
Tara Brach
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 our world.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
An Invitation to Freedom: A conversation between Tara and Connirae Andreas
Connirae Andreas discusses her impactful Wholeness Work with Tara Brach, focusing on healing and awakening. They explore undivided presence, personal transformation, embracing authenticity, bodily sensations, metaphors of 'ice cubeness' and 'flow,' liberation from limiting beliefs, and the interconnectedness of internal and world healing.

Mar 28, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Widening Rings of Being
Discover the freedom beyond thoughts in a guided meditation session focusing on posture and breath. Release tension and deepen awareness through breath release meditation. Cultivate mindfulness and presence by observing thoughts and sensations. Embrace conscious expansion by breaking free from limiting beliefs.

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Mar 21, 2024 • 42min
2024-03-20 - Do you feel Overwhelmed? Turning Stress into a Gateway of Awakening
Explore strategies for managing stress and overwhelm, including calming the nervous system through meditation and breath techniques. Learn how mindfulness can transform anger into compassion and empathy, and how to nurture oneself during times of overwhelm. Discover the power of presence and self-acceptance in navigating stressful moments.

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Mar 21, 2024 • 22min
Meditation: Openhearted Presence
Explore the power of loving presence through guided body meditation and earth connection. Learn how to cultivate kindness and open-hearted presence by awakening from habitual thinking and embracing self-discovery. Dive into mindfulness, tenderness, and loving-kindness towards oneself and the world with Tara Brach.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 46min
Navigating the Dark Ages
Explore ways to navigate fear and hatred through mindfulness and compassion. Embrace kindness and evolved qualities to combat division. Delve into Tibetan tradition for self-compassion and present moment awareness. Confront primal energies with awareness and transform fear into love and healing power.

Mar 14, 2024 • 19min
Meditation: Cultivating a Gentle, Kind Attention
Join Tara Brach in a guided meditation focusing on cultivating gentle, kind attention. Explore body awareness, breath, and visualizing a smile to promote openness and self-kindness. Embrace mindfulness and acceptance without judgment, and extend care to oneself and others through gentle meditation practice.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 56min
Part 2: Healing Depression with Meditation
Explore how meditation can heal depression by fostering self-compassion and gratitude. Learn to shift perspective, cultivate kindness, and find peace amidst the challenges of depression. Discover the transformative power of gratitude, loving-kindness, and compassion meditation in reconnecting with our true essence and overcoming depressive thoughts.

Mar 7, 2024 • 21min
Meditation: Letting Go of Doing
Explore the freedom of meditation through letting go of control and being present. Dive into body awareness, energy flow, deep listening, and the art of allowing life to unfold without interference. Relax, surrender, and embrace the moment with awareness.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 4min
Part 1: Healing Depression with Meditation
Explore meditation practices to heal depression by reconnecting with inner resources and loving awareness. Learn about breaking free from depressive patterns, setting positive intentions, and using mindfulness to overcome negative thought patterns.

Feb 29, 2024 • 22min
Meditation: Refuge in Living Presence
Guided meditation session focused on reconnecting with body awareness, embracing aliveness through relaxation and gentle arrival, and finding refuge in living presence. Explore mindfulness of body sensations, expressing life, and the power of present-moment awareness in anchoring oneself in the present moment.