Tara Brach
Hosted by Tara Brach
A clinical psychologist and leading Buddhist teacher offers weekly talks and guided meditations on emotional healing and spiritual awakening.
This is a solo-hosted audio offering that alternates between long-form dharma talks (often recorded during her weekly live sessions) and shorter, distinct guided meditations. Dr. Brach, a clinical psychologist, systematically blends Western psychological concepts with Eastern Buddhist teachings to address suffering, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Her talks are structured lessons that weave together personal anecdotes, client stories, poetry, and classic parables to make complex spiritual ideas accessible.
“The primary distinction is Dr. Brach's synthesis of a clinical psychologist's framework with traditional Buddhist teachings, offering a unique bridge between therapy and spirituality. Unlike interview-based shows, this is a direct teaching and practice format, creating the feeling of being a student in a virtual meditation hall with a seasoned guide.”
Who hosts this show
Tara Brach, Ph.D., is an American clinical psychologist, author, and a prominent Western teacher of Buddhist meditation. She founded the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C. (IMCW) in 1998, which has become one of the largest meditation centers in the United States. Her work focuses on applying Buddhist teachings and mindfulness to emotional healing, a synthesis of Eastern spirituality and Western psychology. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Fielding Institute, with a dissertation on the use of meditation for healing eating disorders.
Credentials & credits
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute
- Founder, Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW)
- Bestselling Author
- Co-founder, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program
- Meditation and Yoga Teacher since 1975
Other ventures
- Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (with Jack Kornfield)
- Author of books including "Radical Acceptance" and "Radical Compassion"
- Leads workshops and retreats internationally
- Online Courses
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Spiritual Reparenting | Tara BrachJun 25, 2026 · 56 min
- 02Guided Meditation: Awakening an Intimate Presence | Tara BrachJun 24, 2026 · 20 min
- 03Widening the Circles of Care | Tara BrachJun 18, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 04Guided Meditation: Mindful Body Scan | Tara BrachJun 17, 2026 · 9 min
- 05Waking Up From The Victim Trance | Tara BrachJun 11, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 06Guided Meditation: Relaxing Back into the Mystery | Tara BrachJun 10, 2026 · 18 min
Notable episodes
- 01Spiritual Reparenting
This episode introduces a core concept of Brach's work, explaining how to use mindfulness and compassion to heal childhood wounds and feelings of unworthiness.
- 02Widening the Circles of Care
A representative talk that applies Buddhist principles to contemporary social and political division, demonstrating her blend of inner work and global compassion.
- 03Guided Meditation: Awakening an Intimate Presence
A quintessential example of her guided meditation style, focusing on body awareness, self-kindness, and gentle presence.
What you'll be asked on this show
The podcast typically releases two episodes per week: a full-length talk (around an hour) and a shorter guided meditation (10-25 minutes). Dr. Brach's delivery is exceptionally calm, gentle, and measured. Talks often begin and end with the sound of a singing bowl and include reflective pauses and short, guided inquiries throughout the lecture.
Questions Tara Brach keeps coming back to
- “What's going on inside me right now?”
- “What are you unwilling to feel?”
- “Where does it hurt?”
- “What is my intention?”
- “What most matters?”
- “What are you believing?”
- “What allows us to widen our circles of caring?”
- “What's the worst part of this for you?”
Signature segments
- · Alternating between full talks and guided meditations
- · The concept of "the trance" (e.g., of unworthiness, of fear)
- · Using myths, poetry, and parables to illustrate teachings
- · The practice of "Spiritual Reparenting"
- · The question "Where does it hurt?" (inspired by Ruby Sales)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
This is a solo-hosted teaching podcast, not an interview show. Dr. Brach does not have conversational guests. She frequently quotes or tells stories about a wide range of figures, including spiritual teachers (Thich Nhat Hanh), civil rights leaders (Ruby Sales, John Lewis), poets (Hafez), and psychologists (Louis Cozolino).
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is listener-supported through one-time and monthly donations via her official website. It does not appear to feature third-party advertisements or sponsored content.
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People also ask
- What are Tara Brach's credentials?
- Tara Brach holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Institute and is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C.
- What is the podcast's format?
- The podcast typically releases two episodes weekly: an hour-long talk and a shorter, 10-25 minute guided meditation.
- Is this a religious podcast?
- The teachings are rooted in Buddhist philosophy, but they are presented in a way that blends with Western psychology and is accessible to a secular audience interested in mindfulness and emotional healing.
- Does the podcast have guests?
- No, it is a solo-hosted podcast where Tara Brach delivers talks and guided meditations directly. She does not conduct interviews.
- How can I support the podcast?
- The podcast is freely offered and supported by listener donations, which can be made through her official website, tarabrach.com.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The talks and meditations are available on her website, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
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