Dharma Lab

You Don't Get Through The Day Alone - Sharon Salzberg on DL Ep. 36

July 16, 2026·54 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sharon Salzberg joins Richie Davidson and Cortland Dahl for a conversation about loving-kindness, connection, and the quiet ways our lives are supported by others.At a time when many people feel lonely, cut off, or pulled into habits of criticism and competition, Sharon offers a simple experiment: pause, notice who makes your life possible, and see what happens when appreciation becomes part of daily life.Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She has written fifteen books, including Lovingkindness and Real Happiness. Her upcoming workbook, Living Lovingkindness, is available for pre-order and will be released in January 2027.Enjoy!Watch on YouTube; Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.If these conversations are useful, please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel.Episode Companion FlashcardsThe full conversation is below, lightly edited for readability.Chapter List* (00:00) A true icon, and a first story* (03:33) The Dalai Lama and the crutches* (09:35) What actually trips people up* (1

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