Rephonic
Artwork for Heart Wisdom

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Be Here Now Network
Buddhism
Meditation
Compassion
Mindfulness
Loving Kindness Meditation
Mental Health
Codependence
Love
Ram Dass
Karma
Spiritual Community
Buddha
Insight Meditation Society
Self-Acceptance
Spirituality
Ethics
Community
Spiritual Practice
Awareness
Dharma

The Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack’s ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes318Founded11 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BuddhismReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Heart Wisdom

Latest Episodes

Celebrating the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on learning to bow to life’s mystery—and how doing so opens a path to liberation, love, and inner peace.

Jack’s new book is out now: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Lovin... more

Honoring the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on how stories awaken compassion, heal division, and call us back to meeting one another with respect.

Jack’s new book is out now!: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Ea... more

In honor of All In This Together, Jack, Anne Lamott, and Tami Simon continue their heart-opening conversation on story, tenderness, and remembering who you are

Jack’s new book is out now!: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each ... more

Jack opens with reflections on the cosmic dance of life before guiding listeners into a meditation on stillness, breath, and embodied presence. Drawing on ancient imagery and gentle instruction, he invites us to take our seat in the still point of th... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Tara Brach
Tara BrachTara Brach
Ram Dass Here And Now
Ram Dass Here And NowRam Dass / Love Serve Remember
The Way Out Is In
The Way Out Is InPlum Village

Recent Guests

Anne Lamott
Brilliant author and longtime friend of Jack Kornfield
Episode: Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon
Tami Simon
Founder of SoundsTrue Publishing and longtime friend of Jack Kornfield
SoundsTrue Publishing
Episode: Ep. 312 – All In This Together Series #3: Reminding You of Your Own Beauty with Anne Lamott and Tami Simon
Rajiv S. Joshi
Professor focused on systems change and ecological awareness
Episode: Ep. 308 – Becoming the Tree of Enlightenment with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi
Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi
Founder of Bridging Ventures and former Associate Dean for Climate Change at Columbia University.
Bridging Ventures
Episode: Ep. 307 – Inner Climate Change with Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi
Ocean Robbins
Co-founder of the Food Revolution Network
Food Revolution Network
Episode: Ep. 291 – The Calm Ocean and the Storm: Navigating Duality with Ocean Robbins
Duncan Trussell
Comedian and creator of The Midnight Gospel
Netflix
Episode: Ep. 275 – Desire, Love, and Spiritual Passion
Ethan Nicktern
Episode: Ep. 267 – Wise Speech, Speaking with Intention, Listening with Compassion
Sa DeSimone
Episode: Ep. 267 – Wise Speech, Speaking with Intention, Listening with Compassion
Thomas Hübl
A prominent teacher on collective trauma and spiritual healing.
Episode: Ep. 261 – Healing Trauma: Interweaving the Individual and Collective with Thomas Hübl, PhD

Host

Jack Kornfield
Leading Buddhist teacher and author, known for his ability to weave together teachings from Buddhist practices with insights from various mystical traditions. He engages listeners through storytelling, guided meditations, and reflections on human connection and healing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Calm In The Storm

    I can’t say enough how much I appreciate Jack and his stories, meditations, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your heart and love with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Worth
    United States2 months ago
  • Infinite reawakening

    I have been learning from Jack Kornfield’s talks and books for decades. Recent podcast listener, and I continue to find his words and presence illuminating. Much gratitude!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States2 months ago
  • A light in the darkness

    In a world of 1000 sorrows and 1000 joys Jack Kornfield always brings love and light, peace and healing with his fantastic Podcasts. All the talks he’s given from Spirit rock. I go to sleep listening to him nearly every night and his wisdom is my guiding light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Purple Hara
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great intro!

    I really enjoy the intro.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickywinston
    United States6 months ago
  • Loved the podcast but longer and longer intros

    I’ve listened to this podcast for years, and now the intro is getting longer and longer. Was 5mins, and now it’s 10.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Milelongmole
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express deep appreciation for the warmth and wisdom shared, with many highlighting the transformative power of Jack Kornfield's teachings.
Listeners find the content profoundly uplifting, emphasizing its application to personal and spiritual growth.
Some criticisms are directed towards the length and nature of introductions in episodes, with suggestions for more focused content.
There is a common thread of gratitude for the meditations and reflections that provide comfort during tough times.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound
Q: How do you act in the world then?
By becoming a part of the circumstance, the action will be called for naturally.
Ep. 306 – The Spacious Heart: Transcending Duality Through Meditation and Sound
Q: What about compassion?
The sense of spaciousness evokes a natural response of compassion in us when we connect with our surroundings.
Ep. 292 – Becoming What You Want the World to Be with Ocean Robbins
Q: How do we engage in activism without losing our essence?
Engage beautifully without attachment to outcomes, planting seeds of goodness and love.
Ep. 291 – The Calm Ocean and the Storm: Navigating Duality with Ocean Robbins
Q: What do you see as the witness, which is such a critical part of meditation?
Witnessing is being present and aware without judgment; it allows for understanding and compassion in how we respond to our experiences.
Ep. 291 – The Calm Ocean and the Storm: Navigating Duality with Ocean Robbins
Q: Jack, can you tell us a little bit about what led you on the path to mindfulness as a life work?
It was suffering; I realized I needed to learn more than chemistry or mathematics to deal with my grief, emotions, and anger, leading me to become a monk.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Wisdom

What is Heart Wisdom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rich exploration of personal growth and healing, the content focuses on themes related to Buddhism, mindfulness, storytelling, and compassion. The episodes often feature heartfelt reflections, guided meditations, and conversations that emphasize the importance of human connection amidst life's challenges. Notably, the content invites listeners to consider their inner lives and the shared experiences that unite us. Jack Kornfield's storytelling weaves together narratives that resonate deeply with those seeking solace, wisdom, and a greater understanding of their place in the world, showcasing how ancient practices can adapt to modern dilemmas and foster community and healing.

Where can I find podcast stats for Heart Wisdom?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Heart Wisdom. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Heart Wisdom and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Heart Wisdom get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Heart Wisdom, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Heart Wisdom?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Heart Wisdom, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Heart Wisdom have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Heart Wisdom has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Heart Wisdom?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Heart Wisdom:

1. Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
2. Tara Brach
3. Ram Dass Here And Now
4. Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
5. The Way Out Is In

How many episodes of Heart Wisdom are there?

Heart Wisdom launched 11 years ago and published 318 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Heart Wisdom?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Heart Wisdom?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Heart Wisdom from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Heart Wisdom?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Heart Wisdom. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Heart Wisdom?

Recent guests on Heart Wisdom include:

1. Anne Lamott
2. Tami Simon
3. Rajiv S. Joshi
4. Prof. Rajiv S. Joshi
5. Ocean Robbins
6. Duncan Trussell
7. Ethan Nicktern
8. Sa DeSimone

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days