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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

Hosted by Sharon Salzberg

The Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg, published by Be Here Now Network, covers Buddhist philosophy and lovingkindness meditation in a practical, everyday style. The show has 298 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically 55 to 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

Long-running meditation show with a loyal, engaged listener base

  • 298 episodes since 2014 with a consistent semimonthly release schedule
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 676 ratings, most of them five stars
  • Host is a recognised meditation teacher and New York Times bestselling author
Best forwellness and mindfulness appsmeditation and retreat productsbooks and courses for personal growth
Watch forListener base is niche and spiritual; audience size is an estimate and the show accepts no sponsors on the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Self-Help15%
Formats
interview, solo monologue
Tone
warm, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 676 ratings, placing it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 per episode), with a 9 of 9 Podcast Index popularity bucket and an 11-year archive of 298 episodes at a semimonthly cadence.
Audience asks abouthow to practise lovingkindness meditationhow Buddhist teachings apply to daily lifehow to work with difficult emotions
Age
8%18-24
22%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the host's website and names her publisher, not a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover meditation teachers, engaged compassion and social justice themes such as Valarie Kaur and Reggie Hubbard, with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 80 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common-sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humour, and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer,…
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

The Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg is a podcast presenting Buddhist philosophy and lovingkindness meditation in plain, practical language. Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, hosts the show, according to the feed and her website at sharonsalzberg.com. The show has 298 episodes released roughly every two weeks, usually 50 to 65 minutes long, mixing interviews with thought leaders and solo reflections.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.6 average rating from 676 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; our estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count, archive size and Podcast Index popularity. The audience is likely drawn to meditation, mindfulness and spiritual self-development, though this is an estimate and not a measured figure.

The feed names no sponsors. Estimated at $18 to $25 per thousand downloads for a host-read mid-roll, a single episode sponsorship would range from about $90 to $625. The show suits meditation apps, wellness products and personal growth publishers.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

How much does The Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener estimates and are not the show's published pricing.

What is The Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg about?

The show explores Buddhist philosophy and lovingkindness meditation in everyday language. Sharon Salzberg interviews mindfulness teachers and shares practical reflections on applying these teachings to daily life.

How do I contact The Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg about sponsoring an episode?

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