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Metta Hour with Sharon SalzbergEp. 276 – Kid's Series: Sumi Loudon KimFor episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, released on December 9th! Written with Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. In this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them. For the fifth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with...
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Be Here Now NetworkMetta Hour Kid's Series: Sumi Loudon Kim & Sharon Salzberg | Ep. 276For episode 276, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, released on December 9th!
Written with Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness.
In this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them.
For the fifth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with Sumi Loundon Kim. Sumi is the Budd...
2025-12-241h 02Metta Hour with Sharon SalzbergEp. 275 – Kid's Series: Holistic Life FoundationFor episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, out now! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here.For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditat...
2025-12-091h 10Be Here Now NetworkMetta Hour Kid's Series: Sharon Salzberg & The Holistic Life Foundation | Ep. 275For episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, out now!
Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness.
For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them. For the fourth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with Ali Smith, Andres Gonzales and Atman Smith of...
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Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 623 – The Story Of Kind Karl: Raising Mindful Kids with Sharon Salzberg and Duncan TrussellDiscussing the loving-kindness lessons in Kind Karl, Sharon’s first children’s book, Raghu, Duncan, and Sharon chat about raising mindful kids who can become mindful adults. Kind Karl will be released on 12/9! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here. This time on Mindrolling, Duncan, Sharon, and Raghu connect over:S...
2025-12-0652 minMetta Hour with Sharon SalzbergKind Karl Book Launch with Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus!Sharon joins Raghu and Duncan on the Mindrolling Podcast to discuss the loving-kindness lessons in her first children’s book, Kind Karl. Together, they explore how mindful kids grow into mindful adults and why these teachings matter.Kind Karl will be released on 12/9! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here. This time o...
2025-12-0552 minMetta Hour with Sharon SalzbergEp. 274 – Kid's Series: Meena SrinivasanFor episode 274, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th!Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here.For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and...
2025-11-261h 06Be Here Now NetworkMetta Hour Kid's Series with Sharon Salzberg & Meena Srinivasan | Ep. 274For episode 274, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th!
Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness.
To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl
For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers ab...
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Synergos Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven PhilanthropyMindfulness for Social Change with meditation pioneer, Sharon SalzbergSharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of fourteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl: A Little Crocodile with Big Feelings, co-authored with Jason Gruhl, is set for release in late 202...
2025-11-2129 minMetta Hour with Sharon SalzbergEp. 273 – Kid's Series: Dr. Christopher WillardFor episode 273, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th!Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them. For the second episode of the series, Sharon speaks wi...
2025-11-121h 17Be Here Now NetworkMetta Hour Kid's Series: Susan Kaiser-Greenland & Sharon Salzberg | Ep. 272For episode 272, we are launching a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th!
Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/kind-karl
For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers ab...
2025-10-2855 minMetta Hour with Sharon SalzbergEp. 272 – Kid’s Series: Susan Kaiser GreenlandFor episode 272, we are launching a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon’s first children’s book, Kind Karl, coming out on December 9th! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children’s adaptation of Sharon’s beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon’s forthcoming children’s book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon’s website, right here.For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers abo...
2025-10-2855 min
Cardslingers Coast to CoastEpisode 127: I’m Not Dancing to That With The Four of CupsHappy Pride Month, listeners. In honor of the quiltwork of beliefs, creeds, and queerness, we created a new logo for the cast. Enjoy!
Do you take what is offered? This is the question that the Four of Cups reminds us of. It reminds us to be discerning and establish boundaries. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi examine life, the universe, and menopause through the lens of this card. In the Smith Waite deck, this card’s vibe is a total meh. Seeing the figure with their arms crossed is a boundary — a passive form of activism against the norm. Someti...
2025-06-1333 minCardslingers Coast to CoastEpisode 122: Only The Three of Swords Knows Such GriefGood grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing this card and giving the hard news to clients. Like The Tower card, this card is striking. It’s one of the most emotional cards in a suit that lends itself to air, communication, and braininess.
Homework: Uncertainty is hard, and the sword's resources lead to good communication. Where do...
2025-03-2827 min
Mutual Aid LA Network Dispatch28: September 2024Visit dispatch.mutualaidla.org/archive/the-mutual-aid-la-dispatch-28-september/ to read this month’s Dispatch with clickable links to all organizations mentioned.
Book List:
- “We Are Better Together” by Bill McKibben
- “Composting for Community” by Michael Martinez
- “Noodlephant” by Jacob Kramer
- “Our Little Kitchen” by Jillian Tamaki
- “Hey Wall: A Story of Art and Community” by Susan Verde
- “The Circles All Around Us” by Brad Montague
- “We're Better Together: A Book About Community” by Eileen Spinelli
- “Abolition Is Love” by Syrus Marcus Ware
- “Everything is Connected” by Jason Gruhl
- “Last Stop On Market Street” by Matt De La Peña
- “Yo...
2024-09-0516 minCardslingers Coast to CoastEpisode 89: The Moon is Goth, and It Pleases This B*tchThe Cardslingers discuss the meanings of The Moon. At its core, this card represents fear and the unknown. It’s a reminder of all we have gone through in The Tower and Devil cards. Yet, this card tells us to recognize the darkness and to learn the lies. Lean into the darkness, sit with it, and learn from the shadows.
If you are struggling and need a helpful friend, contact the following groups: NAMI or the Trevor Project
Decks Mentioned:
https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-89-the-moon-is-goth-and-it-pleases-this-bitch
(Purchases at our Book...
2023-11-1033 min
The Naked Man PodcastTarot Reading with Circe"Don’t be afraid to look shame in the face and tell it to fuck off."
This week, we get magical as spiritual guide and tarot reader CIRCE gives me a reading. Three readings, in fact, using The Fountain Tarot Deck (created by Jonathan Saiz, written by Jason Gruhl and designed by Andi Todaro).
We do a Past, Present and Future reading surrounding finances. We do a What I Want vs. What I Need reading and finish on a Mind-Body-Spirit reading.
Circe identifies my need to be more grounded. She sees that so much...
2022-05-101h 12
One Whole Life with Shawn Francis#8 Jason GruhlWouldn't it be great if there were children's books that help with mental health? Jason Gruhl uses his experience as a psychotherapist, special educator, and founder of the Joshua School (a school for children on the Autism Spectrum) and created wildly entertaining children's books the teach mental health skills.
2021-11-151h 42
New Books in Animal StudiesMatthieu Ricard, "A Plea for the Animals: The Moral, Philosophical, and Evolutionary Imperative to Treat All Beings with Compassion" (Shambhala, 2016)Today I talked to Matthieu Ricard about two books. The first is A Plea for the Animals: The Moral, Philosophical, and Evolutionary Imperative to Treat All Beings with Compassion (Shambhala, 2016) It is a powerful and wide-ranging indictment of the treatment of animals by humans--and an eloquent plea for animal rights. Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from...
2021-02-051h 11
Just Education Podcast: Mentorships in EducationEpisode 32 - Jason Gruhl | Put everything back on the table!Join us for a special episode with guest, Jason Gruhl.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Jason Gruhl, an author, counselor, former Special Educator and the former Executive Director and Founder of The Joshua School (a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in Boulder and Denver, Colorado). Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in C...
2020-09-2455 min
Tarot for the Wild Soul with Lindsay Mack10. Observing the Cycles with the Creators of The Fountain TarotThis episode is a Wild Soul Interview with Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl & Andi Todaro, the creators of The Fountain Tarot!
The Fountain Tarot is a gorgeous deck, packed with exquisite imagery and imbued with loving attention and intention. It is an exceptional deck in all regards, birthed equally and collaboratively by Jonathan, who painted the images, Jason who wrote the guide book, and Andi, who created the incredible packaging for the deck, and designed the graphics, logo and more.
In this conversation, Jonathan, Jason, Andi and I dive deeply into:
• The intensity of the Full Moon in Aries (0:50)
• How Jonathan, Jaso...
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The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | EmpowermentBTP57: Diving into The Fountain TarotIn this podcast episode, Brigit speaks with Jason Gruhl, co-creator of the wildly popular Fountain Tarot, to share more about the inspirations behind the deck. The Fountain Tarot Deck contributes, in a fresh way, to the sacred and exciting tradition of Tarot by respectfully re-envisioning the deck, while bringing extensive quality to every detail - the paintings, writings, designs, and packaging. The Fountain Tarot offers a unique, contemporary experience connecting the worlds of geometry, internet culture, art, and spirituality. In January, The Fountain Tarot was featured in Vogue Magazine. In this episode, you'll...
2017-01-1635 min
Talking Shop with Theresa and BriTalking Shop with Theresa and Bri: Create + Publish Your Own Deck with special guests Jason Gruhl, Jonathan Saiz, and Andi Todaro of The Fountain TarotTalking Shop with Theresa and Bri: Create + Publish Your Own Tarot Deck with Jason Gruhl, Jonathan Saiz, and Andi Todaro of The Fountain Tarot. If you’ve ever considered creating your own tarot deck, you don’t want to miss this lively + informative conversation with the geniuses behind our favorite new deck, The Fountain Tarot! (Originally aired May 25th 2016).
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