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Tara Brach

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

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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What becomes possible when we truly listen—to ourselves, to one another and to the life around us?

In part 1 of this two-part series, we'll explore listening as a profound spiritual practice and a pathway to intimacy, compassion and healing. When w... more

In this guided meditation, we turn attention inward and come into intimate presence with the life that is here. Beginning with the body, breath and sensations, we gradually open into the spacious awareness that holds all experience.

As we soften ha... more

What does it truly mean to say Namaste?

In this talk, we'll look at the deeper invitation behind this ancient greeting—not merely as a gesture, but as a living practice of recognizing the sacred essence within ourselves and one another. When we lea... more

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This guided meditation invites you to come home to the simple aliveness of this moment. Through mindful breathing, softening the body, and resting in the awareness that is already here, we discover that presence is not something we create—it is our t... 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
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
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
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

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Tara Brach
Host of Tara Brach podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20.6k ratings
  • Many thanks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B£anche
    Australia3 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 States4 months ago
  • truth and connection

    sitting here on the other end of the world, hearing that podcast, fills my with hope and the impression of connection. there are people who are experiencing life as i do and it is possible to be like this. thank you for sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toastbrotkiwi
    Germany4 months ago
  • Always what I am looking for

    If you like add free, please donate to keep it that way!!!

    Your teachings are so relatable to everyday life! My favorite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mswain35
    United States4 months ago
  • I mostly give low ratings for podcasts

    This one is one of the few exceptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hhsuey
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners value the host's grounded, compassionate presence and practical mindfulness guidance.
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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.
Ask Me Anything (Part 1): Fear, Self-Compassion, Grief, Trauma & Awakening
Q: What is the most important thing to remember when fear and anxiety take over?
The most important step is to acknowledge the experience as it is, with the phrase 'It's like this right now,' which helps acknowledge reality, create space around the fear, and open up to respond with kindness toward oneself, eventually recognizing that we are the awareness witnessing the fear rather than being defined by it.
Ask Me Anything (Part 1): Fear, Self-Compassion, Grief, Trauma & Awakening
Q: What is the ultimate goal in mindfulness meditation, and how should one relate to goals versus aspiration?
The host explains that goals are useful for signaling desired outcomes but can create forward-leaning tension and a sense that what you seek isn't here. Aspirations, by contrast, are the heart's deepest longing to realize presence and love in the current moment, inviting a spacious, non-grasping engagement with life. In practice, one can differentiate by pausing to sense what matters in this moment and allowing presence to guide behavior, rather than chasing a future endpoint.
This Messy, Gorgeous Love—a Conversation with Tara and Devon and Nico Hase
Q: How do you handle major ruptures or disagreements without breaking trust?
By acknowledging different needs, co-regulating, giving space when needed, and using structured practices like check-ins and RAIN to repair and reconnect.

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Listeners are drawn to practices that blend Western psychology with Eastern spiritual approaches, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional healing. The show features guided meditations and conversations with researchers, clinicians, and practitioners who explore resilience, compassion, and awakening. Noteworthy are the guest mix of neuroscience and psychology experts, the practical meditations, and a calm, contemplative hosting style that prioritizes accessible, day-to-day applicability. This program likely appeals to mindfulness practitioners, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone seeking personal growth through compassionate presence. The format's balance of guided practice and expert dialogue can... more

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2. Emily Bennington
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4. Paul Gilbert
5. Rick Hansen
6. Nico Hase
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8. Mohsen Mahdawi

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