  • Suffering from our unexamined assumptions

  • “Shaking hands” with our emotions

  • Looking within with love

  • Guilt, shame, and remorse

  • Loving-kindness exercises

  • “When we connect with others, we find ourselves”

  • The light within us all

  • The Dalai Lama’s visit to insight meditation society

  • Widening our window of tolerance

  • Allow yourself to feel joy

  • Dealing with illness and physical pain

  • Aspiration powers our journey

Sharon Salzberg
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