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Practicing Human

Cory Muscarawww.corymuscara.com
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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Episodes

Where I've Been

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

Jan 01, 202419 minEp. 785

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 we're in. As always, if you'd 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 you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874...

Sep 13, 20237 minEp. 784

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

Aug 25, 202318 minEp. 783

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 📲

Aug 08, 20237 minEp. 782

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

Aug 01, 202312 minEp. 781

Relieve Pain or Be With It? [Rerun]

As humans, it's 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, quot...

Jul 31, 20239 minEp. 780

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

Jul 25, 202312 minEp. 779

You're Okay And It's Time to Change

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth. As always, if you'd 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

Jul 21, 20234 minEp. 778

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 📲

Jul 18, 20235 minEp. 777

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 📲

Jul 14, 20239 minEp. 776

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

Jul 12, 202310 minEp. 775

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 you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Jul 10, 202311 minEp. 774

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/

Jul 05, 202310 minEp. 773

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

Jun 28, 20239 minEp. 772

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 📲

Jun 27, 20235 minEp. 771

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 📲

Jun 26, 202310 minEp. 770

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 📲

Jun 22, 20238 minEp. 768

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

Jun 21, 20237 minEp. 767

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 📲

Jun 20, 20236 minEp. 766

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 you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

Jun 16, 20235 minEp. 765

Picking Up The Pieces of Yourself

In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's 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 📲

Jun 14, 20233 minEp. 764

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 📲

Jun 13, 20238 minEp. 763

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, I'll share a simple cognitive exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered. And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Jun 09, 202310 minEp. 762

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 you'd 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 you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874...

Jun 07, 20239 minEp. 761

Temptation Bundling

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do! To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling

Jun 05, 20237 minEp. 760

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 📲

Jun 02, 20234 minEp. 759

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 you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

May 31, 202311 minEp. 758

How to Clear Negative Energy

In this episode, we'll 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 📲

May 30, 20233 minEp. 757

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 📲

May 26, 20233 minEp. 756
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