
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

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Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
“Getting Over Yourself”: A conversation with Tara Brach and Stephen Josephs
Explore the journey of an executive coach in overcoming egoic conditioning, trauma healing, and spiritual practices. Discover insights on leadership, genuine connections, and the power of meditation. Dive into the transformative effects of aligning with intentions, embracing emotions, and mindful breathing meditation. Reflect on oneness vs. separation and the perpetual presence within contrasting experiences.

Feb 22, 2024 • 18min
Meditation: A Welcoming Heartspace
Join the meditation session focusing on mindfulness, heart presence, and intentional breathing. Experience body scan meditation for relaxation and mindful awareness. Cultivate open-hearted awareness towards body sensations and surrounding sounds. Explore finding peace by unconditionally welcoming the heart space.

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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h
Letting Go of Controlling – Part 2: The Path of Freedom
This podcast explores the challenges of letting go and adapting to change, the impact of control on our lives, the ancient Greek myth of Persephone and its significance, the consequences of suppressing women's participation in mystery cults, the influence of control and ego in spirituality and society, the importance of deepening presence and reconnecting with the natural world, the resistance to feeling emotions and the significance of curiosity and awareness in releasing this resistance, and a guided meditation practice on letting go and opening up to love.

Feb 15, 2024 • 16min
Guided Meditation: The Center of Now
A guided meditation practice that brings awareness to the body and present-moment sensations, encourages letting go of mental commentary, and focuses on the senses, breathing, and relaxation.

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Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
What is the Path to Peace? A conversation with Tara Brach and Assaf Katz
Tara Brach and Assaf Katz discuss the path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring emotions, connecting with others, bridging divides through communication, trusting goodness in people, and navigating social media disagreements.

Feb 7, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Relaxed and Alert
In this meditation, we start with deep breathing to relax and focus. Then we expand our awareness to include all sensations and experiences. When our mind wanders, we gently bring it back. The meditation ends with a sense of community. The podcast also covers heart-centered meditation and transitioning from closed to open eyes while maintaining presence.

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Feb 1, 2024 • 56min
Letting Go of Controlling – Part 1: The Path of Freedom
Explore the concept of letting go in four key domains of controlling: clinging to thoughts, resisting feelings, holding tight to beliefs, and armoring our heart. Discover the power of awareness in releasing our egoic identity and embracing a larger sense of self. Reflect on the addictive nature of thinking and how our thoughts and beliefs can limit us. Learn about the power of mindfulness in letting go of thoughts and inhabiting a larger space.

Feb 1, 2024 • 17min
Meditation: Letting Go… Letting Be
A guided meditation is explored in this podcast, focusing on releasing tension and tightness in the body. The hosts discuss the importance of letting go and opening up to sacred presence, emphasizing the need to release attachment to the past, future, and present. Connecting with the heart and offering a wish or blessing for the new year is also encouraged.

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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 23min
Changing Unhealthy Habits of Eating - A Conversation between Tara and Judson Brewer
Tara and Judson Brewer discuss mindfulness and habit change to overcome unhealthy eating habits. They explore the origin of 'The Hunger Habit' book, understanding unhealthy eating habits, reflection and inquiry, the power of awareness and social support, and the role of shame in these habits.

Jan 25, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Listening to our Heart
This podcast episode focuses on the practice of true listening and using meditation to awaken a receptive presence. The speaker guides listeners through various meditation practices, including focusing on the breath, sensations in the body, emotions in the chest and belly, and aliveness in different body parts. They emphasize the importance of being open, receptive, and tender in our listening, allowing ourselves to fully experience and express our longings and fears.