Practicing Human

Cory Muscara

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Practicing Human is a daily podcast, hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory pulls on his time living as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his many years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

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780 episodes

Where I've Been

In this episode, I discuss why Ive been absent on the podcast and plans for the future. If youd like to join the 30-Day New Years Challenge, click here: https://corymuscara.securechkout.com/challenge

18m
Jan 01, 2024
This Moment is It

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that were in. As always, if youd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if youd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

6m
Sep 13, 2023
Finding Your Purpose

In this episode, we discuss the age-old question of what it means to find your purpose. To get $100 Off the purpose course, visit: www.corymuscara.com/purpose

17m
Aug 25, 2023
How to Actually Let Go

In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

6m
Aug 08, 2023
When The Body Squeezes You Into the Mind

In this episode, we discuss the mind-body relationship and how the body goes to the mind to hide from itself. To join the working with thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ To join the "How to Get Un-Stuck" masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass  

11m
Aug 01, 2023
Relieve Pain or Be With It? [Rerun]

As humans, its inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

9m
Jul 31, 2023
Live Your Best Life

In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive. To join Practicing Human membership, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership

12m
Jul 25, 2023
You're Okay And It's Time to Change

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, youre ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, well discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth. As always, if youd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

4m
Jul 21, 2023
Thoughts on Authenticity

In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

5m
Jul 18, 2023
Simple Tip to Deepen Presence

In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲

8m
Jul 14, 2023
Healing Old Pain

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning. To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

9m
Jul 12, 2023
The Universe Has Your Back

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life. And if youd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

11m
Jul 10, 2023
How to Cultivate True Energy

In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far. To join the "Living in Alignment" Masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

10m
Jul 05, 2023
Letting Go & Feeling Out of Control

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between letting go and feeling out of control. To join the new membership platform, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership

8m
Jun 28, 2023
Free Up Your Attention

In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment. And, If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

4m
Jun 27, 2023
A True Refuge

In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

9m
Jun 26, 2023
How Your Happiness Impacts Relationships

In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.

4m
Jun 23, 2023
Finding Your Genius

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

8m
Jun 22, 2023
Why We Avoid Our Intuition

To get $100 off the Intuitive Guidance program, visit the link below and enter the coupon code "podcast" Click Here: https://corymuscara.com/intuition Code: podcast

6m
Jun 21, 2023
Taking a Long-Term Perspective

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

6m
Jun 20, 2023
Two Ways to Calm Your Mind

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground. If youd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

4m
Jun 16, 2023
Picking Up The Pieces of Yourself

In this episode, well discuss why sometimes its important to look back before you can move forward. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

2m
Jun 14, 2023
The Opposite of Spiritual Bypassing

In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

7m
Jun 13, 2023
A Simple Fear Technique

Do you ever find yourself caught in a loop of anxiety and fear, thinking about something you did wrong, or something that could potentially go wrong? In this episode, Ill share a simple cognitive exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered. And if youd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

9m
Jun 09, 2023
How to Pause

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be. As always, if youd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if youd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

8m
Jun 07, 2023
Temptation Bundling

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you dont always want to do! To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling

6m
Jun 05, 2023
How Surrender Leads to Expansion

In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

3m
Jun 02, 2023
How to Use Fear for Guidance

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it. And if youd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

11m
May 31, 2023
How to Clear Negative Energy

In this episode, well explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

3m
May 30, 2023
Mortality

In this episode, we explore meeting your mortality with softness. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲  

3m
May 26, 2023