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Tara Brach

Tara Brach
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness Meditation
Compassion
Buddhism
Awareness
Emotional Healing
Presence
Breath
Emotional Well-Being
Loving-Kindness
Emotional Suffering
Emotional Awareness
Listening
Body Awareness
Breath Awareness
Mental Health
Fear
Equanimity

Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to... more

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Latest Episodes

What would it mean to truly trust the goodness that lives within you?

In this talk, Tara Brach explores what she calls "trusting the gold"—awakening from the stories of deficiency, fear and separation that keep us from recognizing our deepest natur... more

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to relax out of the thinking mind and return to the living presence of the moment. Through a gentle body scan, awareness of breath, sound and sensation, we begin to sense the aliveness that is always h... more

What would your life be like if you were no longer at war with your imperfections?

In this talk, Tara explores Radical Acceptance as a pathway out of self-judgment, shame and the trance of unworthiness. Rather than believing that acceptance will ke... more

Just as a cup is full with water, this body is filled with awareness. As we sense the awareness inside the body, and the awareness that listens to sounds beyond the body, we discover the continuous space of awareness that includes, and gives rise to ... more

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Tami Simon
Founder of Sounds True, interviewer
Sounds True
Episode: Living with a Courageous Heart: Tami Simon in Conversation with Tara Brach
Emily Bennington
Guest reflecting on mindfulness and compassion
Author/Speaker
Episode: Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love, Part 2: Compassion
Richard Davidson
Pioneering neuroscientist; founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Center for Healthy Minds
Episode: Flourishing in an Unraveling World: A Conversation with Tara Brach and Richard Davidson
Rick Hansen
Moderator, psychologist known for work on resilience and positive neuroplasticity
Hansen's work on resilience
Episode: Compassion in Times of Conflict—a Conversation with Tara, Paul Gilbert, and Rick Hanson
Paul Gilbert
Psychology professor and founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Episode: Compassion in Times of Conflict—a Conversation with Tara, Paul Gilbert, and Rick Hanson
Nico Hase
Teacher and author, co-author of This Messy, Gorgeous Love
Author/Teacher
Episode: This Messy, Gorgeous Love—a Conversation with Tara and Devon and Nico Hase
Devon Hase
Teacher and author, co-author of This Messy, Gorgeous Love
Author/Teacher
Episode: This Messy, Gorgeous Love—a Conversation with Tara and Devon and Nico Hase
Mohsen Mahdawi
Episode: Love-Based Activism: A Conversation with Tara Brach and Mohsen Mahdawi - Part II
Valarie Kaur
A Sikh activist, filmmaker, civil rights lawyer, and author
Revolutionary Love Project
Episode: Revolutionary Love: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Valarie Kaur

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20.7k ratings
  • Saved my life

    Thank you, Tara. Your meditations and talks have literally saved my life. Your talks are transformative and help me change my mindset. I’ve still struggling, but your talks and meditation. Keep me hopeful. I appreciate you with all that you do for the world in the community.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    banterfan
    United States2 months ago
  • Pain relief

    Tara, I’ve been having pain in my back for well over 6 months.

    The medical field has essentially become useless.

    Their ideas are stuck in the past and seldom do physicians think outside the box.

    But you do my Dear Tara.

    I listened to an archived podcast today on pain.

    And I can truly say my pain has improved.

    I felt like my life was disappearing and my person was getting small.

    Thank you for all you do; your loving & kindness goes a long way 💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fhgjgijljhrymidrvj
    United States3 months ago
  • Question for Tara

    While listening to a recent episode, I found myself yearning to hear a conversation between you and Brene Brown. While your work and hers share some similarities I couldn’t find any direct conversation between the two of you and that would be so interesting and powerful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixie Johansson
    United States3 months ago
  • Many thanks

    Tara’s spiritual teachings have greatly impacted my life. Thanks Tara and team x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B£anche
    Australia5 months ago
  • Messy gorgeous love

    This is one of the best yet. As a long time listener, I got so much out of this podcast. Your guests were wonderful in your interaction with them was really helpful. And understanding the topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mkanatzar
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners often describe the content as life-changing, soothing, and approachable for daily practice.
Listener notes the host's ability to provide practical mindfulness tools and compassionate guidance.
Many praise the ad-free format, consistency, and relatable discussions that feel grounding.
Guests and sessions are seen as insightful, with a focus on emotional healing and presence.

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Listening to the Song: The Transformative Power of Deep Listening - Part 2
Q: How do I deal with listening when there is conflict?
Acknowledge the triggering dynamics, pause to create space, and use pre-agreed time-outs along with self-regulation strategies (breathing, anchoring, and compassionate self-talk) to prevent reactivity, then re-enter the conversation with a clearer, more spacious mind.
Ask Me Anything, Part 3: Tara Answers Questions on Forgiveness, Injustice & Compassionate Parenting
Q: What can a parent do when dealing with a teenager who struggles with self-esteem and risk-taking?
Move away from harsh judgment, acknowledge fear and helplessness, and respond with compassionate presence; mirror back the child's goodness, set boundaries when needed, and stay connected to foster growth without alienation.
Ask Me Anything, Part 3: Tara Answers Questions on Forgiveness, Injustice & Compassionate Parenting
Q: How do you live with the injustice, racism, and violence in the world today without losing peace?
Honor the suffering, stay present with the pain, and balance this with open-hearted commitment to the goodness and beauty in the world; allow grief to inform compassionate action and keep the heart soft through mindful practice and community support.
Ask Me Anything (Part 1): Fear, Self-Compassion, Grief, Trauma & Awakening
Q: How can someone begin to navigate grief after a significant loss, while supporting others who are also grieving?
Honor the depth of love that fuels the grief, allow the pain to move through the body with presence, and tend to others with gentle care while acknowledging that grief has its own organic timeline. The guidance emphasizes meeting the moment with tenderness, creating space for the feeling, and recognizing that the love remains even as the loss is felt.
Ask Me Anything (Part 1): Fear, Self-Compassion, Grief, Trauma & Awakening
Q: How do you approach healing from shame and self-hatred when self-compassion feels undeserved?
Start by acknowledging the pain without collapsing into self-pity, recognizing that the hurt is real. Then widen the perspective to imagine a loving presence (the Divine Mother, God, or another figure) that can hold the hurting self. Over time, this larger view reduces identification with the self-hating voice and allows genuine tenderness and self-compassion to arise.

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2. Emily Bennington
3. Richard Davidson
4. Rick Hansen
5. Paul Gilbert
6. Nico Hase
7. Devon Hase
8. Mohsen Mahdawi

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