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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

[Rerun] Think Bigger

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like. 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 📲

Oct 26, 202114 minEp. 477

[Rerun] Holding Space

In this episode, we discuss why your ability to hold space for another person's suffering is directly related to your ability to hold space for your own suffering. If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 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 in...

Oct 25, 202112 minEp. 476

The Creative Process: 6 Stages

In this episode, we discuss the typical trajectory of the creative process in six steps. Every person is a creative in their own unique way, whether it's in business, art, parenting, or being in relationship. And if you've ever struggled with the creative process, I think you'll enjoy what we discuss here. 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 📲...

Oct 22, 202110 minEp. 475

[Rerun] When Will Enough Be Enough?

When will enough be enough? How will you know when you will get what you're trying to get? Let's discuss. 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 📲

Oct 21, 20216 minEp. 474

Follow the Breadcrumbs

In this episode, we talk about taking life bit-by-bit, especially those moments when we feel most lost. To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Oct 19, 202110 minEp. 473

A Hidden Strategy for Deep Relaxation

In this episode, we talk about how we can easily, subconsciously get caught up in patterns of stress and tension, and how to work through it. To join the masterclass on relaxation, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Oct 18, 20219 minEp. 472

[Rerun] Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twit...

Oct 15, 202113 minEp. 471

[Rerun] How to Be Magnetic

In this episode, we talk about why a still and grounded mind is so compelling to other people, and the various experiences I've had with this reality. The poem mentioned is by W.B. Yeats, called Still Water: "We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us, that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet."

Oct 13, 20219 minEp. 470

When to NOT Focus on Your Breath

In this episode, we discuss why focusing on the breath can sometimes be too activating to the nervous system and alternatives to use. 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 📲

Oct 12, 20219 minEp. 469

Relaxing Your Belly

In this episode, we discuss the importance of learning to relax your belly. To join the upcoming masterclass on relaxation strategies, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Oct 11, 20219 minEp. 468

[Rerun] Receiving Joy

"Another measure of Emotional Wisdom is our consistent capacity to recognize, tolerate, and welcome goodness, joy, and ease in our lives. This requires practices that soothe and rewire our mental programming and nervous system, allowing us to rest more in our own skin, and heal." ~ Ruth King 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...

Oct 08, 20217 minEp. 467

How to Work Through Conflict

In this episode, I share a 4-part acronym for working through conflict, based on Jayson Gaddis's new book, Getting To Zero. To get the book, visit: www.gettingtozerobook.com

Oct 07, 202112 minEp. 466

4 Conflict Avoidant Strategies

In this episode, we explore what relationship expert, Jayson Gaddis, calls "The 4 Disconnectors." To get his book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Zero-Conflict-High-Stakes-Relationships/dp/0306924811/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=getting+to+zero&qid=1633487934&sr=8-1

Oct 06, 20218 minEp. 465

Stillness and Fear

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not. To join the text message platform, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874. To join the Relaxation Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Oct 04, 202113 minEp. 464

[Rerun] On Commitment

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents an...

Oct 01, 20216 minEp. 463

How to Create More Ease in Your Day

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day. To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Sep 28, 202111 minEp. 462

The Dark Side of a Positive Mindset

In this episode, we discuss how using a positive mindset to override your underlying trauma is like playing loud music to muffle the cries of suffering outside your window. To join the masterclass on resilience, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Sep 27, 20219 minEp. 461

[Rerun] 3 Tips for Self-Control

In this episode, I share 3 tips you can use to develop great self-control in those moments where you feel yourself falling back into old habits, patterns, or negative behaviors. 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 1-631-305-2...

Sep 24, 202114 minEp. 460

[Rerun] 3 Steps to Manage Burnout

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it. 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 23, 20219 minEp. 459

[Rerun] The Moment Before Letting Go

The moment before letting go is when we grip the hardest. In this episode, Cory shares a story during his time in Burma where he surrendered fully and experienced the peace that came from it. 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

Sep 22, 20216 minEp. 458

[Rerun] A Powerful Listening Strategy

When someone shares good news with you, how do you respond? Psychology tells us there are four categories of responding, and only ONE of them is effective. In this episode, we'll discuss what that is. 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

Sep 21, 202111 minEp. 457

[Rerun] You Are Already Enlightened

Many meditation traditions are goal-centric. That is, the meditation practice is used as a tool to get to a level of "awakening" that you're not already at. There is a different way to practice though, one that takes the endpoint as the path. In this session, we'll discuss what that can look like. 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...

Sep 20, 20217 minEp. 456

[Rerun] When The Worst Things Happen to You

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode. 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

Sep 17, 20214 minEp. 455

[Rerun] You Can't Practice Non-Attachment

In this episode, I dispel what I believe to be a myth: The idea that you can practice being non-attached. Tune in to learn more. 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

Sep 15, 20219 minEp. 454

Intuition, Letting Go, and Trust

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next. To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Sep 14, 20219 minEp. 453

[Rerun] Become Bigger than Your SELF

In this episode, we discuss how to embrace more aspects of the human experience, and how it can help us move beyond our small, limited self.

Sep 13, 202112 minEp. 452

The Power of "I Don't Know"

In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey. To join the upcoming "Intuitive Guidance" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Sep 09, 202110 minEp. 450

Resistance

What if you could overcome your resistance to doing the things you most need to do? In this episode, we'll explore how to work with resistance when it arises so you can move toward the life you're trying to create. To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Sep 08, 20219 minEp. 449

[Rerun] Make Everything A Meditation

In this episode, we discuss two ways to make EVERYTHING a meditation in your life, and why it can be extremely helpful for navigating otherwise frustrating or seemingly meaningless moments. To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Sep 07, 202117 minEp. 448
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